Category: Library News
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Cooking With Kids @ Seneca Free Library (Updated May 29, 2026)
ANNOUNCEMENT (May 29, 2026): Cooking with Kids returns Thursday, June 4, one more time before it goes on break again in June. Please note the time change for this 10:00 – 11:30 AM session! Registration is now open for kids 9-12 years old with a signed waiver on file at the circulation desk. Class sizes…
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Lego Party at SFL May 28!
SFL Hosts the Lego Guy, Cody Wells, for a Brick Builder’s Dream Party “If you build it, they will come.” – Field of Dreams If you bring a guy with multiple tubs of assorted Lego bricks, they can come and build it themselves and have a great time doing it! Cody Wells, the Lego Guy,…
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“Unearth a Story” this Summer at SFL!
Summer Reading Kick Off was Thursday, May 21, 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. We had a fantastic time with our Summer Reading Kickoff Event and celebrating our theme “Unearth a Story!” Thank you to all of our patrons who joined us, and a Big Thanks to Seneca Wholesale for their generous donation of mini-Dr. Pepper…
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Changing of the Guard at SFL
We give thanks to three of our board of directors for their dedicated service as they retire from their term in office. Leaving the board as of the May regular meeting are Cathy Enneking, Bruce Hermesch, and Jim Lueger. Filling their vacancies are Samantha Boeding, David Frehe, and Tony Scism. Continuing board members include Michael…
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SFL Closed Monday for Memorial Day
Please be advised, Seneca Free Library will be CLOSED Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 26. The drop box near the front entrance will be available for returns during this time. Thank you and have a safe and memorable holiday weekend!
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Food Pantry Donations at the Library: Make it Canned Meats for May!
We continue our partnership with the Nemaha County Food Pantry in May as we focus on Canned Meats. Maybe not the most appealing classification by name, but this includes tuna, shredded chicken, roasted beef, and a surprisingly broad array of items we regularly use but don’t always think about in our meals. Drop off your…
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Library Closing Early Friday, May 1, for Staff Development
Seneca Free Library will be CLOSING EARLY* on Friday, May 1, running 9 AM – 1 PM. The library will open again Saturday, May 2, for regular hours, 9 AM – 1 PM. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. The drop box will be available for returns during this time. *Corrected…
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Library D&D is Memorialized in May!
It’s the One Year Anniversary of D&D at the Library! Dungeons and Dragons is an interactive storytelling game in which a group of players collaborate with a lead storyteller (referred to as the Game or Dungeon Master) to navigate and explore the world, people, creatures, and scenarios that they encounter during the game. The story…
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DUCKY Reading Bingo in April!
DUCKY Bingo starts April 1st, but just to make sure nobody thought it was a prank, we’re announcing it today. Get your kids’ ducks in a row, by picking up a Ducky Bingo sheet at the library circulation desk, choosing your path to five boxes in a row, and returning a finished DUCKY card before…
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Library Schedule Changes for Easter Weekend
Please note the following schedule changes for the weekend of April 3-5: On Friday, April 3, the library will be closing early at 1:00 PM in observance of Good Friday. On Saturday, April 4, the library will be closed the entire day to allow staff the full weekend for the Easter holiday. We will resume…