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  • Logo for the local band Avid Dischord

    Avid Dischord concert

    Adult Programs

    Join us to jam out to Avid Dischord at the Gering Civic Plaza on Wednesday, May 27th, at 9:30am.   Learn more about the band at https://www.facebook.com/aviddischord/

  • Tai Chi image

    Tai Chi for Health

    Adult Programs

    Ashley Fenning is teaching Tai Chi for Health (Tai Chi for Energy) on Wednesdays in two different locations: One class will be offered at the Yoga Collective from 11am to noon and the other at the Gering Public Library from 1-2pm from February 18th through June 1st. Classes are limited to 15 participants and are […]

  • Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program Kick Off image

    “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program Kick-Off

    Family Programs

    Summer reading kicks off on May 27th and will run through July 1st. While we help you Unearth a Story by suggesting different books you can read, we will have a variety of programs that we think you will dig. Our Summer Reading Program Kick Off event will take place on Wednesday, May 27th, from […]

  • Food for Thought Book Club image with a bookshelf with books and a lamp on it and the book of the month.

    Food for Thought Book Club

    Adult Programs

    Food for Thought book discussion group affords readers an opportunity to come together, talk about books, and express their opinions. The group meets on the 4th Thursday of the month* at 1:30pm in the community room. Copies of the books for each month may be reserved by calling the library at (308) 436-7433. Books are […]

  • image of a bucket with food waste falling into it

    Backyard Composting

    Adult Programs

    Come learn about composting and food waste reduction from Kirstee Moore-Schutte on Thursday, May 28th, at 6:30pm in the Community Room. Sign up to win a free enclosed backyard compost bin. Event is hosted by the Nebraska Extension and the Nebraska Recycling Council in celebration of National Learn About Composting Day.

  • Mario Kart Through the Ages competition with a road and different mario characters from different Mario Kart versions driving on the road.

    Super Mario Kart Through the Ages

    Teen

    At the first Teen (6th – 12th grade) event of this year’s Summer Reading Program, participants will be given the chance to compete in Mario Kart on different consoles through the history of Nintendo (including Super Nintendo, N64, GameCube, Wii, Wii2, Switch, and Switch 2). This will be a terrific opportunity to see how the […]

  • Summer Safety Block Party flyer

    Summer Safety Block Party

    18th Street Plaza 1801 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE, United States
    Family Programs

    The Summer Safety Block Party is a Community Event Sponsored by Molina Healthcare happening on Saturday, May 30th, 2026, from 11am to 2pm at the 18th Street Plaza in Scottsbluff! It is a FREE EVENT with food, fun, and safety tips (including fire safety and car seat checks). Representatives from the Gering Public Library will […]

  • Picture of the Sunrise Iron Mine in Wyoming with text about the event.

    Sunrise Mine

    Adult Programs

    Learn about the history of the Sunrise Mine in Wyoming from archeologist George Zeimens on Monday, June 1st, at 6:30pm in the Community Room.

  • Volcano Day image with a volcano on an island and sail boat sailing away from it.

    Volcano Day

    Elementary

    All elementary age children are invited on Tuesday, June 2nd, at 3pm to join us for fun volcano-themed activities. It will be a blast!

  • Two kids uncovering a fossilized skull of an animal or dinosaur.

    Dino Dig Story Time

    Pre-K

    Join Ms. Hayley in the Children’s section on Wednesdays at 10am during Summer Reading for stories, songs, and activities, followed by time to play! Story time can help children build their vocabulary, speaking and storytelling skills, letter knowledge, and love of books. Story time includes… books, songs & rhymes, finger plays, & felt boards. Stick […]

  • Tai Chi image

    Tai Chi for Health

    Adult Programs

    Ashley Fenning is teaching Tai Chi for Health (Tai Chi for Energy) on Wednesdays in two different locations: One class will be offered at the Yoga Collective from 11am to noon and the other at the Gering Public Library from 1-2pm from February 18th through June 1st. Classes are limited to 15 participants and are […]

  • Different colored LEGOs and a LEGO dinosaur on a maroon background with information about the LEGO Guy, Curtis Mork.

