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The University of Nebraska Kearney Library was built in 1963 and named after professor of English Calvin T. Ryan. https://library.unk.edu/about_us/about_us.php

10/21/2026

Spooky stories, creepy classics, and FREE movie!

Halloween has taken over Calvin T. Ryan Library! Stop by and explore our spooky book and DVD displays, featuring everything from classic horror to supernatural mysteries and dark fantasy.

FREE MOVIE GIVEAWAY! We're giving away DVD copies of the 1968 horror classic *Night of the Living Dead*! No tricks, no contests. Just grab a copy while supplies last!

The original 1968 film is in the public domain, so we're sharing free DVD copies of this horror classic!

Subtitles available in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Chinese.

Calling all movie lovers, including our friends at ! Whether you're looking for your next spooky read or planning a Halloween movie night, we've got you covered!

10/12/2026

Our new Halloween coloring sheet is out at the Calvin T. Ryan Library.

Stop by, grab a marker, and add your own colorful touch to our spooky collection of ghosts, pumpkins, witches, and other Halloween favorites.

Whether you've got five minutes or fifty, take a break from studying and help us bring this Halloween masterpiece to life!

All supplies are provided. Just bring your creativity!

10/07/2026

ETA: WORKSHOPS ARE CANCELLED

Celebrate American Archives Month with the Calvin T. Ryan Library at Kearney Public Library!

Join UNK librarians and archivists on Saturday, October 17 for two free, hands-on workshops designed to help you organize, preserve, and share your collections.

Making Sense of Your Stuff
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Learn the basics of organizing and describing archival materials, whether you're working with a museum, historical society, or your own family treasures.

Easy Websites to Build Your Archive
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Explore easy, free or low-cost ways to create a website for sharing your archival collections. No web experience required!

Remember it's at the Kearney Public Library.
Attend one workshop or make a day of it and join us for both!
https://go.unk.edu/3xiy

10/05/2026

Banned Books Week is here! 📚
Celebrate the freedom to read with us during Banned Books Week, October 4–10.
Stop by the library to check out our Banned Books Week display, explore books that have been challenged or banned, and get “caught reading a banned book” at our mugshot-style photo wall.
Reading gives us the opportunity to encounter new ideas, different perspectives, and stories beyond our own experiences. Let books be read.

10/02/2026

Play your cards right when it comes to research. ♠️ ♥️ ♣️ ♦️
Google might be a good place to start, but when you need reliable sources for your next paper or project, the library has you covered. Explore library databases to find scholarly articles, newspapers, ebooks, primary sources, and more.
https://guides.library.unk.edu/az/databases

10/01/2026

Don’t gamble with your research!
When the stakes are high, Calvin T. Ryan Library is here to help. Whether you’re searching for sources, tracking down full-text articles, or just trying to figure out where to start, Ask a Librarian and put the odds in your favor.
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Happy Homecoming, Lopers!

10/01/2026

Join UNK English, UNK Sigma Tau Delta , UNK American Democracy Project , and the UNK Calvin T. Ryan Library on Oct. 5 from 2-4 pm for our Banned Books Open Mic! Read a passage from your favorite banned or challenged book. All campus and community members welcome! Keep an eye out for more Banned Books Week events 👀📚

09/28/2026

Just in time for Homecoming Week: there’s a new coloring sheet at the Make Art Take Art table upstairs!

Stop by, grab a copy, and celebrate Homecoming with a little creativity!

06/16/2026

is now located in the Calvin T. Ryan Library! You can find them on the main floor in offices 117, 145–151, and 160–164.

06/08/2026

Summer break is the perfect time for a little reading adventure.

Whether you’re in the mood for cozy fantasy, magical cats, necromancers, kaiju, or dungeon-crawling chaos, our recreational reading area has something fun waiting for you.

Come grab a summer pick and read just because you want to.
More books can be found here: https://unk.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=01UON_K:UNK&collectionId=81170448660006388

Address

2508 11th Avenue
Kearney, NE
68849

Telephone

+13088658535

Website

https://library.unk.edu/

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