Library News

Gretna Public Library’s 2023 Library Impact Report shows tremendous growth with several all-time record breaking stats.

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…

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…

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 Librarians have all sorts of interests, and we thought it’d be fun to share one. Assistant Library Director Rebecca McCorkindale has had an enduring love of all things monarch butterfly since she was a little girl. After discovering a monarch egg in her backyard this morning, she thought that a series on this butterfly’s…

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 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….