Schuyler Public Library

Registration is now open for the second summer reading session. We will begin on July 11th and run through August 5th. If you registered for session #1, you will still need to sign up for Session #2. The days and times have changed, so double check when your session is.

Monday @ 2-3pm Independent Readers #1 (ages 7-11)
Tuesday @ 2-3pm Independent Readers #2 (ages 7-11)
Wednesday @ 2-3pm Read to Me Program (ages 3-6)
Thursday @ 2-3pm “You Are Here!” (grades 6-12)

You are invited to a reception to be held in honor of Edna Marco on the occasion of her retirement from Schuyler Public Library after almost 25 years of service to the residents of Schuyler and Colfax County.  Please join us in wishing her well and thanking her for her years of dedicated service.

Thanks to all patrons who have been so patient as we work through the challenges with an update to our computer and print management system.  It continues to be an ongoing process.

Upcoming Computer Classes
Please call the library at 402-352-2221 to register
 

June 28   7-8:30pm Introductory Email Class
Attendees need to know how to use a computer mouse.  Attendees will set up a gmail account and will learn how to retrieve and send messages. 
July 6, 13, 20, 27     8:30 – 10:00am – Introductory Computer Class or
July 6, 13, 20, 27     6:30-8:00pm – Introductory Computer Class
Attendees need to know how to use a computer mouse.  Class content will include an overview of parts of the computer and terminology including: desktop, scrolling, clicking, and keying (typing).  Questions to ask when buying a computer will also be covered.
July 26   6:00 – 8:00pm – Introductory Facebook Class
Attendees must know how to use a computer mouse and must already have an e-mail account.  Class content will include how to create & build a Facebook profile and how to use the “Wall” on your Facebook Page

New book review posted under Book Reviews tab.  How did you like Rainbow’s book?  Please post comments.

Summer programs hosted by our  neighbor Columbus Public Library

July 17th @ 2:00pm – Rainbow Rowell author of Attachments. Omaha World Herald columnist and new author reviewed in USA Today.

August 21st @ 2:00pm – Shawn Farritor, self-published Nebraska author of End of Pawnee Starlight.

September 18th @ 2:00pm – Jeff Barnes author of To Live and Die on the Plains. An interesting look at how you could have “bought the farm” on the Platte River Road. Also sponsored by the Nebraska Humanities Council.