Happenings in October at the Library
Banned Book Week: October 5 -10th
Clown Art Show by Ainsworth Art Guild starting October 1st.
Silent Witness Display: October 9 - 16th
Columbus Day-Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 12th: library will be closed
Book Club Discussion: October 19th at 2 p.m.
Storytime: October 20th at 4 p.m. (Bats will be the theme of the day)
Handcraft Club: October 27th 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Trunk or Treat on Main Street: October 30th from 4 - 6 p.m.
Nebraska Libraries to Participate in “Library Fall Crawl”
More than 100 libraries across Nebraska are participating in the Second Annual Library Crawl, taking place from September 1 through November 30, 2026. The Library Fall Crawl invites residents to visit libraries across 109 communities within the state of Nebraska, exploring new spaces, attending programs and discovering the many resources each library has to offer.
To take part, patrons can pick up a free Library Fall Crawl Booklet beginning September 1. At each participating library, visitors will receive a sticker to mark their stop. Completed passports with at least ten stamps from ten different libraries will be entered into a prize drawing. The center page of the booklet may be turned in at the participant's home library or the tenth library they visit.
The Nebraska Regional Library Systems are sponsoring the event and providing four prize baskets; one prize per each Library System. All participants who visit more than 30 libraries will receive an exclusive 2026 Library Fall Crawl Tote Bag. The four winners will be announced on December 21st.
For more information, please contact your local Library. This project is made possible by grants from the State of Nebraska and U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Nebraska Library Commission.
Clown Art Show Currently at the Library
The clowns have arrived at the Ainsworth Library!
The Ainsworth Art Guild is currently holding its Fall Art Show featuring clowns.
Stop by and view the fun display!
The October Book Club selection is now available
The October Book Club selection is now available for check out. Up next will be "The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story" by Lily Koppel. Stop by the library and check out a copy to read. Join us on October 19th at 2 p.m. as we share thoughts on the book.
This book is a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the women married to the astronauts . As America's Mercury Seven astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, television cameras focused on the brave smiles of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. They had tea with Jackie Kennedy, appeared on the cover of Life magazine, and quickly grew into fashion icons. As their celebrity rose—and as divorce and tragedy began to touch their lives—the wives continued to rally together, forming bonds that would withstand the test of time, and they have stayed friends for over half a century.