The Gardner Public Library, Wakefield, NE

06/10/2026

What an incredible first week of Summer Reading! We had so much fun digging into the past with our young explorers, and now it's time for our next adventure: Buried Treasures!

Join us today, Wednesday, June 10 from 9:30–11:30 AM as we hunt for hidden treasures, discover new stories, and continue our summer of adventure.

Didn't make it to Week 1? No worries! There's still plenty of time to join the Summer Reading Program and take part in all the fun. Whether you're a returning explorer or just getting started, we'd love to see you at the library.

Grab your map, gather your crew, and get ready to uncover some treasure!

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

🌟 We have a new website! 🌟

Gardner Public Library's new website is now live:
https://libraries.ne.gov/wakefield

While our old website will continue to work until September, all new updates, event information, and library news will be posted exclusively on the new site.

Save the new address and check back often to see what's happening at your library!

06/03/2026

Dig Into the Past and kick off Summer Reading with us!

Our 2026 Summer Reading Program is officially underway, and we're starting our prehistoric adventure with a special dinosaur-themed morning today, Wednesday, June 3 from 9:30–11:30 AM!

Whether you're already signed up or still need to register, there's still time to join the fun. This summer we'll be unearthing stories, completing reading challenges, earning prizes, and making memories all month long.

We can't wait to see our young explorers at the library!

06/02/2026

🦖🌋 Dino-Tastic Reads Have Arrived! 🌋🦖

Our June display shelf is packed with prehistoric adventures, fascinating fossils, and dinosaur discoveries for readers of all ages!

In celebration of this year's Summer Reading Program theme, "Unearth a Story," we've gathered a collection of dino-themed and fossil-focused books to help you dig into your next great read. Whether you're a lifelong dinosaur enthusiast or just curious about the ancient world, there's something waiting to be discovered.

We'd like to extend a special thank you to the local businesses and community members who helped make this display possible through our "Dig Into a Good Book" donation campaign. Thanks to your generosity, these books are now available for everyone in our community to enjoy!

Stop by the library, explore the display, and unearth a story millions of years in the making. 🦕📚

06/01/2026

Check out the most circulated books for the month of May!

Featured Titles:
A Heart for Home by Lauraine Snelling (Christian Fiction, Large Print)
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes (Historical Fiction, Romance)
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (Contemporary, Adult Fiction)
Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon (Thriller, Mystery)

Stop in and check these titles out today! See less

05/27/2026

There’s still time to sign up for our 2026 Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story! Join us this June for books, games, activities, and plenty of prehistoric fun every Wednesday in June at the library.

✔️ Sign up using the link below
✔️ Stop by the library to fill out a form

Don’t miss out on this summer’s adventure — we can’t wait to unearth stories with you!

Gardner Public Library will be hosting their annual Summer Reading Program on Wednesdays in June from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each week. The Summer Reading Program is designed for children PK - 6th Grade (ages 4-13). We will read, play games, and have an activity every week. Students will be broken into....

05/25/2026

Reminder: The library is closed today in honor of Memorial Day, May 5, 2026 (Monday).

We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26.