The document discusses book clubs offered by the Nebraska Library Commission during the pandemic, including that they have over 1,900 book titles in their collection for use by Nebraska librarians, they circulate about 1,500 copies per month, and provides contact information for three library directors who implemented successful book clubs at their libraries in Hebron, Hastings, and David City during this time.

1. Reports from the field …
Book Clubs
during the
Pandemic

2. NLC Book Clubs – offered since 2006
• We have over 1,900 titles in our collection
• They are for use by those serving as Librarians –
public and school in the state of Nebraska
• We start with grade level 3 and have some graphic
novels
• We have highlighted special collections such as
Nebraska authors/settings and the Nebraska 150 list
• There is no standard check out, it is reliant upon
your needs and your discussion date
• We circulate about 1,500 copies per month

3. How 3 libraries made things work -
• Chuck Reichwein, Director
Hebron Secrest Library
402-768-6701
mrcreic4343@yahoo.com
• Dana Still, Library Assistant
Hastings Public Library
402-461-2346
dstill@hastingslibrary.us
• Kay Schmid, Director
Hruska Public Library - David City
402-367-3100
Hruskalibrary@gmail.com

4. Thanks for joining us today!
Lisa Kelly
Information Services Director
Nebraska Library Commission
402-471-4015
lisa.kelly@nebraska.gov