Providing for the future of the Seward Memorial Library
About
The Seward Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the facilities, services and programs of the Seward Memorial Library beyond what is currently provided by City tax dollars. Seward Library Foundation Members John Hughes, President Mark Minchow, Vice President Ryan Burger, Secretary-Treasurer Greg Damman Alan G. Gless Vikki Gremel Carla Ketner Trish Lindner…
History
For several decades many people in the Seward community–especially the library director, the staff, and frequent patrons–saw the need for a new public library. Every year, the Fourth of July sale of used books in front of the old Carnegie building became a vivid reminder that for every new book purchased, one had to be…
Giving
Make a Donation Today! The Seward Library Foundation is currently raising funds for 2022 Shelf Improvement Project. This project will provide more shelves in the library’s children sections. Memorial plaques (approx. 3″ x 8″) are available with a $4,000 donation. Gifts are tax deductible within extent of prevailing laws! Checks may be mailed to: Seward…
Preserving Seward County’s History
If you have important dates in your personal, professional, or civic past that were covered in a county paper, please consider making a $125 donation to cover the cost of converting the microfilm reel that includes your event (a reel usually includes at least one year of newspaper images) and having it posted online. This…
Seward County Microfilm Reels
Sponsor and Preserve a Memory! Click on the Seward County newspaper of your choice to see the reels waiting to be sponsored for online access. As donations are received sponsors will be recognized by listing the name of the individual, family, group, business or organization that paid for it behind the year. All reels without…
The Story Continues…
On September 2, 2003, the Seward Memorial Library opened its doors for the first time. We now look forward to celebrating our 20th anniversary! Over the years, the library has grown and seen many changes. Our book collection continues to feature a wide variety of topics in both fiction and non-fiction for patrons of all…