Sidney Public Library: Spicing up Summer

Looking for something fun to do in the convenience of your hometown? The Sidney Public Library located at 1112 12th Avenue has just what you’re searching for, and more.

Boasting children, young adult, and adult reading programs, the opportunity to claim different local prizes for your time reading is an option this Summer. “I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s expressions. We’ve had some fabulous prizes donated this year,” Heather Rohm head of the adult reading program had to say, “I’m also really looking forward to the Summer Reading Wrap-Up in Legion Park; we’ll have a kid’s station for building s’mores and a build your own kite station,” Rohm teases.

A familiar face, Eileen Nightingale, who’s in charge of the children’s summer reading program, will host the ever-popular “Toddler Trekkers” on Wednesdays for toddlers aged 2-3 years old. “The kids are always my favorite part of the Summer programs, it’s fun to see them excited for the books and different crafts,” Nightingale mentions, “I love when children want to check out the book I’ve just read to them.”

Running the front desk and the young adult reading program is Laramie Burner, “I enjoy seeing the teens coming into read and hearing they enjoyed the book they’ve checked out,” Burner adds, “I count those moments as victories.” As there is a large influx of teen readers in the Summer season, it’s essential to have a program in the community that is both free and entertaining, “I’m currently reading ‘Legendary’ by Stephanie Garber, one of our teen readers recommended the series to me and I’m now of the second book of the trilogy.” An obvious from the interactions at the Sidney Library, the readers and their impact are evident.

Summer schedule of events at the Library:

Thursday, June 27th:

“Designation Station - Australia” is open to all ages, beginning at 10:30 am at the Library.

Wednesday, July 3rd, 10th, and 17th:

Toddler Trekkers for ages 2-3

Tuesday, July 2nd, 9th, and 16th:

12:00 pm Luck at Read S’more Park!

(Bring a sack lunch and listen to fun stories.)

Wednesday, July 10th:

10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:15 pm – 3:15 pm

In-person services at SPL sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Labor Assistance with job searches, network registrations, and unemployment insurance and initial claims

Saturday, July 20th:

9:00 am – 2:00 pm Sidney Garden Tour sponsored by the Sidney Garden Club. Tickets are $15 a person with children 10 and under free

Saturday, July 27th:

10:00 am – 1:00 pm Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Party at Sidney’s Legion Park. Free will donation lunch with other activities for all ages.

All Summer:

Kid’s Clean Up Program sponsored by Keep Sidney Beautiful

How it works, kids will “adopt” locations around town that need to be cleared of trash; send KSB pictures of your hard work for a chance to win prizes! Photos must include location, amount of trash collected, and your smiling face.

Summer Bookmobile Schedule:

Monday, July 1st, 15th and 29th:

Kids Korner: 8:30 am – 8:45 am

Sloan Estates: 9:00 am – 9:30 am

Here Wee Grow: 9:45 am – 10:00 am

Gurley Post Office: 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Dalton Post Office: 11:15 am – 11:45 am

Tuesday, July 2nd, 16th and 30th:

SRMC: 9:30 am – 9:45 am

CCCC: 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Lodgepole PAC: 11:00 am – 11:45 am

OHD: 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Wednesday, July 3rd, 17th and 31st:

Potter Library: 8:30 am – 9:00 am

Potter-Dix ELF: 9:10 am – 9:25 am

Senior Social Hour: 10:00 am – 10:20 am

Western Heritage: 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Sioux & Cheyenne Villa: 11:15 am – 11:45 am

For questions regarding the summer reading program, or events pertaining to the Sidney Public Library, you may visit their website at: http://www.sidneypubliclibrary.org or call them directly during open hours at 308-254-3110

Author Bio

Kelsey Arrington, Staff Reporter

Cheyenne County native, local business owner.