Lincoln City Libraries
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07/25/2024
Attention all Summer Readers:
Time is ticking—Our Summer Reading Challenge ends on July 31, so don't forget to wrap up your reading adventures and collect your well-deserved prizes!
If you've completed the challenge, it's time to claim your rewards—free ice cream cones and more, there's something special waiting just for you. 🍦
07/22/2024
Your vote helps choose which of the One Book One Lincoln top three finalists will be the focus of our community-wide reading and discussion experience. Cast your vote now and be a part of this exciting journey!
Dive into one of these incredible books and join the conversation:
📖 *A Little Devil in America* by Hanif Abdurraqib
📖 *North Woods* by Daniel Mason
📖 *The Berry Pickers* by Amanda Peters
👉 Vote here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OBOL2024
Do you have a favorite?
07/18/2024
Meet our new Assistant Director, Jodene Glaesemann! 🎉
Jodene brings years of experience and library management expertise. Her dedication to innovative programming and understanding community needs has built a creative, supportive staff environment.
Jodene’s earnest desire to lead us into the future with smart planning and collaborative teamwork makes her the perfect fit for this role.
Welcome, Jodene! 👏
Our community has already logged an incredible 5,024,343 minutes of reading, and we're not stopping yet. Keep reading, Lincoln!
There’s still time to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge! No really, there is! 📚💪
To sign up and log your reading minutes, visit: https://www.lincolnlibraries.org/programs-and-events/reading-challenges/
07/15/2024
The Bookmobile is rolling into Pioneers Park for a special pop-up stop, taking advantage of the cooler temps forecast for Tuesday! 📚🚐
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 16
🕥 Time: 10:30 a.m. – Noon
📍 Location: Near the playground at Pioneers Park
Everyone is welcome! Come check out books, movies, and more. At the end of the loan period, items borrowed from this special stop can be returned to any Lincoln City Libraries location. See you there!
Friends, stay safe in this heat.
Our libraries are here for you as cooling centers. Everyone is welcome to come in and stay as long as needed to cool off and stay comfortable.
The bookmobile will miss its stop in Waverly today due to the heat advisory and high heat index this afternoon. All items checked out from the bookmobile that are due today will be renewed.
07/12/2024
Check out these fun moments from Splish Splash Storytime, our joint program with Lincoln Parks & Recreation. The kids enjoyed a fun story read by Tami, followed by pool time, with both department directors joining in on the fun!
07/11/2024
Our NewsBank services are currently facing technical issues affecting content from July 1 onwards. The NewsBank team is diligently working to fix the problem and restore access. In the meantime, earlier newspaper content remains available for your use.
Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for your support.
07/10/2024
Eiseley Branch Library's Hobbit Field Day was a blast!
Our little adventurers donned hobbit ears and feet, bringing Tolkien's Middle-earth to life at the library.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on this incredible journey on the 70th anniversary year of the publication of "The Lord of the Rings."
07/09/2024
Exciting Improvements Ahead! 🚧
Bennett Martin Public Library is getting a major accessibility upgrade with the installation of new ADA parking stalls right in front of the building on 14th Street.
Thank you for your patience as we make these important enhancements.
07/05/2024
The Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors got an exciting donation. Luke Vadnais, Carver Jackson, and Isaac Sheen gave signed copies of their first book, "The Chronicles of the Chunky Weiner Dog, Book 1: The Bane of Chihuahuas!" The three boys worked together and wrote and published a book... At the age of 11!
All Nebraska authors are welcome to be a part of the Heritage Room, tall or small. Thank you to the authors and their families for being a part of the Heritage Room!
07/04/2024
Holiday Closing:
All Lincoln City Libraries locations will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
07/02/2024
Heavy Equipment Encounter Update🚜
We're sad to announce that today's Heavy Equipment Encounters scheduled at South and Anderson Branches have been canceled due to weather. Little Luke is disappointed, but safety comes first! 💛
Don't worry, we're working hard to reschedule some of the fun. Stay tuned for updates!
06/28/2024
Adventure Begins at Your Library!
Sharon, Ali and Firas had an unexpected visitor inside the library—a dragonfly!
Sure, it took a bit of running around the library, but with patience and care, they gently caught and released it outside, reminding us that every day at the library is full of surprises and adventures. 😁
https://www.lincolnlibraries.org/news/posts/adventure-begins-at-your-library-the-2024-summer-reading-challenge/
06/27/2024
Your vote helps choose which of the One Book One Lincoln top three finalists will be the focus of our community-wide reading and discussion experience. Cast your vote now and be a part of this exciting journey!
Dive into one of these incredible books and join the conversation:
📖 *A Little Devil in America* by Hanif Abdurraqib
📖 *North Woods* by Daniel Mason
📖 *The Berry Pickers* by Amanda Peters
👉 Vote here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OBOL2024
Do you have a favorite?
06/25/2024
On a scorching hot day, our CanTEEN is the perfect escape! These young people are making the most of it by playing video games and watching their favorite shows on our computers.
The designated teen areas in our bigger branches are a great space for fun and relaxation, especially when the weather is unbearable outside. Come visit and enjoy the library's cool comfort! 🎮💻📺
Stay safe, Lincoln! Our libraries are here for you as cooling centers. Everyone is welcome to come in and stay as long as needed to cool off and stay comfortable.
06/22/2024
Experience an exclusive presentation on extreme weather by a Channel 10/11 expert meteorologist and explore the WeatherShield vehicle up close!
Happening today, June 22 at Walt Branch Library from 2-3:45. The next presentation starts at 3 p.m.
