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1000 Books Before Kindergarten (Youth)

The goal is to read 1,000 books before your child starts kindergarten. Visit the youth area anytime to pick up a booklet and get started. This is a work at your own pace program. Prizes will be awarded when you reach 500 and 1,000 books.
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Arts & Crafts for Adults: To Go (Adult)

Explore your creative side with a project that is ready for you to make when the time is right for you. Registration is required. Craft packets may be picked up at the front desk and a how-to video will be shared on Facebook and our website.
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Book Club Festival (Adult)

Nebraska author Jonis Agee will be the featured speaker at this year's Virtual Book Club Festival. She is the author of twelve books, three of which were named New York Times Notable Books. Registration is required.
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Card Crafting: To Go (Adult)

Make your own greeting cards with the library! Each month we’ll have a special project all ready to go. Packets may be picked up at the front desk and a how-to video will be shared on Facebook and our website. Registration is required.
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Family Fri-Yay! Challenge (Youth, Teen, Family)

Find a new challenge posted on our Facebook page at 6:00 pm on the second Friday of the month. These challenges can be completed using everyday items found in the home. Complete the challenge and post a photo for a chance to win a prize!
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Genealogy Quest: Zoom Edition (Adult)

This is a drop-in meeting for people needing genealogical assistance or advice and for those wanting to share new discoveries they've made. We'd love to help you in your quest.
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Holiday Paper Crafting for Youth (Youth, Teen)

Celebrate several holidays with us by making fun paper crafts! How-to videos will be available on Facebook, our website, and on YouTube. You can create your project whenever you wish. Registration is required and limited to 50 people in Grades K-12.
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Knot Just Knitting (Youth, Teen, Adult)

Love to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or create other fiber arts? This is the group for you! Drop-in for fun, friends, and fiber! Limited to 10 people per room with social distancing and face masks highly suggested. Registration is not required.
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Open Book Club (Adult)

The "Open Book Club" is library-sponsored and open to anyone ages 18+. Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month starting at 6:30 pm. Due to Covid-19, we will be meeting via Zoom and on Goodreads. We welcome everyone who is interested!
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Oscar Challenge (Adult)

Take our Oscar Challenge in April! There are two ways to play and an awesome prize for a lucky random participant.
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Pub Quiz Online Edition (Adult)

Join us online to play a quiz game!
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Read and Bleed Blood Drive (Teen, Adult)

Giving blood is one of the easiest ways to make a life-saving difference.
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Storybook Walk (Youth, Teen, Family)

Join us for a Storybook Walk with Kearney Park & Rec! As you walk through the park, you will enjoy a story combined with fun activities to get you moving. All ages.
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Sweet Reads (Youth, Teen)

Check out the Sweet Reads displays in the Youth and Teen Areas. Pick a book, take it home, and give it a go! Make sure to return your completed 'Sweet Read' card for a chance for an awesome prize!
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Teen Take-Out Crafts (Teen)

Do you love take-out? Try craft projects to go! Each month we’ll have a project all packed and ready for registrants to pick up at the front desk. How-to videos will be available on Facebook, our website, and on our YouTube channel.
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Velvet Mandala Art (Youth, Teen)

Color a fuzzy velvet art poster in a classic Mandala design! Easy to color with raised velvet areas to make it easy to stay in the lines. Each participant will receive two designs. Limited to 70 participants in Grades K-12.
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Virtual Crafternoon (Youth)

This program is a storytime and a craft put together! A crafternoon video will be posted online on the dates listed below. Registrants can pick up craft supplies in advance and then watch Miss Shawna's video whenever they choose.
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Virtual Lego Club (Youth, Teen)

Calling all LEGO builders! We will provide a challenge for you to build at home using your LEGOS or similar building product. Share a photo of your creation in the comments of our Facebook post that week for a chance to win a LEGO prize!
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Virtual STEAM Challenge (Youth, Teen, Family)

Each month we'll present a different science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) challenge that your family can try at home. Registration is required. Limited to a maximum of 50 participants per session.
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Virtual Storytime (Youth)

Join us for storytime! Every Thursday at 10:30 am we will release a new virtual storytime with Miss Shawna and her library friends. You can watch whenever you want on our webpage, Facebook, or on our YouTube channel. Get ready for fun!
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Watercolor Wednesdays Online (Adult)

Are you missing Watercolor Wednesdays with April? Get your creative juices flowing with our mini-classes online. Each month we'll highlight a simple project you can do from home. Classes are viewable on Facebook and on our website.
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Winter Reading Challenge (Youth, Teen)

Looking for something to do while it's cold outside? Try our Winter Reading Challenge! Complete five activities for a chance to win one of ten prizes. Forms are available in the Youth and Teen departments or can be found on our website.
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Writer's Block Online (Adult)

An informal writing group that meets twice a month via Zoom. No experience necessary. For more information contact Christine Walsh.
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Writing Workshop: Jonis Agee (Adult)

Nebraska author Jonis Agee will lead a virtual writing workshop for aspiring writers and fans of her work. This is a great opportunity to spend time with a storyteller and discuss the art of writing.
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