Calendar

The "Open Book Club" is sponsored by the library and open to anyone ages 18 and over. Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month starting at 6:30 pm. We welcome everyone who is interested! Can't make every meeting? No problem! Come the next time or join our online Goodreads club! Due to COVID-19, we will be meeting via Zoom and on Goodreads. To get the Zoom access information please contact Sarah Haack, the Reference Librarian.

Love to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or create other fiber arts? This is the group for you! Join us for informal sessions with other creative people to share tips, troubleshoot problems, and learn something new. Drop-in for fun, friends, and fiber! Volunteer coaches for knitting will be available. Limited to 10 people per room with social distancing and face masks required. Registration is not required.

It's time to think green as St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. We'll be decorating a paper fry box to make a fun treat to share with friends! Limited to 50 people in Grades K-12. Register by Tuesday, March 2 at 8:00 am. Packets of supplies are available to pick up at the front desk starting Tuesday, March 2. The how-to video will air on Tuesday, March 9 at 4:00 pm. Watch on Facebook, our website, or on YouTube. You can create your project whenever you wish.

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.

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 - check out the links below! Get ready for fun! Storytimes can be viewed on Facebook, our YouTube channel (Kearney Public Library Makerspace), or on our website.

This informal writing group meets twice a month to keep the writer's block away. No experience is necessary - just the willingness to write. Let's get started and see what unfolds. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we meet using Zoom. For more information please contact Christine Walsh.

Love to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or create other fiber arts? This is the group for you! Join us for informal sessions with other creative people to share tips, troubleshoot problems, and learn something new. Drop-in for fun, friends, and fiber! Volunteer coaches for knitting will be available. Limited to 10 people per room with social distancing and face masks required. Registration is not required.

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 by midnight the following Sunday night and post a photo in the comments of our original post on Facebook for a chance to win a prize. One winning family will be randomly selected for each challenge. No registration. February: Card House Challenge March: Read to Me Challenge April: Spot the Difference Challenge

Create your own jigsaw puzzle! You will be given a blank 8x10 puzzle to design as you wish. So fun! Limited to 80 participants in Grades K-12. Register by Tuesday, March 16 at 8:00 am. Packets of supplies are available to pick up at the front desk starting Tuesday, March 16. There will not be a how-to video for this craft. Enjoy being creative!

Love to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or create other fiber arts? This is the group for you! Join us for informal sessions with other creative people to share tips, troubleshoot problems, and learn something new. Drop-in for fun, friends, and fiber! Volunteer coaches for knitting will be available. Limited to 10 people per room with social distancing and face masks required. Registration is not required.

This is a drop-in meeting for people needing genealogical assistance or advice and for those wanting to share new discoveries they've made. A volunteer from the Buffalo County Historical Society and library staff will be on hand to share tips and tricks. We'd love to help you in your quest. You can register for the class or contact the library to get access to our Zoom meeting link.

Attend Pub Quiz from the comfort of your home! To play go online to joinmyquiz.com/pro. Enter the "Room Code" that we will post on FB when it's quiz time. The quiz will be available for two hours so don't feel that you have to be ready right at 7 pm. Questions are timed and most are multiple-choice! Please use your first and last name to play if you'd like to be eligible for our random prize drawing.

Explore your creative side with a fun project that is ready for you to make when the time is right for you. Craft packets may be picked up at the front desk any time after the third Monday of the month. Watch "how-to" videos on our website and Facebook starting on the third Wednesday of each month. You can create your craft whenever you wish. Registration is required and is limited to 30 people. If you're not able to register, please feel free to gather the supplies and craft along with us! The more the merrier! We’d love to see how your project turns out. Take a picture and share it on social media using the hashtag #KPLcrafts2021.

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 - check out the links below! Get ready for fun! Storytimes can be viewed on Facebook, our YouTube channel (Kearney Public Library Makerspace), or on our website.

Calling all LEGO builders! Love to build? Can’t resist a pile of LEGOS? 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! Find a new challenge posted on our Facebook page at 4:00 pm on the first and third Thursdays of the month.

Love to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or create other fiber arts? This is the group for you! Join us for informal sessions with other creative people to share tips, troubleshoot problems, and learn something new. Drop-in for fun, friends, and fiber! Volunteer coaches for knitting will be available. Limited to 10 people per room with social distancing and face masks required. Registration is not required.

Love to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or create other fiber arts? This is the group for you! Join us for informal sessions with other creative people to share tips, troubleshoot problems, and learn something new. Drop-in for fun, friends, and fiber! Volunteer coaches for knitting will be available. Limited to 10 people per room with social distancing and face masks required. Registration is not required.

Do you love take-out? Try craft projects to go! This month we’ll be creating macramé tassel keychains that are quick and really fun to make. Each one is unique! Use it as a keychain or clip it on to a backpack! Colors will vary. Limited to 50 people in Grades 3-12. Register by Tuesday, March 16 at 8:00 am. Take-out is available at the front desk beginning Tuesday, March 16. How-to videos will be available on Facebook, our website, and on our YouTube channel on Tuesday, March 23 at 4:00 pm. You can create your project whenever you wish.

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 any time after the third Monday of the month. A how-to video will be shared on Facebook and our website on the fourth Wednesday each month. You can create your project whenever you wish. Registration is required. If you are not able to register, feel free to gather supplies and craft along with us! The more the merrier! We’d love to see how your project turns out. Take a picture and share it on social media using the hashtag #KPLcrafts2021

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 - check out the links below! Get ready for fun! Storytimes can be viewed on Facebook, our YouTube channel (Kearney Public Library Makerspace), or on our website.

This informal writing group meets twice a month to keep the writer's block away. No experience is necessary - just the willingness to write. Let's get started and see what unfolds. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we meet using Zoom. For more information please contact Christine Walsh.

Love to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or create other fiber arts? This is the group for you! Join us for informal sessions with other creative people to share tips, troubleshoot problems, and learn something new. Drop-in for fun, friends, and fiber! Volunteer coaches for knitting will be available. Limited to 10 people per room with social distancing and face masks required. Registration is not required.

Do your kids love the challenge of a maze? Let’s build marble mazes using household materials. This is a simple and fun activity that works on problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination. You can even have a contest to see who can get through the maze the fastest! The library will provide straws and marbles; you provide tape/hot glue and the box. Limited to a maximum of 50 participants per session. Register by Friday, March 26 at 8:00 am. Supplies may be picked up at the front desk beginning on Friday, March 26. We'll post about the program on Facebook. Share a photo or video of your project to that post for a chance to win a prize!

Love to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or create other fiber arts? This is the group for you! Join us for informal sessions with other creative people to share tips, troubleshoot problems, and learn something new. Drop-in for fun, friends, and fiber! Volunteer coaches for knitting will be available. Limited to 10 people per room with social distancing and face masks required. Registration is not required.

Let's take and make sour cream container style crafts for Easter. These chick and bunny treat triangles are oh so adorable and are filled with spring treats! You are going to love them! Limited to 50 people in Grades K-12. Register by Tuesday, March 23 at 8:00 am. Packets of supplies are available to pick up at the front desk starting Tuesday, March 23. The how-to video will air on Tuesday, March 30 at 4:00 pm. Watch on Facebook, our website, or on YouTube. You can create your project whenever you wish.