The theme for this years summer reading program is Oceans of Possibilities. Bring your student aged 4yrs-3rd grade to explore ocean life through crafts, games, and stories. This fun opportunity starts May 31 from 10-11. Other dates include June 7, 14, 21, and 28.
Eight participants worked diligently to complete their barn quilt projects. Deb Kuennig from the Extension Office offers classes in Imperial and Wauneta area. Not everyone was able to finish their projects, but were able to take supplies home to finish the painting. Every quilt had a different design but all were beautiful.
Free Online Driver’s Education Practice Tests are provided through Driving-tests.org.
The program is designed to prepare aspiring as well as more experienced drivers (teenagers, newcomers to Nebraska, or senior citizens) to pass their DMV written exam. It includes unlimited access to the official state driver’s manuals, NE-specific DMV practice tests for car, motorcycle and commercial driver’s license (CDL), a DMV exam simulator, and a DMV-related FAQ. The program doesn’t collect any personal information from its users.
Saturday, December 9, 2017 — 9:00 – 11:00 am
Check out our Wauneta historical artifacts, new books, movie DVDs, audio books. Find out about OverDrive — don’t buy Kindle books, borrow them for free from the library! Browse information NebraskaAccess databases. Or, just stop by for coffee, cinnamon rolls and cookies!
Christmas Card Making Class
Tuesday, October 24, 6:00 – 9:00 pm, $25
Attendees will create five decorative cards and envelopes. Supplies included.
Please pre-register at MPCC, 308-882-5972
Christmas Curly Paper Wreath
Saturday, November 4, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, $32
Create a wreath to enhance your Christmas decor or give away as a gift. Supplies included.
Please pre-register at MPCC, 308-882-5972
Check out the great new books added to the library over the summer!
Memorial Books
Farmer’s Market Mishap by W. Brunstetter, Given in memory of Cleophia Denker by Family
The Seekers by W. Brunstetter, Given in memory of Eda Sandman by Family and Friends
Peace in the Valley by R. Herne, Given in memory of Joyce Schwink by Friends and Nieghbors
Adult Regular Print Books
Camino Island by J. Grisham
16th Seduction by J. Patterson
The Duchess by D. Steele
The Fix by D. Baldacci
Undaunted by D. Palmer
Come Sundown by N. Roberts
Large Print Books
A Matter of Trust by S. Warren
Lightning of Gold by M. Brand
Weaver’s Needle by R. Caroll
Across the Rio Bravo by R. Stone
Mulberry Moon by C. Anderson
Powder Burn by W. Johnstone
War in Lincoln County by D. Coolidge
Murder Most Howl by K. Davis
Mask of the Sun by J. Dvorak
Death Stalks the Range by J. Griffin
Sandpiper Cove by I. hannon
Pursued by L. Harris
The Sunset Trail by L.P. Holmes
Monahan’s Massacre by W. Johnstone
The Amish Man of Ice by K. Long
Killer Jam by K. MacInerney
Plain Missing by E. Miler
Deep Extraction by D. Mills
Just Fine with Caroline by A. Noblin
A Life Well Played by A. Palmer
A Matter of Trust by S. Warren
Rescue Me by S. Warren
Junior Books
Let Luck Find You, Windfall by J. Smith
Where the Sidewalk Ends by S. Silverstein
What Happens if the Rain Forests Disappear? by M. Colson
What Happens if the Ozone Disappears? by M. Colson
What Happens if We Overfish the Oceans? by A. Rayston
What Happens When Artic Cap Melts? by A. Rayston
Lucky in Love by K. West
The Go Between by V. Chambers
Windfall by J. Smith
The Mitten by J. Brett
Chippy Chipmunk Parties in the Garden by K. Miller
The Friendship Fairy by A. Provins
The Best Cat in the World by L. Newman
Dojo Day Care by B. DaCosta
Nighttime Ninja by B. DaCosta
Ninja by A. Chung
Go to Sleep, Gecko by M. MacDonald
Extremely Cute Animals Operating Heavy Machinery by D. Garden
Barney, the Lopsided Mule by L. Hughey and Son
Give “Please” a Chance by B. O’Reilly and J. Patterson
Wauneta Public Library is preparing for the solar eclipse on August 21st, 2017. Millions of people are traveling to Nebraska for this amazing event.
