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Kearney Public Library Welcome to the Kearney Public Library page! The Kearney Public Library is a department of the City of Kearney.
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We exist to provide equal access to information and to promote the enjoyment of reading, culture, and the pursuit of lifelong learning. MISSION

The Kearney Public Library exists to provide equal access to ideas, and to promote the enjoyment of reading and the pursuit of lifelong learning. This is accomplished by making available to the public a varied collection of books, audiovisual materials, programs, technology and other resources. The Library believes in the freedom to read, to learn, to discover. LIBRARY FEATURES

The Library, at just under 50,000 sq. ft., has something for everyone, including study rooms, a technology learning center lab, meeting rooms, a teen room, a story hour room, a coffee bar, and so much more! The entrances to the Library are the same entrances the community has been using for years, located on the east and west sides of the north portion of the building. Also, note that the book drops are located on the west side of the building just beyond the entrance. POLICY SUMMARY

On all official City of Kearney social media accounts, comments and posts are monitored. These comments and posts may be subject to public record law and may be disclosed to third parties. The City reserves the right to remove any posted content, including but not limited to:

• Content that is s*xual in nature.
• Content that threatens any person or organization.
• Content that incites violence or references killing or harming anyone.
• Content that promotes illegal activity.
• Content that promotes or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed,
color, s*x, disability, familial status, national origin or ancestry, age, s*xual orientation or gender identity.
• Content that contains confidential information or information that may compromise the
safety or security of any person.
• Content that promotes commercial services or products.

❄️ Our Winter Newsletter Is Here! ❄️The days may be getting shorter, but there's no shortage of things to do at the libr...
10/16/2026

❄️ Our Winter Newsletter Is Here! ❄️

The days may be getting shorter, but there's no shortage of things to do at the library!

Our latest newsletter is packed with programs and events happening November through January. From creative activities and special events to opportunities to learn something new, there's something for everyone to enjoy as we head into the winter months!

Pick up a printed copy at the library or view it online: https://online.fliphtml5.com/edifg/Winter-2026-2027/

10/12/2026
This Crafternoon session focuses on "Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn" by Kenard Pak. "Join a young girl as she takes a walk...
10/08/2026

This Crafternoon session focuses on "Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn" by Kenard Pak. "Join a young girl as she takes a walk through the forest and town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with every flower and creature and gust of wind, she says good-bye to summer and welcomes autumn." Join along as Miss Shawna summarizes the story and then explains the autumn-themed craft.

Now it's time to create your craft! Supplies were packaged and available for pickup at KPL for those who registered for the program (exceptions: scissors, tape, etc.) We'll hold the reserved packets until 9pm on Thursday, October 22. If you didn’t sign up, gather supplies and craft with us!

Post a photo of your creation on Facebook by midnight on Sunday, October 11, for a chance to win a copy of the book and a Squishmallow harvest pack. We'll select the winner using a random number generator.



This Crafternoon session focuses on "Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn" ...

Join the library and the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of Modern Languages and International Studies, f...
10/05/2026

Join the library and the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of Modern Languages and International Studies, for a fun, bilingual story time series this fall!
This month’s featured theme is " Once Upon a Time in Spanish!” Facilitators from UNK will guide participants through Spanish tales and language elements in a fun, family-friendly environment.

Access Restored!Libby is back and ready for you! Access your eBooks and eAudio once again. Please let us know if you are...
10/05/2026

Access Restored!

Libby is back and ready for you! Access your eBooks and eAudio once again. Please let us know if you are still experiencing any issues. We thank you again for your patience and understanding!

Celebrate TeenTober all month long at the library! If you are between 12 and 18 years old, every week this month, we are...
10/04/2026

Celebrate TeenTober all month long at the library!
If you are between 12 and 18 years old, every week this month, we are giving away a $25 gift card to a local business. There will be a new giveaway every Monday!

TeenTober is a nationwide celebration of teens, and it's the perfect time to discover everything the library has to offer year-round. Come in today to find something new to read, explore digital resources, explore the Makerspace or check out upcoming programs!

Access to eBooks and audiobooks through Libby is temporarily down. We are aware of the problem and are working to correc...
10/04/2026

Access to eBooks and audiobooks through Libby is temporarily down. We are aware of the problem and are working to correct the issue. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

We always love it when Divas at Kearney Floral Co. share their talents and tips with us! We learned so much. Thanks to e...
10/01/2026

We always love it when Divas at Kearney Floral Co. share their talents and tips with us! We learned so much. Thanks to everyone who attended our events yesterday!

Address

2020 1st Avenue
Kearney, NE
68847

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13082333282

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