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Storytime schedules (including special storytimes) are listed separately. Events for for children and teens are also listed separately.
This page is continuously updated; events are subject to change without notice.
Note: in the event of Lincoln Public Schools closings due to inclement weather, Lincoln City Libraries programs and events will be canceled.
May
 Friday, May 24, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bethany Branch Library
Book Talk: Mary and Michael's Recent Reads: Married couple Mary and Michael, both from the Nebraska Library Commission, will be today's presenters.
 Monday, May 27, 2013
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
The Mill in the Haymarket
One Book-One Lincoln: Finalists Announcement Join us for the 10:30 a.m. announcement of this year's three finalists!
 Tuesday, May 28, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Introduction to Excel: A course on learning how to get started with spreadsheet software. Students in this class will learn the basics of using Microsoft® Excel, including how to enter text and numbers, and set up a spreadsheet. To find out more, please call 402-441-8570.
 Thursday, May 30, 2013
6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
South Branch Library
Just Desserts: Mystery Book Discussion Group. Join us this month for a "Series Share" discussion.
Friday, May 31, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bethany Branch Library
Book Talk: Recent Reads: Donna will be the presenter.
 Friday, May 31, 2013
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
For kids
Summer Reading Kickoff Party: Bennett Martin Public Library Teen Advisory Board members will host this fun event. Activities with the theme "Dig into Reading" will include tattoos, a fishing pond, an archaeological dig in the courtyard, personalized license plates, carrot hats and seed planting. A Summer Reading Program event.
June
 Sunday, June 2, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.
 Monday, June 3, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
For kids
Digging in the Dirt: We are partnering with Community CROPS, the local non-profit dedicated to sustainability and food grown where you live, to explore the underground world of soil. Through a hands-on activity we will discover how worms help cycle nutrients through compost and how we can use it to grow a healthy new plant. A Summer Reading Program event.
 Monday, June 3, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family. A Summer Reading Program event.
 Tuesday, June 4, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
For kids
Digging in the Dirt: We are partnering with Community CROPS, the local non-profit dedicated to sustainability and food grown where you live, to explore the underground world of soil. Through a hands-on activity we will discover how worms help cycle nutrients through compost and how we can use it to grow a healthy new plant. A Summer Reading Program event.
 Tuesday, June 4, 2013
1:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
For kids
Digging in the Dirt: We are partnering with Community CROPS, the local non-profit dedicated to sustainability and food grown where you live, to explore the underground world of soil. Through a hands-on activity we will discover how worms help cycle nutrients through compost and how we can use it to grow a healthy new plant. A Summer Reading Program event.
 Wednesday, June 5, 2013
10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
For kids
Digging in the Dirt: We are partnering with Community CROPS, the local non-profit dedicated to sustainability and food grown where you live, to explore the underground world of soil. Through a hands-on activity we will discover how worms help cycle nutrients through compost and how we can use it to grow a healthy new plant. A Summer Reading Program event.
 Wednesday, June 5, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Cotner Center, 1540 N. Cotner Blvd., near Bethany Branch Library
For kids
Jeff Quinn, Magician: Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic! A Summer Reading Program event.
 Wednesday, June 5, 2013
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
For teens
Library Golf: Fore! Put your putting skills to the test on Bennett Martin Library’s exclusive miniature golf course. A Teen Summer Reading event
 Wednesday, June 5, 2013
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
For kids
Digging in the Dirt: We are partnering with Community CROPS, the local non-profit dedicated to sustainability and food grown where you live, to explore the underground world of soil. Through a hands-on activity we will discover how worms help cycle nutrients through compost and how we can use it to grow a healthy new plant. A Summer Reading Program event.
 Thursday, June 6, 2013
10:30 a.m.
South Branch Library
For kids
Digging in the Dirt: We are partnering with Community CROPS, the local non-profit dedicated to sustainability and food grown where you live, to explore the underground world of soil. Through a hands-on activity we will discover how worms help cycle nutrients through compost and how we can use it to grow a healthy new plant. A Summer Reading Program event.
