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Library Board of Trustees

May 17, 2013 by pjorgensen

The Library Board of Trustees is a group of seven citizens to whom the administration of the public library is entrusted. The Board of Trustees of the Lincoln City Libraries is an administrative board appointed by the Lincoln City Council. It is the trustees' obligation to work toward improvement in library services through well-trained staff and efficient use of funds; to support adequate funding for good library service; and to promote the best possible use of all library resources.

The Lincoln City Libraries Board of Trustees has embarked on a "Main Library Vision and Concept Study."

Board members

E-mail can be sent to individual Board members using the addresses given below, or to the Board as a whole at libraryboard@lincolnlibraries.org

Kathy McKillip, President
Term: 2009-2014
E-Mail: k.mckillip@lincolnlibraries.org

Maja Harris, Vice President
E-Mail: m.harris@lincolnlibraries.org
Term: 2008-2015

Herb Schimek, Treasurer
Term: 2010-2017
E-mail: h.schimek@lincolnlibraries.org

Martha Florence
Term 2011-2013
E-mail: m.florence@lincolnlibraries.org

Donna Marvin
Term: 2012-2016
E-mail: d.marvin@lincolnlibraries.org

Herb Friedman
Term: 2011-2018
E-mail: h.friedman@lincolnlibraries.org

Carol Speicher
Term: 2012-2019
E-mail: c.speicher@lincolnlibraries.org

Board meetings

The Lincoln City Libraries Board of Trustees meets third Tuesday of each month. From time to time a meeting day may be changed if a quorum is not anticipated on the regular meeting date. Unless otherwise noted, the meetings are held at 8:00 AM and in the Board Room of the Bennett Martin Public Library, 14th & N Streets, Lincoln, Nebraska. The following is a list of the meeting dates:

Fiscal Year 2012-2013
  • September 18, 2012
  • October 16, 2012
  • November 13, 2012, 6:00 p.m., Eiseley Branch (scheduled on the 2nd Tuesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday)
  • December 18, 2012
  • January 15, 2013
  • February 19, 2013, 6:00 p.m., Walt Branch
  • March 19, 2013
  • April 16, 2013
  • May 21, 2013, 6:00 p.m., Walt Branch
  • June 18, 2013
  • July 16, 2013
  • August 20, 2013, 6:00 p.m., Anderson Branch

The proposed agenda is kept continually current and available for inspection at the Administrative Office of the Bennett Martin Public Library, but the Board shall have the right to modify the agenda at said public meeting when convened. Requests for sign language interpreters will require a minimum of 48 hours advance notice to the Library Director, (402)441-8510.

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas and Minutes from Library Board meetings are kept on this site for one year. Earlier minutes (from May 9, 1944 to current) are available in the Library's Administrative Offices during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM).

The Agendas and Minutes on this site are PDF files, which require the free Adobe® Acrobat® Reader. Help for viewing these files is available.

Meeting Date Agenda Minutes
May 21, 2013 Agenda pending
April 16, 2013 Agenda Minutes
March 19, 2013 Agenda Minutes
February 19, 2013 Agenda Minutes
January 15, 2013 Agenda Minutes
December 18, 2012 Agenda Minutes
November 13, 2012
Agenda Minutes
October 16, 2012 Agenda Minutes
September 18, 2012 Agenda Minutes
August 21, 2012 Agenda Minutes
July 17, 2012 Agenda Minutes
June 19, 2012 Agenda Minutes
May 29, 2012 Agenda Minutes
May 22, 2012 Agenda Minutes
Board Policies

The Library Board is responsible for making policy decisions concerning the employment of the Library Director, materials selection, public rules and regulations, library development, budget, fundraising, public relations, and relationships with other librararies and educational institutions.



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Summer Reading Program

May 17, 2013 by pjorgensen

Dig Into Reading

Summer Reading promotion at schools
During May, Library staff - and Homer the Saltdog - visited schools to promote the Summer Reading Program
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 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.

Summer Reading images are copyrighted. Contact the CSLP at 1-866-657-8556 or contact@cslpreads.org for more information.



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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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Hours, locations, and phone numbers

May 14, 2013 by qcjosh
TeleCirc Automated Renewal
(402) 441-8506

Administration
Bennett Martin Public Library
136 South 14th Street (68508)
(S. 14th & N Streets)
3rd Floor
(402) 441-8500
Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (see below for public service hours)

Map of Lincoln City Libraries locations

Click on a marker to view information about that location

View Lincoln City Libraries Locations in a larger map


Lincoln City Libraries Facebook Page
One Book One Lincoln Facebook Page
Lincoln City Libraries Podcasts Facebook Page

Lincoln Teenpage

Polley Music Library Facebook Page

Lincoln City Libraries provides service from the following locations during the hours listed, with the exception of holiday closings.

