Our library serves as an information center for all individuals in the Sargent Area. We seek to inspire life-long learning, and provide research tools to serve and strengthen our community and ignite imaginations.
Did you know that the Sargent Library doesn’t charge late book fines? When someone checks out a book, it is stamped with a due date of two weeks. However, if you forget to bring it back or need extra time to finish it, that isn’t a problem.
I do appreciate it if you let me know when it is checked out, that you will need extra time. Otherwise, if the book is late, I may contact you to remind you to return it, but there is no fine. Happy Reading!
One hundred years ago, the idea of a hot lunch in school was controversial. Some of the parents felt it was a new-fangled idea and most unnecessary. Some of the teachers complained that they didn’t have time to prepare the lunch. Wait, what? . . . The teachers had to prepare the lunch?????
Our library is pleased to be able to host a series of art workshops by Cindi Holmes. This is totally for fun and no experience is necessary. There is a limit of 4-5 people per class, so be sure to give Cindi a call at 308-380-0862 if you are interested. The cost is $10 per class.
Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Zentangle Art: Little, abstract, unexpected designs that evolve as you work.
Monday, Sept. 20, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Alcohol Ink: A free-flowing medium that will surprise you!
Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Little Landscapes in Watercolor: Basic watercolor techniques with a fun outcome!
Wednesday, October 6, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Watercolor Postcards: More fun with watercolor!
Everyone is invited to participate in the first annual Custer County Reads. This is a collaborative program among four public libraries and the Broken Bow Area Rotary in Custer County. The goal is community building through shared conversation. We hope to get everyone in Custer County to come together and read the same great book – “Wild Land”by Rebecca Hodge. There will also be Zoom events throughout the upcoming months that are related to the book.
We have multiple copies available at the Sargent Library, so come in and check one out. Our final Zoom session will be on May 17th when we will discuss the book with the author.
The Sargent Library has recently upgraded to the fasted internet speed available for this area. Our download speed is now 50mbps (twice the local average speed), and our upload speed is 50mbps (10 times the local average speed)! We have obtained this upgrade due to a Cares Act Grant that will continue through May 31, 2021.
We hope our patrons enjoy the faster speed. You can come in to the library and use one of our computers, or you can access our free WiFi from your car parked outside. Your feedback will be needed for us to know if we should continue the faster speed after the grant period ends. Your feedback can be as simple as a quick note saying “I like it.”
This project is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Nebraska Library Commission
This archive contains all of the newspapers up through the year 2004. Advantage Archives are currently working on digitizing the newspapers up through 2011. With an additional $570 in donations, we will be able to update our archive to the year 2019. If you would like to donate, you can do so online, or mail to:
Friends of the Sargent Township Library
P. O. Box 476
Sargent, NE 68874
The
Sargent Library is asking for your help to get the Sargent Newspaper
archives back online and accessible to everyone. After looking at
different options, we have decided that the best solution is to have our
newspapers hosted by Advantage Archives.
Currently, 25 other Nebraska libraries or communities have their newspaper archives on this website. The result is nice looking and professional. Here is an example from the Nebraska City Newspaper Archive. Advantage Archives
Once the archives are online again, people will be able to search the Sargent Newspapers from the years 1892 – 2004.
The
cost to put the archive online is a one-time fee of $1000. In addition,
it would be nice to update our archive to have the Sargent Leader
digitized for the years 2005 – 2019. The cost to add these 15 years will
be $1572.00.
Therefore, our goal is to raise $2572.00. (However, we will be able to put the newspapers online again as soon as we reach $1000.00.)
People can donate online by credit card by going to Donorbox.org
If you prefer to mail in your
donation, make your check out to “Friends of the Sargent Township
Library” and mail to P. O. Box 476, Sargent, NE 68874
Donations to the Friends of the Sargent Township Library are tax deductible.
No more than 4 patrons are allowed into the library at one time (because this is a small building.)
Masks are encouraged but not required. Everyone must use hand sanitizer when entering.
No children under the age of 14 may come into the library unless accompanied by an adult.
Patrons may stay no longer than 30 minutes.
Computers are to be used for research purposes only – no games.
Please do not enter if you or anybody in your household has been sick or running a temperature within the last week. Please wait 10 days from symptom onset, plus 72 hours symptom free before visiting the library.
Patrons can still call 308-527-4241 or email sargentlibrary@gmail.com to reserve books and have them placed on the front step for pick up.
Our open hours are:
Monday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday – 9 a.m. to Noon
The Sargent Township Library reserves the right to modify (stricter or loosen) these restrictions based on Health Care Directives from the Loup Basin Public Health Department. You are using the Sargent Township Library at your own risk. The Sargent Township Library is not responsible if you contract any infectious disease, including coronavirus. We are taking these precautions to protect our librarian and our patrons.
Are you getting tired of only reading digital books? On Wednesday, April 1st, I will be at the library from 2:00 till 5:00 pm to check out books. No one will be allowed in the library, but I will take orders via email sargentlibrary@gmail.com or over the phone 308-527-4241 (leave a message if I’m not there). I will then place your books on the front step in a bag with your name on it. You can send requests for specific books, or you can just give me a general request like “six picture books about animals” or “two Nora Roberts books”. All books should be returned to the drop box. For your safety, all returned books will be quarantined for three days before they are placed back into circulation. Our book collection is now online and fully searchable. Sargent Township Library Catalog