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

Mar 11

What is on your nightstand?

Mar 11, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

“What is on your nightstand?” on Thursday, March 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/services/programs/nightstand-lists

Mar 12

Read Across Iowa March Story Time

Mar 12, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Let’s celebrate READING! March is National Literacy Month and we’re inviting you to join in the fun with Virtual Storytimes with Gibson Memorial Library and their partners!

People across our community will be sharing a children's book every Friday in March via Zoom.

To celebrate the impact of agriculture on all of our lives, each book is ag-related.

Watch Gibson Memorial Library and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach- Union County for more details on books and times.

We'll also be sharing tips in the next few weeks to help develop strong readers. #ReadAcrossIowa #NationalReadingMonth #StrongIowa @ISUExtStore @IowaStateUniversityExtension @Iowa4H Gibson Memorial Library

Virtual Story Time
Time: Mar 5, 2021 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Mar 19

Read Across Iowa March Story Time

Mar 19, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Let’s celebrate READING! March is National Literacy Month and we’re inviting you to join in the fun with Virtual Storytimes with Gibson Memorial Library and their partners!

People across our community will be sharing a children's book every Friday in March via Zoom.

To celebrate the impact of agriculture on all of our lives, each book is ag-related.

Watch Gibson Memorial Library and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach- Union County for more details on books and times.

Virtual Story Time
Time: Mar 5, 2021 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
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Mar 26

Brownie in a Mug Take and Make Craft

Mar 26, 2021, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Brownie in a Mug.

Learn how to make your own delicious brownie in a mug! This is a take and make craft geared toward young adults (youth 12 – 18) and supplies for the craft will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

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

Mar 26

DIY Beaded Wind Chime

Mar 26, 2021, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

DIY Beaded Wind Chime.

Craft your very own wind chime that you will be able to enjoy in the garden! This is a take and make craft and supplies for the craft will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

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

Mar 26

Read Across Iowa March Story Time

Mar 26, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Let’s celebrate READING! March is National Literacy Month and we’re inviting you to join in the fun with Virtual Storytimes with Gibson Memorial Library and their partners!

People across our community will be sharing a children's book every Friday in March via Zoom.

To celebrate the impact of agriculture on all of our lives, each book is ag-related.

Watch Gibson Memorial Library and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach- Union County for more details on books and times.

Virtual Story Time
Time: Mar 5, 2021 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8524207703

Meeting ID: 852 420 7703
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Mar 29

Social Justice Book Club

Mar 29, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Social Justice Book Club will be held on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 5 PM on ZOOM.

The book being discussed is There There by Tommy Orange. 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)

Mar 30

Adult Book Club

Mar 30, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Adult Book Discussion will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 5 PM on ZOOM.

The book being discussed is A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. 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 04

National Library Week

Apr 4, 2021 – Apr 10, 2021

Happy National Library Week!!!

The library has something for everyone! During #NationalLibraryWeek (April 4 - 10), visit your library online or in person to find everything from audiobooks and virtual story times to new technology and résumé help, take and make crafts and more! To learn more visit: https://www.creston.lib.ia.us/

¡Feliz Semana Nacional de las Bibliotecas! Del 4 al 10 de abril, pide prestado contenido digital de tu biblioteca: audiolibros, películas, y reanudar la ayuda. Visita Gibson Memorial Library en línea para más información.

View proclamations online here (Ver proclamaciones en línea aquí):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ST3xUWXWaSLst2yuIPcbTFshbKQAHkZa/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1okJR4Hp4Plofo4_C75VPQKXqGrfoVwK2/view?usp=sharing

Learn more about the history of National Library Week: https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2018/03/01/national-library-week-60th-anniversary-libraries-lead/