From the Library Director

                                Library Life

                with Director

               Autumn Yosten

 

Hold onto your hats, spring is swinging from one extreme to another with wild abandon. You know what is always consistent? Your Glenwood Public Library! Step inside to thaw out from the spring blizzard or cool off from the warmth of a sunny day, or just to keep from blowing down the street.

 

Due to scheduling conflicts, our April Shelf Indulgence event at Parea will be held on the second Thursday, April 9th at 6pm. We welcome Glenwood author and OPD officer Paul Milone to talk about his book Ram One, a book chock full of harrowing tales from his years undercover with the gang unit in Omaha. After his talk, we welcome patrons to stay and be the first to check out the newest library books. 

 

Another chance to see the library out in our community is during the Silent Book Club - our partnership with the Mills County Chamber of Commerce. On the move to the north edge of the county this month, catch us at Bella Terre Vineyard on Monday, April 13th. Come at 6 to tour the venue’s newly renovated suites, grab a snack and a drink, and find a new-to-you book on the trade-a-book table. At 7, settle in for an hour of silent reading the material of your choice!

 

Adding to the library community connections, we head to the Festival of the Young Child at the YMCA on Tues, April 14th, from 5-7pm. We will have story time, crafts, and library card applications. Visitors will also get a sneak peak at a few of our summer reading programs! 

 

The library will open late on several Mondays this spring and early summer. We thank the community in advance for your understanding, as this allows our staff to conduct a full inventory. Watch our social media, website, and in-building signage. The next late opening date is Monday, April 20th, with an opening time of noon.

 

The library is seeking community input via a patron survey. Be on the lookout for a link on our Facebook page, scan the QR code at the library, or fill out a paper copy. We would love to hear your thoughts on what we do well, and what you want to see coming in the future. Thank you for your support!