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Book Sale, August 1-31

Nearly 7000 books, over 1000 DVDs, and hundreds of music CDs and audiobooks are available in the August 1-31 book sale in the library auditorium. Almost all items were previously owned by the library but are in excellent condition. These items have never been in a previous sale.

Monday-Thursday, 9 am - 6:30 pm
Friday, 9 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday, 9 am - 2:30 pm

Due to the coronavirus, a maximum of six (6) people will be allowed in the auditorium at a time. Please call 402-296-4154 x24 to register for a 30-minute time slot of your choice.

Social distancing is required.
Masks are preferred.
Bring your own bags and boxes.

Adult and Teen Summer Reading Fun

Library staff have created a game card for teen and adult summer reading fun! You can pick up a card at the library or print it here. Complete any six of the nine squares, bring the card to the library, and it will be entered into a drawing for one of several $25 gift cards to local stores. Since it's not a bingo card, the six squares can be random. Prizes will be drawn August 1.

Teens can pick up bags of goodies at the library when they pick up their game card. The same rules of completing six squares to be eligible for the prizes apply.

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The Library is Open!

As of June 17, the library is open to the public. Curbside service continues, but anyone 8 years or older can now enter the building to browse and check items out in person, make copies, send faxes, or use a computer. Hours are:

Monday-Thursday, 9am-7pm
Friday, 9am-4pm
Saturday, 9am-3pm
Sunday (curbside service only), 1-4pm

The first 90 minutes of each day are reserved for seniors. All entry is through the back handicapped-accessible door.

Staff will be wearing masks, but masks are optional for the public. If you would like a mask but don’t have one, the library has some for free while supplies last. Social distancing is required.

Books, DVDs, and other items being returned should still be deposited into the book drops in front of and in the rear of the building. That allows staff to handle them with gloves, disinfect them, and quarantine them for 7 days.

The library hopes to open the auditorium to the public in the next phase.

New Computers with Windows 10

If you haven't used the library's computers recently, you'll be happy to find new Windows 10 computers available for faster browsing and searching. All the computers have Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox for Internet searching as well as a wide variety of Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Library staff are prepared to help you with your computer questions whenever needed.

Free Online Resources for All Ages

We're Still Here!

To check out items to you (call 402-296-4154 x24)
To renew your library card
To print documents sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
To answer questions
To take requests for items to purchase
To charge your devices while you’re out and about (with the electrical plug at the back door)

Curbside Service Available

Place your items on hold by signing into your account in the library catalog or call us at 402-296-4154 x24. We will check out the items to you and place them outside when you call to tell us you have arrived (back door recommended). Once we are inside the library, you may retrieve your bag of goodies!

As always, you can return items in the book drops, including DVDs and CDs. You can also send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us to request items for purchase. We will process them and call you when they are available.

Friday Friends Playgroup - SUSPENDED

The Friday Friends Playgroup provides opportunities for children to play and make new friends! The Playgroup meets in the library auditorium on the first and third Friday of every month, 10:00-11:30 am, for indoor fun. The Playgroup will resume when the library re-opens.

Children ages 0-5 years can play on inside playground equipment and make new friends! The activity is free, with no registration. The Playgroup is jointly presented by the library and PECC/Cass County Head Start. Call Kirsten at 402-296-4154 x21 if you have questions.

Bingo! SUSPENDED

Bingo is the name of the game on the third Friday of each month at 1:30 pm in the Plattsmouth Public Library auditorium. Join us when the library re-opens for an hour of bingo. Prizes will be awarded for a variety of games. Refreshments will be served. Remember, happiness is calling "Bingo!"

After-School Craft Days on Wednesdays SUSPENDED

Need to exercise your creativity after school? Visit the library on Wednesdays for After-School Craft Days. Children can drop in any time 3-6 pm for crafting fun and exploration. Snacks will be provided. The program is free and does not require registration.

Code Club - SUSPENDED

The library's Code Club for children ages 8-14 runs every Saturday, 1-2 pm or 2-3 pm. Children will begin with the basics of coding, or writing instructions for a computer to perform actions. Every Saturday, they will build their skills. By the end of February, they will have coded a video game. Additional projects will be completed after February.

The club is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Snacks will be provided.

USDA Rural Development Office Day - SUSPENDED

Do you want to own a home? Does your home need repairs? USDA Rural Development will hold an office day at the library on the second Thursday of each month from 9:30 am-4:00 pm when the library re-opens.

Single Family Loan Assistant Jill Straight 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 by calling 402-437-5736 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Charge Your Device While You Browse!

Now you can charge your phone, tablet, iPad, Kindle, or other device while you’re browsing or working on the computer in the Plattsmouth Public Library. You don’t even need a cord since the charger already has several different connectors for Apple, Android, and other devices. The charger is at the main circulation desk and can accommodate up to 8 devices at a time. The charger is plugged into an outlet, not a computer, so your data is secure.

The library also has a card reader that will allow you to read data from a camera memory card or other micro or mini SD card. The reader has slots for four different kinds of cards. It connects to the computer with a USB cord. You don’t need to have your own cord for your camera or other device. Just ask for the reader so you can download pictures or other files from your device while you're in the library.

Get connected at your library!

Made with a laser cutter:

Laser cutter user manual

Schedule Laser Cutter Training

The library has a laser cutter capable of etching on wood, glass, ceramic tiles, cork, metals, and many other materials. It can be used by anyone who has completed the one-hour training session. Call the library, 402-296-4154, ext. 24, to schedule training or to reserve time to work on your projects.

You don’t need to have a library card or even live in Plattsmouth to use it. It can be used for personal or business purposes, so think about how you might benefit from the opportunity!

See some of the items we've made with the Innovation Studio equipment!

Yearbooks, Newspapers Digitized

Read about the local newspapers and high school yearbooks that have been digitized and made available to the public.

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.