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Library News
Lincoln City Libraries now provides take-home reading and activity kits for Lincoln’s young readers. Storytime-To-Go kits are for children ages 3 to 7 and contain five books, a beginning and ending song, a rhyming activity, and a list of theme-related books. Some kits include a coloring sheet or other activity.Storytime-To-Go kits can be requested by calling a branch library or by this online form.
Continue reading →- One Book – One Lincoln Author Discussion
Join us November 15 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for a discussion with author Ann Napolitano. We’ll chat about her book, One Book – One Lincoln 2020 winner, Dear Edward. Registration is required.Email obolevents@lincolnlibraries.org to register or to submit a question for the Q&A.
Continue reading → - John H. Ames Reading Series: Theodore Wheeler
While in-person programs at the Library are not possible at this time, Theodore Wheeler discusses his new novel In Our Other Lives in an online-only presentation on the Ames Reading Series page for the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors.
Continue reading → - Raising Readers: Tips for Choosing Books for Children
Parents, we know it is easy to get overwhelmed when choosing books your kids will love. Join us on our Facebook page every Monday in October at 6:30 p.m. for a short video in a 4-part series called, “Raising Readers: Tips for Choosing Books for Children.” These age-related tips will help you navigate the library and will reinforce the importance of reading aloud. And remember, our librarians are always available to help. The videos will also be available on our Parents and Caregivers page shortly after they are shown on Facebook.
Continue reading → - Check Out a BikeLNK Pass at Bennett Martin Public Library
Community Health Endowment of Lincoln funds new program to increase access to bike share
BikeLNK is teaming up with Lincoln City Libraries to offer free access to bike share through the new Check Out A BikeLNK program.
Continue reading → - Announcing our new app – LibraryLNK!
We are please to announce our new mobile app, LibraryLNK! With LibraryLNK you can:- Search the catalog
- Place holds
- Manage your account
- Renew materials
- Store your library card
- Link multiple cards to one account
Search for “Lincoln Libraries app” in the App Store and Google Play!
Continue reading → - Resource of the Month
HelpNow for Homework provides free homework help, online tutoring, and preparation for standardized tests for students from kindergarten to adult in the areas of math, English, science, social studies, and more. Chat with a tutor through instant messaging from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week, or submit your writing for review. Spanish-speaking tutors are also available.
Continue reading → - Libraries to Provide Secure Ballot Boxes for November Election
Election officials encourage early voting
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Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lancaster County Election Commissioner Dave Shively today urged voters to cast their ballots early for the November 3 general election. The addition of ballot boxes at all eight Lincoln City Libraries locations will increase the number of ballot drop-off locations in the County to 11.The locked ballot boxes will be available inside all library branches during regular business hours starting Monday, September 28, the first day for early voting by mail or through drop boxes. Information on the library locations and hours is available here. Ballots can be dropped off at the libraries until the close of business November 2.
Continue reading → - Lincoln City Libraries Offers Special Services During Pandemic
Lincoln City Libraries reminds residents that it offers numerous programs and services to help keep families safe during the pandemic. A library card is required to access the services.
Continue reading → - Book Bundles
Lincoln City Libraries is happy to announce the return of Book Bundles! We understand that with everything going on, you may not have time to browse our catalog for new books to read. “Grab & Go” Book Bundles for kids and “Bound to Please” Book Bundles for adults, kids, and teens can help!
Continue reading → - Virtual Programs
The first of our new Virtual Programs videos is “Book Blurbs: Social Distancing Edition.” Most Virtual Programs will be posted on our Facebook page first, and will appear here and on our YouTube channel shortly after.More virtual programs for adults, kids, and teens have been posted here as well!
Continue reading → - Local Jobs
Job listings within 25 miles of Lincoln, from the Nebraska Department of Labor.
Job postings from the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.
City of Lincoln / Lancaster County job openings.
Continue reading → - Speak Up for Housing Rights
Lincoln City Libraries is pleased to be a partner with Civic Nebraska in this SPEAK UP initiative for housing rights. Watch for programming coming this fall and winter!
Continue reading → - Important Note for Users of Kindle eBooks
Please see this information about returning your Kindle eBooks early.
Continue reading → - 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? Can I use a computer?
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. Visits are limited to one hour with building capacity controls in place. You may be able to “renew” your library visit for one extra hour if the building’s capacity has not been reached.
The Lied Bookmobile Schedule is available here.
Face coverings are required in conformity with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department’s requirements.
Computer sessions are limited to one per day. You may be allowed a second computer session if your library visit is renewed for a second hour. Online computer reservations are not available at this time.
When can I return items I have checked out? When are items that I already have checked out due?
Materials can now be returned at all locations. All returned materials will be quarantined for 72 hours before being checked in and returned to shelves.
Due dates for materials checked out on or before June 10, 2020 were extended to July 1. Materials checked out starting June 11 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.
Interlibrary Loan requests cannot be accepted at this time. 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 in-person Library programming is cancelled until further notice.
From September 9 through November 20, virtual Toddler Storytimes and Pre-K Storytimes will be available via our Facebook page at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, and virtual Preschool Storytimes will be available at 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays!
Other virtual programs are being made available through our Facebook page; videos of most of these are also available shortly afterward on this page and on our YouTube channel.
My group had a meeting room reserved. Will we still be able to meet at the Library?
Continue reading →All meeting room reservations are cancelled until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- 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. Information about C’rona Comix is available here.
Continue reading → - 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.
Continue reading → - 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!
Continue reading → - 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!
Continue reading → - 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.
Continue reading → - 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.
Continue reading → - 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.
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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!
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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 and One Book-One Lincoln will be available on our Facebook page and on our Summer Reading Challenge Videos page or our One Book-One Lincoln 2020 playlist on YouTube 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
Our Virtual Storytimes are on hold for the month of August. Watch for them to start up again in September!
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!
