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Category: Library News
The Many Benefits of Library Story Time
During our story time in Sargent the children are read 2-3 books. They also hear oral stories, poems, puppets, and finger plays, as well as playing simple circle games. Read the article below to learn of all of the benefits of coming to story time.
Preschool Story time at the Library
The Sargent Township Library will soon be starting a weekly story time for children ages four to five. This will be a time of fun, reading books, rhymes, and games. We ask that parents or caregivers accompany their child. Our first story time will take place at the library on Wednesday, October 19th from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Summer Reading Success
The library’s summer reading program is officially over now, but we sure had a lot of fun. We had five afternoons of reading with an average attendance of 23 each day. We had 35 kids earn prizes for time spent reading. This resulted in giving away 31 ice cream cones, 1 hot dog, 160 treasure chest prizes, and 41 pizza/movie rentals. For the Jr High/High schoolers, we had a drawing for a Kindle Fire E-Reader. Every time they read a book, they were able to put an entry into the drawing box. Out of 25 entries, Karina Kitt was the lucky winner of the Kindle. The kids had fun and hopefully they increased their reading skills over the summer.
This was all made possible by the generous donations from local organizations. Emily Jandreau was great in helping organize the program. The Custer County Foundation gave the library a grant for $400, Trotters Whoa & Go donated some of the pizza/movies, and SWAT donated the Kindle. It was definitely a community effort, and we appreciate everyone who helped
We Love Donations!
Nebraska State Bank in Broken Bow recently presented the Sargent Library with a check for $357.00. Every week the bank has “Jean Fridays” where employees are allowed to wear jeans if they make a donation. This last month, their donations all went to the Sargent Library. This was a great surprise and very much appreciated. Jana Coons is shown presenting the check to Gayle Mattox and Jessica Decker.
4th Week of Afternoon of Reading
Today we read “Harry the Dirty Dog”, and “Try Again Sally Jane” to the kids. Later we all had fun making butterflies.
A Piece of Sargent’s History is Gone
A few weeks ago, the library board was made aware of a diseased tree on our property line. From our side, it looked perfectly healthy. It was beautiful, huge, and provided much shade.
However, looking on the other side, it was obvious that the trunk was hollow inside. That was scary!
This big, humongous tree could fall at any time and do major damage to property or even kill someone. We hired Joe Schneider to come take it down. This was not an easy task because the tree hung over many different obstacles.
All that’s left is the stump now, but Joe did a fantastic job. (He even saved a family of birds.) If only trees could talk. Just think of how many Sargent events – happy and sad – that tree would have witnessed.
A New Family is Moving in
There is a new bird’s nest in the tree in front of the library. It looks a little close to the ground though. Keep the cats away 🙂
It Was a Fun Afternoon for Summer Reading
Free Discarded Books At The Library
We are always getting in new books at the library. To make room for the new, some of the older books that are well worn or haven’t been checked out recently need to be discarded. These books are available free (donations accepted) for whomever wants them. Come in to the library and look them over. You may find the perfect book for you.
