All Together Now starts at our Summer Reading Signup Event May 31 at Legion Park from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 

Bring the whole family May 31! Legion Park will be scattered with fun things to do. You can play in the sprinklers with the Gering Fire Department then have the Gering Cheerleaders paint your face. The Panhandle Humane Society will have some critters to check out and The Bird Conservancy of the Rockies will be there too. Explore chalk art with the Western Nebraska Arts Center, and make a button to take home. If that isn't enough, we have the Western Nebraska Pioneers, Skipper's Cupboard, and Keep Scottsbluff Gering Beautiful too. Best of all, we have a bubble machine to play in!

The Friends of the Gering Library have arranged for Jax to provide treats for those who sign up for the reading program.

All Together Now, join the Gering Library for our Summer Reading kick-off party at Legion Park and join the fun!

Storytime & Young Children's Activities 10:00 a.m. at the Library

• June 7 Feelings- Listen to stories about our emotions, try out yoga, and make a calming glitter jar!
• June 14 Helpers- Learn about the different people who serve out community and explore their jobs!
• June 21 Friends-Hear stories about friendship and build blanket forts with friends!
• June 28 Music-Listen to stories about music and then explore how music is made!

Programs for Elementary Children

All Together in Nature
June 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gering Library.
Nature is everywhere. That's a good thing, because people like you and me wouldn't last without it. Plants give off the oxygen we breathe. Plants feed animals and some of those animals return the favor by pollinating plants, letting even more of them grow. In nature it's "All Together Now!" Join Master Gardener Laurie Zitterkopf at the library to learn more and to paint a flower pot.

Juggler Peter Brunette
June 13 at 3:30 p.m. in Legion Park.
Peter Brunette is a world class juggler with over 20 years of experience. Watch some of his signature tricks, like blindfold knife juggling on a rolla bolla, and his incredible rope walking combination tricks.

Summer Fun Pool Party
June 16 8:00-10:00 p.m. at the Gering Pool.
Join us at the pool for a fun-filled night!

Minions at the Midwest 
June 20 from 10:00 a.m. at the Midwest Theater.
The Midwest Theater and Regional West Physicians Clinic's Women's Center have sponsored a screening of "Minions" (PG). You will get a ticket when you sign up for the reading program, don't forget to bring your ticket to get in. (Adults pay $1).

Music Exploration
June 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the Gering Library.
Learn about instruments with the Gering High School Band Instructor, Emily Hauck and then make some instruments of your own.

Night at the Zoo
June 27 at 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Riverside Discovery Center.
Free admission to the zoo! Come visit all of your favorite animals!

Paper Recycling 
June 28 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gering Library.
Keep Scottsbluff Gering Beautiful is joining the summer reading program and making handmade recycled paper! We will be recycling used paper and making it new. You can add glitter, leaves, flowers, or even seeds to make designs in your paper. Seed paper can be planted and watered and it will bloom into something beautiful. Come and design your paper!

Drums of the World
June 29 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gering Civic Plaza.
Participate in an interactive concert by musician Michael Fitsimmons, featuring drums from all over the globe. This event is sponsored by The Nebraska Arts Council and Platte Valley Companies.

Last Day to Turn in Books for Summer Reading is July 1.

Don't forget to tell us which school you attend when you return your books for the Traveling Trophy.

Bad Art Night 
June 2 at 3:00 p.m. in the Gering Library Community Room.
     Come to the libary and do your worst! Art supplies will be provided so you can make the ugliest art you've ever made.

Indigo Tie-Dye & Board Games 
June 5 from 3:00 p.m. in the Gering Library Community Room
     Learn different indigo tie-dying techniques, make a shirt, and play board games while you wait for the tie dye to finish! Bring your own white shirt.

Adventure Journals 
June 15 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Gering Library. 
     Come to the library and upcycle a brown lunch bag into a journal with paper crafter Traci Bates! All materials will be provided for the journal, including embellishments, tags, washi tape and more.

Anime Night 
June 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gering Library .
     Help choose what anime we watch, enjoy some Japanese snacks, and relax.

Teen Advisory Group
June 30 from 3:00 p.m. in the Gering Library.
     Earn volunteer hours while you help decide what events we should do next and help choose books for the library. (There will be food too!)

Self-Care Fair
July 7 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Gering Civic Plaza.
     Paint a pet rock, take your frustrations out on clay, and learn about local services for mental, emotional, and physical health.

Juggler Peter Brunette 
June 13 at 3:30 p.m. in Legion Park.
Peter Brunette is a world class juggler with over 20 years of experience. Watch some of his signature tricks, like blindfold knife-juggling on a rolla bolla, and his incredible rope walking combination tricks.

Summer Fun Pool Party
June 16 at 8:00-10:00 p.m. at the Gering Pool.
Join us at the pool for a fun-filled night!

Minions at the Midwest 
June 20 from 10:00 a.m. at the Midwest Theater.
The Midwest Theater and Regional West Physician's have sponsored a screening of Minions (PG). Bring your ticket to get in. (Adults pay $1).

Night at the Zoo
June 27 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Riverside Discovery Center.
Free admission to the zoo! come visit all of your favorite animals!

Drums of the World 
Two showings on June 29 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the Gering Civic Plaza.
Participate in an interactive concert by musician Michael Fitsimmons featuring drums from all over the globe. This event is sponsored by The Nebraska Arts Council and Platte Valley Companies.

The Art of Wine Tasting
June 5 at 6:00 p.m. at The Emporium Express Bean & Bottle (the Gering Emporium location)

Join us at to learn about French Wines. The class is free to attend and enjoy. If you want to participate in the wine tasting and snacks, there is a $10 charge. "I want to make wines more approachable to everybody- they shouldn't be intimidating" says Alexandria Schluter, proprietor. Participants must be 21 years old to participate in the wine tasting.

Paper Bag Journal
June 15 from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room.

Master crafter Traci Bates is teaching a fun class on upcycling a lunch bag to make a beautiful little journal. This is a hands-on class. Materials will be provided, including embellishments, tags, washi tape etc. Meet in the library community room at 7:00 and go home with your own special journal. Snacks will be provided. 

Food for Thought Book Discussion Group
June 22 at 1:30 in the Library Community Room.

Join a lively discussion about "American Jennie: the Remarkable Life of Lady Randolph Churchill" by Anne Stebba. If you are new to the group, ask at the front desk and we will order you a copy of the book.

Chess Club
June 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room.

Is your family tired of your chess addiction? Find some new opponents at our monthly chess club. All ages and experience levels welcome. 

Trivia Night 
June 26 7:00 p.m. at the Library Community Room.

Come with a team or try your luck and we will match you up with a team!

Drums of the World
June 29 at 1:00 in the Gering Civic Plaza.

Michael Fitzsimmons will be sharing his talent and love of drums in this interactive concert. This event is sponsored by the Nebraska Arts Council and Platte Valley Companies.