GPL’s Top Tens of 2022

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…

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…

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.

Kanopy play credits are changing to a great new ticket system. At the beginning of each month, users will receive a 15 ticket allotment. Keep in mind that tickets do not roll over from month to month. This update provides users clear insights into how many tickets are required and how long they’ll have to…

One fun aspect of a new year is taking the time to reflect upon the previous one. And one of our favorite ways to do that is to compile top ten lists of what our patrons enjoyed the most. Click on the title/series name to be taken to the available formats in our card catalog…

Gretna Public Library is thrilled to announce a new collection within our DVD selection: a Criterion collection! But what exactly is Criterion, and why is it an exciting addition? We’ll let Criterion.com answer the “what” question, and maybe a bit of the “why:” The Criterion Collection is a continuing series of important classic and contemporary…