Kanopy’s New Ticket System

Kanopy’s New Ticket System

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…

New to GPL: the Criterion Collection

New to GPL: the Criterion Collection

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…

GPL’s Top Tens of 2022

GPL’s Top Tens of 2022

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…

Happy Gretna Days!

Happy Gretna Days!

Gretna Days 2022 has already begun and is off to a great start. New to Gretna? Gretna Days is a longstanding tradition (over 50 years), filled with fun for the entire family. Learn some more at the Gretna Days’ website. Gretna old-timer? If you haven’t used Historic Gretna to search for “Gretna Days,” then you…

All ten Draggy designs within GPL's logo's leaves

A Decade of Draggies

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…

Now Streaming: Kanopy

Now Streaming: Kanopy

GPL is delighted to introduce a new eResource to library card holders! Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, and kid favorites. You can access Kanopy via app store for iPhone and Android, through your browser, or on a Smart TV device such as Roku….

Zoomed-in aerial photo of Gretna, NE

National Library Outreach Day

Today, GPL joins communities from across the country in observing National Library Outreach Day. Formerly known as National Bookmobile Day, this day now includes libraries without bookmobiles (like GPL). Now all services that take place outside their library’s walls are celebrated. Reaching out to those in our community is an important service that we provide….

"Big Library Read" featuring Questlove's book "Music Is History."

eCollection News

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…