Seward Memorial Library

08/31/2026

🎉 Fall programs kick off THIS WEEK at Seward Memorial Library! 🎉

Whether you're looking to entertain little ones, keep students engaged after school, or get moving yourself, we’ve got something for everyone starting over the next few days:

✨ Toddler Time & Story Time 📚👶
Our weekly fun for little readers returns! Bring your kiddos for stories, songs, and play.

Toddler Time (Ages 3 & under): Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
Story Time (Ages 4–6): Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10:00 AM

✨ Library League (Grades K–8) 🚌🎨
After-school fun is back! Students can head straight to the library for crafts, games, and activities.

When: Tuesdays at the Wellness Center from 4:00 PM - 4:45PM
Wednesdays at the Library from 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM

📋 Spots are limited on Tuesdays so please RSVP your spot online! Coming soon!

✨ Line Dancing Returns! 🤠💃
Ready to learn some steps or brush up your skills? Join us for free line dancing lessons—no partner or experience needed!

When: Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM
Where: Lower Level Conference Room

Head to our website for full details and registration forms. We can't wait to see you this week!

08/28/2026

🐉 DRAGON TRAINERS ASSEMBLE! 🐉

Kick off the new school year with the return of Reading Dragons! Join us TOMORROW morning for our official season kickoff party!

Here’s what’s happening:

🎨 Create your own stained-glass dragon banner craft
⚔️ Test your skills at our card battle stations
📋 Pick up your brand-new reading trackers
✨ Score an exclusive event card just for attending!

The Details:
📅 Date: Tomorrow — Saturday, August 29
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Seward Memorial Library

New to Reading Dragons? Grab your Starter Pack at the event and register online! (Returning participants do not need to re-register.)

Grab your decks and see you tomorrow morning! 🐉🔥

08/28/2026

🎉 Celebrate Becky Baker's Retirement Today! 🎉

Join us from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Lower Level Conference Room at Seward Memorial Library as we honor Becky Baker for her incredible 45 years of dedicated service and leadership.

Help us give her a wonderful send-off, and feel free to invite any retired friends or colleagues who would like to celebrate with us!

📖 Read more about her career and legacy here:

Join us in wishing Becky Baker farewell into retirement after 45 years!

08/27/2026

Hey, now, hey, now… this is what dreams are made of! 🎵✨

Tonie packs are officially available for checkout at Seward Memorial Library! Bring home screen-free stories, music, and audio adventures for your little listeners. Just place a character on top and let the magic happen.

🎧 Bonus peek: Yoto card packs are coming to our shelves soon, too!

08/14/2026

Seward Memorial Library is returning to its regular hours, effective this weekend!

Updated Hours
Sunday: Open 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Monday – Thursday: Open 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Open 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Stop by this Sunday to browse our collection, use the computers, grab a puzzle or board game, or check out your next favorite book. We look forward to seeing you!

📍 Seward Memorial Library | 233 S. 5th St., Seward, NE

08/13/2026

✨ Adult Craft Night is BACK at Seward Memorial Library! ✨

Ready to relax, get creative, and try something new? Join us for a FREE Craft Night on August 18th at 6:30 PM as we make stunning Jeweled Sun Catchers! 💎☀️

Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a total beginner, bring a friend and come create a gorgeous piece to catch those late summer rays.

🎟️ Admission is FREE, but registration is required!
👉 Save your spot today: https://www.sewardlibrary.org/event-details/adult-craft-night-10

08/05/2026

🎬 THE FINAL CHAPTER: WINNER ANNOUNCEMENTS! 🎟️✨

The Battle of the Pterosaurs on Highway 34 is officially wrapped, and it’s time for the moment you’ve all been waiting for!

Watch as Wendy draws our lucky Summer Reading prize basket winners:
🧺 5 Adult Prize Baskets
🧺 6 Teen Prize Baskets
Did your name get called? Check out the reel to see if you won! 🥳

A huge thank you to everyone who read and helped bring the trophy back to Seward, and an extra-special THANK YOU to all of our incredible local businesses who generously donated to fill this summer’s prize baskets! We couldn’t have done it without your amazing support. ❤️🛍️

If you see your name drawn, stop by the front desk to claim your basket! 🎁📚