Attention Readers! We have just added 12 copies of “if I stay” to our book sets for check out. This is a simultaneously tragic and hopeful, romantic, riveting, and ultimately uplifting story about memory, music, living, dying and loving. A … Continue reading →
Unfortunately, it is with a heavy heart that I must leave my position as the Director of the Western Library System. This past year has provided me with many wonderful experiences working with the talented librarians and directors from all … Continue reading →
Come join us for an exciting and unforgettable day! When: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Where: Chappell Memorial Library & Art Gallery, 289 Babcock, Chappell, NE 69129 Registration & Coffee: 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Cost: $10.00 (meal catered by Burgie’s) Please … Continue reading →
Information Security workshop (provided by The UNO Library Science Program) with Erica Rose scheduled for Friday, May 18, 2018 at Kimball Public Library, and Librarian Meeting following. Contact the Western Library … Continue reading →
Spring Meetings: Alliance Public Library – April 25, 2018 Sponsored by Public Library and Trustee Section (PLTS); School, Children’s and Young People’s Section (SCYP); Paraprofessional Section; and the Regional Library Systems Nebraska’s Changing Demographics and Their Impact on Your Community … Continue reading →
What’s Makey Makey? Makey Makey is an invention kit for the 21st century. Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. It’s a simple Invention Kit for beginners and experts doing art, engineering, and everything in between. … Continue reading →
Nebraska Presence: An Anthology of Poetry On Jan. 22, 2018 Governor Pete Ricketts signed a proclamation honoring the 2018 One Book One Nebraska: Nebraska Presence: An Anthology of Poetry edited by Greg Kosmicki and Mary K. Stillwell. Nebraska Presence includes poems by … Continue reading →
WLS is sponsoring two “Libraries Rock” Summer Reading Workshops in March. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Wednesday, March 7, 2018 – Prairie Winds Community Center, 428 N. Main Street, Bridgeport, NE Thursday, March 8, 2018 – Hastings Memorial Library, 505 Central Avenue, … Continue reading →
Come earn 3 CE Hours on Friday, February 16, 2018 (rescheduled from 1-26-18). The Western Library System is sponsoring a Librarian Meeting hosted by the Alliance Public Library, 1750 Sweetwater Avenue, Alliance, NE. Time: 9:30am – 1pm (MT) – … Continue reading →
Library Innovation Studios: Transforming Rural Communities Now is the time to begin your application process for your own Nebraska Library Innovation Studio! Don’t wait until the deadline passes, begin planning today! For more details contact JoAnn McManus at: joann.mcmanus@nebraska.gov. Visit: … Continue reading →
