Gering Public Library
Gering Public Library
Welcome to the Gering Public Library!
1055 P Street
Gering, NE
Phone (308) 436-7433
Fax (308) 436-6869
Email: gpl@geringlibrary.org
| Monday-Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Library Calendar
Book Review: The Big Year
Who would have thought the adventures of three men on a journey to enumerate more birds (birds?!) than anyone else in a single year would evolve into and enjoyable book? Well, David Frankel did because he made a highly successful movie from "the Big Year" by Mark Obmascik. The book is not so much about birds as it is about obsessive, driven men who have determined to count birds in a competitive way, though there is no actual competition. Wealthy entrepreneur Sandy Komito, wealthy businessman Al Levantin, and church mouse poor Greg Miller crisscross the country multiple times from east to west and north to south to achieve the goal of setting a bird siting record. This is brought to us in a human, humorous way that involves the reader in the outcome. It's filled with interesting stories of the birders and insights into their quest. Some chapter headings give an idea of the humor in the situations- Th Early Birders, The Wise Owl, Two in the Bush.
This is a very readable non-fiction book, which incidentally fits into the current summer reading program, Tails and Tales. You can find the book on display at the Gering Library. We are hosting a free showing of the movie (starring Jack Black, Owen Wilson and Steve Martin -and rated PG) in the Gering Civic Plaza, Monday June 21, 2021 at 9:00 p.m.
Summer Reading Program June 2-30
We will have all kinds of tail-wagging fun planned for summer reading! Check out the calendar for specific dates, or stop in the library to sign up.
Free Movie in the Civic Plaza June 21
The Midwest Theater will be showing The Big Year (starring Jack Black, Owen Wilson and Steve Martin -and rated PG) in the Gering Civic Plaza, Monday June 21,at 9:00 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. Lemon Love will have drinks for sale and the Midwest will be providing free popcorn while supplies last. Thanks to Wildcat Audubon Society, The Friends of the Gering Library, The Midwest Theater and The City of Bayard for helping us present this free movie.
