Category Archives: Services

Library Game Nights

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Denise

Tabletop and board games aren’t just for rainy days or awkward family events anymore. As the game industry grows, people of all ages are jumping to play “the original social network.” In our ever-increasing technological world, playing old-school games is … Continue reading →

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October is National Reading Group Month

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Denise

Since 2007, Women’s National Book Association’s initiative, National Reading Group Month, has promoted the value of book discussion groups in October. The goals of National Reading Group Month (NRGM) are: increase public awareness of the joy and value of shared reading … Continue reading →

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Do You Need A Disclaimer?

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Denise

A question that has been coming up frequently now that libraries are opening to the public is whether or not there should be a disclaimer stating that the library is not responsible should a visitor or patron become ill with … Continue reading →

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Central Nebraska Digital Cooperative

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Sharon

  What digital products are available to my library through the Co-op:        The two products that the Co-op requires purchasing in order to join are Zinio Digital magazines and Recorded Books’ OneClickDigital downloadable audiobook titles.  Who belongs to the Central … Continue reading →

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Book Club Speed Dating

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Sharon

Check out this program idea from Lawrence Public Library: https://www.booklistonline.com/RA-Showcase-Book-Club-Speed-Dating-Kenn-Polli/pid=8667764

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Reviewing: E-Galleys and ARC’s

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Sharon

Want to read and review some wonderful books before they are available to the general public?  Check into one or more of the online services that supply E-galleys and ARC’s (Advanced Reader Copy).  I use two of these services:  Edelweiss … Continue reading →

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Folkmanis Puppets

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Denise

Whether you are looking for an armadillo or a platypus, Folkmanis has the puppets for you! Puppets work magical wonders at story time and can make a book come alive for listeners and readers of all ages. Folkmanis has prepared … Continue reading →

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NebraskAccess Press Release

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Denise

Customizable press releases make it easy to get the word out about NebraskAccess!  Just insert local library information where indicated, and then distribute it to local media outlets. Go to http://nlc.nebraska.gov/nebraskaccess/pressrelease.aspx for a link to the press release you can … Continue reading →

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NEW Service from CPLS

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Denise

Commencing May 1, 2015, the Central Plains Library System has the new 2015-16 Golden Sower Book Sets to Loan. Primary Nominees (2 complete sets) Intermediate Nominees (3 complete sets) Young Adult Nominees (2 complete sets) Each set may be borrowed for … Continue reading →

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New Audiobooks Available

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Denise

Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen The Counterfeit Heiress by Tasha Alexander The Assassin   by Clive Cussler Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich Let Me Be Frank With You by Richard Ford Trigger Warning by Neil Gaiman The Lone Star Ranger … Continue reading →

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