The Broken Bow Public Library is taking part in the first-ever Library Fall Crawl passport program, sponsored by the Central Plains Library System. The program will run from September 2 through the Fall to November 30.
Broken Bow Library Director Megan Svoboda explained that the program is similar to the passport programs for Nebraska Game and Parks, or the Beef Passport Program.
“We have these brochures at the library. You can stop by and pick one up. There are 24 different libraries that are located in Central Nebraska that are trying to encourage you to visit all of the libraries, and then you’ll get a sticker on your passport,” said Svoboda.
The Library Crawl is designed to encourage residents of central Nebraska to visit, attend programming, and explore libraries spanning 31 counties and 22 cities across the area. Besides Broken Bow, libraries in Ainsworth, Ord, Cozad, Grand Island, and North Platte are participating.
“This was kind of a brainstorm among all of the libraries in this region to try to get people to come back to the libraries and use the programs and the services provided,” added Svoboda.
Participants who visit at least 5 area libraries will be eligible for 1 of 3 gift baskets containing a new Amazon Kindle device, and a variety of “cozy” products, such as candles, tea or coffee and fuzzy socks. Completed passport brochures may be dropped off at the Broken Bow Library.
