Grand Island Public Library Release - GIPL Launching School Year Programs

Aug 30, 2024 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI

Grand Island, Neb. — School year programming is returning to the Grand Island Public Library with a lineup for children and teens beginning September 5. All programs are offered free of charge and no library card is required to attend. Pre-registration is also not required unless noted. Below are the programs being offered this year:

Baby & Toddler Lapsit // Ages 0-2
Songs, rhymes, stories and bounces for little ones and their caregivers
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. beginning September 6

Bookbop // Ages 0-5
Storytime with music and movement
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning September 10

Preschool Storytime // Ages 3-5
Storytime with craft
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning September 11

Pajamatime // Ages 0-11
Evening family storytime with craft
Mondays at 6:15 p.m. beginning September 9
**Please note this program is scheduled at a slightly earlier time of day than last year

Tween Program // Ages 10-13
First Thursdays of the month at 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 5: Make Marbleized Bookmarks (registration required)
Oct. 3: Harry Potter Potions

Teen Program // Ages 12-18
Scheduled on days GIPS schools are out of session. All programs are at 2:00 p.m.
Sept. 20: Perler Beads
Oct. 10: Dress Up Your Ramen (registration required)
Oct. 11: Haunted Gingerbread Houses

Teen Library Council (TLC) // Grades 6-12
First Tuesdays of the month at 4:30 p.m. starting September 3
Advise the library on teen programs and materials, help plan library programs, gain volunteer hours and more. Snacks will be provided.

Teen Anime and Manga Club // Ages 12-18
Third Tuesdays of the month at 4:15 p.m. starting September 17
Watch anime films and series and make crafts and treats
Sept. 17: Hotteok (sweet Korean pancake)
Oct. 15: Paper Bag Ninja Craft

Patrons can register for any of these programs by calling the library at (308) 385-5333 or visiting the library website at https://www.gilibrary.org.

The Grand Island Public Library serves both residents of the City of Grand Island and Hall County. Anyone who lives in or owns property anywhere within Hall County may apply for a library card at no cost. Keep up-to-date with all library happenings and hours online at https://www.gilibrary.org, Facebook and Instagram. Access your library account, search the catalog, and discover our digital collections at https://gilibrary.tlcdelivers.com or download the Grand Island Public Library app on your mobile device.

For more information on these programs, visit the library’s website at https://www.gilibrary.org or call Youth & Family Services Librarian Laura Fentress (children’s and tween programs) or Technology & Teen Librarian Erica Rogers (tween and teen programs) at 308-385-5333.