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Events Calendar
A chronological ledger of what's happening at the library. Browse upcoming events, or manage the schedule below.
Summer Reading activities – GCL had one of the largest number of children sign up and show up for the Dynolympics and for the dinosaur – themed Summer Reading Program. Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, parents and especially the children who helped to make these events fun for all.
Recent Happenings
June 19
June 19 - Garfield County Library with the Humanities Nebraska sponsored “Patriotic Panoramas with Donna Gunn”. It was an uplifting program about the history of our patriotic songs. Donna Gunn, a talented pianist, played beautiful arrangements of the songs as the audience sang. Audience participation made it fun and inspiring. All who attended expressed appreciation and a hope that Donna Gunn would return.
August 3rd
August 3rd – Burwell Bash – Garfield County Library participated with a booth where we gave out a variety of information about the library, as well as some fun items that help to celebrate our 250th anniversary of America, and a few sweets. It was a great evening and the wind cooperated.
August 19
August 19- Snow Cone Day to celebrate the beginning of a 2026-2027 School year.
Some Future Happenings Include:
Story Hour is the first Saturday of each month from September through May at 10:00am.
September 1-November 30 – Library Fall Crawl - Stop in the library for your booklet and get your sticker for visiting GCL. Visit 9 other participating libraries in the state and your name will be placed in a drawing for a special prize from the Central Plains Library System. Also, visit 30 participating libraries and get a 2026 Fall Crawl tote bag.
September 20th at 2:00pm – GCL will host Author/Speaker Jim Reisdorff – “Historic Railroads in Nebraska.” Refreshments will be served.
Friends of the Library Friday (9:00am – 6:00pm) and Saturday (9:00am – 3:00pm). Proceeds help to fund activities for the children – such as Summer reading programs, treats, supplies and after school treats.
November – Items for Silent Auction placed in the display case at the Library.
December 6 – Friends Annual Soup Supper and Silent Auction to be held at the Catholic Parish Center from 5-7pm.
December 12 – Mrs. Claus Story time – 10:00am – crafts, hot cocoa, cider, cookies.
Plans are in the works to host some Nebraska Authors, Extension Programs and Puzzle and Game nights at the library. Please find the details of these as soon as they are determined on our Facebook page as our new website: www.garfieldcountylibrary.com is still under construction. Should be up and running soon.
The Garfield County Library is open Monday and Wednesday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:00pm to 6:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Stop in and see what we have.
Your library is more than just books.
Kathy Brownell
Library Director