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Bingo! on August 17Bingo is the name of the game on the third Friday of each month at 1:30 pm in the library auditorium. Join us on August 17 for an hour of bingo. Prizes will be awarded for a variety of games. Refreshments will be served. Remember, happiness is calling "Bingo!" |
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Teens are Evidence Hunters, August 18-19Teens, gather a team of 2-5 people to be the Crime Scene Investigators in a game called Evidence Hunter on Saturday and Sunday, August 18-19, in the library. Find the evidence left behind by a suspect during a break-in at the library to win a prize. Teams will be given a list of clues or tasks to complete. Members will have to take pictures of themselves completing the tasks correctly to win the prizes. Digital cameras or phone cameras can be used to document the evidence for the crime lab to process. All evidence (the pictures) will be examined by the judge to make sure they are in the right order with the right answer before prizes are awarded. No registration is necessary. Check in at the children’s circulation desk to pick up the clues and crime scene kit any time the library is open on August 18 or 19. |
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Get the Scoop on the Huskers, August 23Join Mike Schaefer, Recruiting Analyst for Husker 247 sports, on Thursday, August 23, at 6:30 pm, to learn all about Nebraska football. Mike knows the new recruits and will talk about who to watch during the upcoming Husker season. Mike will talk about the line-ups, season predictions, and end with a question and answer session. Mike covers Nebraska football and recruiting for 247 Sports and hosts a weekly radio show on KLMS 1480. |
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Join Family Connections, August 23Dr. Sara Kupzyk, a psychologist and counselor at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, will be holding a Family Connections meeting in the library auditorium on Thursday, August 23, 2:30-3:30 pm. Family Connections is a support group for parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities. Caregivers can connect with others who face similar challenges, and the children have time to socialize with peers in a safe environment. The meeting is open to the public. No registration is required. |
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Bring Back a Laser Cutter!From November 2017 to March 2018, through the Library Innovation Studios project, the Plattsmouth community was able to work with many different pieces of equipment like a 3-D printer, CNC router, laser cutter, and embroidery machine. By far the most popular was the laser cutter. Since March, the library has been raising money to purchase a laser cutter for the public to use year-round. The laser cutter is very versatile. It can be used to etch on wood, glass, ceramic tiles, and coasters; it’s even been used to etch on Legos and a brick. It can also cut intricate designs from paper! The cost of the Universal VLS 3.50 laser cutter, which has a larger engraving area and faster laser than the machine used during the testing period, is $16,065. The library has submitted a grant to Midlands Community Foundation for $6,000 towards the laser cutter; the library won’t know the outcome of that request until October. As of August 1, the library and the Plattsmouth Public Library Foundation have raised over $7,300! This total includes money raised during fundraising events at the library as well as donations from the following individuals and businesses. Our thanks to you!
If you'd like to donate, please deliver or mail checks to the Plattsmouth Public Library, 401 Avenue A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048. Checks may be made out to the library or to the Plattsmouth Public Library Foundation. These funds will only be used for the purchase of a laser cutter; they will not be used for any other purpose. If you have any questions, contact Karen Mier at 402-296-4154 x23 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. See some of the items we've made with the Innovation Studio equipment! |
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IDEA BoxesThe children's area of the library now has IDEA (Invention, Design, Engineer, and Art) boxes! Each box contains something that is fun to do and helps children exercise their creativity. There are LEGO tubs that have the pieces to make specific items, LittleBIts to build circuitry, a LittleBits Coding Kit to teach children how to code on the computer, two art tubs with all kinds of beads as well as stamps and paper, and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" book kit. If your child is musically inclined, the library also has a tank drum that can be used in the library. Not sure what a tank drum is or what it sounds like? Come to the library to find out! The IDEA boxes, Lego building base plates, Tinker Toys, a shape stacker, and lots of new puzzles were added to the children’s library with funds from a Youth Excellence Grant from the Nebraska Library Commission. It was funded in part with state funds allocated through the Nebraska Legislature. The library would also like to thank Dan Rohan of Rohan Photography for sharing his time and expertise with this project. These boxes, puzzles, toys, and tank drum can be used in the children’s area any time the library is open. |
