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

Jan 25

Social Justice Book Club

Jan 25, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

This book club provides a space for thoughtful conversation on issues of social justice and activism. This discussion will be held on Monday, January 25, 2021 from 5 PM to 6 PM on ZOOM.

The book being discussed is Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trever Noah.

Themes include:

racial justice, gender, age, religion, nationality, education, mental or physical ability, immigration, LGBTQ rights, and more-this group is also open to member suggestions in terms of titles to explore.

Zoom Info:

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

Meeting ID: 852 420 7703O

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Jan 26

Adult Book Club

Jan 26, 2021, 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 All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.

Copies of the book are available at the library.

The Book Club will meet on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 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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Jan 29

Felt Lantern Craft

Jan 29, 2021, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Make your own Felt Lantern just in time to celebrate the New Year!

This is a take and make craft. Supplies Will be provided.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EABAA23A1F9CE9-felt

Jan 29

Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeder Craft

Jan 29, 2021, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Make your own bird feeder!

This is a take and make craft. Supplies to make the craft will be provided.

Sign-up online at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EABAA23A1F9CE9-icecream

Feb 03

Open Coffee

Feb 3, 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

On Wednesday February 3, 2021 at 10 AM through Zoom. Join us for a casual coffee group online. We will chat, get to know one another and possibly learn what is going on in our community. Most importantly though, we will be able to connect during this time of social and physical distancing. Reminder – this is an online event!

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)

Feb 11

What is on your nightstand?

Feb 11, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

On Thursday: February 11, 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/events/what-your-nightstand-2

Feb 22

Social Justice Book Club

Feb 22, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

On Monday, February 22nd at 5 PM on ZOOM.

The book being discussed is Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond. 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)

Feb 23

Adult Book Club

Feb 23, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

OnTuesday, February 23rd at 5 PM on ZOOM.

The book being discussed is Someone Knows by Lisa Scottoline. 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)

Feb 26

Bird Pencil Topper Craft.

Feb 26, 2021, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Make a fun and exciting Pencil Topper! This is a make and take craft that requires pre-registration. Supplies for the craft will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

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

A special activity will be included in all craft materials - be sure to check them out!