 Thursday, June 6, 2013
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
For kids
Digging in the Dirt: We are partnering with Community CROPS, the local non-profit dedicated to sustainability and food grown where you live, to explore the underground world of soil. Through a hands-on activity we will discover how worms help cycle nutrients through compost and how we can use it to grow a healthy new plant. A Summer Reading Program event.
 Thursday, June 6, 2013
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
For kids
Burrow into a Good Book: Special Storytime Dig, slither and burrow your way into storytime. Find out about the secret lives of animals that live underground through stories, songs, crafts and a snack. A Summer Reading Program event.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.
 Monday, June 10, 2013
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
Second Annual Bagels and Books: Come share your favorite recent read with other book lovers and friends. If "sharing" is not your forte, come anyway for a bagel, coffee and some great summer reading recommendations! An Adult Summer Reading event (This event is also part of the regularly-scheduled Gere BooksTalk series.)
 Monday, June 10, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
For kids
The Physics of Music: Have you ever wondered how sound is produced? How our ears hear things? How musical instruments produce notes? Learn more through demonstrations including the very popular Boomwhackers and a metal rod that sings! A Summer Reading Program event.
 Monday, June 10, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
For ages 5 to 8 years
Beans and Books: Join us for a musically-inspired book group with a member of the popular local band The String Beans. Pick up a preselected book based on a String Bean's song and join a discussion of the story, crafts and music! For ages 5 to 8 years. A Summer Reading Program event.
Monday, June 10, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
For kids
The Night Sky: Take a tour through the beautiful Stellarium computer program that lets you see the night sky at ANY day and time, even 100 years into the past or future! See how and why stars and planets move in the sky the way they do and build your own take-home tools for stargazing on your own. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
1:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
For kids
The Night Sky: Take a tour through the beautiful Stellarium computer program that lets you see the night sky at ANY day and time, even 100 years into the past or future! See how and why stars and planets move in the sky the way they do and build your own take-home tools for stargazing on your own. A Summer Reading Program event.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
All day
Eiseley Branch Library
For kids
Out of This World Book Day: To boldly go where no reader has gone before! Come before or after the UNL Astronomy event, and make some cosmic crafts. While you are here, check out our collection of books that are out of this world! A Summer Reading Program event.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
For kids
Dangers from Space: Asteroids, comets, solar flares, oh my! With all the fuss about Doomsday coming to Earth, find out the facts about what's happening in space and how that affects us. A Summer Reading Program event.
 Wednesday, June 12, 2013
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
For teens
All Twisted Up 3: It's the 3rd annual Twister Tournament at Walt Branch Library! Spend the hottest part of the day lounging in our air-conditioned game room with your friends or battling it out to be the last person standing in the Twister game. We'll also have Wii video gaming on our big screen, board games, snacks and beverages. A Teen Summer Reading event
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
For kids
Dangers from Space: Asteroids, comets, solar flares, oh my! With all the fuss about Doomsday coming to Earth, find out the facts about what's happening in space and how that affects us. A Summer Reading Program event.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
For kids
Movie Day at Williams: Gather your minions as we watch a movie about an evil genius derailed by three orphans. A Summer Reading Program event.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
10:30 a.m.
South Branch Library
For kids
The Physics of Music: Have you ever wondered how sound is produced? How our ears hear things? How musical instruments produce notes? Learn more through demonstrations including the very popular Boomwhackers and a metal rod that sings! A Summer Reading Program event.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
For kids
Dangers from Space: Asteroids, comets, solar flares, oh my! With all the fuss about Doomsday coming to Earth, find out the facts about what's happening in space and how that affects us. A Summer Reading Program event.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
Delve into the Mysteries of the Paranormal: Do you see dead people? Have you ever experienced an encounter with the paranormal? Join members of P.R.I.S.M. (Paranormal Research and Investigative Studies Midwest) to learn about the techniques and technologies used to investigate the unexplained. (This program is intended for adults and young adults.) An Adult Summer Reading event
Sunday, June 16, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.
Monday, June 17, 2013
10:30 a.m.
