The library will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 for President’s Day. Regular hours resume at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Last summer Leslie Stewart took two trips to Europe that she will share on Wednesday, February 19 at 6 p.m. Both trips focused on rivers and the first was to northern Portugal starting in Porto and then kayaking on the Duoro River. The second was to five countries in eastern Europe traveling up the Danube from Bucharest and almost to Budapest on a large river boat. The trip then ended with a few days in Prague in the Czech Republic. Come to the slide show to learn about the wine-making part of Portugal, kayaking 7 to 11 miles a day, the history of the former Yugoslavia, more recent upheavals, and the beautiful cities of Porto, Bucharest, Belgrade, and Prague. Previous “Around the World” programs can be enjoyed by going to the library’s YouTube channel, search @niobraracountylibrary8538. You’ll also find some concerts, oral histories and other programs.
Pajama Storyhour will be held on Wednesday, February 26 at the library at 5:30 p.m. Watch for more information for this fun event for your preschool-aged children!
Jigsaw puzzles are available to check out at the library. There is a selection of puzzles with 100 to 1000 pieces, stop in and browse the collection!
James Grippando’s latest novel is “Grave Danger.” Jack Swyteck is to defend a single mother accused of kidnapping her own child in a perilous case involving politics and international law. Jack soon learns that his client is really the child’s aunt and that the mother may have been killed by Iran’s morality police. On top of that, Jack’s wife, FBI agent Andie Henning, is being pressured by her bosses to persuade Jack to drop the case. Jack and Andie must navigate a treacherous web of deceit that spells grave danger at every turn.
Other new fiction books include “More or Less Maddy” by Lisa Genova, “While the Town Slept” by William W. Johnstone, “The Only Saloon in Town” by Reavis Z. Wortham, “Never Say Never” by Danielle Steel, “Naches Trail” by B. N. Rundell, “Trouble in the Saddle” by Arthur Henry Gooden and “Partners in Crime” by Agatha Christie.
“The Crazies: the Cattleman, the Wind Prospector, and a War Out West” by Amy Gamerman is among new non-fiction titles.
The Lenna Lewis Slagle Children’s Library has these new titles “Carter Avery’s Tricky Fourth-Grade Year” by Rob Buyea, “Where There’s Smoke” by Yamile Saied Mendez and “The Bad Guys In the Others?!” by Aaron Blabey. Newer picture books include “Ali The Great Saves the Day” by Saadia Faruqi, “Adventures on Land” by Brittany Mazique, “All The Books” by Hayley Rocco and “My Mom’s A Hero: My Mom’s a Correctional Officer” by Gary S. Aumiller.
“Bumble Bee’s Honey! is the theme for Storyhour on February 18, 2025. Storyhour is held from 10 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday throughout the year for preschool-aged children. Call 307-334-3274 anytime to hear a recorded story! Dial-A-Story is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Ebooks, digital audio and even streaming movies are available with your library card and PIN! Download Libby (powered by Overdrive) and Hoopla from your app store and find thousands of items that can be checked out and enjoyed! Go to http://niobraracountylibrary.org to find out more and stop by if you have questions!
Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Noon to 7 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.