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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.

Thank you to all our patrons who voted this year!
10/23/2026

Thank you to all our patrons who voted this year!

Kearney Public Library by the Numbers! More visits, more checkouts, and some surprising statistics!Did you know we welco...
10/23/2026

Kearney Public Library by the Numbers!
More visits, more checkouts, and some surprising statistics!

Did you know we welcomed more than 180,000 visits and recorded over 570,000 checkouts last fiscal year? But books are only part of the story!

In the latest "View from the Director’s Desk," discover how our community is using the library in ways that go far beyond borrowing books. From digital resources and technology to programs and meeting spaces, the numbers might surprise you!

Curious to see what else the numbers reveal? Read the latest blog post! Click the link in the comments.

Join us NOW for our 70's, 80's & 90's Music Pub Quiz Online via Wayground. To play, go online to joinmyquiz.com/pro and ...
10/23/2026

Join us NOW for our 70's, 80's & 90's Music Pub Quiz Online via Wayground. To play, go online to joinmyquiz.com/pro and enter the room code: 932579. The quiz will be available for two hours so don't feel that you have to be ready right away. In order for a chance to win a $10 Cunningham's gift card, you must enter your real first and last name so we can contact you.

Calling ALL Music Fans! Join us TONIGHT for our 70's, 80's & 90's Music Pub Quiz Online via Wayground. To play, go onlin...
10/22/2026

Calling ALL Music Fans! Join us TONIGHT for our 70's, 80's & 90's Music Pub Quiz Online via Wayground. To play, go online to joinmyquiz.com/pro and enter the room code given at 7 pm. The quiz will be available for two hours so don't feel that you have to be ready right away. In order for a chance to win a $10 Cunningham's gift card, you must enter your real first and last name so we can contact you.

Last day to vote for your favorite pumpkin in our Staff Pumpkin Competition! Stop by the library before 9pm today and ca...
10/22/2026

Last day to vote for your favorite pumpkin in our Staff Pumpkin Competition! Stop by the library before 9pm today and cast your votes!

Thanks to everyone who came out to our 70's , 80's & 90's Music Pub Quiz at Cunningham's Journal on the Bricks tonight! ...
10/21/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to our 70's , 80's & 90's Music Pub Quiz at Cunningham's Journal on the Bricks tonight! We had a packed house with 14 teams and 60 participants, making for a very competitive night. Our first place team "Garage Band Heroes" edged out our second place team "Song Birds." A groovy time was had by all! If you missed playing tonight, be sure to join us on Thursday for Pub Quiz Online. Next month, our theme will be the Superman Movies.

❄️ 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

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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