Author: Beth Foulks

Check out our newest story program specifically designed for children under the age of 5. On Saturday Oct. 1st, we will hold the first Toddler Tales program from 11:00am to 11:30am. We will read books, sing songs, perform finger plays and have a fun time.

Coffee & Colors will be held on Sept. 30th, 2016 at 1:30 to 3:30 pm.

Coloring pages from books that are designed especially for adults as well as colored pencils and crayons will be provided. Feel free to bring your own favorite coloring pages, pencils, crayons or markers.

Stop in for a bit and see what all the fuss is about.

Don’t like to color? That’s okay! Have a cup of coffee, chat a little and enjoy a stress-free time.

Story Hour

@ Ponca Carnegie Library

Starting Sept 7th, 2016

Wednesday

4:00PM to 5:00PM

(Early Out 2:30PM to 3:30PM)

Join Us For:

*Stories *Crafts

*Snacks *Fun

Kindergarten to 6th Grade Welcome!

Ponca, NE – Nebraska author, Karen Goettert Shoemaker, has had a busy speaking schedule this summer but she is making time to come to Ponca on Saturday, August 20, 6:00 pm, at Ponca State Park for a reading and signing of her most recent novel, which is this year’s One Book One Nebraska selection.

The event will begin with a free meal provided by members of Friends of the Library, followed by Dr. Shoemaker’s reading from her newest novel, “The Meaning of Names.”  Books will be available for purchase and signing.  The event is open to the public.

According to Heather Craig-Oldsen, president of Friends of the Library, “The Meaning of Names is a deeply engaging story set in Nebraska during World War I.  Readers will learn about prejudice against the German immigrants who settled in communities like Ponca, as well as the impact of the influenza pandemic of 1918 that killed millions. Through these tribulations the power of faith, family and love prevail. It’s a great story.”

The presentation is made possible by Humanities Nebraska (HN), the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Ponca State Park and Friends of the Ponca Carnegie Library as part of the HN Speakers Bureau.

The Meaning of Names” is one of approximately 300 programs offered through the Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau.  The more than 165 available speakers include acclaimed scholars, writers, musicians, storytellers and folklorists on topics ranging from pioneer heritage to ethics and law to international and multicultural issues, making it the largest humanities speakers bureau in the nation. Information about speakers and procedures is available at www.humanitiesnebraska.org.

Copies of the book are available for loan at the Ponca Carnegie library and for sale at Ponca State Park.

Local artist, Jonny Binkard, will be hosting an adult coloring program Friday, July 22nd, from 1:30 to 3:30 in the Kingsbury Community Room.  Stop in to the library and enjoy conversation, coffee or tea, and friendship while exploring the beautiful simplicity of adult coloring.

Coloring pages from books that are designed especially for adults as well as colored pencils and crayons will be provided. Feel free to bring your own favorite coloring pages, pencils, crayons or markers.

Bring your children and laugh yourself silly at this crazy concert where artist/entertainer Fax Gilbert performs “Mime, Masks, and Magic”. Fax uses his classical mime training as a basis for a fast-paced show of physical comedy skits, masked characters, magic illusions, special effects and lively audience interaction.

See a robot go berserk, a marionette who does magic, a bodybuilder out muscled by kids, a jester entertain a reluctant queen, a transplant operation you’ll never forget, and much more. Fax will also promote the values of reading and library usage.

Since moving to Iowa from Boston in 1990, Fax has performed over 5000 programs at Midwest schools, libraries, theaters, conventions, and festivals, including over 2000 in his home state of Iowa. His latest program “Health and Happiness: A Wellness Program for Kids” joins his other popular educational school programs: “Character and Bullying” and “The Great Midwest History Play”.

Ponca Carnegie Library invites all children to join the library for “On Your Mark, Get Set, … Read!” This year’s theme is Health, Sports and Fitness. We will also talk about the 2016 Summer Olympics taking place in Rio de Janeiro this August.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 25^th for all children ages 4 to 18.

Weekly programs begin on June 8^th and run until July 14^th.

Blue Team (Ages 4 to 7) will meet each Wednesday morning starting June 8^th at 10:30 a.m. Program lasts about an hour.

Red Team (Ages 8 to 11) will meet each Wednesday afternoon starting June 8^th at 1:00 p.m. Program lasts about an hour.

Green Team (Ages 12 to 18) will meet each Thursday afternoon starting June 9^th at 4:00 p.m. Program lasts about one and a half hours.

Readers of all abilities are welcome. If you are unable to attend these times, you are welcome to register as an independent reader.

Friends of the Library will be hosting a book discussion over The Meaning of Names by Karen Gettert Schoemaker on Thursday, June 9th at 7 PM at the library.  This book is the One Book One Nebraska book choice for this year.  Written by a Nebraska author and set in Stuart, Nebraska during World War I, this book is a must-read for Nebraskans.  You may borrow a book from the library or join the discussion without having read the book.

Story Hour for the 2015-2016 school year ends on Wednesday, May 18th.  Thank you to all the volunteers who keep the program going.  Thank you to parents and children who use the program.