Category Archives: Library

We had a cookie decorating class for children and adults.  Everyone had a good time.  We will be doing other things so if you are interested in joining in the fun, follow our Facebook page. 

 Intellectual freedom is the right of all individuals to read, view, or listens to whatever materials they choose and to speak and write the beliefs and opinions they hold. Intellectual freedom is the basis of democracy and is the core concept upon which libraries are built.

The Superior Public Library follows  The Library Bill of Rights that gives all people the right to read what the want, and that  libraries should protect challenge censorship.  

Sept. 22nd – 28th is Banned Books Week.  In 2018, the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) tracked 347 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services. Of the 483 books that were challenged or banned in 2018, the following are the top 11 most frequently challenged:

  Superior and Nelson Libraries will each host one of the Innovation Studios makerspace  in the next few months. This project hosted by the public libraries is to support community engagement and participatory learning experiences by providing access to technology and innovative learning tools not readily accessible locally.
The Nebraska Library Commission was awarded a National Leadership Grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services for this partnership project with the University of Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska Innovation Studio, Nebraska Extension, Regional Library Systems and local public libraries.
The Studio has 6 stations with a 3-D printer, Universal Laser Cutter, Graphtec CE6000-60 Vinyl Cutter, Carvey Inventables CNC Router, Bernette Embroidery Machine, and a EnduraPress Heat Press and Epson WF 3260 Printers. The Kits include Lego Mindstorms, Laminators, Arduino Starter Kit, SparkFun Inventor’s Kit, Makey Makey, Camera and Video Creator( with green screens), Audio/Music Kit (record your own music), Weller Soldering Kit, and a Button Maker Kit.
Keep checking for more information.

Furry Friends Sleepover

Children ages 2 -8 and bring your 2^nd favorite stuffed furry friend to the library Friday the 25^th of January from 6:00-6:30 PM for story time and sleepover. While your child is here we will read a story, and get your picture taken with your friend.  Then say good night to your furry friend and follow their night activities on our Facebook page.

Your child can then pick their “friend” up from 9:00-9:30 AM and share doughnuts and orange juice.

Superior Public Library   449 N. Kansas  Superior NE    402 879-4200 Facebook.com/SuperiorPublicLibraryNE