233 South Fifth StreetSeward, NE 68434

NOVEMBER 2019

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A Very Merry Christmas CaperSince the summer escape rooms were so popular, the staff at Seward Memorial Library invites the

community to visit “A Very Merry Christmas Caper” during December and January. This holiday family escape room will appeal to all ages. Teams of 6 will be Santa’s reindeers and help Santa find some missing items needed to do his important job. Participants will have one hour to complete their task and get Santa on his mission. Registration for a day or evening

slot begins on December 2 and must be done in person or by calling the library at 402-643-3318. Bring your holiday guests, family and friends along and escape the winter weather during December 28 through January 5. Don’t miss this FREE entertaining experience!

Two Mid-Week Movies and Two Bonus Family FilmsSeward Memorial Library will host two Mid-Week Movies during December. Take a break from the holiday demands and de-stress in the library on Thursday, December 5 at 1:15 p.m. Watch “Don’t Let Go,” a thriller. If you need to escape the last minute holiday rush, return to the library on Wednesday, Dec. 18 to watch “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” a comedy-drama about aging actors in a changing Hollywood … starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. The show begins at 1:15 p.m.The library is offering post-holiday bonus movies for children. Come at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 28 to view “Toy Story 4,” another exciting story of Woody in the big world of toys. On Friday, January 3 return at 1:15 p.m. to watch “Spiderman Far From Home” for more crime-fighting action with this superhero and his friends.

A Division of Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. • Tim Swank, PresidentMovie Licensing USA

A Division of Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. • Tim Swank, PresidentMovie Licensing USA

Holiday TeaSeward Memorial Library will host an informal “Holiday Tea” on Sunday, December 15 from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Donors to the “Light the Library” campaign will be recognized at 2:30 p.m. Reservations are not required for this special afternoon, but are appreciated. Call the library at 402-643-3318 if you and your friends would like to ensure a seat together at a table. All ages are welcome.

DATES TO REMEMBER

The library will close at noon on Tuesday, December 24, and be closed on Wednesday, December 25 to observe the Christmas holiday.

The library will close at 4 p.m. Tuesday, December 31 and be closed Wednesday, January 1 to observe the New Year’s Day holiday.

2020 One Book One NebraskaThe One Book One Nebraska program promotes a culture of reading and discussion in Nebraska by bringing the state together around a significant book by a Nebraska author. This program, now in its sixteenth year, is sponsored by the Nebraska Center for the Book, Humanities Nebraska, and the Nebraska Library Commission. The 2020 selection is Donald Stratton’s All the Gallant Men: an American Sailor’s Firsthand Account of Pearl Harbor. People across the state of Nebraska are encouraged to read this thought-provoking memoir by a USS Arizona survivor. At age 94 Stratton, from Red Cloud, shares his experiences as a young sailor who witnessed the 1941 attack and lived to tell his story despite several injuries. His book contains details of the world-changing December event that are not found in typical history books. Stratton’s book is available in the library. Watch for future program information in 2020.

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The Library Offers Two Holiday Craft NightsSeward Memorial Library will host two evening craft classes in December. Come on Tuesday, December 3 to make holiday cards. On Tuesday, December 10 a second craft class will be held with instructions on how to make book page wreathes and trees. Both evening sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required since materials are provided. Call the library at 402-643-3318 or visit the library website at: www.sewardlibrary.org to save your spot.

Gingerbread House PartySeward Memorial Library will host a family Gingerbread House Party on Saturday, December 21. The house decorating will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. This is a “come and go” event so participants, both adults and children, can take as long as they want to individualize their houses. Adults are encouraged to join in the fun as observers or decorators. Materials will be provided, so pre-registration is required and may be done by signing up with a librarian or giving the library a call at 402.643.3318 before December 16. Drop-ins cannot be guaranteed supplies.

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Joyfully Sing will Perform in the LibraryThe popular local women’s singing group Joyfully Sing will share holiday music on Thursday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. in Seward Memorial Library. The ladies have been performing together under the direction of Tammy Mackie for more than 25 years and now only do December concerts around the community. Come and enjoy their spirited songs and relax in the holiday atmosphere during their one-hour program in the lower level of the library. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served.

