Plan to attend the March Pajama Storyhour which will be held on Wednesday, March 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Children will enjoy Easter stories, crafts and activities.
The “Celebrating Cowboys” Dinner & Movie series continues with “Shane” on Monday, March 30 at 6 p.m. A mysterious stranger arrives in a small Wyoming town and Shane finds himself embroiled in a conflict between a homesteading family and a ruthless cattle baron. As he defends the community against the baron’s bullying and violence, the stranger’s past slowly comes to light. He must confront his own demons while inspiring the townspeople to fight for their way of life, ultimately shaping their destinies and leaving an indelible mark on the West. “Shane”is 117 minutes and a light meal will be available. Library programs are free and open to the public.
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 1 when Denver magician Keir Royale returns for a fantastic Friends of the Library Reading Is FUN magic show at 6:30 p.m. Keir brings amazing magic, laugh-out-loud comedy and high-energy audience participation to create a spectacular show that keeps everyone entertained from start to finish. Children will enjoy snacks and also will be able to select a book for their own.
The library is seeking information about area businesses as we build up the Business Database. If you have photos of businesses, or other information, please let us know!
Beginning on Wednesday April 1, library Wednesday hours will change to 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The latest novel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips is “And the Crowd Went Wild.” After a very public humiliation, actress Dancy Flynn seeks sanctuary with a high school boyfriend she hasn’t seen in two decades. Chicago Stars quarterback Clint Garrett isn’t the boy she remembers. Still holding a grudge against her for breaking his teenage heart, he banishes her to a refurbished railroad caboose in the woods. Dancy isn’t good at staying invisible… and then there is that sizzle of rekindled emotions. “And the Crowd Went Wild” is also available in Libby.
Other new fiction books are “It’s Not Her” by Mary Kubica, “Stolen in Death” by J. D. Robb, “The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe” by James Patterson, “The Color of Hope” by Danielle Steel, “Otherwise Engaged” by Susan Mallery, “Derringer” by William W. Johnstone.
Among the newer non-fiction books is “The Laws of Thought: the Quest for a Mathematical Theory of the Mind” by Tom Griffiths.
The Lenna Lewis Slagle Children’s Library has these new junior books “Shark Teeth” by Sherri Winston, “Vortex of the Chaos Dragon” by Tracey West and “Dr. Zeus” by James Patterson. Among the newer easy titles are “I Think I Saw the Easter Bunny” by Adam Wallace, “What Shall We Do, Winnie-the-Pooh?” by Jeanne Willis, “Baa Baa Shop: a Story of Sheep’s First Hair Cut” by Wendell Brooks and “Big Brother George” created by Neville Astley.
“Pigeon & Puppy!” is the theme for Storyhour on March 24, 2026. Storyhour is held from 10 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday throughout the year for preschool-aged children. The Friends of the Library sponsor the 24/7 storyline, Dial-A-Story. Call 307-334-3274 anytime to hear a recorded story!
Visit the library’s website at https://niobraracountylibrary.org to browse local history as well as business history. In the genealogy section you’ll find obituaries, birth records and cemetery records. Check it out today!
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.