Library News

Explore Nebraska libraries this fall with the second annual Nebraska Library Fall Crawl. Last year’s Crawl was only in the Central Plains Library System, one of four Nebraska regional library systems that serves the middle of Nebraska. But this year, all four library systems are involved, which means that we are too. We’ll be joining…

Gretna Public Library is proud to announce its partnership with Cobalt Credit Union that brings the Gretna community a great new financial eResource: Banzai! This site includes calculators, coaching, lessons, and more to guide you through the financial topics about which you care. This article will give you a good overview of what you can…

What It Is The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation’s travel adventure program, WanderNebraska, is kicking off its 5th year! This year the program joins the nationwide America250 celebration, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, through a special collaboration with Nebraska Game and Parks’ Trail Trek Program. WanderNebraska was created to promote the work…

With Gretna Sanitation now offering 24/7 glass recycling, GPL made the decision to end its monthly glass recycling program in February 2026. GPL always looks for ways to serve its community, and this was more impactful than any librarian imagined. Read on to learn the program’s details as well as where you can now take…

GPL is thrilled to now offer patrons free passes to the Omaha Children’s Museum. This participatory museum provides a variety of exhibits, workshops, programs, and more that help children learn about both themselves and the world. Partnering with the Omaha Children’s Museum means that your child can grow curious and then explore more whether the…

GPL is thrilled to introduce a new way to support our community: Notary Public services! Whether you’re finalizing a Power of Attorney, transferring ownership, or handling real estate paperwork, GPL’s notary is ready to assist with a wide range of eligible documents. Notary Public services are free for community members, but due to limited availability,…

GPL is proud to highlight more all-time record-breaking growth in its 96th year serving its community. These numbers attempt to show both how much and why patrons use their library. Without library patrons, none of this growth is possible. Thank you, Gretna! Curious about previous Impact Reports? Check them out here: 2024 • 2023 •…

You may not need to look any further than Gretna Public Library to make your next exciting family discovery. GPL is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, which means that it has access to more genealogy resources to help you make more family discoveries. FamilySearch is a world leader in family history. The FamilySearch Affiliate Library designation…

As we wrap up 2025 and gear up for the year of 2026, it’s fun to be able to reflect on the past year and see all we have accomplished. One of our favorite ways to reflect is to compile a top ten list of materials that our patrons have enjoyed the most. To keep…