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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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Beki Hemingway & Randy Kerkman in Concert (Teen, Adult)
Beki & Randy have created an online concert just for you! Their latest CD, "Whins and Weather, covers Americana, gospel, folk, & even a bit of old-fashioned pop. It has been said that Beki writes & sings some of the "best songs you've never heard."
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Occurs every day from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM 7/9/2020 — 8/9/2020 2020 1st Avenue Kearney, NE 68847 Beki Hemingway and Randy Kerkman 16 and over
Crafternoon (Youth)
Listen to Miss Shawna read a fairytale and then learn how to create a craft based on the book. Supplies needed to create the craft will be mailed to your home (exceptions: glue and tape).
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Cranes for Cancer (Youth, Teen, Adult)
Sign up and receive an envelope with 25 origami sheets and instructions on how to fold paper cranes. An instructional video will also be available to help you learn. Each completed packet will earn a chance at a prize! Sign up for multiple sessions.
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Packets will be mailed on this date. Watch your mailbox! 7/7/2020 2020 1st Avenue Kearney, NE 68847 Sarah Haack 18 and over 23 / 50
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Packets will be mailed on this date. Watch your mailbox! 7/7/2020 2020 1st Avenue Kearney, NE 68847 Shawna Lindner 18 and under 16 / 50
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Packets will be mailed on this date. Watch your mailbox! 7/14/2020 2020 1st Avenue Kearney, NE 68847 Sarah Haack 18 and over 6 / 50
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Packets will be mailed on this date. Watch your mailbox! 7/14/2020 2020 1st Avenue Kearney, NE 68847 Shawna Lindner 18 and under 7 / 50
Edible Book Festival: Virtual Edition (Youth, Teen, Adult)
Create an edible book simply by creating something edible that is somehow book-related. For inspiration, check out our Pinterest "Edible Book" board or search online. Registration deadlines vary by age group.
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Extreme Dot to Dot (Youth, Teen, Adult)
Try your hand at an extreme dot to dot puzzle! They are so intricate with 600 to 1400 dots!
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Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium (Youth, Teen, Family)
Zuly the Zoo Fairy found a book of spells and made a potion, but it went wrong. Now she needs help from the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium to separate real animals from fantasy creatures. In this Zoom event, we'll look for dragons & unicorns at the Zoo!
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M 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM 7/13/2020 2020 1st Avenue Kearney, NE 68847 Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium Staff All Ages 2 / 95
Intro to FamilySearch.org (via Zoom) (Adult)
Family Search is the largest genealogy organization in the world, with records, resources, and services for online research. Participants will create an account on FamilySearch.org and learn the basics.
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Lisa Weyerhaeuser & Nicole Kelley in Concert (Teen, Adult)
Join Lisa Weyerhaeuser and Nicole Kelley for a concert online! These talented artists will be sharing light indie, folk-rock, and inspirational music. Enjoy this concert online at the right time for you.
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Occurs every day from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM 7/14/2020 — 7/31/2020 2020 1st Avenue Kearney, NE 68847 Lisa Weyerhaeuser and Nicole Kelley 16 and over
Magician Jeff Quinn (Youth, Teen, Adult)
This virtual show combines fairy tales, classic children’s stories, myths, and humor to create a fun-filled magic show that will entertain both children and adults. From ridiculous ropes to jumping jewels, you will be amazed over and over again!
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Occurs every day from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM 6/3/2020 — 7/31/2020 2020 1st Avenue Kearney, NE 68847 Jeff Quinn All Ages
Open Book Club (Adult)
The "Open Book Club" is library-sponsored and open to anyone 18+. Meetings are held the second Monday of every month starting at 6:30 pm. Due to Covid-19, this month we will be meeting on Goodreads exclusively. We welcome everyone who is interested!
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Pub Quiz Online Edition (Adult)
Join us online to play a quiz game!
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Super Stolie! (Youth, Teen, Family)
Imagine your story with Super Stolie this summer! Follow her to the dream tree house and let your imagination run wild! This event, starting on June 15, can be found on our website and Facebook page.
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Universal Class (Adult)
Have you tried the library’s newest online learning source? Universal Class offers more than 500 courses. Email your class completion certificates to shaack@kearneygov.org for an extra chance at the grand prize drawing on July 31.
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Occurs every day from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Ends 7/31/2020 2020 1st Avenue Kearney, NE 68847 Sarah Haack 18 and over
Virtual Storytime (Youth)
Ready for storytime? Every Thursday at 10:30 am we will have virtual storytime with Miss Shawna and her library friends. There is a new theme every week and trips to new and exciting places! Get ready for fun!
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Occurs every Thursday from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM 5/7/2020 — 7/9/2020 2020 1st Avenue Kearney, NE 68847 Shawna Lindner 10 and under
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