- La Vista, Nebraska
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UPCOMING LIBRARY CLOSINGS
Tuesday, July 4 - CLOSED for Independence Day
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Library Programming By Age
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For more program updates, book recommendations, and a whole lot of library fun, follow the La Vista Public Library on Instagram. Feel free to tag us the next time you visit the library or come to an event! @lavistalibraryyouth
Upcoming Children Programs
Game On! - Wednesday, May 31 - 2-3:30 p.m.
It's time to put your skills to the test! Come to the library for an afternoon of gaming. Challenge someone with one of our board games or try out the library's new VR headset. Feeling the need for speed? Play some Mario Kart on the Wii! All ages are welcome.
Summer Reading Registration Starts June 1!
Doodle Daze - Monday, June 1 - All Day
Stop by anytime today to draw, doodle, or color. Great for all ages. While you are here sign up for the summer reading program!
Lunch Bunch & Free Book Friday - Friday, June 2 - 11:30 a.m.
Bring your lunch to Southwind Park next to the library for a special storytime! This weeks special guest is Lana Juacek from Liberty Middle School. Mrs. Juracek is the middle school librarian and will bringing along her therapy dogs to read with us!
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOR PROGRAM UPDATES AND MORE!
For more program updates, book recommendations, and a whole lot of library fun, follow the La Vista Public Library on Instagram. Feel free to tag us the next time you visit the library or come to an event! @lavistalibraryyouth
Super Smash Bros. Tournament - Tuesday, June 27 - 6-7:30 p.m. - AGES 8-18
Register for this tournament that puts your Smash Bros. Skills to the test! To participate you need to register by Sunday, June 25 to get your name in the bracket. We are playing double elimination, so you'll have the chance to come back if you lose a game.
Upcoming Tween Programs (Ages 8-12)
Chapter Book Storytime - Tuesday, June 13 & 27 - 4 p.m.
Tweens can come to this casual book club where a librarian reads aloud from a chapter book for an hour. During the reading have snacks, color, or work on homework. Over the summer we are reading the Wayside School Series by Louis Sachar. Chapter Book Storytime will be every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Ages 8-12
Upcoming Teen Programs (Ages 12-18)
Teen Advisory Board Meeting - Thursday, June 8 - 5-7 p.m.
TAB will be meeting to talk about plans for the murder mystery party. We will be making props and fine tuning the game. Ages 12-18 ONLY
Teen Murder Mystery Party - Thursday, June 15 - 5-7 p.m.
Teens are welcome to join us for this murder mystery where they have to solve the crime! You won't want to miss it. Registration is required. Ages 12-18 ONLY
Teen Dungeons & Dragons - Saturday, June 10 - 1-3 p.m.
We are meeting for D&D club! New players need to talk to Ms. Ashley first about joining..
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOR PROGRAM UPDATES AND MORE!
For more program updates, book recommendations, and a whole lot of library fun, follow the La Vista Public Library on Instagram. Feel free to tag us the next time you visit the library or come to an event! @lavistalibraryyouth
Upcoming Adult Programs
Coffee, Coloring and Crosswords - Saturday, June 3 - 10 a.m.
Adults are invited to the library for a relaxing Saturday morning of coffee, conversation, and some coloring. Whether you want to read, do a sudoku, try the daily crossword, or color you are welcome to join us. This is an adults only event.
Fly-Tying with the Nebraska Cornhusker Fly Fishers - Thursday Nights - 6-8 p.m.
The Nebraska Cornhusker Fly Fishers meet at the library Thursday nights to make fly lures. Come learn how to do one with them! They have supplies for new fishers, but you can bring your own as well if you would like.
Tips and Tricks Watercolor Classes - Saturday, June 3 & 17 - 1 p.m.
Register for a free water color class with local artist Cathy Placzek. Both beginner and experienced artists are welcome. During this workshop class you will get tips on how to improve your art plus learn new techniques for watercolor painting. Registration is required. Space is Limited.
Genealogy with GOGS - Sunday, June 25 - 1:30 p.m.
Every month the Greater Omaha Genealogical Society offers a free educational class on genealogy research. This month the group will be covering how to cite sources. So start tracing your family tree today and come! No need registration needed.
Book Clubs
To join a book club talk to librarian Cedate Shultz about receiving a copy of a book. You do not need to have a library membership to join one of our book clubs. Ages 18+
Monday Evening Book Club - Monday, June 5 - 7 p.m.
This month's book discussion will be on West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.
History Book Club - Saturday, June 10 - 2 p.m.
This month's book discussion will be on The Last Boat Out of Shanghai by Helen Zia.
Wednesday Afternoon Book Club - Wednesday, June 14 - 2 p.m.
This month's book discussion will be on New York Dead by Stuart Woods.
Page to Screen Book Club
May's Page to Screen Book and Movie will be The Life of Pi by Yann Martel.
Book Discussion: Tuesday, May 16 - 6 p.m.
Movie Showing: Saturday, June 3 - 12 p.m.
June's Page to Screen Book and Movie will be Divergent by Veronica Roth.
Book Discussion: Tuesday, June 20 - 6 p.m.
Movie Showing: Saturday, July 8 - 12 p.m.
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