Nederland Community Library


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Read in Ned: New hours, summer programs

Janette Taylor, Nederland. Nederland Library Director Elektra Greer and the staff of the library are very excited to move into a new phase in our Covid recovery plan, starting June 1st.  The Nederland Community Library was one of only three libraries in the state that remained open, though at fewer hours and patron numbers, during a time when many other... READ MORE >

Read in Ned: Springtime in our mountain lives?

Cathy Grace, Nederland. Well, it might be springtime in the Rockies … and it might be springtime in the long siege with Covid. We’re not assuming anything, but it is all feeling more hopeful, isn’t it? With the sun getting higher and stronger every day, quickly melting the snow that keeps falling (and falling and falling); and with more of... READ MORE >

George Blevins to be featured in Library Zoom “Book Talk”

Janette Taylor, Nederland. Imagine a moose, a bear, a mouse, a survivalist, and a cartoonist playing poker in a small cabin while the wind whistles through the trees, the players cracking jokes and discussing the hassles of mountain living, and you’ll have an idea of what George Blevins’ Cabin Fever cartoon strip is like. Cabin Fever appeared in The Mountain-Ear... READ MORE >

Read in Ned 2020 Year in Review: Trust matters

Elektra Greer, Nederland Library Director. Shakespearean. Biblical. Apocalyptic. Whatever your frame of reference, 2020 and its aftermath have left few of us unshaken. For me, solace and strength come from meaningful work and for that I must thank all of you for the privilege of serving this wonderful Nederland library community. As I take time to look back over last... READ MORE >

Read in Ned: Experience this!

Jessica Ansari, Nederland. It’s warm, humid, and quiet. A hibiscus blooms brightly. There’s the soft sound of a tortoise munching. A butterfly lands on your knee.  This may not sound like Colorado in December, but here we are. Your holiday vacation plans may be cancelled, but there is still a myriad of ways to explore local and regional attractions. This... READ MORE >

Read in Ned: Local authors and musicians

Janette Taylor, Nederland. One never knows what kind of programming will interest people. Libraries often do extensive “trial and error” to see what will be worth people’s time. As your community library, it is our job to make the most of the funding that you provide to us through your Library District and provide you with materials and programming that... READ MORE >

New signage for Nederland library

Elektra Greer, Nederland. Your Nederland Community Library provides programs, events and services that are of interest and value to you. We are always taking in your feedback and looking at the best ways to invest library resources into the community we serve. Keeping our vibrant community connected, informed and engaged is our top priority. Our library team works at communicating... READ MORE >

Love your library!

Elektra Greer, Nederland. The Library District and Library Foundation are researching outdoor digital signage to keep you up-to-date on latest library and community happenings. Interested in learning more? Send an email and let us know your questions/comments and favourite Billboard blunder! First 10 respondents will receive a gift card to a local coffee house of your choice! Virtual Booktalk and... READ MORE >

Peace cranes and songs from the stacks

Elektra Greer, Nederland Community Library Director. I recently overheard a patron describing these times as “the entire world having a nervous breakdown.” I had to laugh.  It felt quite accurate. Not being one to let a good nervous breakdown go to waste, I realized a newsletter with library happenings was long overdue. Perhaps you’ll find a few things to make... READ MORE >

Summer’s tall tales

Michael Sivcovich, NCL Patron Services Supervisor, Nederland. Summer vacation will forever and always be one of the fondest memories for me growing up. But, as I’m sure y’all are WELL aware, this summer is going to be a much more unique memory for all the children, adults, adult-children, and childish adults here in our community. One of the things that seems... READ MORE >