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Gering Public Library

1055 P Street
Gering, NE
Phone (308) 436-7433
Fax (308) 436-6869
Email: gpl@geringlibrary.org

Hours:

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

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Library News

National Library Week falls on April 23-29 this year. The American Library Association chose "There's More to the Story" for this year's theme. What is the Gering Library's story? In 1895 a handful...more >>

Book Sale

We are lucky to live in a community with multiple libraries. Not only do Scottsbluff and Gering have public libraries, Lyman, Morrill, Mitchell, and Minatare do as well. Within Scottsbluff, I know of...more >>

National Poetry Month

Happy National Poetry Month! I believe that's the traditional greeting. I am highlighting some of the books from our poetry section this week. Ted Kooser is Nebraska's most famous poet. He served as...more >>

The Library's BFFs

Our library has three boards that support the library in very different ways. The library board is appointed by the mayor, and each member can serve two three-year terms. They provide oversight of...more >>

What is Chat GPT?

Nothing puts a pit in my stomach like someone asking me to sign a card for a coworker. I hated writing in yearbooks. These days I am finding retirement cards are no better. A friend of mine has six...more >>

Grandpa Reg and the Library

It's the general understanding in my family that my Great Grandpa Reg's schooling ended after second grade. When he was a child, his father needed him on the ranch, and as a result, working took...more >>

Kids in the Library

My son excitedly told me about a friend of his (I will call him Alex) who built a game website. He uses the site to host a couple of games he designed and some other games he found online. I know...more >>

Newbery and Caldecott Award Winners

I made a goal for myself in 2010 to read all of the Newbery Award books. The American Library Association (ALA) awards the Newbery Medal " to the author of the most distinguished contribution to...more >>

Paperback Books

I discovered one of my favorite authors in the Omaha airport. No, I didn't see Alex Kava waiting for a plane in the terminal. A clerk at Hudson News and Gifts recommended "A Perfect Evil." "The...more >>

The Library: a fragile history

When I go on vacation, I like to visit libraries. It's interesting to see how different communities provide this service to their constituents. Knowing this, a friend loaned me a book called "The...more >>

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Upcoming Events

December 4
      9:00am-7:00pm - Wrap Up
      Wrap your holiday presents
      with our supplies

December 6
      10:00am - Hats Storytime
      3:00pm - Lego Club (ages 8+)
      6:30pm - Adult Learners at the Library
                      (City Council Chambers)

December 7
6:30pm - Anime Night for Adults

December 8
3:00-6:00pm - Mingle & Jingle
Holiday Open House

December 11
      9:00am-7:00pm - Wrap Up
      Wrap your holiday presents
      with our supplies

December 13
      10:00am - Gingerbread Storytime
      10:00am - Adult Learners at the Library
                     (City Council Chambers)
      3:00pm - Lego Club
      3:00pm - Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
      6:30pm - Adult Learners at the Library
                    (Northfield Haven)

December 14
1:30pm - Food for Thought Book Discussion
6:30-8:00pm - Chess Club

December 15
6:00-8:00pm - Board Game Night

December 18
      9:00am-7:00pm - Wrap Up
      Wrap your holiday presents
      with our supplies
      6:00pm - Tinker Tots

December 20
10:00am - Jingle Bells Storytime
3:00pm - Lego Club

December 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

December 27
NO Storytime
3:00pm - Lego Club