Bennett Martin Public Library

Bennett Martin Public Library136 South 14th Street (68508)
(S. 14th & N Streets)
(402) 441-8500

Monday - Saturday :   10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday:   12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Please note: the City-owned parking garage a block north of Bennett Martin Public Library offers free parking for the first hour.

BMPL Courtyard in SpringInformation about the plants outside BMPL

Administration
3rd Floor
(402) 441-8500

Regular hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors
3rd Floor
(402) 441-8516

Regular hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Polley Music Library
2nd Floor
(402) 441-8520

Monday - Thursday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday: closed
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: closed

Note: The Polley Music Library is staffed during the hours listed above. Most materials are available to the public during normal library hours. 

Reference Service

1st Floor
(402) 441-8530

Language and Literacy Room
1st Floor
(402) 441-8530 to reserve or for more information

Youth Services
1st Floor
(402) 441-8566

TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf)
(402) 441-8589

"Guerilla Gardeners" in the courtyard at Bennett Martin Public Library

Volunteer group "Guerilla Gardeners," working in the courtyard at Bennett Martin Public Library. There are many volunteer opportunities in Lincoln City Libraries. (Photo courtesy of Jay Conrad and Nancy Busch.)


Victor E. Anderson Branch
Victor E. Anderson Branch
3635 Touzalin Avenue (68507)
(Fremont St. & Touzalin Ave.)
(402) 441-8540

Monday - Thursday:   10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday - Saturday:   10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday:   12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Bethany Branch Bethany Branch
1810 North Cotner Boulevard (68505)
(N. Cotner Blvd. / N. 66th St. & Francis St.)
(402) 441-8550

Monday - Saturday:   10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday:   Closed


Loren Corey Eiseley Branch
Loren Corey Eiseley Branch

1530 Superior Street (68521)
(N. 15th & Superior Streets)
(402) 441-4250

Monday - Thursday:   10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday - Saturday:   10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday:   12 p.m. - 8 p.m.


Charles H. Gere Branch
Charles H. Gere Branch
2400 South 56th Street (68506)
(S. 56th St. & Normal Blvd.)
(402) 441-8560

Monday - Thursday:   10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday - Saturday:   10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday:   12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Information about Gere's landscaping


South Branch
South Branch
2675 South Street (68502)
(S. 27th & South Streets)
(402) 441-8570

Monday - Thursday:   10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday - Saturday:   10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday:   12 p.m. - 8 p.m.


Bess Dodson Walt Branch
Walt Branch
6701 South 14th Street (68512)
(South of Old Cheney Road on S. 14th , near Cooper YMCA)
(402) 441-4460

Monday - Thursday:   10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday - Saturday:   10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday:   12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Dan A. Williams Branch LibraryDan A. Williams Branch

5000 Mike Scholl Street (68524)
(NW 48th & W. Cuming Streets, in the Arnold Elementary School; enter from West Cuming Street)
(402) 441-8580

Monday - Thursday: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Summer Hours, May 24 through August 12:
2:00 - 6:00 every day

The Williams Branch follows the Lincoln Public Schools closings in case of inclement weather.

 

Bookmobile
Bookmobile information is available on our Bookmobile Service page. Note: the Bookmobile Schedule is subject to change, especially in winter weather.
Holiday Closing Schedule

 

Here is the schedule of closings for the 2012-2013 fiscal year:

Date Day Holiday
September 2, 2012
Sunday Day before Labor Day
September 3, 2012 Monday Labor Day
November 11, 2012 Sunday Veteran's Day
November 12, 2012 Monday Day after Veteran's Day
November 22, 2012 Thursday Thanksgiving Day
November 23, 2012 Friday Day after Thanksgiving
December 24, 2012 Monday Christmas Eve (early closing, 2:00 PM)
December 25, 2012 Tuesday Christmas Day
December 31, 2012 Monday New Year's Eve (early closing, 4:00 PM)
January 1, 2013 Tuesday New Years Day
January 21, 2013 Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 18, 2013 Monday Presidents' Day
March 22, 2013 Friday Staff Inservice Day
March 31, 2013 Sunday Easter Sunday
May 26, 2013 Sunday Day before Memorial Day
May 27, 2013 Monday Memorial Day
July 4, 2013 Thursday Independence Day



