“Rain Man” is the featured film for the Route 66 Dinner and Movie series on Monday, October 27 at 6 p.m. No American road is as iconic as Route 66 and the Big 8 Motel in El Reno, Oklahoma is featured during a pivotal scene in “Rain Man.” The film won the Academy Award for best picture in 1988 and is about a self-centered man (Tom Cruise) who learns he has an autistic older brother (Dustin Hoffman) he never knew about until after their father dies. Their father leaves the older brother the bulk of his multi-million-dollar estate and the younger brother takes his institutionalized sibling on a road trip hoping to get some of the money for himself. The film is rated R and 128 minutes; library programs are free and open to the public and a light meal will be provided.
The Afterschool Holiday Crafting series begins on Tuesday, November 4. The series will be held on November 4, 18, 25 and December 2 and 9 from 3:35-4:45 p.m. Registration is required, please call 307-334-3490 to secure your child’s spot. This program is for all ages. Call to register today!
“Amity” is a novel by author Nathan Harris. In 1864 enslaved siblings, Coleman and June, who had yet to get the freedom they had been promised, were separated. Coleman stayed in Louisiana with the Harper family while June was taken to Mexico by their master Mr. Harper. Soon a letter from Harper summons Coleman to Mexico. He goes willingly, but in Mexico he is forced to flee with Harper’s daughter into the desert to find Jane. The siblings soon learn that freedom isn’t always given – sometimes it has to be taken by force.
Other new fiction books include “The Bullet That Missed” by Richard Osman, “A Crown So Silver” by Lyra Selene, “The Five Diamond Brand” by Nelson Nye, “The Wilderness” by Angela Flourney, “A Billion-Dollar Ransom” by James Patterson and “Wild Card” by Elsie Silver.
New non-fiction titles are “Pardon of Innocence: an Inspiring Story of Faith and Freedom” by Lieutenant General Michael T. Flynn, “Miles to Go: an African Family in Search of America Along Route 66” by Brennen Matthews and “Homeschooling: You Are Doing It Right Just by Doing It” by Ginny Yurich.
The Lenna Lewis Slagle Children’s Library has these new junior titles “Sharks and Minnows” by Jarrett Pumphrey, “Freakiest Trip Ever!” by Wanda Coven, “The Witches of Anderson House: a Spell For Disaster” by Jennie Poh. Newer easy books are “Beverly, Bat Your Service” by Kelly Collier, “Island Storm” by Brian Floca, “A Scrub in the Tub” by Jan Thomas and “How to Love a Pony” by Michelle Meadows.
“Happy Halloween!” is the theme for Storyhour on October 28, 2025, children are invited to wear their costumes! Storyhour is held from 10 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday throughout the year for preschool-aged children. Did you know that the Friends of the Library sponsor a 24/7 storyline? You can call 307-334-3274 anytime to hear a recorded story! Call today!
Browse the library’s online catalog, WyldCat by going to: https://niobraracountylibrary.org. You will be able to see your account where you can renew some items, you can also request interlibrary loans as well as suggest titles for our library. Check it all out today! Your library card, (29092…) and PIN give you access! Stop by the library if you have questions!
Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.