Outreach

We love being out in the community, visiting schools, daycares, and retirement homes, and partnering with organizations throughout the community year-round. 

If you are interested in an outreach program for children and families, please contact Laura Fentress, Youth & Family Services Librarian; for teens, please contact Erica Rogers, Teen and Technology Librarian; for adult outreach, please contact Shaun Klee, Reference & Collection Services Librarian. All can be reached at 308-385-5333.

Homebound Delivery

Homebound Delivery

 If you are a patron, nursing home or care facility, or other group that is unable to visit the library to borrow materials, please contact Susie Cartwright or Chris Dierks at 308-385-5333 to inquire about Homebound Delivery. We have wonderful staff and volunteers that help make this service possible at no charge to our patrons

Presentations

Grand Generations Sock Hop event

2022 Grand Comic Fest

Staff joined in on the fun at the Grand Generation Center's Sock Hop event where they also gave a presentation on what the library has to offer such as book clubs, programs, and delivery services for patrons who can't make it in to the library to borrow items. 

Staff at the 2023 Grand Comic Fest made their own cosplay costumes using the Library's Makerspace. Staff promoted the Makerspace as well as programs the library offers for teens, kids, and adults.

Storytimes

Storytime at the Nebraska State Fair

Storytime during Railside Christmas

The Library hosts a storytime at the Nebraska State Fair for special needs individuals followed by a fun craft. 

Every year the Library holds a holiday Storytime during Railside Christmas held downtown Grand Island. 

Booths at Events

2022 Air Show

Literacy Council of Grand Island Trunk or Treat

2022 Air Show

Literacy Council of Grand Island Trunk or Treat

Active Family Chiropractic Fall Festival

CHI Saint Francis Health Fair

Active Family Chiropractic Fall Festival 

CHI Saint Francis Summer Safety Spectacular