GERING – September 3, 2018 – Please join us in welcoming Nebraskan author Bev Scott as she shares the backstory behind her novel, Sarah’s Secrets. She will also talk about how her genealogy compelled her to write her first novel, and tips for doing your own genealogical research. Books…
Join the STAR Net team and Vivian White of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) and NASA’s Night Sky Network (NSN) to learn about how you can make the best of this annual event through hands-on activities, subject matter experts, NASA resources, and more! http://www.starnetlibraries.org/event/join-an-international-lunar-celebration Thursday, September…
Did you know that Brown’s Sheep Company (west of Scottsbluff) has renovated the old Haig schoolhouse? It is now called the Fiberarts Schoolhouse. They are in the early stages, however, they have some classes already lined up, which include weaving, felting, knitting, and crocheting. Their website is up and running:…
Legacy of the Plains Museum Harvest Festival Date: September 15-16, 2018 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Legacy of the Plains Museum, 2930 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE 69341 Admission: TBA Now in its 22nd year, the annual Harvest Festival is one of the premier events…
The Hemingford Public Library is doing some very deep weeding and getting rid of a bunch of books on cassette (100) and many, many large print books. If you are interested, please contact Deb Finley, Colleen, or Mary Ann at: hpl@bbc.net or (308)-487-3454.
“Riders On The Orphan Train: a multimedia presentation on the Orphan Trains and their young riders with Alison Moore and Phil Lancaster. Novelist and Humanities Scholar Alison Moore and singer/songwriter Phil Lancaster have combined audio visual elements, historical fiction and musical ballads into a collaborative performance that brings the Orphan…
Registration is now open for the 2018 NLA/NSLA Joint Conference on October 4-6 at The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker. Take advantage of the Early Bird rates and register before July 27th. All reservations must be made prior to September 12, 2018. Please visit www.nebraskalibraries.org and click on “Conference” for more details.
Elvira: A Mexican Immigrant Woman, Book Signing Event, June 30, 2018 Former Scottsbluff resident, Eduardo Hernandez Chávezas, will be in town and available at the West Nebraska Family Research & History Center on Saturday, June 30th at 10:00am to sign and discuss his book, Elvira: A Mexican Immigrant Woman. The…
The new July/August 2018 Newsletter is now available. You can access it by clicking on the Western Sun in the right hand menu or by clicking on the following link: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/systems/NewsLetters/wls07082018.pdf
In late 2017, it was announced that Legacy of the Plains Museum was chosen to host the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street traveling exhibit called Water Ways. This exhibit will come to Gering on February 23 and be on display until April 7, 2019. This exhibit explores the role of…
