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Summer Reading Program

June 19, 2013 by pjorgensen

Dig Into Reading

Summer Reading events
Photos from some of our Summer Reading Program events.
R.A.P. Around the Year at Gere, Mondays June 10 and July 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Gere is offering a book group for first-through third-graders and their reading partners. Pre-register (required) at Gere Branch Library or by calling 402-441-8560. The book for the first session will need to be picked up and read prior to the meeting.
Starts May 24! When you register for the 2013 Summer Reading Program, you will receive a book bag and a booklet, so that you can be ready to read, read, read! Each time you visit Lincoln City Libraries or any participating school media center, bring your booklet with you to have it stamped and stickered. Visit a library four times, read for a total of ten hours, and complete ten of the reading-related activities, and you will receive these rewards:

Here's a list of sites in Lancaster County where Summer Reading Program activities are being offered.

Don't forget that we also have Summer Reading Programs for Teens and Adults!

Here are the fun events we have planned for the summer! (Here is a branch-by-branch list of the events.)

Dig into Reading Friday, May 31, 2013
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
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.

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, June 2, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Monday, June 3, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
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.

Dig into ReadingMonday, June 3, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 4, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
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.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 4, 2013
1:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 5, 2013
10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 5, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Cotner Center, 1540 N. Cotner Blvd., near Bethany Branch Library
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!

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 5, 2013
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 6, 2013
10:30 a.m.
South Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 6, 2013
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 6, 2013
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
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.

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, June 9, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Monday, June 10, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
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!

Dig into Reading Monday, June 10, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
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.

Dig into ReadingMonday, June 10, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 11, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
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.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 11, 2013
1:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 12, 2013
All day
Eiseley Branch Library
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!

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 12, 2013
10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 12, 2013
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 12, 2013
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
Movie Day at Williams: Gather your minions as we watch a movie about an evil genius derailed by three orphans.

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 13, 2013
10:30 a.m.
South Branch Library
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!

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 13, 2013
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
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.

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, June 16, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Monday, June 17, 2013
10:30 a.m.
South Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Monday, June 17, 2013
1:00 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
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.

Dig into ReadingMonday, June 17, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 18, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
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.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 18, 2013
1:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 19, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 19, 2013
1:00 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, June 19, 2013
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
Craft Day at Williams: Release your inner artist, and come make something at the library. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, June 23, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Monday, June 24, 2013
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
Dig into Dinosaurs: Activity stations allow kids to learn more about these gigantic creatures.

Dig into ReadingMonday, June 24, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 25, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
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.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, June 25, 2013
6:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Golden Sower Book Group: Join us for a fun discussion and crafts centered around the book, Even Monsters Need Haircuts by Matthew McElligott.

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 27, 2013
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
Movie Day at Eiseley: Gather your minions as we watch a movie about an evil genius derailed by three orphans.

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 27, 2013
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
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!

Dig into Reading Thursday, June 27, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
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!

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, June 30, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Monday, July 1, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, near South Branch LibrarySouth Branch Library
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!

Dig into Reading Monday, July 1, 2013
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
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!

Dig into Reading Monday, July 1, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
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!

Dig into ReadingMonday, July 1, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 2, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
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!

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 2, 2013
1:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
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!

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 2, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
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!

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 3, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Cotner Center, 1540 N. Cotner Blvd., near Bethany Branch Library
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!

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 3, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
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!

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, July 7, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Monday, July 8 to Saturday, July 13, 2013
All open hours
Walt Branch Library
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.

Dig into ReadingMonday, July 8, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 9, 2013
All day
Eiseley Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 9, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
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!

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 9, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Anderson Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 9, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 10, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 10, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Walt Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 10, 2013
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
Craft Day at Williams: Release your inner artist, and come make something at the library. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

Dig into Reading Thursday, July 11, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
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.

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, July 14, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Monday, July 15, 2013
10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
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!

Dig into ReadingMonday, July 15, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 16, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
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!

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 16, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, near South Branch Library
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!

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 17, 2013
10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Gere Branch Library
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!

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 17, 2013
1:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
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!

Dig into Reading Thursday, July 18, 2013
10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Walt Branch Library
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!

Dig into Reading Thursday, July 18, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
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!

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, July 21, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Monday, July 22, 2013
2:30 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Monday, July 22, 2013
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
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.

Dig into ReadingMonday, July 22, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 23, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
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.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 23, 2013
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 23, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
Welcome to Walt's Construction Zone: "Dig" into this special storytime with stories and crafts all about big machines.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 24, 2013
10:30 a.m.
South Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Thursday, July 25, 2013
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
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!

