Wilson Public Library

08/08/2026

The stars and planets are starting to pop out! We’re here till probably 1030 tonight with amateur astronomers on the north end of the football field on the track. It’s free! Enter in the west gate and pick up a glow in the dark necklace before walking down to see the universe through very large telescopes!

08/07/2026

If you turned in your completed reading challenge by Aug. 3 but were unable to attend the movie, please stop by the front desk to pick up your free movie pass and final trading card. Prize pack winners can also collect their prizes at the front desk. The winners are:
#1 – Teddy A.
#2 – Linnea R.
#3 – Presley P.
#4 – Marcela H.
#5 – Angela P.
#6 – Waelen A.
#7 – Eleanor J.
#8 – Layla R.
#9 – Kamden K.
#10 – Olivia V.
#11 – Aaron G.
#12 – Kade K.
Grand Prize – Eloise A.

08/07/2026

Wilson Public Library in Cozad again sponsors a Star Party, this year on Friday, August 7. Grab a glow-in-the dark necklace at the west gate around 8:30pm at the Cozad High School football field, then use the track to walk to the north end where the Platte Valley Astronomical Observers will be (weather permitting) from dusk until at least 10pm with their large telescopes. Bring your own binoculars or telescopes, or bring a device with a free stargazing app downloaded. The amateur astronomers will be glad to help you with any device and point out interesting objects in the sky, from planets to nebulas to a number of constellations. In case of inclement weather, check the library’s page.

08/07/2026

Wow! So thankful for our incredible staff, our amazing community, and the opportunity to encourage people to Make Their Mark!

TOWN-WIDE DOT DAY! Just got this photo from - which is a replica of a graphic Peter H. Reynolds created to explain . Cozad was the first city in the U.S. that we know of to enlist the ENTIRE community to celebrate ! As they shared, "In 2026, Cozad’s Wilson Public Library gears up to commemorate its 14th year of celebrating International Dot Day. Inspired by the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, Director Laurie Yocom and then-Children’s Director Ann Matzke originally invited this Nebraska community of 4,000-ish to take part in September 2013 and have continued the observance each year, even as staff changes."

08/06/2026

Have you read our One Book One Cozad 2026 title yet? Plan on coming to the library on August 13 (note the date change from our OBOC flyer!) at 5:30 to watch the Heartland Regional Emmy Award-winning historical documentary: Standing Bear's Footsteps. The NET Television Documentary is 57 minutes long.

08/05/2026

Laurie Yocom, Director of the Wilson Public Library, will be here on Wednesday, August 12, at noon to chat with us about all things library! From getting the word out about what the library does to talking about the library’s upcoming accreditation process and listening to what you might like the library to offer, plan to stop in to find out things you didn’t know about our library! This will be recorded and put on our YouTube channel if you are unable to attend.

08/05/2026

It's not too late! Plenty of great selections left. You have until Friday!

08/05/2026

Books on Tap meets on Wednesday, August 5, at 7pm to discuss None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell at El Paraiso. Come early to enjoy dinner and drinks. We will also have the September 2 selection, A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci, available to pick up.

08/04/2026

Let’s make some buttons on Tuesday, August 11 from 3:00-5:00pm (come as you are able). We will have 2 button makers here: the regular 2.25” button and the mini 1.5” button. Make pin back buttons, magnets, zipper pulls, mirrors and bookmarks (just in time for back to school)! We will have a variety of materials available for you to create the outside of your button or bring your own materials. Limited to 3 items per button size/person. Free and open to all. Children under 8 need to attend with an adult.

08/04/2026

New CHS Biology teacher Isela Horwart will be here on Tuesday, August 18, at 5:30pm to talk about all of the European road trips she went on while studying abroad in Barcelona. The lineup is quite remarkable: Morocco, Amsterdam, Rome, Paris, Budapest...come hear more about her sojourns!. Join us Tuesday, August 18, at 5:30pm to find out more.