Mission: The Gering Public Library is committed to providing access to diverse information resources for the education, enrichment, and cultural growth of our community. We aspire to offer a welcoming atmosphere in which people can explore ideas and foster a lifelong love of learning.
Vision: The Gering Public Library is a vibrant hub of community engagement, where people of all backgrounds and ages come together to learn, create, and connect. We strive to provide innovative and responsive services that meet the changing needs of our patrons. Our goal is to foster a culture of lifelong learning and civic participation, and to promote equity and inclusion through the power of knowledge and information. Through our efforts, we hope to inspire a sense of curiosity and wonder in all who enter our doors, and to be a catalyst for positive social change in our community and beyond.
Library Staff
- Christie Clarke, Director
cclarke@geringlibrary.org - Sherry Preston, Adult Engagement Librarian
spreston@geringlibrary.org - Denise McVicker, Public Services
Library Assistant I
dmcvicker@geringlibrary.org - Tammie Gitschel, Technical Services Librarian
tgitschel@geringlibrary.org - Hayley Grams, Youth Services Librarian
hgrams@geringlibrary.org - Jeff Fiet, Youth Services Library Assistant II/
Social Media Coordinator
jfiet@geringlibrary.org - Myra Dillman, Library Assistant II
- Janelle Belford, Library Assistant I
- Jasmyn Sinner, Library Assistant I
- Fernando Gonzalez-Juarez, Library Page
Friends of the Library
Friends are enthusiastic supporters, whose mission is to help provide library services of the highest quality to our community.
What do the Friends do?
- Advocate for the library
- Build membership
- Promote and assist with library programs
- Encourage donations
- Raise funds for the library
Contact the Gering Public Library for more information about the Friends.
The Friends group is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Friends Board of Directors
- Carol Enderle, President
- Kathi Yost, Vice President
- Karen Carrizales, Secretary
- Paula McDowell, Treasurer
- Lynne Belford
- Cathy Schumacher
Monthly meetings are on the 2nd Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the library. The Friends do not meet during the summer months.
Library Foundation
Mission: The Gering Public Library Foundation, Inc. is organized as a not for profit organization to develop enduring sources of capital for strategic projects and support through conceptual ideas and partnerships that enhance and advance literacy, lifelong learning and community activity.
Vision: Building a Destination for Generations
Library Foundation Board
- Suzanne Myers, Chair
- William Peters, Vice Chair
- Charles Lieske, Secretary
- Tom Swan, Treasurer
- David Nash
- Jay Skiles
- Carol Enderle
- Diane Downer
- Peggy Fegler
- Sarah Billingsley
Visit their website for more information:
Gering Public Library Foundation
Board of Directors
- Jeff Kelley, President
- Mary Robinson, Vice President
- Suzanne Myers, Secretary
- Kim Walker
- Kirstee Moore-Schutte
Board meetings are on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 4 p.m. in the library.
Gering Public Library Board Bylaws
MEETING AGENDAS:
November 2024 Agenda – Amended
MEETING MINUTES:
History of GPL
Learn more about the history of the Gering Public Library and how far it has come over the years.
