Tax preparation assistance is available by appointment only this year. Details are available here.

Lincoln City Libraries’ in-person Library Learning Time sessions will begin in February rather than January, due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. The program is now expected to start February 13. This date may be subject to change depending on the COVID-19 situation.

In-Person Events Cancelled for January and Early February

All Library in-person events in January and the first part of February have been cancelled. In-person events are now expected to start February 13. This date may be subject to change depending on the COVID-19 situation. Some events may be available for virtual participation.

Community groups and organizations that have meeting room reservations may continue to meet.

Check here for information about take-home Storytime kits or reserving Book Bundles.

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Join us for our 2022 Winter Reading Challenge from January 1st-January 31st! Register on the Beanstack app or our Beanstack page, or contact your local Library location and help Lincoln reach its goal of 4 million minutes read or listened to, and earn tickets for prize drawings!

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MyHeritage allows you to trace your family tree using global genealogy resources. Dive into a huge international records database – just search a name to learn more about your ancestors!

Login is automatic on computers located in Lincoln City Libraries. Access from outside the library is available for Lincoln City Libraries card holders.

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In case you missed the open house about the Air Park Recreation Center & Williams Branch Library Project, here is the slideshow that was shown. More information about the project is available here.

With our mobile app, 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!

Please note: our older app, BookMyne, is scheduled to be discontinued in February 2022. We encourage users of BookMyne to switch to the LibraryLNK app before that date.

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Updated January 14, 2022. 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?

When can I return items I have checked out? When are items that I already have checked out due?

Are you accepting donations?

What about your storytimes and other programs?

My group had a meeting room reserved. Will we still be able to meet at the Library?

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.
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Community Health Endowment of Lincoln funds program to increase access to bike share

BikeLNK is teaming up with Lincoln City Libraries to offer free access to bike share through the Check Out A BikeLNK program.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Please see this information about returning your Kindle eBooks early.

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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!

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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!

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!

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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.

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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.
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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:

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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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