Gering Library

Story Time
2025-12-20 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver) | NE
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 around after the stories for… social playtime hands-on activities educational toys

Food for Thought Book Club
2025-12-18 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-11-20 13:30 - 15:00
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 obtained through Interlibrary Loan at a cost of $5.00 (to cover shipping).
*Schedule changes in Nov. and Dec. to account for holidays

Mah Jongg
2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00
Every Thursday at 10am, a group gathers in the community room to play Mah Jongg. Some have been playing for a while now, while others are new to the game. If you are curious how the game is played or wish to learn to play, stop by and observe.
Mah Jongg is a tile-based game developed in China in the 19th century.

Story Time
2025-12-18 00:00
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 around after the stories for… social playtime hands-on activities educational toys
The theme for January 7th and 10th is “Penguins.”

Adult Learners at the Library (ALL)
2025-12-17 18:30 - 19:30
Adult Learners at the Library (ALL) is designed especially for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gather, socialize and enjoy learning experiences.
We meet at 9:30 one Wednesday every month in the Gering City Council Chambers (1025 P Street) and one evening a month at 6:30pm at Northfield Haven for anyone who was unable to come to the daytime program. Adult Learners at the Library (ALL) typically meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
Contact Sherry at the library if you have questions, would like more information, or are interested in attending or volunteering with ALL! We would love to have you join us.

Inner Journey Book Club
2025-12-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-03 18:30 - 19:30
Ancient wisdom for modern living-Join us on the first and third Wednesdays of the month to discuss “The Yamas and Niyamas: exploring yoga’s ethical pratice” by Deborah Adelle. Reserve your spot at www.theyogacollective.com

Builders Club
2025-12-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-03 15:00 - 16:00
Builders Club (previously LEGO Club) is designed for *kids 8+ to build and experiment with LEGO bricks and more. Each month we will have different building challenges and structured STEM activities.
*Kids under age 8 are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a parent.

Tai Chi for Health
2025-12-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:00
Ashley Fenning is teaching Tai Chi on Wednesdays from 1-2pm starting on September 3 through December 17. *Participants should attend 11 out of 16 weeks to complete the program.
* There is a one-time $20 fee, which will go toward Ashley’s training costs.
CLASS IS FULL

Adult Learners at the Library (ALL)
2025-12-17 09:00 - 10:00
Adult Learners at the Library (ALL) is designed especially for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gather, socialize and enjoy learning experiences.
We meet at 9:30 one Wednesday every month in the Gering City Council Chambers (1025 P Street) and one evening a month at Northfield Haven for anyone who was unable to come to the daytime program. Adult Learners at the Library (ALL) typically meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
Contact Sherry at the library if you have questions, would like more information, or are interested in attending or volunteering with ALL! We would love to have you join us.

Saturday Crafternoon - Cookie Painting
2025-12-13 12:00 - 15:00
The 2nd Saturday of every month, we will open our community room at 12:00pm for those wanting to work on crafting projects while socializing with other hobbyists. We will also have one prepared project for anyone who wants something to do but isn’t currently in the middle of something. In December, we will be painting cookies!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
2025-12-10 15:00 - 16:30
Our Teen Dungeons & Dragons group is open to students in 6th through 12th grade. The group meets after school at 3pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Tabletop roleplaying games like D&D encourage creativity, problem-solving, and social skills.

Holiday Mingle & Jingle
2025-12-05 15:00 - 18:00
The Friends of the Gering Library are hosting their annual Holiday Mingle & Jingle on Friday, December 5th, from 3-6pm. Join us for refreshments, conversation, and more.

Closed for Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 00:00 - 2025-11-29 23:59
The library is closed for Thanksgiving from November 27th through November 29th.

Youth Movie Party
2025-11-26 15:00 - 17:00
Youth from 4th grade through 12th grade are invited to join us on Wednesday, November 26th, at 3pm for a movie party. We will be watching “The Super Mario Movie,” and snacks will be provided.

Tai Chi for Health
2025-11-26 13:00 - 14:00
Ashley Fenning is teaching Tai Chi on Wednesdays from 1-2pm starting on September 3 through December 17.
*Participants should attend 11 out of 16 weeks to complete the program.*
There is a one-time $20 fee, which will go toward Ashley’s training costs.
CLASS IS FULL

Board Together
2025-11-22 13:00 - 15:00
Feeling bored? Let’s “Board Together!” Join us every 4th Saturday of the month from 1-3pm for an afternoon of fun and games! Bring your favorite games from home to play with others, or try something new from our huge variety of board games, card games, and table-top activities!
Feel free to bring the whole family, or show up solo to join in a game!
