eBook & Audio

Welcome to Bridges, our massive inventory of e-books, audio-books, and magazines.

Once you've clicked on the icon below, choose "Gibson Memorial Library" and enter your library card number (including the lower case "p" at the beginning) to log in to Bridges.

If you haven't done so already, you'll need to download the free Overdrive app on your device. If you have any questions about how to use Bridges, please call the library at (641) 782-2277.

Featured Events

Apr 26

Social Justice Book Club

Apr 26, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Social Justice Book Club will be held on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 5 PM on ZOOM. The book being discussed is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Copies of the book may be picked up at the library to be checked out.
Need help with ZOOM? Watch this useful tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7xXZxRDFUU&t=7s

ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8524207703
Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
Mobile:13126266799, 8524207703, # - US (Chicago)

Apr 27

Adult Book Club

Apr 27, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Adult Book Discussion will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 5 PM on ZOOM. The book being discussed is The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. Copies of the book may be picked up at the library to be checked out.
Need help with ZOOM? Watch this useful tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7xXZxRDFUU&t=7s

ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8524207703
Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
Mobile:13126266799, 8524207703, # - US (Chicago)

May 03

Library Board Meeting

May 3, 2021, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM

Library Board Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month in the Library's Genealogy Room at 5:15 PM

Library Board meetings are open to the public.

Patrons can always view upcoming Board meetings, and the library board’s agenda on the Library’s Facebook and online at the library’s website at: https://www.creston.lib.ia.us/about/library-board

May 06

What is on your nightstand?

May 6, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

“What is on your nightstand?” on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 5:00 PM through Zoom.

Join us for a casual conversation about the books you are currently reading and the books you wish you had time to read or simply come to connect with other people.

Need help with ZOOM? Watch this useful tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7xXZxRDFUU&t=7s

ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8524207703
Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
Mobile:13126266799, 8524207703, # - US (Chicago)

Find your next read by looking at our compiled lists of previous nightstand events on our website at: https://www.creston.lib.ia.us/services/programs/nightstand-lists

May 24

Social Justice Book Club

May 24, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Social Justice Book Club will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 5 PM on ZOOM.

The book being discussed is White Fragility by Robin Diangelo.

Copies of the book may be picked up at the library to be checked out.

Need help with ZOOM? Watch this useful tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7xXZxRDFUU&t=7s

ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8524207703

Meeting ID: 852 420 7703

Mobile:13126266799, 8524207703, # - US (Chicago)

May 25

Adult Book Club

May 25, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Adult Book Club will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 5 PM on ZOOM.

The book being discussed is Educated: A memoir by Tara Westover.

Copies of the book may be picked up at the library to be checked out.

Need help with ZOOM? Watch this useful tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7xXZxRDFUU&t=7s

ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8524207703

Meeting ID: 852 420 7703

Mobile:13126266799, 8524207703, # - US (Chicago)