Dig into Reading Thursday, July 25, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Anderson Branch Library
Family Storytime - Dig Into Reading: Books, crafts and storytime fun for the whole family!

Dig into ReadingSaturday, July 27, 2013
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
Lego Book Day: Wild about Legos? We'll be building, crafting and gaming with Legos. Join us for a "block"buster afternoon!

South's Family Movie NightsSunday, July 28, 2013
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
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.

Dig into ReadingMonday, July 29, 2013
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
South Branch Library
Family Storytime: Stories and crafts for the whole family, with a different theme every week.

Dig into Reading Tuesday, July 30, 2013
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Williams Branch Library
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.

Dig into Reading Wednesday, July 31, 2013
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
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.

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Storytimes

June 06, 2013 by pjorgensen

Information for January through July

Linc

Baby Storytime
Preschool Storytimes
Toddler Time
Storytimes for Families
All Age Storytime
Printable Storytime Schedule (PDF)

Note: in the event of Lincoln Public Schools closings in case of inclement weather, Lincoln City Libraries storytimes will be canceled.

Baby Storytimes

Baby Storytime is an interactive parent-child time with fun activities designed to promote early literacy, language development and a love of books for children birth to 18 months old.
Walt Branch Library
6701 S. 14th Street
402-441-4460
Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m.

Photo of Storytime Preschool Storytimes

Lincoln City Libraries presents its popular preschool storytimes at all library locations. Preschool Storytime is a half-hour of books and activities for children ages three, four and five.

Preschool Storytime supports early literacy by offering vocabulary development, experiences with a variety of literature, and participation in language-related activities. Preregistration is not required for Preschool Storytime. Newcomers are always welcome!

Themed lists of books used for many of our storytimes can be found by logging into your Library Account and clicking on "Lists."

Preschool Storytimes:

Bennett Martin Public Library
136 S. 14th Street
402-441-8566
Thursdays, 10:15 to 10:45 AM

Anderson Branch Library
3635 Touzalin Avenue
402-441-8540
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM

Bethany Branch Library
1810 North Cotner Blvd.
402-441-8550
Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM

Eiseley Branch Library
1530 Superior Street
402-441-4250
Tuesdays, 7:00 to 7:30 PM
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM
Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM

Gere Branch Library
2400 S. 56th Street
402-441-8560
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM
Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM

South Branch Library
2675 South Street
402-441-8570
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 2:30 PM

Walt Branch Library
6701 S. 14th Street
402-441-4460
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 AM

Williams Branch Library
See under Storytimes for Families


Toddler Time
Toddler Time is for children aged 18 to 36 months and their parents or caregivers. During Toddler Time, a librarian reads aloud and leads adult-child pairs in activities. Research indicates the importance of the adult-child bond in building early literacy. Toddler Time also supports early literacy by building vocabulary and sharing age-appropriate literature in an atmosphere of fun, engaging activity.

Toddler Time at Anderson Branch, October 2010

Photo taken at ToddlerTime at Anderson Branch Library in October 2010. Anderson staff member Linda is the storyteller. Many of the children (and some of the adults with them) were dressed in their Halloween costumes, as that holiday was on the previous Friday.

Toddler Times:

Anderson Branch Library
3635 Touzalin Avenue
402-441-8540
Mondays, 10:30 to 10:50 AM

NEWBethany Branch Library
1810 North Cotner Blvd.
402-441-8550
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 10:50 AM
June 4 through July 30

Eiseley Branch Library
1530 Superior Street
402-441-4250
Wednesdays, 10:35 to 10:55 AM
Thursdays, 10:35 to 10:55 AM

Gere Branch Library
2400 S. 56th Street
402-441-8560
Tuesdays, 10:00 to 10:20 and 10:35 to 10:55 AM
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 10:50 AM
Thursdays, 10:00 to 10:20 and 10:35 to 10:55 AM

Walt Branch Library
6701 S. 14th Street
402-441-4460
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 10:50 AM
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 10:50 AM

 

Storytimes for Families
(also check out our Parent-Child Book Groups)

Family Storytimes are intended for parents and their preschool to elementary-age children and include crafts.

