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Due to a scheduling conflict, Mary's retirement party will begin at 3pm instead of 2pm.
05/15/2025

Due to a scheduling conflict, Mary's retirement party will begin at 3pm instead of 2pm.

NEW BOOKS!Welcome to the Dragon Realm of Savra, where young dragons, known as Small Flames, compete in the yearly Fire R...
05/08/2025

NEW BOOKS!

Welcome to the Dragon Realm of Savra, where young dragons, known as Small Flames, compete in the yearly Fire Ridge Tournament to become Valor Dragons. Who will win? Who will be defeated? Each Small Flame has a different story!

Jory the Orange wants to be a Valor Dragon more than anything. However, he is small and not as strong as the other Small Flames. And so, Jory must practice extra and try harder. Worst of all, Jory can’t figure out how to defeat Sarc the Purple. Will Jory win his tournament fight and become a Valor Dragon? Or does life have a different plan for him? Find out in this chapter book adventure for kids!

Small Flames is an illustrated set of fantasy adventure books that can be read in any order. Recommended for ages six to ten.

MORE NEW BOOKS!Did you know pet dogs brew magical potions and cast spells to help their humans with everyday problems? E...
05/08/2025

MORE NEW BOOKS!

Did you know pet dogs brew magical potions and cast spells to help their humans with everyday problems? Enter the world of Pet Magic and join Trixie, Luna, and Bear, three pet pooches who use their magic to fight the Miseries, strange ghostly creatures who make humans sad, angry, and miserable.

The Pet Magic Chapter Books are illustrated fantasy adventure chapter books. These books are recommended for kids 6 through 10 and can be read in any order.

We are so excited to announce our summer reading program, Color our World. This program will begin in June and we will m...
05/03/2025

We are so excited to announce our summer reading program, Color our World. This program will begin in June and we will meet on Thursday afternoons for stories, crafts, and activities. Please stop by the Library to register so we can plan accordingly.

“The Color of Sound," by Emily Barth Isler, is a middle-grade novel centered around synesthesia, music, and family. The ...
04/24/2025

“The Color of Sound," by Emily Barth Isler, is a middle-grade novel centered around synesthesia, music, and family. The book follows Rosie, a 12-year-old musical prodigy who can see music in colors, as she grapples with her musical future and her relationship with her strict mother. The story explores themes of neurodiversity, family, and the power of music to heal.
Summary:
Rosie, a synesthetic violinist, is expected by her mother to become a professional musician. During a summer visit to her grandparents, Rosie decides to take a break from playing and explores new interests, including improv and the mysteries of a time-traveling shed. She also develops a deeper understanding of her family history and her own synesthesia.
Reading Level:
The recommended reading level for "The Color of Sound" is generally considered to be Grade 6.

"Inkflower" by Suzy Zail is a Young Adult novel, aimed at readers 14 and up, with a reading level of around grade 9. It tells the story of Lisa, a high school student whose life is dramatically changed when her father, Emil, is diagnosed with a terminal illness and shares his harrowing Holocaust survival story. The book explores themes of family secrets, grief, healing, and the enduring human spirit.
Summary:
Lisa:
A high school student in 1980s Melbourne, unaware of her father's past until he is diagnosed with motor neurone disease and has six months to live.
Emil:
A Jewish boy who survived the Holocaust in 1944-45, eventually finding refuge in Australia.
The Story:
As Emil's health declines, he shares his experiences in Auschwitz and the hardships he faced after the war, forcing Lisa to confront his past and her own identity as a Jewish person.
Themes:
The book explores themes of family secrets, the impact of trauma, grief, the importance of sharing stories, and the enduring power of love and hope.
Reading Level:
The book is recommended for readers in grades 9-12, with an average reading level of grade 9.
It's a challenging read due to the mature themes and graphic descriptions of the Holocaust, but it is ultimately a hopeful and inspiring story of resilience and survival.

More new booksHurricamp! 2023 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award Winner 2023 Purple Dragonfly Award Winner Ten-and-three...
04/24/2025

More new books

Hurricamp!
2023 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award Winner 2023 Purple Dragonfly Award Winner Ten-and-three-quarter-year-old Laura "Noodle" Newman had high hopes about going to sleepaway camp for the first time. Once she's there, however, Noodle is miserable. No one can help her get over her terrible homesickness. Things go from bad to worse when Noodle panics while talking on the camp's radio station. Noodle's moment to shine becomes a bout of stage fright as her bunkmates laugh at her. As a menacing hurricane heads up the coast, life at Camp Hillside turns upside down. Through the craziness, Noodle realizes that only one person can make her feel herself. Told in Noodle's witty, earnest, and distinctive voice, Hurricamp! emulates the quirkiness of Beverly Cleary's Ramona books combined with Judy Blume's relatable dialogue. Parents and children alike will identify with Noodle's vulnerabilities and the humorous lessons she learns on her adventures at Camp Hillside.
200 pages, Paperback; reading level 5th-7th grade