Come & Go Family Game DayFamilies are invited to spend some school

vacation time in the library during the holidays. On Friday, December 27 Seward Memorial Library will host a Come & Go Game Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The

library will introduce their new game collection with games for children

ages 3 and older as well as adults. This new collection will be available for one week check outs beginning December 27. People of all ages can come and try out

a new game while they are in the library. Refreshments and prizes will

be given out.

Live Holiday Music in the LibraryThe popular Firehouse Five band will perform in Seward Memorial Library on Saturday, November 30 at 2:30 p.m. They will share popular holiday songs in an informal setting during the one-hour “Come & Go” crafts program. Everyone is welcome to stay warm in the library! Join in the holiday spirit.

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New York Times Best Sellers Monday, December 9 at 7:00 pmSold on a Mondayby Kristina McMorris

Read & Review (R&R)Thursday, November 14at 10:00 am

Pour a cup of coffee and share what you have been reading during the past month. This club is a relaxing hour to enjoy conversation with no assigned readings!

If any of these selections interest you, or if you would like to visit or join a club, please call the library at 402-643-3318.

Midday MysteriesTuesday, December 17at 12:00 pmDuck the Hallsby Donna Andrews

Random Reads Monday, December 23at 12:00 pmA Redbird Christmasby Fannie Flagg

Baker’s Chocolate for the HolidaysSeward Memorial Library has holiday bags filled with Baker’s milk chocolate and dark chocolate mint. Each bag contains 20 individually wrapped pieces of delicious chocolate candy which is made in Ne-braska. Give a sweet treat in stockings or share with friends. The proceeds go to the Friends of Seward Library. When you purchase a bag for $3 you sup-port the work of this vital organization and promote a local industry.

Memory Ornaments on DisplayOrnaments donated in memory of loved ones can be viewed in the display case at Seward Memorial Library during December. If you would like to remember someone special, the library will accept ornament memorials throughout the month. Ornaments and information about the deceased should be given to a staff person.

Noon Year’s Eve Party for children will be 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31. Watch for details in December’s Newsletter!

Used Book NookMake sure to check out the Friends of Seward Library’s Used Book Nook this season! It’s open during library hours and is located in the lower level conference room of the library. You may just find an old classic to use as a stocking stuffer!

Find Meby Andre Aciman

Africaville by Jeffrey Colvin

Dead Astronautsby Jeff Vandermeer

The German Houseby Annette Hess

Genesisby Robin Cook

Girl, Woman, Otherby Bernardine Evaristo

The Glittering Hourby Iona Grey

Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

When Old Midnight Comes Along

by Loren D. Estleman

FICTION BOOKS COMING SOON

The Case of the Spellbound Child

by Mercedes Lackey

The Book of Science & Antiquities by Thomas Keneally

How the Dead Speakby Val McDermid

Madness of Sunshineby Nalini Singh

Ravenous by Helen Hardt

Reputationby Sara Shepard

Stayby Catherine Ryan Hyde

Regretting Youby Colleen Hoover

The Peppermint Tea Chronicles

by Alexander McCall Smith

Thin Iceby Paige Shelton

The Wicked Redheadby Beatriz Williams

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Body Love Every day

by Kelly Leveque

The Book of Ichigo Ichie

by Hector Garcia and Francesc

Miralles

Build Yourself Happy

by Abbie Headon

The Courage to be Happy

by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga

Cheaters Always Win

by J.M. Fenster

The Clutter Remedy

by Marla Stone

Clean 7by Alejandro Junger,

MD

The Defined Dishby Alex Snodgrass

Disney’s Landby Richard Snow

Fix It with Foodby Michael Symon

Instant Loss by Brittany Williams

Half the Sugar, All the Love

by Jennifer Tyler Lee & Anisha Patel, MD

Mary Ball Washington

by Craig Shirley

The Mediterranean Method

by Steven Masley, MD

The Obesity Code Cookbook by Dr. Jason Fung

The Power of Badby John Tierney & Roy F. Baumeister

A Practical Wedding by Meg Keene

Older, but Better, but Older

by Caroline de Maigret& Sohpie Mas

Self-Care Solutionby Jennifer Ashton,

M.D., M.S.

Tiny Habitsby B.J. Fogg, PhD

NON-FICTION BOOKS COMING SOON

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