Kid's Corner at Gretna Public Library

Children's Programming

All programs offered at the Gretna Public Library are offered to children at no cost. Library membership is not required for participation, but to check books out of the library, a family must have a library card. Please contact the library if you have any questions.

Catch the Reading Bug! This year's Summer Reading Program. . .

bug familyThe program is designed to help children develop a healthy attitude towards reading and books. Kids will learn about all kinds of bugs through fun stories and hands on activities. Registration is ongoing until all classes are full. Please note that registration must take place in person at the library! Those who don't make it into a class are invited to take part in the READ-ONLY program, which includes all the fun prizes incorporated into the regular program, as well as the special family events.

Class Schedules for Summer Reading Program, June 9th - July 25th

Mondays

K, 1st, & 2nd : 2:00 - 2:30pm Full!

K, 1st, & 2nd : 3:00 - 3:30pm Full!

1st & 2nd : 4:00 - 4:30pm Full!

Tuesdays

Preschool : 10:30 - 11:00am Full!

Preschool : 1:00 - 1:30pm Full!

Thursdays

3rd, 4th, & 5th : 3:00 - 3:45pm Full!

3rd, 4th, & 5th : 4:15 - 5:00pm

We had lot's of fun at our buggy kick-off event with the Omaha Children's Museum!

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And don't forget, there's lot's more fun to come with the Raptors on June 30 and the String Beans on July 25!

Omaha Royals donate tickets to Summer Reading Program Participants!

Each child who completes the program will receive two tickets, one for the child and one for a parent. The game will take place on Saturday, August 2nd at 7:05 PM. A post game concert will round out a fun family night at the ballpark! There will also be a Marvel Comic Book giveaway to the first 2,000 fans.

WeeRead

WeeRead is our program for children ages birth to three with an adult caregiver. Due to popular demand all Wee Read classes require registration for each class. Please call the library at 332-4480. Classes are offered alternating Tuesday mornings from 11:30am to 12:00pm as well as alternating Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 6:30 pm. This program continues throughout the summer.

Book Bugs

Book Bugs is a free reading program held at Gretna Public Library for children in preschool through grade 2. Age-appropriate themes, stories, and activities are planned for 30 minute sessions full of fun! Preschool (ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten) meet Tuesday mornings at 10:30 or Thursday nights at 6:45pm. We kindly ask that you follow the age guidelines for the benefit of all our child participants and staff. Kindergarten meets Mondays after school at 4:00 or Thursday evenings at 6:45. 1st and 2nd grades meet Mondays after school at 4:00. The summer reading program takes this program's place during the summer.

Kid's Exploration

Kid Explorers is our after school reading group for children in grades 3-5! We plan to explore the world we live in by focusing on different topics each month -- reading books, performing experiments, and having fun while we learn! Kid Explorers meets every Thursday after school from 4:00 to 4:35pm. The summer reading program takes this program's place during the summer.

Questions? Contact Miss Jean