06/21/2024
Summer is in full swing, and our Summer Reading Challenge is off to an incredible start! We already have 14,250 enthusiastic readers signed up, but we need YOU to join us! Whether you're young or young at heart, there's a story waiting for everyone. Dive into a world of adventure, mystery, and fun – and earn awesome prizes along the way! 🌞📚
https://www.lincolnlibraries.org/news/posts/adventure-begins-at-your-library-the-2024-summer-reading-challenge/
Don't miss out on the best summer yet—get involved, get reading, and let’s make this a record-breaking year! 📖🎉
06/19/2024
All Lincoln City Libraries locations will be closed Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Every other Wednesday morning is a special time for our youngest friends at Bennett Martin Public Library.
Join Ali for Stroller Stories, where we will head out on a guided walk full of reading, rhymes and songs and then inside for cool drinks and play.
Following that, Polley Music Library presents Music Exploration in the courtyard. The sessions use a hands-on approach to explore instruments, styles, and movements to foster a lifelong love of music. They are led by Music Studio LNK and generously funded by our friends at Lincoln Arts Council.
Wednesdays: June 26, July 7, July 24, and August 8.
Stroller Stories: 9:45–10:15 a.m.
Music Exploration: 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Honestly, we would post this video of Miss Susan for no reason other than that she is fun and an amazing librarian, and the video makes us smile, but while we are here...Camping Day!
You are invited to Eiseley Branch today and Williams Branch tomorrow for Camping Day! Details below.
🏕 Wednesday, June 12 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Eiseley Branch,1530 Superior St.
🏕 Thursday, June 13 | 1-1:45 p.m. | Williams Branch, 4900 Mike Scholl St.
06/10/2024
We're thrilled to announce that our Page-to-Stage collaboration with our friends at Lied Center for Performing Arts is back with "To Kill a Mockingbird." 📚
Join us at Bennett Martin Public Library before opening night on the Lied stage!
There will be an engaging discussion and Q&A with some members of the spectacular cast. This special event is free and open to the public.
📅 Tuesday, June 11, from 12–1 p.m. | Bennett Martin Public Library | 136 S. 14th St.
Learn more about the show at liedcenter.org/tkam
06/07/2024
It’s time to celebrate Summer Reading and our this weekend. We want to see all of you!
🏳🌈Visit us at Star City Pride tonight, Friday, June 7, and tomorrow, Saturday, June 8.
⚾ Don't forget that tonight, Friday, June 7, is Library Appreciation Night with the Lincoln Saltdogs!
06/04/2024
We had a special visitor at Toddler Time today! Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird joined us at the Bethany Branch Library to read a story and dance along with the kids. Thank you for bringing extra joy to our storytime! 🎉📚
06/03/2024
Exciting news! Today, Harris and Hayden joined our by signing up for new library cards! Let's give them a warm welcome and cheer them on as they embark on their library adventures! 📚
06/01/2024
We passed the 1-week mark from the start of the Summer Reading Challenge yesterday. 8,500 of you have already signed up! Yay!
Here is a summer reading themed story from Lacey. Thank you!
“I needed a book for this rainy weekend, so I grabbed one along with my Summer Reading Challenge goodies while I visited the library today. 📚
Speaking of the library, the top three One Book, One Lincoln finalists have been selected! So far, “A Little Devil in America” is my favorite. I read it along with "North Woods" so far.
I’m planning to read “The Berry Pickers” next month to see how it compares with the others.”
Woohoo! Go Lacey! Thanks for taking part in both the Summer Reading Challenge, and One Book One Lincoln. ♥️
05/31/2024
WooHoo! The Foundation for Lincoln City Libraries will host a "Book Nook Blast: Pop-up Book Sale" tomorrow, June 1, at Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14th St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visiting Walt Branch for new books for your home library would be a great way to check off some Summer Reading activities or find new books to read and log your reading minutes. 😄
05/30/2024
Summer reading is here, and so is County Outreach! Every summer, our dedicated team brings the magic of the library to the towns of Firth, Hallam, Hickman, Malcolm, and Panama. 🌞📚
The team is excited to bring books, fun activities and library services right to your doorstep. Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and join us for a summer filled with stories, smiles, and new adventures.
Adventure begins at your library!
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Lincoln City Libraries
The Lincoln City Library & Reading Room Association was organized in 1875 and was officially incorporated as a City-owned, tax-supported institution in 1877. As the collection grew, it was moved three times until it was destroyed in a disastrous fire in 1899.
Through the efforts of William Jennings Bryan, the plight of our local library was brought to the attention of Andrew Carnegie. He financed a new library on a site purchased by Lincoln citizens, who had raised the money for the acquisition of the site one penny at a time. Thus, the first Carnegie library in Nebraska was built at 14th and N Streets, here in Lincoln.
As Lincoln grew, branch libraries sprang to life in various areas of the city. Today, Lincoln has a system of eight branches scattered throughout town. The Bennett Martin Public Library, built in 1962 thanks to a generous gift of $300,000 from Bennett Martin, still sits in the location of the original Old Main Library at 14th and O Streets.
As our community continues to grow, and as citizens adapt to new technologies, so does our library system. The Lincoln City Libraries Board of Trustees has taken the position that Lincoln needs a new Central Library located downtown to replace the Bennett Martin branch in order to keep up with the educational, informational, and community needs of our population. Planning for the future continues as we attempt to offer the very best of services to our community.
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1200 N Street, Ste 120
Lincoln, 68508
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136 S 14th Street
Lincoln, 68508
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136 S 14th Street
Lincoln, 68508
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