The trickster in the vase reading level grades 1-4
Nosa and Eddie, two boys of Nigerian descent, like to have fun and play tricks. In this first book in the new “Osagie Twins” series, their desire for mischief launches quite an adventure. On the day of their grandfather’s birthday party, the boys just want to go outside and play soccer. Unfortunately, their ball is in their father’s home office and the rules of the house are very clear: “Stay out of Baba’s office.” Their father works with African antiquities and there are many ancient (and breakable) artifacts in there. While retrieving the soccer ball, the boys knock over a vase and release an orisha, a trickster god named Eshu. Colorful and energetic illustrations capture the chase as Eshu wreaks havoc in a grocery store and around town. The boys eventually get Eshu back into the vase just as their Baba comes home. The two boys are highly engaging and the cultural details are presented in a manner that will also engage young readers without any knowledge of Nigerian culture and mythology. Short chapters with vibrant writing and illustrations that support the text will have chapter book readers eagerly looking for the next adventures/misadventures of these fun-loving twins. 

Danny Bundy and the search for the butterfly reading level grades one through five 
A little boy’s search for a butterfly takes him on an epic adventure through the woods behind his house in this illustrated children’s story.

Young adventurer Danny Bundy loves to explore the forest behind his house. There is so much to see in there! The other boys in his class like to trap bullfrogs and other animals, but for show-and-tell on Monday, Danny is looking for something much more beautiful: a monarch butterfly. But this forest has more in store for Danny—and now he's in for a real adventure.

As readers travel through the woods with Danny, they learn about the different plants and animals that live there. Along with informative vocabulary, Danny learns how to respect our environment and fellow creatures, including Bernie the Bullfrog, Lady Sue the Squirrel, and more! 

More new books grades 3-7Power Button Kaz and Truly, two mismatched cousins, have discovered a pair of mysterious ma...
04/24/2025

More new books grades 3-7

Power Button
Kaz and Truly, two mismatched cousins, have discovered a pair of mysterious matching wristbands. And when they bump the bands together, they summon an outer-space superhero. Meet Trinn Cyclo, the Omega Knight! It’s a weird afternoon. But as Kaz, Truly, and the rest of Oregon become targets of alien invaders Maximo Skulldigg and the Galactic Horde, they’ll need all the help they can get!

The Code Busters Club (new book 7, 8, 9, 10)
Meet super sleuths Cody, Quinn, Luke, Mika, and M.E., members of The Code Busters Club. Together they decipher mind-boggling problems and crack the toughest of codes! Each book complements STEM instruction as readers use mathematical and critical-thinking skills to help solve mysteries.

We have new books for out younger readers! These here are concidered to be a third grade reading level. Mysterious Natur...
04/24/2025

We have new books for out younger readers! These here are concidered to be a third grade reading level.

Mysterious Nature; SERIES OF 6 TITLEs
What is glowing in the waves? How did that stone get from here to there? Nature is filled with mystery! Through engaging text and images, this hi-lo series explores many of nature’s mysterious phenomena. Readers learn how each phenomenon has been explained across different time periods and cultures. Then, readers dive deep into today’s science surrounding the subject. Special features supplement carefully leveled text through profiles, comparisons, and more. Get ready to explore the many mysteries of nature!

Lowriders (Black Rabbit Tales)
Learn about lowriders and Mexican-American slang with a loveable trio of friends who pursue their dreams in this lighthearted graphic novel series. Inked with science facts and coloured with true friendship, the bold illustrations and funny storylines keep reluctant readers engaged all the way through. With a glossary at the back to provide definitions for Spanish and science terms, this delightful series will educate and entertain in equal measure.

The Nelson Library Board is accepting applications for Head Librarian. Applicant will be required to become certified an...
02/26/2025

The Nelson Library Board is accepting applications for Head Librarian. Applicant will be required to become certified and be willing to take extra training as needed. This is a part-time position with no benefits. Applicant needs to possess basic library and computer skills, be enthusiastic, organized, and work well with the public. Applications are due by March 7, 2025 and maybe be picked up at the City office located at 580 South Main St. or by calling 402-225-4401 please submit cover letter, résumé, application to the City of Nelson
PO box 327
Nelson NE 68961.

The City of Nelson is an equal opportunity employer. 

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