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Library News
- Bennett Martin Public Library to Open at 1 PM Wednesday; Other Libraries Remain Closed
Bennett Martin Public Library will open at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. All other Lincoln City Libraries facilities remain closed.Items with due dates from January 25 to 28 have been extended to January 29.
Continue reading → - New Podcast
Participants in the Just Desserts Mystery Discussion Group share their thoughts about the Philip Marlowe series by Raymond Chandler in this new Podcast.
Continue reading → - Read Woke Challenge Continues Through January 31
Lincoln City Libraries invites the public to participate in the Read Woke Challenge through January 31, 2021. The purpose of the challenge is to encourage reading that starts conversations that lead to positive change in our community. More information about the challenge is available here.
Continue reading → - Teen Treasure Troves
Introducing Teen Treasure Troves! Teens can use this online form to indicate the type of books they want to receive. Staff will prepare a bundle of books and add puzzles or crafts. Teens can then pick them up at the designated library!
Continue reading → - Introducing Binge Boxes
Binge Boxes are perfect for people who love movies! Each Binge Box contains 4 to 6 movies for a spectacular movie watching experience! Enjoy films by famous directors, or starring favorite actors. You will find themed Binge Boxes, such as Classic Westerns, Detective Noir, French Cinema, Ballet, Classic Monsters, Disney Classics and many more. Search our online catalog using the keyword “binge box.”
Continue reading → - Income Tax Assistance
Due to COVID-19, tax preparation is not taking place on site at Lincoln City Libraries. AARP and VITA assistance is available online. Details are available here. VITA appointments can be scheduled here. Please note that Library staff are not authorized to provide tax assistance or handle patrons’ tax documents.Federal tax forms and instructions are available from the Internal Revenue Service website.
Special Note About Nebraska Tax Forms:
In order to encourage electronic filing, the Nebraska Department of Revenue is not providing tax forms to the public library. You may print forms and instructions from the Nebraska Department of Revenue’s website.
Continue reading → - Last Call for One Book – One Lincoln 2021 Nominations!
Nominations are due January 31 for titles to be considered for the 2021 One Book – One Lincoln community reading program!Paper nomination forms are not being accepted this year. Nominations are being accepted via the online form and by sending an e-mail to OBOLnominations@lincolnlibraries.org.
Continue reading → - Have you noticed?
Your library receipt now tells you how much you saved by using your library card instead of buying the same items new!
Continue reading → - Resource of the Month
Access World News helps you stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events, with a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner.This resource includes a wide selection of Nebraska news sources, including the Omaha World Herald and Lincoln Journal Star. All of these are available through our Online Resources page.
Continue reading → - Storytime-To-Go kits
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 → - 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 → - 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. Effective November 6, “renewing” your library visit for an extra hour is not allowed.
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. 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 are being accepted as of November 1. If you have Interlibrary Loan checkouts and have questions about their due dates, please contact our Interlibrary Loan office at 402-441-8537.
Are you accepting donations?
We are not able to accept donated materials until further notice.
What about your storytimes and other programs?
All in-person Library programming is cancelled until further notice.
Please check here for information about our Virtual Storytimes and other online options!
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?
All meeting room reservations are cancelled until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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 → - Important Note for Users of Kindle eBooks
Please see this information about returning your Kindle eBooks early.
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: - 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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In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, all in-person library programming is cancelled until further notice.
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Virtual Storytimes
From January through May we will provide virtual Toddler Storytimes and Pre-K Storytimes via our Facebook page at 10:30 a.m. annd 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays! (Storytimes are not held in August or December.)
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!
