2017 Celebration of Nebraska Books • Saturday, October 21, 2017; 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Nebraska History Museum 131 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, NE The celebration, free and open to the public, features presentations of the Nebraska Center for the … Continue reading →
This is a month when the American Library Association and libraries across the country remind parents that a library card is the most important school supply of all. This observance was launched in 1987. Since then, thousands of public and … Continue reading →
For more than 50 years, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has worked to provide every woman and man with the skills, capacities and opportunities to become everything they wish, in dignity and respect. UNESCO believes that literacy … Continue reading →
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The day of … Continue reading →
Banned Books Week, the annual celebration of the freedom to read, will be held the week of September 24th in 2017. For this year’s celebration, the coalition of organizations that sponsors Banned Books Week will emphasize the importance of the … Continue reading →
“PROVIDING ACCESS to the GOOD LIFE. FOR ALL” NLA/NSLA Annual Conference Deadline to apply is August 14, 2017. Apply for up to $150.00 for registration, mileage, meals, etc. using the WLS Scholarship application under forms. The entire 2017 NLA/NSLA Conference … Continue reading →
Nebraska Public Library Accreditation The purpose of public library accreditation is to encourage excellent library service in Nebraska communities. Accreditation: establishes minimum standards for library services ensures that libraries adhere to certain standards offers libraries benchmarks offers libraries evidence that … Continue reading →
The latest issue of the Western Sun is now available! Check it out. Western Library System, Western Sun, July/Aug 2017 http://nlc.nebraska.gov/systems/NewsLetters/wls07082017.pdf In This Issue: Message from Board President, Maryruth Reed Jan Jolliffe’s Introduction to Paradise Mark Your Calendar Public Library Accreditation process … Continue reading →
