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

Jul 30

Harry Potter Birthday Party!

Jul 30, 2021

Be sure to stop in next Friday, July 30th as the library ends it’s 2021 Summer Reading Program!

We will also be celebrating Harry Potter’s Birthday Party with a take and make bag while supplies last!

Yes, we know his actual birthday is Saturday, July 31st, but all the staff wanted to be sure to see your smiling faces as we finish up the reading program and celebrate the “the boy who lived”!

Aug 02

Library Board Meeting

Aug 2, 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

Aug 10

Financial Literacy Series

Aug 10, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Gibson Memorial Library will be hosting a Financial Literacy Series consisting of three sessions in July, August and September.

The sessions are facilitated and hosted by our partners at Edward Jones with presenter Justin Cole.

Meals will be provided at each session by Edward Jones.

Foundations of Investing
Tuesday, July 20th at Noon.
Build your investor IQ by understanding the basics.

Tax-free investing
Tuesday, August 10th at Noon.
"It's not what you make, it's what oyu keep" strategies that can help reduce your tax burden.

Estate Planning, saving for a minor and charitable giving
Tuesday, September 14th at 5 PM
Build your knowledge about investing for the future.

RSVP by calling the library at 641.782.2277. Please ask for Aric. Registration is required to ensure meals are available for attendees.

Aug 16

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Aug 16, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The Friends of the Library Board meet on the third Monday of every month in the Genealogy Room at the Library at 5 PM.

Sep 14

Financial Literacy Series

Sep 14, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Sep 20

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Sep 20, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The Friends of the Library Board meet on the third Monday of every month in the Genealogy Room at the Library at 5 PM.

Oct 06

Understanding Dementia Series

Oct 6, 2021, 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Join Care Initiatives Hospice as they present an Understanding Dementia Series at Gibson Memorial Library.

October 6: Types of Dementia and what to expect

October 13: Caring for others - Caring for yourself

October 20: Hospice Support - when is it time?

Sessions begin Wednesday's at 5:45 PM at Gibson Memorial Library located at 200 W. Howard Street in Creston, IA.

Public is encouraged to attend. Education is provided by Care Initiatives Hospice Transition Coordinator, Amanda Brundage.

For more information contact: 641.743.2264.

Oct 13

Understanding Dementia Series

Oct 13, 2021, 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Join Care Initiatives Hospice as they present an Understanding Dementia Series at Gibson Memorial Library.

October 6: Types of Dementia and what to expect

October 13: Caring for others - Caring for yourself

October 20: Hospice Support - when is it time?

Sessions begin Wednesday's at 5:45 PM at Gibson Memorial Library located at 200 W. Howard Street in Creston, IA.

Public is encouraged to attend. Education is provided by Care Initiatives Hospice Transition Coordinator, Amanda Brundage.

For more information contact: 641.743.2264.

Oct 18

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Oct 18, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The Friends of the Library Board meet on the third Monday of every month in the Genealogy Room at the Library at 5 PM.