Wilson Public Library

10/11/2026

We all have something that sends a chill down our spine.
P.S. He has moved “dogs” to the horror section.

10/10/2026

Read the story Pig the Monster by Aaron Blabey, our October StoryWalk®. Start at the green Muny Park sign and head north to read the story as you go along the trail (the pages are in numerical order). The StoryWalk® concept was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and was developed with the help of Rachel Senechal, Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

10/10/2026

Shout out to Cathy Pflaster for leading our Wing Walk today and to Bonnie Hubbard with the Haymaker Creative District for providing wings to our participants! Loved the beautiful weather and finding out the stories behind Rhakenna’s Wings.

10/10/2026

Proof that even after all this time, the library can still breathe a little life into you.

10/10/2026

Which one would you pick for One Book One Nebraska?

What book will all Nebraskans be encouraged to read in 2027? We will all find out on November 14th at the Nebraska Celebration of Books literary festival. A Nebraska family saga, a cross‑country odyssey, a deeply researched historical narrative— all stories with ties to Nebraska — are the finalists for the 2027 One Book One Nebraska statewide reading program. The finalists are:

• The Plain Sense of Things by Pamela Carter Joern, University of Nebraska Press, 2008
• The Lincoln Highway byAmor Towles, Viking, 2021
• Journey to Freedom: Uncovering the Grayson Sisters’ Escape from Nebraska Territory by Gail Shaffer Blankenau, University of Nebraska Press, 2024

Read more about it on the ➡️ https://buff.ly/xwEpIie

10/09/2026

Today is our director’s work anniversary! It seems like she’s been here for an eternity, but really it’s been 17 years. Congratulations!

10/09/2026

For 4th-8th graders, our Biodiversity classes are back this fall! With no school for Cozad on Thursday, November 12, register at https://forms.gle/nztdkcS7HxEXx1eY7 to join us from 1-2:30 and dig in to learn about trees! We'll do a photosynthesis lab, learn about the wood wide web, have a cool speaker, and learn about trees from hands-on activities. There's no cost and snacks will be served halfway through the event. Please register by Friday, November 6.

10/09/2026

Barrett has almost completed his challenge! Way to go on reaching 900 books!!

10/08/2026

Make a paper plate witch on Thursday, October 15! Come as you are able from 3-5pm. All ages welcome with no registration required.

10/08/2026

Celebrate Plush Animal Lovers Day in October by ensuring your beloved stuffy is in splendid condition! Drop in anytime between 3-5pm on Thursday, October 22 to give your stuffy a checkup. There will be stations setup for you to weigh, x-ray, bandage and more. Free toy stethoscope to take home (while supplies last). Age Pre-K and beyond. No registration required. Note: This is for imaginative play only. We will not be physically repairing/sewing damaged stuffies.