Brown Bag Programs

Feb. 14

Show and Tell: The History of Valentines

Speaker: Leigh Jean Koinzan

Leigh Jean will talk about the evolution of Valentines from the 1700s through the 20th Century. She will show examples of Valentines from her personal collection, including some quite rare and unusal items.

Feb. 28

Recycling 101 by Keep Cass County Beautiful

Speaker: Dana Stahl

Americans love to recycle, and many will go to great lengths to do it. But are you recycling the right way? Does what you recycle really get recycled? Dana will talk about all these things and several ways you can do something better than recycling - reduce your waste and live more sustainably for a healthier lifestyle and a healthier planet.

Mar. 14

Scatter Joy Acres

Speaker: Joy Bartling

Come and learn about the 15-acre urban Animal/Therapy/Rescue ranch in Murray, NE. They rescue and foster abused, neglected, and abandoned animals. Those that do not find a loving forever home are trained to become therapy animals in the Animal Assistant Therapy (AAT) program. The certified AAT program provides help for at-risk children, the developmentally disabled, seniors, homeless, mentally ill, veterans, and those re-entering society.

Mar. 28

Southeast Community College

Speaker: Lyn Belitz, Learning Center Coordinator

Lyn will update us on all the new programs and buildings throughout the Southeast Community College campuses.

Apr. 25

What's New at the Library?

Speaker: Karen Mier, Library Director

Karen will talk about new programs at the Plattsmouth Public Library and their outdoor musicial instruments.