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Library News
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A Journey of Rediscovery: Reuniting Memories
Loss During the pandemic, many experienced feelings of loss and isolation. Mixing these feelings while also being home, sparked a desire to declutter, creating a perfect storm that led to a series of unexpected outcomes. As a result, a collection of photos, letters, a diploma, and even a baby book were unintentionally donated to the…
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WanderNebraska Returns
What It Is The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation’s travel adventure program, WanderNebraska, is kicking off its 5th year! This year the program joins the nationwide America250 celebration, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, through a special collaboration with Nebraska Game and Parks’ Trail Trek Program. WanderNebraska was created to promote the work…
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Goodbye to GPL’s Glass Recycling Program
With Gretna Sanitation now offering 24/7 glass recycling, GPL made the decision to end its monthly glass recycling program in February 2026. GPL always looks for ways to serve its community, and this was more impactful than any librarian imagined. Read on to learn the program’s details as well as where you can now take…
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