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USDA Rural Development Office Day, September 13Do you want to own a home? Does your home need repairs? USDA Rural Development holds an office day at the library on the second Thursday of each month from 9:30 am-4:00 pm. Single Family Housing Technician Jill Divelbess will be available to assist those who are seeking to own a rural home or already own a rural home that is in need of repairs. Schedule an appointment with Jill for Thursday, September 13, by calling 402-437-5748 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. |
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Friday Friends Playgroup, October 5The Friday Friends Playgroup has been cancelled for September since it falls during Harvest Festival. The Playgroup will meet in the library auditorium on October 5, 10:00-11:30 am, for indoor fun. Children ages 0-5 years can play on inside playground equipment and make new friends! The activity is free, with no registration. The Playgroup meets on the first Friday of every month and is jointly presented by the library and PECC/Cass County Head Start. Call Kirsten at 402-296-4154 x21 if you have questions. |
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RBdigital for E-books, Audiobooks, and MagazinesThe library provides access to e-books and e-audiobooks through both OverDrive and RBdigital. RBdigital also includes e-magazines in a new all-in-one interface for your computer and mobile devices. Both of these services can be accessed with a library card on your mobile devices or by clicking on the links on the left side of this page. If you’ve used RBdigital in the past, including OneClick Digital for audiobooks and Zinio for magazines, and you haven’t updated them recently, you can download the new RBdigital app through the old interface or search your app store for RBdigital. Your username and password will remain the same. You won't lose any of your previously checked out content. The app delivers your favorite titles right to your smartphone or tablet or you can access them on your computer using the icons to the right. Download now to listen, read, learn, and enjoy! If you have any questions or need assistance, call 402-296-4154 or bring your device to the library. |
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Where Do My Donations Go?The library has been blessed with a great Friends of the Library, Library Foundation, and individual donors. Included in the city’s budget are accounts that represent various donation categories that are summarized below for the October 2016-September 2017 year. Memorials received: $1,040 Memorial checks can be made out to the library or the Library Foundation. Donors can choose to have the memorial be used to purchase books, DVDs, or audiobooks, or they can let the library use it for projects such as replacing a piece of equipment or painting the library interior. If you expect many family members to donate, you may want to encourage them to donate to the Foundation so the funds can be used for long-term projects. |
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Find Recipes on AtoZ World FoodYou can now search for recipes and food information from around the world by clicking on the orange AtoZ World Food logo to the left. The AtoZ World Food database allows you to explore recipes and food culture from around the world 24/7 from library computers or in the comfort of your own home. AtoZ World Food is a food, culture, and traditional recipes database covering 174 countries. It includes over 800 food culture articles, over 6,500 recipes, 500+ ingredient articles, and 6 food glossaries. High quality photos accompany the recipes and articles. Now you can experiment with new foods and new recipes from around the world. To access the database, use the link on either side of this web page. Log in with your library card number (don’t put a space after the P), and create your own account. You can save and share your favorite recipes and dazzle your friends with the new dishes you create. If you have any questions, contact the library at 402-296-4154. |
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Computer ClassesLearn more about your computer and the programs you use in a series of classes. Classes designed for the novice as well as those more versed in computers are offered: Basic Computers, Basic Internet, Using the Internet Wisely, Word Processing, Intermediate Email, and Excel. A different class is taught each week; most are two hours long. Consult this sample class schedule to determine if you want to sign up for all the classes or only the ones that interest you. The classes are free, but class size is limited. Please call the library to register or to ask questions. |
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Visit Our Patio!The library has a patio in the back of the building! It was constructed between June 27 and July 5, 2012, with bricks from Main Street, and is shaded by a pergola. You can see how the patio took shape by looking at these pictures. It was made possible with a grant from the Cass County Visitors Promotion Committee and donations from the Plattsmouth Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library. The city donated the bricks. It's a great place to stop and read a book or to listen to storytime, at least when the weather is nice. Thanks to Midwest Outdoor Design for installing it. |
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