We have events for all ages and interests next week at the library!

Tuesday, October 14~Teen movie night. We will be showing a double feature with the first movie beginning at 4 pm. Students in the 6-12 grades are welcome! Popcorn will be served.

Thursday, October 16~Preschool lapsit. Children ages 1-4 are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Books, songs and activities. 10:30 am

Saturday, October 18~We will be hosting the launch of Kathy Nelson’s book, “More Than Football: George Flippin’s Stromsburg Years” Think of it as your pre-tailgate event for the day! 10 am-Noon

If you can’t make it to the library, remember, the “Big Library Read” begins on OverDrive Monday, the 13th and runs through the 28th. The book, “Anatomy of a Misfit” by Andrea Portes is available for simultaneous check outs. No holds, no waiting! Click the OverDrive link to the right to begin the adventure!

The Stromsburg Public Library is hiring for cleaning services at the library beginning October 1, 2014. Cleaning occurs twice monthly. If interested, contact the Director at 402-764-7681 or submit references to: Director, Stromsburg Public Library, PO BOX 366, Stromsburg, NE 68666.

The needs and requirements of technology are constantly changing, due to this phenomenon, equipment becomes obsolete very quickly. The library has accumulated a large assortment of outdated equipment in the basement over the years that needs to be dealt with. We are giving the public the opportunity to purchase some of this equipment through a silent auction. The auction began on September 15 and will run through the 29^th. Bids will close on the 29^th and all purchases need to be picked up by 8:00 pm on the 30^th. Those items not picked up will sold to the next highest bidder or recycled. All items are sold as is. Two of the computers will need operating systems installed as the plan is to wipe them to protect information. Items may be viewed at the library during normal operating hours or pictures are available at the City office. Bid sheets may be found on the reference table in the library. Bidders must be 18 years of age or older.

Reminder, we will hold a Brown Bag lunch on Friday, September 19, 2014. Laura McDougall from the Four Corners Health Department will be here to talk about emergency preparedness. Laura has been working closely with the residents of Beaver Crossing in the aftermath of the tornado that hit their town earlier this year and will share tips and ideas on how to be prepared for any emergency. Have a suggestion or idea for future Brown Bag Lunches or programs? Leave us a suggestion in the suggestion box, or talk with one of the librarians.

New books this week include “The Inn at Eagle Hill” series by Suzanne Woods Fisher, “Eisenhower” by Paul Johnson, the new Jack Reacher novel by Lee Child, “The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics” by Daniel James Brown, “Raging Heat” by Richard Castle, “The River” by Beverly Lewis, “Edge of Eternity” by Ken Follett and “Child of Mine” by David and Beverly Lewis.

A quick look at what’s happening the week of September 15 – 19, 2014 at the library:

–Monday -7 pm – Board meeting

–Tuesday – 7 pm – Book club meets

–Thursday – 10:30 am – Lapsit-ages 1-4 welcome when accompanied by an adult

–Friday – 12:00 pm – Emergency Preparedness Brown Bag Lunch

September is National Preparedness Month and we want to make sure everyone in our community is ready for any emergency or disaster. Join us Friday, September 19, 2014 at noon for a Brown Bag Lunch about emergency preparedness. Laura McDougall from the Four Corners Health Department will be here to share little known facts about emergencies and what to have in an emergency kit. Did you know that text messages have a better chance of getting through during an emergency than a phone call? Do you take a charger with you to the basement in case you spend an extended amount of time waiting out a storm? Laura will cover these tips and many more.

September lapsit for 1-4 year olds will be held on the 18^th at 10:30 a.m. Any child ages 1-4 years old are welcome when accompanied by an adult. We will be focusing on the language of movement and how our bodies move, perfect for that active toddler!

We are open to suggestions! We now have a suggestion box located on the large reference table in the computer area at the library. There are cards available for book suggestions and comments or suggestions about anything the library is doing. Please let us know what we can do to better serve you!

New books this week include; “The Eye of Heaven” a new Fargo Adventure by Clive Cussler, “Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good” a new Mitford Novel by Jan Karon, “Tried and True” by Mary Connealy, first in a new series, “Slow Dancing with a Stranger: Lost and Found in the Age of Alzheimer’s” by Meryl Comer and just in time for fall, “Otis and the Scarecrow” by Loren Long.

See you soon at the library!

We have new artwork hanging in the library courtesy of Kathy Nelson and the Friends of the Stromsburg Public Library.

The poster was donated by Kathy Nelson in 2011 after she was the featured speaker at the unveiling of the original mural that hangs in the Multicultural Center at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Twelve students from the 2011 Advanced Painting Class at UNL were tasked with researching the life of George Flippin and then creating two separate canvas’s that they thought represented an aspect of Flippin’s life. A caveat though, they needed to create the canvas’s in such a way as to represent Flippin when put together. The original mural stands 4′ x 6′. More information about the mural can be found here.

In anticipation of the upcoming publication of Nelson’s book, “More Than Football: George Flippin’s Stromsburg Years” the Friends of the Stromsburg Public Library wanted to recognize both Kathy Nelson and George Flippin by making sure the poster became a part of the library and took it to be framed.

Kathy Nelson worked as Assistant Librarian of the Stromsburg Public Library from 2003-2010. It was during this time that she became aware of George Flippin’s story and began to further her research about him.

Congratulations Cross County Elementary Students!!

43 students 

236 AR tests taken

Summer AR Challenge MET!!

This summer the library, in response to the public’s requests,  changed our hours. Most noticeably, we added morning hours to our week. We were pleased to receive an enthusiastic response to these hours. We’ve had many requests to keep morning hours and to try to better accommodate those that commute out of town to work. In response to these requests, we are again making some changes!

Our aim was to meet requests for morning hours, being open over the lunch hour, and accommodating commuters, with the least amount of confusion possible. Our hope is that these hours are agreeable for during the school year and then we will return to summer hours for June and July 2015.

Beginning August 1, 2014 we will be open:

Monday-12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday-12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday-12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday– 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Friday-12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Note: We will NOT be open on Saturday

A total of 31 children enjoyed the first week of Summer Reading at the Stromsburg Public Library. Before the morning was over, approximately 75 people had passed through the door. We are thrilled to have so many children and their parents excited about reading!

Erin Dickey, summer reading coordinator, demonstrated nucleation through a variety of experiments, read the story, “The Coyote Who Swallowed a Fly” and gave prizes for answering questions and being a great scientist. Join us next week for “POP!” week. K-2 meet at 9 am with the 3^rd-5^th grades meeting at 10:30 am. The library is also open Wednesday morning at 9 am.

Our next big event at the library will be held July 29, 2014. We will again be hosting a Sidewalk Art Show and serving root beer floats. Children may begin arriving at 6:00 pm to begin their artwork with the public invited to the “art show” at 7:00 pm. This was a very fun event last year and we look forward to turning it into an annual show!

New books in the children’s section include titles from “The Five Little Monkeys” series, “Fancy Nancy” new readers and “X-men”.