Author Archives: Denise

We Have Winners!

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Denise

Congratulations to the three Central Plains Library System libraries who won these collaborative sticker posters in a random drawing. More than 25 libraries entered.

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Wilson Public Library Installs Permanent StoryWalk

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Denise

In November 2021, Cozad’s Wilson Public Library was awarded a Nebraska Library Commission Library Improvement Grant for a permanent StoryWalk at Muny Park. This project is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions … Continue reading →

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April is Financial Literacy Month

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Denise

The American Library Association, in collaboration with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation), has released Thinking Money for All Kids: Diverse and Inclusive Reads to Teach Young People about Money, a free resource for library workers. Available now as a … Continue reading →

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ALA Announces 200 U.S. Libraries to Receive American Rescue Plan Humanities Funding

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Denise

Two of Central Plains Library System’s Libraries were awarded grants through this national program. They are the ONLY two public libraries in Nebraska to receive this funding. Congratulations go to Joy at the Ravenna Public Library and to Amy at the Hastings Public Library!! The University … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Supplies

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Denise

If you love all the dies we have that coordinate with our Summer Reading theme and want to incorporate them in your displays, crafts, and programs, be sure to get your order in by MAY 13, 2022. Remember, CPLS will … Continue reading →

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Central Community College

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Denise

Library and Information Services classes are starting soon at Central Community College.

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New Book Club Set

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Denise

The Central Plains Library System has a new Book Club Set. We purchased 10 copies of Jodi Picoult’s latest title, Wish You Were Here. It is ready to borrow. Please call or email the System office to get this set … Continue reading →

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One Book for Nebraska Teens 2022

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Denise

Wouldn’t it be great if teens all over Nebraska were talking about books? The Nebraska Library Commission and the Regional Library Systems have a program where teens can all read and discuss the same book. The 2022 title for teens is Stupid … Continue reading →

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2022 One Book for Nebraska Kids

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Denise

Wouldn’t it be great if kids all over Nebraska were talking about books? The Nebraska Library Commission and the Regional Library Systems have a program where kids can all read and discuss the same book. The 2022 title for kids is The … Continue reading →

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Plain Speaking August/September 2021

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Denise
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