All events at Kearney Public Library at 2020 First Ave. 308-233-3282; KearneyLib.org. Admission is free unless noted.
Knot Just Knitting — 6:30-8:30 p.m., today. Features informal sessions with other creative people sharing tips on knitting, crochet and cross-stitching. Youth participants are welcome but those 12 and younger must be accompanied by a participating adult.
B.Y.O.B Book Club — 10:30 a.m., Friday. Share your favorite books and listen to recommendations from other readers. Register in advance. This month’s theme: “Banned and Challenged Book.”
Banned Book Week — Saturday through Oct. 7. Celebrate your freedom to read by checking out a challenged book from the library’s display.
Make Halloween Buttons! — by appointment, Saturday through Oct. 31. Come make four Halloween buttons. Designed for ages 7 and older (children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).
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Knot Just Knitting — 1-3 p.m., Tuesday. Features informal sessions with other creative people sharing tips on knitting, crochet and cross-stitching. Youth participants are welcome but those 12 and younger must be accompanied by a participating adult.
STEM: Build, Connect, Create — 6:30 p.m., Tuesday. Explore the library’s collection of STEM toys including KEVA Planks, Straws & Connectors, Snap Circuits, Magna-Tiles and more. Register in advance.
STEM: Tinker Tots — 6:30 p.m., Tuesday. A hands-on STEM program for preschoolers and a caregiver. Register in advance.
Alphabet Adventures “B” Week — 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Enjoy stories, rhymes and other activities. Patrons are welcome to bring an item that starts with the week’s special letter.
Tech Trivia Thursdays — 9 a.m.-9.m., Oct. 5. Find a trivia question on the library’s Facebook page using “Tech Tool of the Month.” Email the answer to Sarah at shaack@kearneygov.org by 9 p.m. to enter a drawing for a prize. This month’s topic: MyHertiage Library Edition.
Toddler Storytime — 9:30-9:50 a.m., Oct. 5. For ages 0-2, this lapsit program introduces little ones to the sounds and rhythms of the spoken word. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Preschool Storytime — 10:30-11 a.m., Oct. 5. For ages 3-6. Parents are welcome, but need not attend, the actual event. They do need to stay in the building.
Writing Workshop with Mary Roach, One Author Kearney — Noon, Oct. 5. Author Mary Roach will lead a writing working. Register in advance.
An evening with author Mary Roach and Gail Tsukiyama, part of One Author Kearney, 7 p.m. Oct. 5. The pair will talk about their works during a live presentation. Admission by free ticket.
Legos at the Library — 3:45-4:45 p.m., Oct. 5. Design and build your own creations. The library supplies the Lego pieces. Just bring your imagination. For ages 3-12.
Knot Just Knitting — 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 5. Features informal sessions with other creative people sharing tips on knitting, crochet and cross-stitching. Youth participants are welcome but those 12 and younger must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Open Book Club — 6:30-8 p.m., Oct. 9. A library-sponsored group that meets to discuss a wide variety of books and meet new people. The book for October is “The Forst of Vanishing Stars.” For more information contact Sarah Haack at Shaack@KearneyGov.org.
Knot Just Knitting — 1-3 p.m., Oct. 10. Features informal sessions with other creative people sharing tips on knitting, crochet and cross-stitching. Youth participants are welcome but those 12 and younger must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Shutterfly Study Hall — 1:30 p.m., Oct. 10. Connie Jelkin is available to help with Shutterfly projects or patrons can work on their own. Use your own computer or a library computer. Register in advance.
Open Mic Poetry Reading — 7 p.m., Oct. 10. Presented by Prairie Art Brothers and Kearney Public Library. Come and share your poetry.
Watercolor Wednesdays — 10 a.m., Oct. 11. Brush up on watercolor skills and learn new techniques. Register in advance. For patrons 18 and older.
Alphabet Adventures “C” Week — 10:30 a.m. 11. Enjoy stories, rhymes and other activities. Patrons are welcome to bring an item that starts with the week’s special letter.
Brown Bag History Series — Noon-1:30 p.m., Oct. 11. Monthly presenters will focus on various historical topics. Patrons are invited to bring lunch to the event. This month’s topic: “The Kearney Incident: UFOs on the Platte” with Nathan Tye.
Toddler Storytime — 9:30-9:50 a.m., Oct. 12. For ages 0-2, this lapsit program introduces little ones to the sounds and rhythms of the spoken word. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Preschool Storytime — 10:30-11 a.m., Oct. 12. For ages 3-6. Parents are welcome, but need not attend, the actual event. They do need to stay in the building.
Writer’s Block — noon-1:30 p.m., Oct 12. This group, for writers of all abilities, meets twice a month. Guest leaders will join the group periodically. Patrons can bring their own lunch to the event.
Knot Just Knitting — 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 12. Features informal sessions with other creative people sharing tips on knitting, crochet and cross-stitching. Youth participants are welcome but those 12 and younger must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Celtic Guitarist Jerry Barlow performs in concert — 7 p.m., Oct. 12. Barlow plays songs from his latest album, “Of Castles and Kings.” For audiences 16 and older.
Teen DIY: Spooky Cemetarrariums — 10:30 a.m. Oct. 13. Create Halloween-themed terrariums. For ages 12-18. Register in advance.
Movie Afternoon: “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” — 2 p.m., Oct. 13. Rated PG. Register in advance.