The summer “Hey Kids!” program wrapped up on August 13. Seventy-one children registered for the program and 3225 library books were read; 27 children met their reading goals each week throughout the twelve-weeks. This summer the library also sponsored a similar program for teens and adults with 32 participants; 5 people met their library reading […]
Author: Debbie Sturman

Sunday, August 22 plan to attend the concert by Japanese guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto at 1 p.m. at the Congregational Church, 120 E. 5th. Tsukamoto plays a mix of eclectic acoustic music and Japanese folk songs. The concert is funded by the Niobrara County Library Foundation and there is no charge to attend. It’s time to […]

Kicking off the library’s concert series is cinematic guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto on Sunday, August 22 at 1 p.m. Tsukamoto is a one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. Hiroya performs a mix of eclectic acoustic music, Japanese folk songs and storytelling. He headlines concerts throughout the United States as well as internationally. The concert […]

Thank you, Jan Hytrek and Carolyn Pflughoeft, for six years of service to Niobrara County by serving on the Library Board of Trustees! New board members, Kathy Coon and Ingrida Heil join Chairman Brenda Phipps, VP/Secretary Virginia Pullen and Treasurer Valerie Wasserburger. The fall book discussion series, “Every Family Has a Story” begins with the […]

Every Family Has a Story is the theme for the fall book discussion series at the Niobrara County Library. The series features books with a variety of family dynamics and Barb Baker returns to facilitate the series. Please call the library at 307-334-3490 or stop by to register and pick up the first book. “Late […]

Monday, August 9 the library will host “Paint @ the Library” at 1 p.m. Call the library at 307-334-3490 to reserve your space! Barb Orr has a landscape painting planned for the event. Space is limited so call soon! Digital magazines are now available to checkout through Libby/Overdrive! Your library card number and PIN give […]

Meghan Casey and Rocky Mountain Puppets will present “Tall Tales of the Lost Temple” on Monday, July 26 at 1 p.m. Meghan is an accomplished ventriloquist and her shows always have everyone laughing! Be sure to plan to attend! Digital magazines are now available to checkout through Libby/Overdrive! Your library card number and PIN give […]

The Niobrara County Library Foundation is holding a fundraiser featuring peaches from Palisade, Colorado this August and there is still time to place your order! The 18-20 pound box is $45. To order call the library at 307-334-3490 or contact any foundation member. Tuesday, July 20 we are pleased to present “Nifty-Tricks and Hare-Brained Stories” […]

Plan now to attend a unique program on Wednesday, July 14 at 1 p.m. Denise Gard will present “Wag That Tale” with her border collies Joey and Kira. Joey & Kira will perform tricks and this show is sure to be something new for everyone! A couple of other calendar items you’ll want to plan […]

The library will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021 for the Fourth of July. Regular hours will resume at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. On Monday, July 12 the library will host a Zen Doodle class at 1 p.m. Call to reserve your space today! Young children should be accompanied by an adult. Denise Gard […]