News Release North Platte Public Library
NEW HOURS: We are open Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am-6:00 pm and closed on Sunday and major holidays. The book drop remains open 24 hours a day, but books may also be returned at the front desk.
Library will be closed all day on Saturday, June 18th because of the NebraskaLand Days Parade.
Summer 2022 Reading Program: We are doing it a little different this year, so we recommend interested families and youth stop in the library to learn how it will work. There are two “reading challenge” programs, according to age.
The Elementary students will log reading time on paper or in ReaderZone online. There will be prizes and an opportunity to win a grand prize bicycle. Instead of regular summer reading sessions at the library by age, there will be STEM days and craft days as well as other special events.
Tweens and Teens (Ages 10-18) Reading Challenge: Similar to last year, youth in this age bracket will get scratch tickets (up to 1 daily) for the books they check out to read. The tickets will either get them a small or medium prize, or the opportunity to register for the grand prize kayak.
Story Time & Book Babies: Check our Facebook page and calendar for any changes to these programs this summer. Some of our special events take the place of Story Time and are at other locations in town, so make special note of the Special Events section.
· Story Time, a 30-minute program for Ages 3–5: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM
o No Story Time in the library-see NebraskaLand Days Kids Fest information under Special Events
· Book Babies (formally Wee Read, a 20-minute program for ages 0-3: Wednesdays at 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Teens Explore (ages 12-18) meets for special Summer Reading themed sessions on Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Some events are off-site, so please check the calendar. This is separate from the reading challenge. Attend a session to learn about the special final event this summer.
Special Summer Reading Events for Children and Youth and their families
Read with Miss Nebraska & the 2022 Candidates, Monday, June 6, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Read, take photos and visit with Miss Nebraska and the 2022 Miss Nebraska Scholarship Competition candidates. Children will receive a ticket to either a Thursday or Friday competition night.
READING PAWTNERS, Saturdays, June 11 and June 25, 9:30 am-10:30 am: Elementary students are welcome to come in and read with one of our four-legged friends from Rock ’N Paws.
Surf into STEM for ages 6-11, Wednesdays, June 1, 15, 22, and 29, (caregivers welcome to attend with youth), Each week, there is a different theme. Surf into STEM will have events most weeks through July 20.
Sea Creature Crafts, Fridays at 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Family-friendly crafts for all ages, children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Sea Creature Crafts continue through July 15th.
Crane River Theater of Kearney Presents” Page to Stage” at Cody Park Shelter, Wednesday, June 8, 1:30 PM: As part of our summer reading program, cast members of the theater’s production of Disney’s “High School Musical” will have an interactive and engaging hour-long workshop, bringing characters to life on stage as they read, perform, and interact with the audience.
Balloon Twisting with Ethan Boggs, Tuesday, June 14th, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Ethan will be twisting balloons into all sorts of creatures for those attending. Families and teens are welcome. Children under twelve should be accompanied by an adult.
NebraskaLand Days Kids Fest, June 21st, 10 AM-2 PM, and 4 PM – 6 PM at the Wild West Arena Pavilion
Library Events Calendar: https://north-platte.libcal.
Check out the calendar to see what events are happening at the library. These include noon speaker programs, workshops, and our regular programming. Use this site to pre-register for noon programs & workshops. You can also call 308-535-8036, EXT. 3320. Last-minute attendees at noon programs are welcome but calling ahead helps us plan room set-up.
The Creation Station is open for equipment certification & open build time throughout the week. Call 535-8036 ext. 3320 to book a time. Training sessions for most equipment last about 1 hour and are limited to 2 people.
Creation Station Workshops: Workshops give you the opportunity to have fun and see what our equipment can do. Check our Facebook page and library website for workshop information as they get scheduled.
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