South Branch Library
For kids
Saltdogs at the Library: Come meet Homer the Haymarket Hound and players from the Lincoln Saltdogs when they visit our libraries to read, sign autographs and share some fascinating science facts about baseball and Haymarket Park. A Summer Reading Program event.
Monday, June 17, 2013
1:00 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
For kids
Saltdogs at the Library: Come meet Homer the Haymarket Hound and players from the Lincoln Saltdogs when they visit our libraries to read, sign autographs and share some fascinating science facts about baseball and Haymarket Park. A Summer Reading Program event.
Monday, June 17, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
For kids
Saltdogs at the Library: Come meet Homer the Haymarket Hound and players from the Lincoln Saltdogs when they visit our libraries to read, sign autographs and share some fascinating science facts about baseball and Haymarket Park. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
1:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
For kids
Saltdogs at the Library: Come meet Homer the Haymarket Hound and players from the Lincoln Saltdogs when they visit our libraries to read, sign autographs and share some fascinating science facts about baseball and Haymarket Park. A Summer Reading Program event.
 Tuesday, June 18, 2013
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
For teens
Rocks that Can Be Found in Nebraska: Calling all rockhounds! The president of the Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club is coming to give us the inside scoop on what you can dig up in your own back yard! A Teen Summer Reading event
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
For kids
Saltdogs at the Library: Come meet Homer the Haymarket Hound and players from the Lincoln Saltdogs when they visit our libraries to read, sign autographs and share some fascinating science facts about baseball and Haymarket Park. A Summer Reading Program event.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
1:00 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
For kids
Saltdogs at the Library: Come meet Homer the Haymarket Hound and players from the Lincoln Saltdogs when they visit our libraries to read, sign autographs and share some fascinating science facts about baseball and Haymarket Park. A Summer Reading Program event.
 Wednesday, June 19, 2013
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
For teens
Teen Movie Day: Join us for Tim Burton's newest hit. Young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous consequences. A Teen Summer Reading event
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
DIY Recycled Crafts: Are you addicted to Pinterest? Has the DIY movement caught your eye? Drop into the Eiseley meeting room to try some easy crafts made with everyday household items and things from the recycling bin. Men, women, those with a young helper in tow- there will be a short, simple craft for everyone. All materials will be provided. An Adult Summer Reading event
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
For kids
Craft Day at Williams: Release your inner artist, and come make something at the library. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity. A Summer Reading Program event.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
How Does Your Garden Grow? UNL Extension Educator Sarah Browning will be here to answer all of your gardening questions. She will also discuss how to create a drought-tolerant landscape and harvesting rainwater with rain barrels or a rain garden. An Adult Summer Reading event
 Thursday, June 20, 2013
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
South Branch Library
For teens
Gaming Day at South: Come and game with your friends. A Teen Summer Reading event
 Thursday, June 20, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
For teens
Unearth Your Passions: Creating a Customized Journal: Artists, writers, dreamers, travelers, list makers and scrapbook junkies, come and get creative! Design and customize your own journal. Try out some cool techniques like distressing, sanding and faux spray painting to make your book unique. We will supply everything you need including a composition notebook which will be the basis for your journal. If you would like, feel free to bring your own items like photographs, special paper or images to make your journal unique. A Teen Summer Reading event
Sunday, June 23, 2013
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
Honoring My Ancestors by Digging for My Roots: Curious about your heritage? Want to know where and how to dig for information? Want to find out if some of those family stories could be true? Have any mysteries in your family tree? Come to this presentation and we'll help you get started right here in the library. Then you can go home and continue digging using library research databases. You'll be able to dig and find a treasure more easily than you imagine. Genealogists from the Lincoln Lancaster County Genealogical Society will be on hand to help you learn about your heritage! An Adult Summer Reading event
Sunday, June 23, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.
 Monday, June 24, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
For teens and adults
Gallery Day: Unleash your inner artist and display your talents on the sidewalks of Eiseley. Participants of all ages are welcome to claim their space and make their mark. Sidewalk chalk will be provided by the library, but you may bring your own too. This program is intended for teens and adults, but an area will be marked off for children as well. A Teen Summer Reading and Adult Summer Reading event
Monday, June 24, 2013
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
For kids
Dig into Dinosaurs: Activity stations allow kids to learn more about these gigantic creatures. A Summer Reading Program event.
