Yvonne is busy preparing the 2005 Summer Reading program, “Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds!” Children that will have completed the first through the fifth grades are invited to join the program which will run from June 8 through July 13. The program focuses on keeping your children reading through the summer through theme based programs […]
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New books in the adult library include “Opal” by Lauraine Snelling, “Secrets” by Kristen Heitzmann, “Uncommon Grounds” by Sandra Balzo, “Payback” by Fern Michaels, “The Rising” by Tim LaHaye, “Impossible” by Danielle Steel, “We Live Forever” by P.M.H. Atwater, “Almost Paradise “ by Kiran Crowley, and “Wyoming Historical Trivia” by Tim Newbury. Our junior readers […]
Over 60 children attended the final RIF program of the year. The library was a buzzing with Alien’s and everyone had a great time. If your child wasn’t able to attend to pick up his or her book please stop by the library to get it soon. Our thanks to all of the great FBLA […]
We are getting very close to the $150,000 needed for Decker receipts, if you have some that you haven’t brought in please be sure to drop them by. The money raised through this great program is used to purchase children’s books in our library. All books have a bookplate in them letting you know that […]
“Here Come the Aliens!” is the theme for the third Reading is Fundamental program to be held on Wednesday, April 13. Children will enjoy two different stories, one performed in skit and one presented via power point display. Alien crafts along with snacks will be on the agenda and of course all children present will […]
The Friends of the Library reordered their cookbook “Favorite Recipes.” Originally published in 2002 the book is full of recipes of many of Niobrara County’s finest. The cookbook is $10.00 and proceeds also benefit the Endowment Fund. As you know, meeting the Kresge Challenge was just the first step in the endowment’s long-term goal of […]
The spring sessions of afterschool programs have ended for the first through fifth grades. Around 25 children participated in the 7-week adventure hosted by Children’s Librarian, Yvonne Jensen with help from volunteer, Hilary Kruse. The younger children experienced the magic of Tomie DePaola’s books and the older children became sleuth detectives and secret agents with […]
51 children attended the second of three RIF programs last week. Each child that attended was treated to an exceptional skit performed by members of the NCHS FBLA and directed by Children’s Librarian Yvonne Jensen. The children also created their own “pirate” hats and eye patches, with assistance from other members of FBLA. We are […]
The second of three Reading is Fundamental (RIF) programs will be held Wednesday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m.. Plan now to attend! Income tax forms as well as IRS publications are available at the library. Many forms are available at no charge; however some require a copying charge. Forms and publications are also available online […]
The second of three Reading is Fundamental (RIF) programs will be held at the library on Wednesday, March 9 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The program will feature the skit based on the book “Grandma and the Pirates” by Phoebe Gilman. A craft project is planned as well as snacks. Children are invited to dress as […]