Nebraska MemoriesNebraska Memories is a state-wide project to digitize historical and cultural images and documents and make them available on the Internet. Nebraska is one of 42 states with similar local history archiving projects aimed at raising awareness of local assets and increasing the resources available to genealogists. Watch for the new images documenting Holdrege and Phelps County history, recently scanned using our new imaging workstation. Community PartnersNebraska Department of Health and Human ServicesWe are pleased to announce our partnership with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to offer online applications for benefits. First use the self-screening tool on the left, and if you qualify, fill out the application from the link on the right. Printable applications are also available, and may be hand-delivered, faxed or mailed to the local DHHS office at P. O. Box 168, Holdrege, NE 68949. Please speak to a librarian if you need assistance with this site. Phelps County - Just the Place!Your guide to Holdrege and Phelps County, justtheplacenebraska.com profiles our schools, healthcare, towns and amenities, is the front door to the Chamber of Commerce and development agency, and has a full list of resources for visitors, seniors and youth. It also has innovative community networking features for local residents including Neighbor to Neighbor, Find a Volunteer Opportunity and a community photo gallery.
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New Early Literacy StationAn Early Literacy Workstation loaded with 28 educational software packages for children from preschool to age 9 has been donated to the Holdrege Area Public Library.
“This workstation replaces our 10 year old CD-ROM game station, which had gotten pretty outdated,” said Pam Soreide, library director. “We are thrilled to be able to offer these fun, up-to-date learning activities to area children.” The Early Literacy Workstation includes programs such as PEEP Floats, which introduces science concepts such as smells, currents, measuring and boats; Mathblaster 5-7, which uses games to build math skills; and SpongeBob SquarePants Typing, which teaches keyboard skills with several irresistible learning pals. There are also a number of storybooks with clever animations hiding behind pictures. “This has already proven very popular with our young visitors,” Soreide said. “We had several children eager to play even before it was set up! To see and play on the Early Literacy Workstation, drop by the library at 604 East Avenue. For more information, call 995-6556, or visit online at holdregelibrary.org. Downloadable Audio from HAPL
Storytime @ HAPL
An important element of early literacy is reading aloud to small children. You cannot start too soon - even pre-verbal children love their books! There are several reasons why libraries make a priority of offering storytimes to preschool children.
But the best reason of all is that a great story read aloud is a pure pleasure, both to the teller and to the listener. A story shared by an enthusiastic reader and enriched with bright pictures generates shivers of anticipation and delight in the listeners, introducing them to the magic of worlds to be discovered in books. The Holdrege Area Public Library offers two sets of storytimes aimed at different age groups. Alphabet Soup - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM (3-5 year olds)Jingles and Rhymes - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM (18 mos to 3 years)If you unable to attend storytimes at the library, we also present storytimes at area preschools on a regular schedule. |
Quick LinksOnline DatabasesThe databases below can be used in the library, either on our public access computers or your own laptop, or from home by signing in with the barcode on your library card.
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On behalf of the Holdrege Rotary Club, Bob Butz applied for a matching grant from the regional Rotary association to help purchase the workstation for the HAPL Children’s Library. A generous donation from Mrs. Robert Best, a dedicated library patron, provided the remaining funds necessary for the purchase. Rotarian Bob Slater helped with the installation of the new equipment.
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