Let the Games Begin

The North Platte Public Library is the center of activity in January. While the cold winter winds blow outside, stop in at the Library for good friends and fun. “LET THE GAMES BEGIN” starts on January 6 with a Scrabble Tournament and continues all through the month with a Chess Tournament on January 13, a Cribbage Tournament on January 20, and the month finished up with a Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament on January 28.

The Scrabble, Chess and Cribbage Tournaments are individual competitions and the cost to enter is $10.00 per person. The Scrabble, Chess and Cribbage Tournaments are limited to 40 participants per tournament. Contact the Library at (308) 535-8036 or stop in at 120 West 4th Street to register.

The 2007 Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament cost is $100 per 2-person team and $200 for a 4-person team. There are both student and adult divisions. Participants are encouraged to obtain their own corporate sponsors, however, the Jigsaw Puzzle Coordinator will try to find team participants and/or sponsors if necessary. Call the Library at the above number for more information.

The Brown Bag Lecture Series continues in January, on the 11th, 12pm - 1pm, Harry Spohn presents "Return to Antartica". Bring your own brown bag lunch or call the Library the day before to reserve a lunch.
No matter what your interest or enthusiasm is, there is always something going on in North Platte. Check out the Calendar of Events on the North Platte/Lincoln County Convention and Visitors Bureau website for a complete, up-to-date listing of events. http://www.visitnorthplatte.com/calendar_of_events.htm