How Kilgore Memorial Library Fostered County-Wide Collaboration through One Shared Calendar

Abstract

This essay recounts the development of the “One County, One Calendar” initiative at Kilgore Memorial Library in York, Nebraska. What began as a simple solution for managing the library’s meeting room bookings evolved into a county-wide collaboration aimed at improving communication about local events. By working with the York Chamber of Commerce, the York County Development Corporation, and other county leaders, the library created a shared calendar system that now serves all of York County. This project exemplifies how libraries can play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and solving community challenges, positioning public libraries as essential facilitators of information and engagement.