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Author and Illustrator, Bruce Aarant visited the Spalding Library, Monday afternoon. He generously donated to the library’s picture book collection, signed copies of each of his published books. Bruce wrote and illustrated Simpson’s Sheep Won’t Go To Sleep (2013 Peter … Continue reading
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The Nebraska Library Commission announced the availability of non-competitive formula grants provided with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The Federal Stimulus Bill passed by Congress in March 2021. From ARPA, NLC received a one-time award of $2,422,166, of which $1,425,000 has been allocated for non-competitive formula grants. Spalding Public Library applied for the grant, and was awarded some much needed funding. The purpose of ARPA is the recovery and to increase health protocols during and subsequent to COVID-19. Spalding Public Library sincerely and gratefully thanks IMLS’s support in all of our products purchased through this grant.Like surrounding rural communities, Spalding’s community has been severely impacted by COVID-19. Our schools and church closures, along with businesses restricting the number of customers allowed inside at any given time, caused significant negative impact on, and currently, unemployment, overall life satisfaction, mental health, and economic outlook. Local businesses are still trying to find enough staff to keep their doors open. Our community and the library’s board and staff, to respond to the pandemic, has set a goal to improve Spalding Public Library’s overall (general) library operations, streamline its functions and expand its services. Grant funds were allocated for this project. Our library board and staff saw a need to improve our overall library operations by providing a healthier and improved space used by our patrons. Three new ceiling fans were purchased from this funding, to increase airflow and ventilation in the library, in response to help with the pandemic. Funding was also allocated for the replacement of seven broken light fixtures in the library. Patrons have noticed the brighter lighting and are pleased with easier reading of book titles on the shelves. The library also had a need for replacement of: a rolling cart; an office chair for better comfort level of staff; eight adult chairs for use with the existing conference table; twelve student chairs for use with activity tables; and two student multi-age activity tables; as the existing furniture is 25 years old and in poor repair. The library is increasing the use of materials since people are returning to the library, and the cart serves the essential function of allowing staff to better organize and maintain greater efficiency in returning items to the shelves and in transporting returned items and materials. It also allows patrons to browse the returned items on the cart before they make it back to the shelves. General library operations are improved with the new furniture, which is easier to clean and offers greater functionality. Grant funds were allocated for the purchase of signage for our bookshelves to assist patrons in finding resources without the need to always interact with staff (although we also like the interaction). Also, we purchased book jacket covers to extend the life of the books, and checkout cards and pockets for additional materials that have been purchased or are used in our library. The library is trying to make changes post-pandemic to increase foot traffic into the library, as well as improve the overall comfort of our library space. This will likely affect our desired outcome of increasing the overall numbers of patrons using the indoor spaces and meeting room. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s Museums, libraries and related organizations through grant making, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent those of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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The library just completed updating its ceiling fans, and purchasing new light fixtures, patron signage, multi-purpose activity tables, and chairs. We have had 2 summer story hour sessions this month with a great turnout of kids. Sandy Miller is in … Continue reading
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Author Clint Hill’s, “Mrs. Kennedy And Me”, is the chosen book by the Library’s Book Club members for the month of September. The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir by Clint Hill that Kirkus Reviewscalled “clear and honest prose free from salaciousness … Continue reading
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Spalding Library’s book club members like mysteries, and have chosen author, Lisa Jewell’s novel, “Then She Was Gone” as their next monthly read. Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. She was fifteen, the youngest of three. Beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers, and half of a teenaged golden couple. Ellie was days away from an idyllic post-exams summer vacation, with her whole life ahead of her.And then she was gone.Now, her mother Laurel Mack is trying to put her life back together. It’s been ten years since her daughter disappeared, seven years since her marriage ended, and only months since the last clue in Ellie’s case was unearthed. So when she meets an unexpectedly charming man in a café, no one is more surprised than Laurel at how quickly their flirtation develops into something deeper. Before she knows it, she’s meeting Floyd’s daughters—and his youngest, Poppy, takes Laurel’s breath away.Because looking at Poppy is like looking at Ellie. And now, the unanswered questions she’s tried so hard to put to rest begin to haunt Laurel anew. Where did Ellie go? Did she really run away from home, as the police have long suspected, or was there a more sinister reason for her disappearance? Who is Floyd, really? And why does his daughter remind Laurel so viscerally of her own missing girl? -from the publisher. The Library has extra copies of this book, and an audio book available for check out.
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Have You Read This Classic Story of a Pioneer Woman?
“A Lantern In Her Hand”, by author Bess Streeter Aldrich is the chosen novel by the Library’s book club members for the month of April. In “A Lantern in Her Hand”, Abbie accompanies her family to the soon-to-be-state of Nebraska. … Continue reading
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“The Forgotten Garden” by author, Kate Morton is the selected novel by the book club members for the month of March. It’s a novel that takes the reader on an unforgettable journey through generations and across continents as two women … Continue reading
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New Adult Fiction Books At The Library
Rachel Hauck- “To Love A Prince” Mary Stone- “Winter’s Mourn” Patricia Cornwell- “Isle Of Dogs” Kristin Hannah- “The Four Winds” Megan Goldin- “The Escape Room” Susie Yang- “White Ivy” Brit Bennett- “The Vanishing Half” Eliese Colette Goldbach- “Rust: A Memoir Of Steel And Grit” Danielle Steel- “Daddy’s Girls” Tess Stimson- “A … Continue reading
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2021 Winter Reading Challenge
Ending February 28, 2021 The Nebraska Regional Library Systems and the Nebraska Library Commission want citizens of Nebraska to stay warm this winter and enjoy the terrific library books available in public libraries across the state. To participate, go to … Continue reading
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