Greetings from the Great Bend Public Library! This week we are a bit light on events because we are busy gearing up for summer. Speaking of summer, that brings me to my first announcement – our summer catalog is out! Everything happening from June to August is listed inside. We have events for all ages, from movie nights and crafts to magicians and an end-of-the-year Mario Party. It’s all in the catalog. So if you want to see all the exciting events we have planned then make sure to grab a catalog!
As far as events this week, today we have Genealogy Thursday at 11 a.m. Stop by with any genealogical questions you may have and our reference librarian will be happy to help you find those family roots. At 6 p.m. is this month’s Adult Craft Night. This time we will be making marbled clay dishes. They’re a perfect gift for Mother’s Day or a little something to keep your own rings or earrings organized.
Tuesday at 11 a.m. will, of course, be Tech Tuesday.
Accessibility grant
Then Wednesday is the date of our community discussions about accessibility at our library. If you or someone close to you has mobility challenges, even temporarily, we want to hear from you to help us improve our library’s accessibility. Two sessions will be held on May 15, available both in-person and on Zoom, at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. But don’t forget that before then, we do have a survey that you can take on our website to tell us about your experiences with using the library and its accessibility. We would like to hear from people with mobility challenges and from their loved ones, so please visit greatbendpl.info/alaaccessibilitygrant to take the survey. Please also consider attending one of our community discussions on Wednesday, May 15, at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Lastly, next Thursday the 16th in addition to Genealogy Thursday at 11 a.m. we will also have Teen Manga and Anime Club at 5:30 p.m. Each month, teens get the chance to read a different manga, then at the monthly meeting, we discuss that manga and watch the first episode of the anime along with a related activity.
To see what else we’re up to at the library, visit our Facebook page and our website, greatbendpl.info. You can also message us on Facebook, email us at gbcirc@gmail.com, or give us a call at 620-792-2409 for any questions about our programming or services. Hannah Grippin is outreach manager at the Great Bend Public Library.
