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Event Description

It's time for our annual summer kickoff! We have exciting things planned for all ages! Kickoff day includes:

• ALL DAY: Pick up a Readopoly challenge sheet or print one from our website.
• ALL DAY: Watch our Facebook page and enter our “virtual” door prizes for a chance to win.
• 2:30pm-3:30pm: Bike helmet fitting for kids and adults with CHI Health Good Samaritan and Safe Kids Platte Valley.
$10 per helmet/while supplies last.
• 4:00pm-6:00pm: Kearney Community Showcase
Visit with local community helpers and learn about their jobs! Get a stamp at each booth and turn in your passport for a chance at a prize. (One per person.) Dress like a community helper if you wish!
• 4:00pm-6:00pm: Giveaway prizes for in-person visitors – while supplies last!
• 4:00pm-6:00pm: Meet registered therapy animal teams from our Paws to Read program!
• 4:00pm: First 200 youth will receive a free book from Modern Woodmen of America!

When

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday June 1, 2023
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Contact

308-233-3282

Where

Kearney Public Library
Kearney Public Library
2020 1st Avenue,
Kearney NE
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Bookings

There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Kearney Public Library!

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Presenter Events

EVENT NAME DATE LOCATION
Babysitter Safety Class 06-05-2023 at 10:30 AM Kearney Public Library
Toby Kid: Friendship Adventures 06-06-2023 at 1:00 PM Kearney Public Library
Community Helper Storytime 06-08-2023 at 10:30 AM Kearney Public Library
Farm Safety 06-12-2023 at 10:30 AM Kearney Public Library
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Preschool Events

EVENT NAME DATE LOCATION
Storybook Walk 06-03-2023 at 12:00 PM Yanney Park
Family Puzzle Night 06-05-2023 at 6:30 PM Kearney Public Library
Toby Kid: Friendship Adventures 06-06-2023 at 1:00 PM Kearney Public Library
Community Helper Crafternoon: Smashy Town 06-08-2023 at 9:00 AM Online
Community Helper Storytime 06-08-2023 at 10:30 AM Kearney Public Library
Community Helper Crafternoon: Smashy Town 06-08-2023 at 4:00 PM Kearney Public Library

Literacy Events

EVENT NAME DATE LOCATION
Storybook Walk 06-03-2023 at 12:00 PM Yanney Park
Libby Basics 06-06-2023 at 3:00 PM Kearney Public Library
Libby Basics 06-06-2023 at 4:00 PM Kearney Public Library
Community Helper Crafternoon: Smashy Town 06-08-2023 at 9:00 AM Online
Toddler Storytime 06-08-2023 at 9:30 AM Kearney Public Library
Community Helper Storytime 06-08-2023 at 10:30 AM Kearney Public Library

Event Events

EVENT NAME DATE LOCATION
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Toby Kid: Friendship Adventures 06-06-2023 at 1:00 PM Kearney Public Library
Kearney 150: Downtown Architecture Tour 06-13-2023 at 9:30 AM Kearney Public Library
Kearney 150: "Kearney Goes to War" 06-13-2023 at 11:30 AM Kearney Public Library
Family Puzzle Races 06-13-2023 at 6:30 PM Kearney Public Library
Brown Bag History Series 06-14-2023 at 12:00 PM Kearney Public Library

Elementary Events

EVENT NAME DATE LOCATION
Storybook Walk 06-03-2023 at 12:00 PM Yanney Park
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Paint by Sticker: Youth 06-06-2023 at 9:00 AM Online
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EVENT NAME DATE LOCATION
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Knot Just Knitting: Afternoons 06-06-2023 at 1:00 PM Kearney Public Library
Toby Kid: Friendship Adventures 06-06-2023 at 1:00 PM Kearney Public Library
Knot Just Knitting: Evenings 06-08-2023 at 6:30 PM Kearney Public Library
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All Ages Events

EVENT NAME DATE LOCATION
Knot Just Knitting: Evenings Today at 6:30 PM Kearney Public Library
Storybook Walk 06-03-2023 at 12:00 PM Yanney Park
Family Puzzle Night 06-05-2023 at 6:30 PM Kearney Public Library
Knot Just Knitting: Afternoons 06-06-2023 at 1:00 PM Kearney Public Library
Community Helper Crafternoon: Smashy Town 06-08-2023 at 9:00 AM Online
Community Helper Storytime 06-08-2023 at 10:30 AM Kearney Public Library

Adult Events

EVENT NAME DATE LOCATION
Knot Just Knitting: Evenings Today at 6:30 PM Kearney Public Library
Storybook Walk 06-03-2023 at 12:00 PM Yanney Park
Family Puzzle Night 06-05-2023 at 6:30 PM Kearney Public Library
Paint by Sticker: Adult 06-06-2023 at 9:00 AM Online
Knot Just Knitting: Afternoons 06-06-2023 at 1:00 PM Kearney Public Library
Libby Basics 06-06-2023 at 3:00 PM Kearney Public Library

Activity Events

EVENT NAME DATE LOCATION
Knot Just Knitting: Evenings Today at 6:30 PM Kearney Public Library
Storybook Walk 06-03-2023 at 12:00 PM Yanney Park
Family Puzzle Night 06-05-2023 at 6:30 PM Kearney Public Library
Paint by Sticker: Youth 06-06-2023 at 9:00 AM Online
Paint by Sticker: Teen 06-06-2023 at 9:00 AM Online
Paint by Sticker: Adult 06-06-2023 at 9:00 AM Online

Family Events

EVENT NAME DATE LOCATION
Storybook Walk 06-03-2023 at 12:00 PM Yanney Park
Family Puzzle Night 06-05-2023 at 6:30 PM Kearney Public Library
Toby Kid: Friendship Adventures 06-06-2023 at 1:00 PM Kearney Public Library
Community Helper Crafternoon: Smashy Town 06-08-2023 at 9:00 AM Online
Toddler Storytime 06-08-2023 at 9:30 AM Kearney Public Library
Community Helper Storytime 06-08-2023 at 10:30 AM Kearney Public Library