Welcome to Ravenna

A century after the Ravenna Public Library began serving patrons in 1918, a new public library building was dedicated for public use on August 1, 2018. The Ravenna Public Library houses a 13,000 volume collection and offers patrons access to thousands of movies, audio books, eBooks, and magazines. Thanks to a dedicated staff and library board, the library boasts a large variety of programming, events, and services for civic enjoyment and advancement. From infancy to seniors, the library provides something for everyone.

In 2021, the Ravenna Public Library received a 3 Star rating from the Library Journal, one of fifteen libraries in the state of Nebraska to receive a star rating from the journal. In addition to this award, Prairie Hills Wireless provides the library with terrestrial fixed wireless offering 300 mbps connection for patrons and members of the public. Another new service for the library is the recent addition of an AWE Learning Computer, which enables children ages 0-8 to access educational content without accessing the internet.

Like Ravenna Public Library on Facebook for updates, recently added books, story time information, upcoming events, and more! Check out the Ravenna Public Library Website for more information on programming and literary options and information. Find the library on Instagram and Twitter.

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Mission Statement:
To serve the ever-changing needs of the Ravenna community and surrounding area through services, technology, materials, and programming.

Services Provided:
Library cards are free to all residents within Ravenna city limits and students enrolled at Ravenna Public Schools. For nonresidents, library cards are $5 per year.

Online Catalog Books Magazines Overdrive and Libby Access (eBooks and audiobooks)	DVDs Audio Books on CD Free Wi-Fi
Gaming Computers (7) Desktop Computers (4) Laptop Computers (2) AWE Learning Computer (1)	Print and copy (25 cents B&W, 50 cents color per page) Fax ($1 first page, 25 cents per additional page) Laminating (25 to 75 cents per page, size dependent) Scanning
Technology Assistance Friends of the Ravenna Library	Genealogy Room The Ravenna News on microfilm from 1888-2009

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Makerspace
The library hosts a community makerspace, where patrons and community members can create a variety of items. Material costs may be the responsibility of the maker. The makerspace features the following items:

Fellows Venus 2 125 Laminator	Cricut Expression	Accuquilt Cutter
Serger Sewing Machine	Sewing Machine	Epilog Laser
Vinyl Cutter	Heat Press	Snap-On Tools
	Dremel

Appointments and walk-ins are both welcome, with priority given to appointments. Call the library at (308) 452-4213 for more information on availability of materials and machines.

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Recurring Library Events and Programs 

• After-school Bus Drop Off (M-F) 
• Lego Club (Tuesday 3:45-4:45pm) 
• Game Day (Wednesday 3:45-4:45pm) 
• Create It! (Thursday 3:45-4:45pm) 
• Story Time (Friday 10:00-10:45am) 
• Community Garden (Seasonal)
• Monthly Family Movie Nights
• Monthly Teen Nights 
• Senior Movie Matinee (Thursday 1:00pm)
• Twice Monthly Adult Pinterest Nights (October-May)
• Children's Library with Creative Play (Ages 0-8) 
• Backpack Adventures 
• Book Buddies 
• S.T.E.A.M discovery cupboard (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) 
• Teen and Tween Areas (Ages 8+) 
• All J Fiction books brightly labeled with the AR level and points 
• Bookmobile

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Library Hours 

• Sunday: Closed 
• Monday: 9am-8:00pm
• Tuesday-Thursday: 9am-5:30pm
• Friday: 9am-5:30pm
• Saturday: 9am-12pm

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Library Staff 
       Director: Joy Kyhn (NLC Certified Public Librarian Level II) 

        Assistant Director: Brenda Spalding (NLC Certified Public Librarian Level I)

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Contact Information
324 Milan Avenue 
Ravenna, NE 68869 
Phone: (308) 452-4213
Fax: (308) 452-4210
library@myravenna.com
Ravenna Public Library Website