Great Bend Public Library

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Great Bend Public Library

39 minutes ago

Check out our newest book club, History Book Club! We will be discussing 1776 by David McCullough. Join us for the discussion on July 18th at 10:30 AM. ... See MoreSee Less

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Great Bend Public Library

19 hours ago

Tomorrow evening at 7 pm, we head back to the Jurassic era as part of our Book to Reel Club. You’ve read The Lost World by Michel Crichton; now see the summer blockbuster hit of 1997, the follow-up sequel to one of the most famous movies of all time, Jurassic Park. The north doors will be open at 6:45 pm and will close at 7:15 pm. We will have free popcorn for all who attend. All ages are welcome. ... See MoreSee Less

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Great Bend Public Library

21 hours ago

Tomorrow at 10:30 am, during the last installment of our Adult Show & Tell series, we will be celebrating food and drink as the theme. Grab that special handmade cutting board or the champagne flutes from your wedding and bring your stories to share! Note: Please do not bring in any living creatures. Staff will not be available to help move items. ... See MoreSee Less

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Great Bend Public Library

2 days ago

Registration is still open for our July's DND One-Shot Adventure. Looking for an afternoon of fun? Try our D&D one-shot session. This one-and-done fantasy adventure is open to beginners and veterans alike! Register to save your spot at the table. Those who don't get a spot as a player will be put on the waitlist. Any teens are welcome to come watch as part of the audience (no registration required)! ... See MoreSee Less

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Great Bend Public Library

2 days ago

For July’s club meeting, we’ll be covering My Adventures with Superman by Tomo Josie Campbell and Pablo M. Collar. “A strange encounter with one of Professor Ivo’s robotic creations leads Superman into a stranger struggle with spy agency Checkmate, mercenary Slade Wilson, and even the government of the United States! What does the artificial intelligence known as Amazo want from Superman, and is it friend or foe? Set in between seasons 1 and 2, this is an untold tale from the early years of Superman’s legacy (Goodreads)!” After the discussion, we’ll customize our own graphic coasters! ... See MoreSee Less

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