Main Library ⋅ 736 South St ⋅ Gretna NE 68028 ⋅ 402-332-4480
Monday, Thursday, Friday from 3 pm to 8pm ⋅ Tuesday, Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday from 1 pm to 3 pm ⋅ Sunday Closed
Children’s Library ⋅ 119 N McKenna Ave ⋅ Gretna NE 68028 ⋅ 402-502-9088
Monday, Thursday, Friday from 10 am to 4 pm ⋅ Tuesday, Wednesday from 3 pm to 8 pm
Saturday from 10 am to Noon ⋅ Sunday Closed
Main Library ⋅ 736 South St ⋅ Gretna NE 68028 ⋅ 402-332-4480
Monday, Thursday, Friday from 3 pm to 8pm ⋅ Tuesday, Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday from 1 pm to 3 pm ⋅ Sunday Closed
Children’s Library ⋅ 119 N McKenna Ave ⋅ Gretna NE 68028 ⋅ 402-502-9088
Monday, Thursday, Friday from 10 am to 4 pm ⋅ Tuesday, Wednesday from 3 pm to 8 pm
Saturday from 10 am to Noon ⋅ Sunday Closed
Gretna Public Library’s 95th year had continued growth with more all-time record-breaking statistics. These statistics attempt to show both how much and why the Gretna community uses their library. Without library patrons none of this is possible. Thank you, Gretna!
Want to see past years’ impacts? Check out 2023 and 2022‘s reports.
Behind every great community is a great library.
Over ten years ago, artist Bruce McCorkindale donated both his time and talents to design a mascot for the Gretna Children’s Library. Little did he know, it was the beginning of a long (and fun) relationship. In fact, it was a personal relationship that brought about the first dragons: Bruce was dating the GPL librarian…
A Unique Gift That Gives Back to the Community The upcycled book ornaments have returned! These handmade book ornaments have been a fundraiser tradition at GPL for over a decade, and are the perfect gift for booklovers, teachers, and anyone who treasures unique art. The entire $20 suggested donation goes towards the Gretna Public Library…
If you have joined GPL in the past year, then you may have received your cards in a unique way: integrated into a special bookmark! Read on if you’re curious about their origin story, and what makes these bookmarks extra special. Going Digital Over the past decade, Gretna librarians have been steadily working to make…
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 excited to share some great news about the Libby app and the upcoming global book club selection for the Big Library Read. Read on to learn more. The Overdrive App Is Dead: Long Live Libby! Big Library Read: April 4-18 If you caught the Oscars this past weekend, then you were sure to…
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…