This Blessed Earth: A Year in the Life of an American Family Farm Chosen as 2019 One Book One Nebraska People across Nebraska are encouraged to read the work of a fourth-generation Nebraskan —and then talk about it with their friends and neighbors. This Blessed Earth: A Year in the…
‘E-rate: What’s New for 2019?’ has been scheduled in locations across the state and online. What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate? E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to schools and public libraries on the cost of their Broadband,…
One of the Top Ten reads that is intriguing and complicated is Warcross by Marie Lu. Emika Chen (18) is one of the millions of players who log into Warcross every day. The virtual reality game began 10 years ago, and now it has become a way of life. Emika,…
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Tessa Terry 402-471-3434 800-307-2665 Young Readers Invited to Write to Favorite Authors Young readers in grades 4-12 are invited to write a personal letter to an author for the Letters about Literature (LAL) contest, a national reading and writing promotion program. The letter can be to any…
Please find information below regarding a grant open to public libraries: The American Library Association (ALA) and Dollar General Literacy Foundation invite public libraries to apply for grants to expand services for adult English language learners or adults in need of basic education and workforce development. Up to 16 grants…
You’re Invited – Open House The Library Innovation Studios at Lied Scottsbluff Public Library is hosting an Open House on October 27th, 10am to 2pm. Equipment demonstrations & refreshments provided.
Nebraska Library Commission Internship Grants are now available! Accredited Nebraska public libraries are invited to apply for up to $1,000 to fund a high school or college intern in 2019. Applicants may partner with other types of libraries to provide a variety of work settings – partnerships with other public,…
Author/illustrator Jan Brett will be at Plum Creek Children’s Library Festival in Seward, NE to promote her new book “Snowy Nap”. Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.
GERING – September 3, 2018 – Please join us in welcoming Nebraskan author Bev Scott as she shares the backstory behind her novel, Sarah’s Secrets. She will also talk about how her genealogy compelled her to write her first novel, and tips for doing your own genealogical research. Books…
Youth Grants for Excellence Applications due 10/15/18 The Nebraska Library Commission announces that grants are available to accredited public libraries and state-run institutional libraries for special projects in the area of children’s and young adult services. These grants are awarded to encourage innovation and expansion of public library services for…