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Frequently Asked Questions

May 13, 2013 by pjorgensen
General questions
  • Where are you located and what are your hours?
    Hours, locations, and phone numbers for the libraries can be found here.
  • What holidays will the libraries be closed?
    The schedule of closings approved by the Library Board for the current fiscal year is available on our Hours and Locations page.
  • Do you accept donated books?
    Lincoln City Libraries does accept used books, CDs, and DVDs. Items need to be clean, dry, and otherwise in good condition. Books stored in a garage or damp basement rarely survive and should be disposed of. It is also preferred that books not be more than 10 years old. Sorry, we do not accept text books. All items are evaluated for addition to the library's collection. Those items not added to the collection are sold at the annual book sale.

    Donations may be dropped off at any of the Lincoln City Libraries; stop by a customer service desk for a receipt.

    All donations to Lincoln City Libraries are tax deductible. The donor is responsible for determining the value of the materials donated.


Questions about library cards and accounts
  • What I.D. is required to get a library card?
    We need to verify both your identity and your address. To verify your identity, you can bring any of the following kinds of photo ID:
    • current driver's license
    • military identification
    • school identification
    • passport
    • other photo identification
    To verify your address, you can bring any of the following:
    • current driver's license with correct address
    • checkbook with correct address
    • utility bill with correct address
    • rent receipt with correct address
    • piece of mail with correct address postmarked within 30 days
  • How much does a library card cost?
    Library cards are free for residents of Lincoln/Lancaster County. Non-resident cards are $15 for three months or $60 for one year. Non-resident youth cards for June through August are available for $5.
  • I have an Omaha Library Card. Can I use it at Lincoln City Libraries?
    If you have an Omaha Public Library (OPL) card, you may get a Lincoln City Libraries card to check out materials and use Library services without having to pay a non-resident fee. You will still need to complete a registration form and verify your identity and address. Library staff will need to see the OPL card. Lincoln City Libraries does not have a reciprocal return agreement with Omaha, so items checked out need to be returned to a library in the city in which they were checked out.
  • Do I need to get a new card if I go to another branch library?
    The Lincoln City Libraries card can be used at all of our locations.
  • When does my card expire?
    For Lincoln and Lancaster County residents the card does not expire. If you move or change phone numbers, just notify us so we can make the change on your record.
  • What do I do if I have lost my library card?
    If you have lost your card or it was in an item that was stolen, immediately notify us. As soon as possible, bring identification with you to one of our libraries to get a new card. There will be a $1 fee for the card.
  • My card has become brittle and chipped. Can I get a new card?
    Yes, next time you are at one of our libraries ask for a new card at the Checkout Desk. There is no fee to replace worn or broken cards.
  • The catalog is asking for my password. I didn't even know I had a password!
    A password (usually a 4-digit PIN number) is needed to use the 24-hour telephone renewal system (TeleCirc) or to access your account on our catalog via the Internet. If you got your library card prior to August 4, 2001, the last 4 digits of the home phone number we had on file for you on that date were automatically assigned as your PIN. After August 4, 2001, you needed to specify a 4-digit number when you obtained a library card.

    If you've forgotten your password or PIN, library staff at any of our locations can reset it for you; please call or stop in during our open hours. Be sure to have your library card number when you call. You can also ask staff to change your PIN number, or you may change it yourself by logging into your account (on the Internet or on one of our catalog computers) and clicking on "change my password."