Monday, June 24, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
For kids
Dig into Mo Day: Come to the Youth Services area of the library and dig into crafts, trivia and titles featuring the works of author/ illustrator Mo Willems. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
6:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For kids
Golden Sower Book Group: Join us for a fun discussion and crafts centered around the book, Even Monsters Need Haircuts by Matthew McElligott. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
Unearthing Cather's Letters: Andrew Jewell, co-editor of The Selected Letters of Willa Cather, will discuss this first-ever publication of the writer's personal correspondence and read selections from the book. Andrew welcomes questions you have about the book and Willa Cather. An Adult Summer Reading event
Thursday, June 27, 2013
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
For kids
Movie Day at Eiseley: Gather your minions as we watch a movie about an evil genius derailed by three orphans. A Summer Reading Program event.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
For kids
Ants Crash Walt's Summer Reading Storytime: Listen to The Ant and the Grasshopper, help the grasshopper find his way through a maze, learn fun facts about ants (just why do they crash picnics?), do a word search and more! A Summer Reading Program event.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
For kids
Magic Tree House Mania: Travel around the library as we explore new worlds, just like Jack and Annie. We'll have puzzles, crafts and more! A Summer Reading Program event.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
South Branch Library
Just Desserts: Mystery Book Discussion Group. Join us this month for a discussion of The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
Delve into the Mysteries of the Paranormal: Do you see dead people? Have you ever experienced an encounter with the paranormal? Join members of P.R.I.S.M. (Paranormal Research and Investigative Studies Midwest) to learn about the techniques and technologies used to investigate the unexplained. (This program is intended for adults and young adults.) An Adult Summer Reading event
Sunday, June 30, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.
July
Monday, July 1, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, near South Branch Library
For kids
Dig Deep: Discover! (Westminster Church) Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam! A Summer Reading Program event.
Monday, July 1, 2013
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
For kids
Dig Deep: Discover! Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam! A Summer Reading Program event.
Monday, July 1, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
For kids
Dig Deep: Discover! Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam! A Summer Reading Program event.
Monday, July 1, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
For kids
Dig Deep: Discover! Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam! A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
1:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
For kids
Dig Deep: Discover! Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam! A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
For kids
Dig Deep: Discover! Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam! A Summer Reading Program event.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Cotner Center, 1540 N. Cotner Blvd., near Bethany Branch Library
For kids
Dig Deep: Discover! Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam! A Summer Reading Program event.
 Wednesday, July 3, 2013
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
For teens
Build Your Own Book Board Game: Teens, bring your favorite book to be transformed into a board game! We'll help you design your own boards and create game pieces to take home to play with family and friends. A Teen Summer Reading event
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
For kids
Dig Deep: Discover! Mad Science of Iowa+ is back. This show will connect each of the wonderful experiments to the phrases: "Dig," "Beneath the Surface," or "Groundbreaking!" The experiments will draw from the likes of Earth Layer Cake; Metal Detector Discoveries; Soggy Soil; Soil Science Challenge; Stalactites and Stalagmites; Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes; Underground Creatures; and Volcanoes – Both Lava & Steam! A Summer Reading Program event.
Sunday, July 7, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.
Monday, July 8 to Saturday, July 13, 2013
All open hours
Walt Branch Library
For kids
Scavenger Hunt: Grab a brochure, then try to find the originals of the pictures in the brochure. This year we will hunt for things associated with digging such as a dog digging up a buried bone, a groundhog, a bulldozer and more. A Summer Reading Program event.
