Summer Reading 2024

This summer, Adventure begins at Jay C. Byers Library!

Join us on Tuesday, May 21st from 11:00 – 2:00 in the Community Center for our Summer Reading Kick-Off. We’ll have crafts, games, and snacks available. Don’t forget to pick up your reading log so you can start earning prizes!

The Summer Reading event runs from May 21st – June 29th. Schedule coming soon of activities for all ages.

We hope you come and join the fun!

This month at the library….

April 1: Pawnee County Mobile Health Bus (parking lot) from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
April 2: Solar Eclipse Activity from 4:00 – 5:00 pm
April 3 & 17: Read to Some Bunny from 4:00 – 5:00 pm
April 4, 11, 18, 25: Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am
April 4: Friends of the Library Meeting at 5:30 pm
April 8: Solar Eclipse Party at 12:30 – 3:00 pm
April 8: Library Board Meeting at 4:00 pm
April 10 & 24: LEGO Club from 3:30 – 5:00 pm
April 17: Pawnee Country Health Department Community Worker from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
April 30: Let’s Talk About It discussing As I Lay Dying at 6:00 pm
And as always, every Friday is Free Popcorn Day!

If you have any questions, please call us at 918-358-2676.

Update on the OverDrive & Libby apps

Attention, OverDrive app users! OverDrive is discontinuing the legacy OverDrive app in early 2023 and transitioning users to the Libby app. Libby is OverDrive’s newer app for browsing and enjoying digital content from our library.

It’s time to give Libby a try! All your loans, holds, and wish list items will be waiting for you in Libby when you add your library card.

Libby also comes with new features we know you’ll love, like:

  • Tags to categorize books however you’d like—you can even sync your OverDrive wish list into a tag!
  • A central bookshelf for all loans and holds
  • Customizable notifications for ready holds
  • Compatibility with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Sonos speakers

Learn more here.

Lego Club

LEGO Club is back! 

Upcoming dates:

  • August 18th
  • September 1st, 15th, 29th
  • October 13th, 27th
  • November 10th
  • December 8th

Come build LEGO creations at the library!  We meet every other Thursday from 3:30 – 5:00 pm. (Unless otherwise indicated.)  Ages 5 and up are welcome.  Ages 8 and under need to bring an adult helper. 

Questions?  Give us a call at 918-358-2676.

LEGO Club takes a break for the Summer Reading Program.  

LEGO guy with megaphone.

Brainfuse

We are excited to share a new online resource–Brainfuse. Need help with VA benefits, job searches, or even homework? Brainfuse is for you! The three areas of assistance are:

HelpNow – online tutoring, writing labs, practice tests (ACT, SAT, ASVAB, US Citizenship), resume assistance and more.

JobNow – help with job searches, resume templates, resume review, online coaching, interview prep and more.

VetNow – provides live help to veterans about VA benefits and benefit resources. Veterans can also find career assistance and help with college skills.

Questions? Call the library at 918-358-2676.