Gere Branch Library
2400 S. 56th Street
402-441-8560
Fourth Monday of the Month; 6:30-7:00 p.m. – crafts; 7:00-7:30 p.m. - storytime
Monday, Jan. 28:  Strange Happenings  (Special guest--Pinkalicious)
Monday, Feb. 25:  Seussical Fun  (Bring your cameras!  Special guest--The Cat in the Hat)
Monday, March 25:  The Wind Blew in...
Monday, April 22:  Earth Day
Monday, May 20:  Dig Into Reading   (note:  one week early due to Memorial Day)

South Branch Library
2675 South Street
402-441-8570
Mondays 6:30-7:00 p.m. – crafts; 7:00-7:30 p.m. - storytime

Family Storytime photos
Photos from the "Crazy for Costumes" Family Storytime at Walt Branch Library, October 9, 2012
Walt Branch Library
6701 S. 14th Street
402-441-4460
Second Tuesday of the Month; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 8: Is Everyone Ready for Fun? The Silly Fun Stories of Jan Thomas
Tuesday, Feb. 12: Soups On
Tuesday, March 12: Wooly, Woolly Lambs @ Walt
Tuesday, April 9: Robots @ Walt
Tuesday, May 8: Showers Bring Flowers: Spring Stories

Williams Branch Library
NW 48th and West Cuming (in the Arnold Elementary School)
402-441-8580
Mondays 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
(no Family Storytimes at Williams in June or July)


NEW!All Age Storytime
Walt Branch Library

6701 S. 14th Street
402-441-4460
Saturdays 10:30-11:30 a.m.

 



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Read to a Dog at the Library!

June 03, 2013 by pjorgensen

Photo of dogs and booksThis summer, Healing Heart Therapy Dogs will be offering 20 minute drop-in sessions for children to read aloud to a dog.  This is an opportunity for children ages 6 to 12 who have experienced reading difficulties or who just need to practice their reading.  No preregistration is required.

Gere Branch Library
2400 S. 56th Street, 402-441-8560
  • 10:30-12:00 noon on Tuesday mornings in June and July starting the week of June 4
  • 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons - June 5, 19, July 10, 24, and August 7
Healing Heart Dogs - logoWalt Branch Library (15-minute sessions)
6701 S. 14th Street, 402-441-4250
  • 1:30-2:45 p.m. on Saturday afternoons -  June 15, June 29 and July 27




Here is a NewsNetNebraska story about the program:




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Good Books

May 29, 2013 by pjorgensen





Other Recommended Books:

LCL logomeans the list was compiled by Lincoln City Libraries staff.

Award Winners
For Babies and Toddlers
The New BabyThe New Baby
Authors for ToddlersAuthors for Toddlers
ConceptsConcepts
Read to Your Baby!Read to Your Baby!
Read to Your Baby!Leale A Su Bebé!
Early Reading
Learning to ReadLearning to Read
There's No Place Like HomeThere's No Place Like Home
I'm Going to Kindergarten!I’m Going to Kindergarten!
Other Booklists
Books About Life Changes100 Best Picture Books
Books About Life ChangesBooks About Life Changes
Stories Without WordsCatch the Reading Bug - 2008
Tough Topics for FamiliesChildren’s Illustrators and Authors with Nebraska Connections
Cinderella StoriesCinderella Stories
Tough Topics for FamiliesClassic Children's Stories
If You Like the Harry Potter SeriesIf You Like the Harry Potter series...
Stories Without WordsStories Without Words
Tough Topics for FamiliesTough Topics for Families
Tough Topics for FamiliesWorks for Children by Nebraska Authors
Multicultural Booklists
African American Picture BooksAfrican American Picture Books
African American Books for Older ChildrenAfrican American Books for Older Children
All the Children of the WorldAll the Children of the World
Asian Youth BooklistAsian Youth Booklist
Hispanic Youth BooklistHispanic Youth Booklist
Native American Youth BooklistNative American Youth Booklist
The Refugee ExperienceThe Refugee Experience
Books for Giving
(These lists may include books for older readers and adults as well)
Good Books for Giving, 2012Great Books for Giving, 2012 (slideshow)
Good Books for Giving, 2010Good Youth Books for Gifts, 2010
Great Books to Give as Gifts, 2009Great Books to Give as Gifts, 2009
Good Books for Giving, 2008Good Youth Books for Gifts, 2008
Books for Every HomeBooks for Every Home
Booklists from Other Libraries
(Lincoln City Libraries may not own all books in these lists)





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Special Events

May 16, 2013 by pjorgensen

Special Events
Be sure to also keep an eye on these special events for teens, special Storytimes, and Programs and Events for everyone!



Dig into ReadingOur Summer Reading Program runs from May 24 to July 31 this year!




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