Monday, July 8, 2013
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: Book Share
Monday, July 8, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
All day
Eiseley Branch Library
For kids
Mo Willems Book Day: Whether you think the Pigeon should be allowed to drive or not, all agree that author/illustrator Mo Willems has brought much joy to both children and adults with his stories. Join us as we celebrate Mo Willems Book Day with crafts, books and continuous reading of his books by the Eiseley Teen Advisory Board group from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
For kids
Dig into Writing Day: Celebrate Dig into Writing Day with The Poetry Ladies. Charlene Neely and Jeanette Bjerrum. They will help you write a group poem and give you ideas on how to write your own poems. You will also take a tour of the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors. Each of you will go home with two finished poems in your pocket! A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Anderson Branch Library
For kids
Heavy Equipment Encounter: Come to an all-ages storytime about the big machines that build, bulldoze and move our world. Meet in the parking lot later to get up close and personal with some of the equipment our own City Parks and Recreation and Public Works and Utilities employees use to keep our public spaces beautiful and functional. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For ages 5 to 8 years
Beans and Books: Join us for a musically-inspired book group with a member of the popular local band The String Beans. Pick up a preselected book based on a String Bean's song and join a discussion of the story, crafts and music! For ages 5 to 8 years. A Summer Reading Program event.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
For kids
Heavy Equipment Encounter: Come to an all-ages storytime about the big machines that build, bulldoze and move our world. Meet in the parking lot later to get up close and personal with some of the equipment our own City Parks and Recreation and Public Works and Utilities employees use to keep our public spaces beautiful and functional. A Summer Reading Program event.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Walt Branch Library
For kids
Heavy Equipment Encounter: Come to an all-ages storytime about the big machines that build, bulldoze, and move our world. Meet in the parking lot later to get up close and personal with some of the equipment our own City Parks and Recreation and Public Works and Utilities employees uses to keep our public spaces beautiful and functional. A Summer Reading Program event.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
For kids
Craft Day at Williams: Release your inner artist, and come make something at the library. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity. A Summer Reading Program event.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
For kids
Heavy Equipment Encounter: Come to an all-ages storytime about the big machines that build, bulldoze and move our world. Meet in the parking lot later to get up close and personal with some of the equipment our own City Parks and Recreation and Public Works and Utilities employees use to keep our public spaces beautiful and functional. A Summer Reading Program event.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
Paint a Pot: Transform your plain terracotta flower pot into a work of art. We'll supply the pot and paint: YOU supply the inspiration! Pre-registration is required - stop at the desk or call 402-441-8540. An Adult Summer Reading event
Sunday, July 14, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.
Monday, July 15, 2013
10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
For kids
Jeff Quinn, Magician: Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic! A Summer Reading Program event.
Monday, July 15, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
DIY Mod Podge Wall Art: Turn a blank canvas into a work of art! Piece together fabric or paper to create your own design. A canvas, Mod Podge, and decorating supplies will be available for your use, but you are welcome to bring your own supplies as well. Patterns will be provided for inspiration or come up with your own! An Adult Summer Reading event
Monday, July 15, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
For kids
Jeff Quinn, Magician: Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic! A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, near South Branch Library
For kids
Jeff Quinn, Magician: (Westminster Church) Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic! A Summer Reading Program event.
 Tuesday, July 16, 2013
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
For teens
Birthstone Crafts: Are you a Ruby or a Garnet? And what the heck is a Peridot anyway? Learn your birthstone and its history while you make a bracelet or a family tree using the colored stones from your month! A Teen Summer Reading event
 Tuesday, July 16, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
For teens
The Art of Junk: Creating Sculptures from Recycled Stuff: Teens, what can you do with a pile of junk? We will have all of the junk and adhesives you need to help make your recycled sculpture awesome! You choose your pieces and what to make! A Teen Summer Reading event
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
For kids
Jeff Quinn, Magician: Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic! A Summer Reading Program event.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
1:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
For kids
Jeff Quinn, Magician: Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic! A Summer Reading Program event.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
For teens
Jar Decorating: Show off your artistic abilities! Decorate jars with paint and make paper lanterns to take home. We will provide the supplies. A Teen Summer Reading event
Thursday, July 18, 2013
10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Walt Branch Library
For kids
Jeff Quinn, Magician: Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic! A Summer Reading Program event.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
For kids
Jeff Quinn, Magician: Tricks about holes, digging, mining and other underground things! Jeff Quinn is back with another amazing magic show that features lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and terrific magic! A Summer Reading Program event.
