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

Dec 07

Library Board Meeting

Dec 7, 2020, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM

The Gibson Memorial Library Board meets the first Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted.

Join us Monday, December 7, 2020 at 5:15 PM in the Genealogy Room for our montly meeting. Current and past agendas and meeting minutes may be viewed on our website here: https://www.creston.lib.ia.us/about/library-board

Dec 10

What is on your nightstand?

Dec 10, 2020, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Join us for a casual conversation about the books you are currently reading, the books you wish you had time to read, movies and time to connect with one another!

This is your complete resource to aide you in finding your next read! Be sure to join our group, "What's on your nightstand?" to discuss books you are currently reading, wishing and wanting to read and share the love of fine literature with a group of friends! Lists of books discussed will be shared here for your convenience. Link to past lists: https://www.creston.lib.ia.us/services/programs/nightstand-lists

This will be held on Zoom!!!

Topic: What is on your nightstand
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

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Dec 16

Open Coffee

Dec 16, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us online through Zoom for a casual coffee group. We will chat, get to know one another and possibly learn about what is going on in our community. Most importantly though, we will be able to connect during this time of social distancing.

The Zoom room information:

Topic: Open Coffee
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

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Dec 18

Holiday Ornament Craft

Dec 18, 2020, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Make a festive Holiday Ornament! This is a make and take craft that requires pre-registration. Supplies for the craft will be provided.

Register online here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EABAA23A1F9CE9-holiday

Dec 18

M&M Kissed Pretzel Craft!

Dec 18, 2020, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Everything for this craft is individually pre-packaged and those pre-packaged items are placed in a brown lunch bag ready to take home! This is a take and make craft geared toward young adults (youth 12 - 18).

This craft requires pre-registration.

Dec 29

Adult Book Club

Dec 29, 2020, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The Adult Book Club is a monthly book club that meets online through ZOOM due to COVID-19. The book being discussed this month is Skipping Christmas by John Grisham.

Copies of the book are available at the library starting at the beginning of the Month.

The Book Club will meet on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 5 PM to 6 PM. ZOOM meeting information is listed below.

Adult Book Club ZOOM Information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8524207703

Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
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+13126266799,,8524207703# US (Chicago)
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+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdCA6nQwhM

Dec 30

Open Coffee

Dec 30, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Dec 31

What is on your nightstand?

Dec 31, 2020, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM