What’s Makey Makey? Makey Makey is an invention kit for the 21st century. Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. It’s a simple Invention Kit for beginners and experts doing art, engineering, and everything in between. How Does it Work? Alligator clip two objects to the Makey…
Nebraska Presence: An Anthology of Poetry On Jan. 22, 2018 Governor Pete Ricketts signed a proclamation honoring the 2018 One Book One Nebraska: Nebraska Presence: An Anthology of Poetry edited by Greg Kosmicki and Mary K. Stillwell. Nebraska Presence includes poems by more than 80 contemporary Nebraska poets, including Pulitzer Prize winner…
It’s time again for the West Nebraska Family Research and History Center 14th annual Holiday Open House, Friday, December 15, 2017. Come taste Floyd’s famous homemade ‘Chili’ along with all the other refreshments and goodies. Enjoy all the fun and socializing starting at 11:00 am to 6:00 p.m. at 1602 Avenue A,…
Ho Ho Ho! It’s time for the Lied Scottsbluff Public Library’s Children’s’ Christmas Party, this Thursday, December 7th, at the Scottsbluff Hampton Inn & Suites. Story time begins at 6:15, and then children will make reindeer craft ornaments, visit with Santa, share milk and cookies, and take home a…
Come Mingle and Jingle with the friends of the Gering Public Library. You are invited to Gering Public Library’s Holiday Open House on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. There will be trivia in the Community Room 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The Legacy of the Plains “High Plains Christmas” celebration kicks off December 2, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The main event is the Christmas Tree Contest. Non-profit organizations and service clubs each decorate their own artificial tree surrounding a theme in hopes of winning. The contest will end at 4:00…
“PROVIDING ACCESS to the GOOD LIFE. FOR ALL” NLA/NSLA Annual Conference Deadline to apply is August 14, 2017. Apply for up to $150.00 for registration, mileage, meals, etc. using the WLS Scholarship application under forms. The entire 2017 NLA/NSLA Conference program is available at: https://nebraskalibraries.site-ym.com/page/Neblib2017fullprogra As you review the program,…
Nebraska Public Library Accreditation The purpose of public library accreditation is to encourage excellent library service in Nebraska communities. Accreditation: establishes minimum standards for library services ensures that libraries adhere to certain standards offers libraries benchmarks offers libraries evidence that certain expenditures, services, and practices are needed and expected …
The latest issue of the Western Sun is now available! Check it out. Western Library System, Western Sun, July/Aug 2017 http://nlc.nebraska.gov/systems/NewsLetters/wls07082017.pdf In This Issue: Message from Board President, Maryruth Reed Jan Jolliffe’s Introduction to Paradise Mark Your Calendar Public Library Accreditation process Fall Conferences WLS Scholarship Application Database: Masterfile Complete News Around…
