Kerry Grombacher and Aspen Black, both successful solo artists, have worked together as a duo since 2014, performing nationwide for arts councils, house concerts, festivals, and libraries. Influenced by the English ballad tradition, the string-band music of Aspen’s Appalachian home, and the corridors of the desert Southwest, where Kerry has lived and worked, their songs […]
Add some poetry to your life! Join us for a writing workshop for aspiring writers and poets. Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason will lead this workshop and help you to gain insights and learn more about his writing process. There is a $15 workshop fee that includes lunch. Registration is required.
Kearney Public Library and Frahm-Lewis Trio invite you to enjoy a family-friendly holiday concert at 3:00 pm on Saturday, December 18 at the Kearney Public Library. This free concert features the Frahm-Lewis Trio with acclaimed UNK faculty Ting-Lan Chen (violin), Noah Rogoff (cello), and Nathan Buckner (piano). Enjoy a free, family-friendly holiday concert with favorites […]
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with acclaimed Celtic guitarist and storyteller, Jerry Barlow, March 17th, 7:00 PM at Kearney Public Library. Jerry's repertoire of haunting airs, lively jigs and spirited reels will take you away from Nebraska to the forests of Ireland, the castles of Scotland and beyond. Acclaimed Celtic fingerstyle guitarist Jerry Barlow is […]
Americana-roots and folk duo, Dana and Susan Robinson, combine vivid songwriting and storytelling, with fiddle tunes, clawhammer banjo, and elegant melodies. Their compositions have been featured in Ken Burns' "The National Parks," "America's Best Idea" and "The Dust Bowl.”
People with disabilities are encouraged to come learn about the different agencies in our community that can help with disability related services. This will be an open house setting. Light snack and water provided. The event will take place Thursday, October 4th from 1pm-3pm on the 2nd floor of the Kearney Public Library in the […]
Incorporating her love of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture, Super Stolie presents a fascinating Spanish-English bilingual show for the whole family. Stolie spends her winters in Mexico and is so excited to share what she's learned with kids. The show features Spanish versions of traditional and popular songs, story time in both languages, trivia […]
This presentation, by Todd Kerstetter, will examine how people have dealt with flooding in the Elkhorn and Platte river basins and how the nature of flooding disasters has changed over time. Todd teaches at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. You are invited to the continuing "Brown Bag" series, hosted by the library, in partnership […]
Celebrate Grandparents Day! Bring Grandma or Grandpa to the library - other special adults are welcome as well! Enjoy listening to a story, sharing a snack, and crafting together. Registration is required.
Calling all cowgirls and cowboys...come clap, laugh, dance, and sing along with Kerry Grombacher and Aspen Black, both successful solo artists. We'll have a rootin' tootin' good time! Wear your cowboy or cowgirl duds if you wish! Ages 0-8; all ages welcome.
Take a sneak peek at Crane River’s summer performance for families! Madagascar the Musical follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar
Join us for an evening of music with Beki Hemingway and Randy Kerkman, her husband/guitarist/co-writer. Their latest album, Whins and Weather, covers a lot of ground—Americana, gospel, folk, and even a bit of old fashioned pop, woven together seamlessly on this, Beki’s sixth release. Based in County Wexford, Ireland, with stops in Chicago, Nashville, and […]
How well do you know your animated characters? Your family is your team. The team with the most correct answers wins a prize. No smartphones/devices may be used to search for answers during the quiz. Limited to 15 teams of six or less people. Registration Required.
Create your own masterpiece on the library’s sidewalk! The chalk will be provided. Meet at the east entrance of the library.
He plucks real dollar bills right out of the sky! He summons a Genie from a bottle that whispers secrets about the future! Theron Milo is Nebraska’s newest Family Magician. With over 15 years of experience, dazzling audiences with his masterful sleight of hand, this wizard guarantees a great show!
Kearneyite Steve Rothenberger, member of the Nebraska Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame, will present a flashback to the 1960s when dragging main, drive-ins, sock hops, and soda pop were major teenage past times. This flashback is based on the recent publication of his book, A Rock ‘n Roll Retrospective of Small Town America. Steve […]
Pay it forward by giving blood! By lying down, closing your eyes, and relaxing you really can save the lives of up to three people. There are other ways to save lives, like rushing into burning buildings or giving CPR, but giving blood is one of the easiest ways to make a life-saving difference. Contact […]
National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Jennifer Pharr Davis, will present her newest book "The Pursuit of Endurance" at the library on June 5, 2018, at 7pm. Jennifer is an athlete, author, and speaker who has covered over 14,000 miles of long-distance trails on six different continents. She will be sharing slides and stories, answering […]
The amazing Hanson family is sure to entertain and enthrall with unicycle tricks, club passing routines, and juggling. Mark Hanson is a two-time Guiness World Record holder for speed juggling and his daughter, Christa, is a national unicycle champion. Volunteer for a chance to survive the spine-tingling “Juggling Tornado of Doom” and take part in […]
FREE & all ages welcome