2013 Spring Book Sale

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The Annual Friends of the Library (FOL) Book Sale is coming this April 18-20, 2013.

We will be in two locations during this time:
North Platte Public Library, 120 W 4th ST, North Platte NE will host the Regular Book Sale
Episcopal Church of Our Savior, 203 W 4th ST, North Platte NE will host the Special Collectors Book Sale

The Library received a very large donation of items last summer from the Elden Burcham Estate. The Library added what it wanted to add to its collections. The FOL has specially priced each item for the Collector Sale. Any item that would normally receive an individual price will be at the Collector Sale.

For times and additional information please see:
http://www.npplfoundation.org/current-fundraising-events/book-sale/

2013 Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

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Saturday, January 26, 2013
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Bethel Evangelical Free Church
2700 W Philip AVE

UPDATE: 2013 Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament Photos

OFFICIAL RESULTS: 2013 JPT Results

Entry Fee: $50.00 per person; we encourage adults to find sponsors or sponsor themselves, but if you cannot, we will attempt to find a sponsor for you or your team. We make every effort to solicit sponsors for the Elementary & Middle school divisions.

The Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament kicks off our fundraisers in 2013. There are five (5) divisions to compete in:

  • Elementary School 2-person age 8 – 11 (Grades 3-5)
  • Middle School 2-person age 12 – 15 (Grades 6-8)
  • Adult Individual age 16 and older
  • Adult 2-person age 16 and older
  • Adult 4-person age 16 and older

All school divisions compete in the bracket of the oldest puzzler. For example if siblings wanted to compete together and one was in 10 years old and the other one was 14 years old, they would complete in the Middle School bracket.

All competitors and teams are required to pre-register so we are sure to have enough puzzles for each division.

2013 Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament Registration & Rules

A Dickens Tea

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Charles Dickens (1812-1870) grew up poor but remains today one of societies beloved writers. One of his most notable works, A Christmas Carol, remains a holiday favorite in a wide variety of adaptations. In honor of Charles Dickens centennial birthday and the North Platte Public Library’s 100 years of service, the NPPL Foundation is proud to feature our 2012 closing fundraiser: A Dickens Tea.

Tickets are on sale now at the North Platte Public Library!

Seating Times Reserved by Advanced Ticket Purchase Preferred
Thursday, December 6, 2012 seating at 5:30 pm
Friday, December 7, 2012 seating at 12:00 noon
Friday, December 7, 2012 seating at 5:30 pm
Saturday, December 8, 2012 seating at 12:00 noon

Place: North Platte Public Library Meeting Room, 120 W 4th ST, North Platte NE
Seating: Tables of 4 or 6, maximum of 40 persons per seating
Cost: $20.00 per person

Menu includes:
—Soups: Pumpkin soup, Tuscan Potato soup, and Chicken Noodle (all home-made)
—Bread: Savory bread, Wheat / Oatmeal bread, and White bread (all home-made)
—Butter: Plain and Herb
—Scones: Plain and a variety of others, served with lemon curd and home-made jam
—Dessert & Cookies: A holiday variety
—Tea Sampling

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Fall Library Extravaganza

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Book Sale benefiting the Friends of the Library
November 1, 2012 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm FOL Membership Only – Join today!
November 2, 2012 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Open to Public
November 3, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Open to Pubic
November 3, 2012 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Open to Public BAG SALE $2.00 plus tax per bag
Book Sale Price Guide
Poster for Book Sale [pdf]

Bake Sale benefiting the North Platte Genealogical Society’s North Platte Cemetery Directory Fund
November 1, 2012 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm
November 2, 2012 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
November 3, 2012 9:00 am – Until food is gone (5:00 pm)

Book Themed Gift Basket Sale benefiting the NPPL Foundation
Started October 1st and are on sale during regular Library hours through December.
New baskets are being put together every week, so keep checking the selection!

NPPL Foundation Gift Baskets on Sale

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The North Platte Library Foundation is selling their popular  book gift baskets again. Each basket has a theme centered around either the author, subject or title of the book. Book selections range from adult fiction to many non-fiction topics and children’s titles. Prices range from $10.00 to $75.00. They make wonderful gifts, so be sure to check them out when you come to the library.  More baskets are being added as volunteers finish them.

Baskets will also be available during the fall book sale, November 1- 3, 2012.

Anybody is sure to love receiving one of these beautiful gift baskets!  Recipients appreciate a gift that also gives back to the future of the library.