Library Updates

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…

A Unique Gift That Gives Back to the Community The long-awaited return of the upcycled book ornaments has arrived! 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…

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…

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…

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….

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….

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…

Introducing our newest addition to GPL’s Library of Things: jigsaw puzzles! You will find the puzzle collection at the Main Library to the right of the Board Game collection. Why Jigsaw Puzzles? Besides their being fun, there are some other great reasons to solve jigsaw puzzles. Check out this Cronicas Puzzleras article: 10 Surprising Benefits…

In what started as redesigning our Library cards, Assistant Director, Rebecca McCorkindale noticed an opportunity to rebrand the Library as well, including a fresh new logo. While creating the design of both the card and the logo, Rebecca aimed to embody both a feel of community, and the many offerings that the Library has available…