Friday, July 19, 2013
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
After-Hours Game Night: See the unquiet side of Eiseley Library at this after-hours, adults-only game night. We'll have several board games to choose from (Taboo, Scattergories, Catch Phrase, and more) or bring your own. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Bring friends or come solo and meet someone new. Leave the kids and the remote at home and game on! An Adult Summer Reading event
Sunday, July 21, 2013
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
For teens and adults
DIY Steampunk* Accessories: Need something to wear with your dirigible? Are your goggles from last season? Join us at Eiseley as we create our own steampunk fashion statement. While some supplies will be provided, feel free to bring any items you might like to use in your creation. This program is intended for teens and adults. *Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery, especially in a setting inspired by industrialized Western civilization during the 19th century. A Teen Summer Reading and Adult Summer Reading event
Sunday, July 21, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.
Monday, July 22, 2013
2:30 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
For kids
Heavy Equipment Encounter: Come to an all-ages storytime about the big machines that build, bulldoze and move our world. Meet in the parking lot later to get up close and personal with some of the equipment our own City Parks and Recreation and Public Works and Utilities employees use to keep our public spaces beautiful and functional. A Summer Reading Program event.
Monday, July 22, 2013
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
For kids
Nebraska Diggers: Do you know the wild creatures that dig in Nebraska? Find out more when you drop in and visit the diggers activity stations. A Summer Reading Program event.
Monday, July 22, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
For kids
Kokyo Taiko Drummers: Wadaiko, Japanese style drumming, has been described as dynamic, thunderous and powerful. The sound can be felt in your soul. Kokyo Taiko, based in Lincoln, brings this exciting art of choreographed drumming to Lincoln City Libraries. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
For kids
Movie Day at Williams: Coming to a lawn near you, the story of a forbidden romance helped and hindered by pink flamingos and lawn mowers. Join us for this family movie. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
For kids
Welcome to Walt's Construction Zone: "Dig" into this special storytime with stories and crafts all about big machines. A Summer Reading Program event.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
10:30 a.m.
South Branch Library
For kids
Heavy Equipment Encounter: Come to an all-ages storytime about the big machines that build, bulldoze, and move our world. Meet in the parking lot later to get up close and personal with some of the equipment our own City Parks and Recreation and Public Works and Utilities employees uses to keep our public spaces beautiful and functional. A Summer Reading Program event.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
For teens
I'm Bored: Tired of spending your summer at the pool or the mall? Join us at the library for board game day. Challenge your friends and librarians to a variety of fun games. A Teen Summer Reading event
Thursday, July 25, 2013
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
For kids
Sprinkler Day! Join us for fun in the sun! It's our annual sprinkler day! We will run through sprinklers, draw with sidewalk chalk and blow bubbles! A Summer Reading Program event.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
South Branch Library
For teens
Duct Tape: Come to the library to find out all you can do with duct tape. A Teen Summer Reading event
Thursday, July 25, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
For kids
Family Storytime - Dig Into Reading: Books, crafts and storytime fun for the whole family! A Summer Reading Program event.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
South Branch Library
Just Desserts: Mystery Book Discussion Group. Join us this month for a discussion of The Sentry by Robert Crais.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
For kids
Lego Book Day: Wild about Legos? We'll be building, crafting and gaming with Legos. Join us for a "block"buster afternoon! A Summer Reading Program event.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Sunday Family Movie Night: Come and enjoy a wonderful family-friendly movie. Feel free to bring your own snacks to enjoy as you relax and watch the movie.
Monday, July 29, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
For families
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family. A Summer Reading Program event.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
For kids
Rawr! Dinosaurs Special Storytime: If you love dinosaurs, you should join us for a special storytime where we will read, roar and gnash our teeth in celebration of our Cretaceous friends. Triassic treats will follow. A Summer Reading Program event.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
For kids
Movie Day at Eiseley: Escape with us to a distant resort where an overprotective dad tries to shelter his only daughter from the dangers of the world. A Summer Reading Program event.
August
Monday, August 12, 2013
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: Book Share
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