Questions about checking out and renewing materials
  • How long can materials be borrowed?
    Most materials check out for one three-week period and may be renewed for one additional three-week period if no one is waiting for them. Items on hold cannot be renewed, nor can books labelled "Books to Go." Video games and DVDs labelled "DVDs to Go" check out for seven days. Downloadable audiobooks check out for seven or fourteen days, and downloadable e-Books check out for seven, fourteen, or twenty-one days.
  • How many items can I check out?
    You may have up to a total of 150 items on your account at one time. No more than 25 compact discs or 10 DVDs can be on your account at one time.
  • All copies of the book I want are checked out. Can I be notified when one comes back in?
    You can place a request (sometimes also called a hold or a reserve) on an item and when it is returned we will hold it for you at the library location of your choice and send you a notice. You can have up to 25 requests at a time on your record. There is no charge for this service, but requests that are not picked up will result in a 50-cent fee. Notices are sent by phone or e-mail; you can sign up for e-mail notification here. Notices by US Mail are no longer available. (Requests cannot be placed on books labeled "Books to Go.") 
  • There's a copy of the book I want at different branch than the one I use; can it be sent over?
    If an item is available at any of our library locations, it can be sent to any other branch for you to pick up. There is no charge for this service. Please allow two to three days for the book to arrive. (Books labelled "Books to Go" cannot be sent from one branch to another.)
  • Can I return my books to a different branch than the one I checked them out from?
    Yes, books checked out from Lincoln City Libraries may be returned to any of our branches.
  • How do I renew my books?
    Most books and other items may be renewed one time, provided there are no holds on them. (Books labelled "Books to Go" cannot be renewed.) You can use any of the following ways to renew your materials:
    • Bring your materials in to any of our library locations; or
    • call the library at (402) 441-8500; or
    • call our automated renewal system (TeleCirc) at (402) 441-8506 from a touch-tone phone; have your library card ready and listen carefully to the instructions; or
    • use our online catalog. You may renew all of your materials at once or just selected ones.
      1. From a Library Catalog screen, click on "Log in to Your Account," or from the Library's Web site, click on the "My Library Account" link
      2. Enter the number on the barcode of your library card
      3. Enter your 4-digit PIN number and click "Log In"
      4. Click "Renew" for each item listed in your account that you want to renew.
  • How much are overdue fees?
    Overdue fees are charged as an incentive to return materials on time so that other customers will also have access to them.
    • 35 cents per day per item is charged (the maximum fine per item is $7.50, except for magazines, which have a $3.00 maximum). Overdue fees for packaged collections (such as Classroom Loan Bags) are $1.00 per day.
    • When accumulated fees reach $10 or more, no further checkouts will be allowed. Please ask staff for details if materials are lost or damaged.
    • Accounts for cardholders with accumulated fines who do not respond to the Library’s notices to clear their account may be referred to a collection agency and a $10 fee will be assessed.
  • Can I pay my fees with a credit or debit card?
    Credit and debit cards can be used on some self-service checkout machines at Bennett Martin Public Library and at the Anderson, Eiseley, Gere, Walt, and Williams Branches.
  • I've lost an item that I checked out! How much do I have to pay?
    The fee for lost items is the replacement price. If you find a lost item after this fee is assessed, the replacement price can be removed, but there will still be overdue fees (up to the maximum fee per item).
  • Can you notify me by e-mail about overdue books?
    You can sign up for e-mail notification of overdue items here; notification is not sent until the item is two days overdue.

Questions about library terms
  • What is the difference between an item "being held" and one in "transit"?
    If an item is being held, someone has requested to have it held for them when it became available, or has requested that it be sent from one library to another that is more convenient for them. An item in transit is usually one that was returned to a library other than the one it belongs to, and is on its way back to where it belongs.
  • The catalog says the book I want is "In Process." What does that mean?
    "In Process" means that the library has received the item and it is being prepared for use.
  • The catalog says the book I want is "To be shelved." What does that mean?
    A status of "To be shelved" means that the book has recently been returned and may or may not be back on the shelf yet. The first place to check for such books is on the shelf where they belong, as the book may have already been shelved. If it's not there, there may be some carts of books waiting to be shelved that you can check. If the book you want is not in any of these places, you may need to try again in a few days, or ask library staff about obtaining a copy from another branch or placing a hold for it.

Questions about other library services
  • How can I get access from my home computer to the Research Resources the library subscribes to?
    Click on the "Research Resources" button on the Lincoln City Library Web site and follow the instructions on the page that comes up; in most cases you will need to enter your library card number. (Please note that due to licensing restrictions, a few of our Research Resources are not available for access from home.)
  • Do you offer wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) access?
    Free wireless Internet access is available at all Lincoln City Libraries during open hours.
  • Do you have a computer that I can type a letter or a résumé on?
    Information about computer services available at Lincoln City Libraries can be found on our Publicly Available Computers page.
  • Do you have a typewriter that I can use?
    Gere Branch (402-441-8560) and Walt Branch (402-441-4460) have typewriters available; please call those branches to check on the details.
  • When is your annual Book Sale held?
    Lincoln City Libraries' annual Book Sale is normally held the first weekend in October. Details about hours and location are usually available in early September.
  • Can I have a test proctored at the library?
    We are not currently able to offer proctoring services.
  • Do you have rooms available for the public to use?
    Community Rooms can be reserved for groups and organizations to use at Bennett Martin Public Library, Anderson Branch, Eiseley Branch, Gere Branch, and Walt Branch.

    Tutor/student rooms are available at the Loren Corey Eiseley and Bess Dodson Walt branch libraries.


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