Come to the library for more information and free eclipse viewing glasses!
What’s happening in Nebraska?
Eclipse events across Nebraska – include Kearney, Grand Island, Lincoln, North Platte and others.
Great American Eclipse – information about the eclipse, map of best viewing locations and photos.
The following books have been donated to the library by family and friends.
May 2017
“The Legend of Russian Bill” by R. Lapidus in memory of Richard Bardsley
“The Last Mile” by David Baldacci in memory of Robert Troudt
In his #1 New York Times bestseller Memory Man, David Baldacci introduced the extraordinary detective Amos Decker-the man who can forget nothing. Now, Decker returns in a spectacular new thriller.
“H is for Hawk” by H. Macdonald in memory of Uncle Levi Mohler by E. Laurel Dunn
“Last Bus to Wisdom” by I. Doig in memory of mother Delores Theobald Mohler by E. Laurel Dunn
“Behind the Beautiful Forevers” by K. Boo in memory of Uncle Nathan L. Mohler by E. Laurel Dunn
In this brilliant, breathtaking book by Pulitzer Prize winner Katherine Boo, a bewildering age of global change and inequality is made human through the dramatic story of families striving toward a better life in Annawadi, a makeshift settlement in the shadow of luxury hotels near the Mumbai airport.
“The Lacuna” by B. Kingsolver in memory of father Phares L. Mohler by E. Laurel Dunn
“Frontier” by S.K. Salzer in memory of Eugene Rider
The following books were donated by family and friends
In memory of Donnaline Kitt:
“Together for Christmas” by T. Kinkade
The holiday season finds one treasured relationship about to be torn apart…while another is just coming together.
“Cape Light” by K. Spencer
“Twilight at Blueberry Barrens” by C. Coble
“Anna’s Healing” by V. Chapman
“Tangled Webs” by I. Hannon?
“Second Opinion” by H. Alexander
“In the Shadow of Denali” by T. Peterson
“The Hawaiian Quilt” by W. Brunstetter in memory of Elna Rae Kitt West
“Pray for the Dead” by D. Richards in memory of Paul Kitt
“Nebraska – 150 Years Told Through 93 Counties” by David Hendee in memory of Robert Troudt, Keith Gage, Raymond Maxfield, Gene Rider and Paul
The World-Herald’s David Hendee brings the state’s history to life in a new book, “Nebraska: 150 Years Told Through 93 Counties.”
Junior Books
“Life of Crazy Horse” (Biography) by M. Coleman
“Life of Sacagawea” (Biography) by C. Mcaneney
“Stellar Space Jokes” by J. Fullman
“Germs – Parasites” by Bowen and Viegas
“Germs – Viruses” by Baum & Goldstein
“Kids Craft with Beads” by R. Owen
“Amphibians” by T. Jackson
“Reptiles” by T. Jackson
“Fish and Other Sea Creatures” by T. Jackson
“Kids Cook” by R. Owen
“Sewing” by R. Storey
“Kids Do Magic” by R. Owen
“Ask Amy Green – Summer Secrets” by S. Webb
“Nancy Clancy Super Sleuth” by J. O.’Connor
“Nancy Clancy Secret Admirer” by J. O.’Connor
“Nancy Clancy Sees the Future” by J. O.’Connor
“The Summer of the Swans” by B. Byers
“Leaping at Shadows” by M. Atwood
“Lucky Strike” by B. Pyron
“Robots – Mars Probes” by K. Spense
“Unstoppable Octobia May” by S. Flake
“I Survived, True Stories” by L. Tarshis