Gering Library Board estimates library saves residents $14,000 a year Grace Ptak Star-Herald Jul 14, 2026 14 hrs ago 0 Gering Library Board President Jeff Kelley presents financial data and attendance statistics to the Gering City Council on July 13. Grace Ptak, Star-Herald Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Grace Ptak Star-Herald The Gering Library Board emphasized the money its services save users during its presentation to the Gering City Council on July 13.kAmy677 z6==6J[ AC6D:56?E @7 E96 3@2C5[ C6=2J65 DE2E:DE:4D 23@FE =:3C2CJ FD286 :? E9:D A2DE J62C[ DFAA@CE:?8 2 =2C86=J FAH2C5 EC6?5]k^AmkAm“W{:3C2CJ AC@8C2> 2EE6?52?46 E@E2=65X e[fg_[ E92E H2D FA 7C@> e[_gc E96 J62C 367@C6[” z6==6J D2:5] “%@E2= AC@8C2>D E92E E96 =:3C2CJ 925 H6C6 afhj E92E H2D FA 7C@> ada :? E96 AC:@C J62C] W(6 925X BF:E6 2? :?4C62D6 :? 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