All Lincoln City Libraries are open again to the public on their regular schedules. The 10 to 11 a.m. hour on Fridays is reserved for use by those especially vulnerable to illness.
Please note the other changes described in this announcement.
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Library News
- Hand Lettering
Join Mai as she shows us how to make letters beautiful. This is a One Book – One Lincoln program in connection with the finalist, Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano. Templates and a booklist are available to accompany this video.
Be sure to vote for your favorite of the three finalists by July 31!
- C’rona Comix
Meet C’rona Comix, now on our Teen Page, to help teens understand the the pandemic that is affecting today’s world. C’rona Comix is presented courtesy of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Libraries Now Open
All Lincoln City Libraries are open again to the public on their regular schedules. The 10 to 11 a.m. hour on Fridays is reserved for use by those especially vulnerable to illness. Curbside service is no longer available; customers must enter the libraries to pick up reserved materials. Please note the other changes described in this announcement. The Lied Bookmobile schedule is being posted on a week-by-week basis.
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A reading list for adults, teens and youth
- Applicants Sought for Library Board Vacancy
Lincoln City Libraries (LCL) is accepting applications through Wednesday, July 15 to fill a vacancy on the Lincoln City Libraries Board of Trustees. Members of the seven-member board are appointed by the Lincoln City Council, with the seven-year term running from September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2027. The current board will review the applications and forward its recommendations to the City Council.
- Phone Problems
We are currently experiencing some problems with our phone system. Please be patient when talking with staff on the phone. For some transactions, it might be best to contact us through our “Ask a Librarian” form.
- Three Finalists Announced for One Book – One Lincoln
Lincoln City Libraries has announced the three finalists for the 2020 One Book–One Lincoln Community Reading Program.
- 2020 Summer Reading Challenge
The 2020 Summer Reading Challenge begins June 1! Register now!Summer Reading images are copyrighted. Contact the CSLP at 1-866-657-8556 or info@cslpreads.org for more information.
- Our Response to COVID-19
Here are the answers to our most common questions about Library services during the COVID-19 pandemic:
Are the Libraries open?
As of June 22, all Lincoln City Libraries are open again to the public on their regular schedules. The 10 to 11 a.m. hour on Fridays is reserved for use by those especially vulnerable to illness. Curbside service is no longer available; customers must enter the libraries to pick up reserved materials. The Lied Bookmobile schedule is being posted on a week-by-week basis.
When can I return items I have checked out? When are items that I already have checked out due?
As of June 1, materials can now be returned through our exterior bookdrops at all locations except Williams Branch.
Due dates for materials checked out on or before June 10 have been extended to July 1. Materials checked out starting June 11 will have a due date three weeks after the checkout date.
Please remember that our e-Books and downloadable audiobooks from OverDrive, streaming movies and music from Hoopla, and other online resources remain available. Online materials checked out are automatically returned on their due dates.
If you have Interlibrary Loan checkouts and have questions about their due dates, please contact our Interlibrary Loan office at 402-441-8537.
What about your storytimes and other programs?
All regular Library programming is cancelled until further notice.
We are now providing virtual Toddler Storytimes and Pre-K Storytimes via our Facebook page at 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays!
Our annual Summer Reading Challenge is a little different than usual this year, but it’s still great way to spend the summer!
An Important Note About Summer Reading Program Volunteers Because of the pandemic, we are not in a position to train and use volunteers in our customary way for the Summer Reading Challenge this year. We know that this will be disappointing for many youth and their parents, but we feel certain that this is the safest decision, given what we know now about social distancing. Thank you for your understanding.
My group had a meeting room reserved. Will we still be able to meet at the Library?
All meeting room reservations are cancelled until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- Need Help Getting Started with Our Online Materials?
We know that sometimes a little help is needed for getting started with our online eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and music. Here are some videos that can help!
OverDrive provides this introductory video about their Libby app.
Hoopla provides these introductory videos for these platforms (click to expand):
Web browsers
iOS (Apple devices)
Android devices
And this YouTube playlist provides help getting started with our Music Online resources!
Ancestry Library Edition Temporarily Available for Use Outside the Library
Ancestry Library Edition is now available for access from outside the Library for a limited time. When prompted, please enter your Library card number (no spaces) and PIN.
- Lincoln Cares
You can help support the Library through the Lincoln Cares program. Enroll today at https://app.les.com/Applications/_LCDonate/ or call 402-475-4211. Thank you for your support of parks, libraries and older adults in our community!
- Check Out Our Apps
For everything from checking our catalog, to downloading eBooks, music, and movies, to mobile printing, Lincoln City Libraries has a variety of apps available for use with your mobile device!
- Hoopla
Hoopla is our streaming media resource, providing movies, TV shows, music and more, through your computer or via Android and Apple apps. Register for an account here; if you already have an account, you can login here. If you are having trouble logging into your account or need to update your account information, please check here.More information is available here.
Note: Hoopla accounts are now limited to 4 checkouts per month.
- Local Jobs
Job listings within 25 miles of Lincoln, from the Nebraska Department of Labor.
- Mobile Printing at Your Library
With our MobilePrint Service™, you can use your personal computer or mobile device to print to the library’s printers from anywhere. Simply submit documents for printing and come to the library to release and pick up your document using your library card.
- Author Alerts
Would you like to be notified by email or text message when the Library orders new titles by your favorite authors or performers? Sign up here, or look for this button in our catalog:
- Access your library on the go with BookMyne, our mobile app!
Search the Library catalog, place holds, and manage your account on your smartphone or tablet. My Account functions include a list of items currently checked out, current charges, the ability to renew items, and the ability to view pending and available holds. BookMyne is available for iOS (iphone, iPad, iPod Touch) and Android devices. Download the User’s Guide here, or stop by any Lincoln City Libraries location to learn more, and for help finding and installing BookMyne.Download the BookMyne app for free from the App Store or Google Play.
BookMyne is now available again from Google Play, but some functionality may be limited. - Welcome to Lincoln City Libraries
Our Welcome to Lincoln City Libraries videos, available in a variety of languages, provide an overview of the services we offer!
Upcoming Events
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, all regular library programming is cancelled until further notice.
Special Online Events for the Summer Reading Challenge will be available on our Facebook page and on our Summer Reading Challenge Videos page as they become available.
Summer Reading images are copyrighted. Contact the CSLP at 1-866-657-8556 or info@cslpreads.org for more information.
Virtual Storytimes
We are now providing virtual Toddler Storytimes and Pre-K Storytimes via our Facebook page at 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays!
Virtual Storytimes with TumbleBook Library
How about a virtual storytime any time with our TumbleBook Library - online story books, chapter books and videos for kids!
