Are you someone who loves books?  Do you ever think that books are taking over your house?  If you answered “yes” to either of these questions then this is a program you surely must attend!

Thomas Jefferson Fitzpatrick was a book fanatic!  In fact, he loved books so much that he could only live in the kitchen of his house because the rest of the rooms were filled from floor to ceiling with books!

Please join us to learn more about this very interesting person and his love for books from Nebraska Humanities Council Speaker, Jim McKee.

Where:  Gretna Public Library
Time:  10:15am
When:  February 25, 2010

It’s that time of year again: tax time!  If you are in need of state and federal tax forms or booklets stop by the Library and pick up the ones you need.  If there is a form you are looking for and it is not one we have available, let a staff member know, and we will gladly print it off for you free of charge. 

Visit these websites for more information about tax forms:

For information about which federal tax form are right for you, IRS forms that you can print off at home, and eFiling, visit:
www.irs.gov 

For information on Nebraska State tax forms, eFiling, and other questions you may have, visit:
www.revenue.ne.gov/index.html

Join us as James Cavanaugh of the Nebraska Humanities Council discusses the events that led up to and followed the establishment of Omaha in 1854.  If you enjoy local history and are interested in how the city of Omaha came to be, then this is a program you will want to attend!

Where: Gretna Public Library
When: Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Time: 10:15am

Another great book sale is coming up November 23rd – December 4th at the Gretna Public Library!  Look for some great, gently useds hardback titles, as well as many children’s titles too!  This will also be a good opportunity to pick up some excellent stocking stuffers just in time for the holiday season. 

All proceeds go to benefit the Friends of the GretnaPublic Library.  We hope to see you there!
 

Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Melissa Santiago, from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will be at the library to teach us about some of Nebraska’s birds, and the ways in which they have adapted in order to survive here.  She will explain the importance of birds’ eyes, feathers and feet, and why different birds have variations in each of those body parts in order to adapt to the environment they live in.      

Where: Gretna Public Library
When: Thursday, December 10th
Time: 10:15am

Nothing quite says Halloween like carving a pumpkin, which is why we are so excited to be holding a Pumpkin Carving Contest right here at the Gretna Public Library!  This event will be open to adults and teens who are in 6th grade and up (parents must sign a permission slip for teens since we will be using tools for carving).  Those interested in attending need to register at the library by October 21st.  Pumpkins will be provided or you may bring your own if you like, and will be on display at the library until October 27th, so that the public can vote for the pumpkin carvings they like the best.  The teen and adult pumpkin carving that receives the most votes will win a spook-tacular Halloween prize!

Where: Gretna Public Library
When: Saturday, October 24th
Time: 12:00pm

If you would like more information about this contest email Krissy at krissyn12@gmail.com.

Another great book sale is coming up September 21st – October 5th at the Gretna Public Library!  Along with adult fiction and non fiction books there will also be a large number of children’s books for sale.  All proceeds go to benefit the Friends of the Gretna Public Library.  We hope to see you there!

Visit our new tab titled: New Releases to view books that the Gretna Public Library will be obtaining as they come out!  This page will continue to be updated and is even linked to the Library’s card catalog so that you may place holds on titles you are interested in.