Kary Barth, regional sales manager for Kapco Library Products, has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana and has worked with libraries since 1990. Formerly, the national library sales manager for Kapco, Kary authored a basic book repair guide that was previously available from Kapco…
Registration is now open for the 2018 NLA/NSLA Joint Conference on October 4-6 at The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker. Take advantage of the Early Bird rates and register before July 27th. All reservations must be made prior to September 12, 2018. Please visit www.nebraskalibraries.org and click on “Conference” for more details.
Elvira: A Mexican Immigrant Woman, Book Signing Event, June 30, 2018 Former Scottsbluff resident, Eduardo Hernandez Chávezas, will be in town and available at the West Nebraska Family Research & History Center on Saturday, June 30th at 10:00am to sign and discuss his book, Elvira: A Mexican Immigrant Woman. The…
The new July/August 2018 Newsletter is now available. You can access it by clicking on the Western Sun in the right hand menu or by clicking on the following link: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/systems/NewsLetters/wls07082018.pdf
The 24th Joint Annual Youth Services Retreat will be held at Camp Carol Joy Holling (Ashland) September 6 and 7th. 11 CE are available for attendance at both days. Registration is now open at https://goo.gl/forms/SLVmNiWLiRVD1iEv1 For more information and the entire agenda, visit http://bit.ly/2018JYSR
In late 2017, it was announced that Legacy of the Plains Museum was chosen to host the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street traveling exhibit called Water Ways. This exhibit will come to Gering on February 23 and be on display until April 7, 2019. This exhibit explores the role of…
Join a WLS Committee to help plan and develop activities and services for 2018/2019 Annual Meeting Committee: This committee plans speakers, activities, and agenda for the WLS annual meeting. Tech Committee: This committee recommends workshops or other leading opportunities based on priorities from surveys, program evaluations, and suggestions…
Attention Readers! We have just added 12 copies of “if I stay” to our book sets for check out. This is a simultaneously tragic and hopeful, romantic, riveting, and ultimately uplifting story about memory, music, living, dying and loving. A good read for your Book Clubs. Contact the WLS office…
Unfortunately, it is with a heavy heart that I must leave my position as the Director of the Western Library System. This past year has provided me with many wonderful experiences working with the talented librarians and directors from all around the 21 western Nebraska counties. I am very appreciative…
Come join us for an exciting and unforgettable day! When: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Where: Chappell Memorial Library & Art Gallery, 289 Babcock, Chappell, NE 69129 Registration & Coffee: 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Cost: $10.00 (meal catered by Burgie’s) Please make check payable to the Western Library System Please register…