    “The LEGO Guy” Curtis Mork

    Family Programs

    Join us on Tuesday, June 4th, at 10am in the Community Room to learn about the history of LEGO from Curtis Mork, aka The LEGO Guy. He will also show us some of his creations and give us the opportunity to do some building of our own.

  • Image of grass and sky with a Minecraft TNT block in the center and a T-Rex in the background.

    Minecraft Block Blitz

    Gering Civic Plaza 1450 11th St, Gering, NE, United States
    Teen

    Teens (6th through 12th grade) will face challenges in a Minecraft-themed obstacle course on Friday, June 5th, at 3pm at the Gering Civic Plaza. Participants will solve puzzles, complete physical challenges, and collect resources on their quest to defeat the Ender Dragon. A snack will be provided following the completion of the course.

  • Summer Bash image with a smiling young girl, a woman wearing sunglasses, and a young boy with paint all over his face.

    Gering Summer Bash

    Family Programs

    Celebrate summer in downtown Gering at the 2026 Gering Merchants Summer Bash — an afternoon filled with family fun, community spirit, and plenty of activities for all ages. Held at the beautiful Gering Plaza on Saturday, June 6th, this annual event brings together local merchants, entertainment, and interactive experiences in a lively outdoor setting. This […]

  • Cartoon image of Aaron Fowler with his guitar and his dog.

    A Musical Dino Adventure with Aaron Fowler

    Gering Civic Plaza 1450 11th St, Gering, NE, United States
    Family Programs

    We’re welcoming back children’s author and national teaching artist, Aaron Fowler, (and his classroom therapy dog, Kuumba) this year for a Musical Dino Adventure! Join us in the Gering Civic Plaza on June 9th @ 1:30 pm for lively songs, imaginative tales, and movement-filled activities for all ages. “Together, we’ll stomp like a Stegosaurus, roar […]

  • Two children digging with shovels in the garden.

    Garden Dig Story Time

    Pre-K

    Join Ms. Hayley in the Children’s section on Wednesdays at 10am during Summer Reading for stories, songs, and activities, followed by time to play! Story time can help children build their vocabulary, speaking and storytelling skills, letter knowledge, and love of books. Story time includes… books, songs & rhymes, finger plays, & felt boards. Stick […]

  • image with a man in a Tai Chi pose

    Tai Chi for Walking

    Adult Programs

    Nebraska Extension is offering an 7-week virtual program on Tai Chi Walking, “a mindful approach to walking that emphasizes posture, balance, body alignment, and intentional movement to improve walking mechanics and reduce strain on the body.” Participants will receive additional education on nutrition strategies and sleep habits that promote recovery and overall wellness. This virtual […]

  • Picture has three green worms wearing glasses while reading, carrying, or sitting on books.

    Bookworms

    Elementary

    1st through 5th graders are invited to join us in the Community Room on Thursday, June 11th, at 3pm to have some fun with worms…bookworms to be exact.

  • Space background with multicolored Among Us crewmates floating around.

    Imposter in the Stacks

    Teen

    Imposter in the Stacks is a live-action version of the popular game Among Us. Participants will be designated as either a crewmate or an imposter. Crewmates will be given specific tasks to complete while Imposters will be given a false task list and will instead attempt to eliminate the Crewmates without being caught and voted […]

  • image for Saturday Crafternoon with paint splashes

    Saturday Crafternoon – Hydo-dipping

    Family Programs

    Transform ordinary objects into marbled masterpieces! Using the magic of oil-based paint and water, we’ll create unique, swirling patterns on almost any surface. We supply everything, unless you want to bring something to dip. When: Saturday, June 13 Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm Where: Outside on the West Side of the Library Who: Ages 10+