Call the library at 307-334-3490 to place your Krispy Kreme doughnut order! Doughnuts will be available to pick up on Wednesday, September 23 from 4-6:30 p.m. and Thursday, September 24 from 7:30-11 a.m. at the library. Glazed are $12 per dozen and assorted frosted are $13.
The Friends of the Library are pleased to announce a special visit from Ventriloquist Meghan Casey on Friday, September 25 at 1 p.m. Everyone loves Meghan and we are lucky to have her at the library this fall with a show featuring all of your favorite puppets! Children in attendance will enjoy a snack and be able to select a book for their very own as well. Plan to attend!
The second film in the Organized Crime Dinner & Movie series is “Mafia Mamma” on Monday, September 28 at 6 p.m. In “Mafia Mamma” an American mom inherits her grandfather’s mafia empire in Italy. Guided by the firm’s consigliere, she hilariously defies everyone’s expectations as the new head of the family business. “Mafia Mamma” is 97 minutes and rated R. A light meal will be available; library programs are free and open to the public.
“The Amateur” is the title of Chris Bohjalian’s latest novel. Mira Winston, a young golf prodigy, drives a golf ball through the practice net at a country club killing a caddy – a terrible accident. Then when investigators look more closely, they discover a dark and shocking tale of secret affairs and predatory men – and suddenly a teenager is on trial.
“The Amateur” is also available digitally.
Other new fiction books are “Getting Away with Murder” by Shari Lapena, “Free Falling” by Jill Shalvis, “A Second Chance” by Linda Byler, “Songs of the Dead” by Brandon Sanderson. “Abraham” by Jennifer Beckstrand, “The Lion and the Deathless Dark” by Carissa Broadbent, and “You’ll be Sorry” by Lisa Gardner. New books in the young adult section are “Illisya” by M. B. Aznoe and “Watch Us Crack” by Gabriella Lepore.
“Borgata: Clash of the Titans: a History of the American Mafia” by Louis Ferrante is among new non-fiction books.
The Lenna Lewis Slagle Children’s Library has these new chapter books “Griffin Speaker” by Jan M. Flynn, “The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest” by Aubrey Hartman and “Wombat Waiting” by Katherine Applegate. Among the newer easy books are “Finn the Floaty” by Leanne Hatch, “Cranky, Cranky Crow (Saves the World)” by Corey R. Tabor, “Scariest Sleepover Ever” by Stephen Shaskan, “Me & Lavender” by Melody C. Peugh.
“Johnny Appleseed!” is the theme for Storyhour on September 22, 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!
The library has many databases and resources available and your library card and PIN give you complete access! Start by going to https://niobraracountylibrary.org! Browse and download fillable legal forms through Gale Legal Forms, take practice tests for a variety of careers through Mometrix by clicking on GoWyld in the middle of the webpage and you can even learn how to play a musical instrument through LinkedIn Learning. Stop by the library to find out more about all of these resources!
Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.