Lincoln is home to eight libraries and one Lied Bookmobile. These public facilities offer an array of wonderful family-friendly events and activities for FREE all year long! Story times and other events are happening again at our libraries and it is wonderful after not having them for two years.
*Updated September, 2023.
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA LIBRARIES:
- Anderson Branch Library
3635 Touzalin Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68507- Mon - Thurs: 10AM - 8PM, Fri - Sat: 10AM - 6PM, Sun: 12PM - 8PM
- Bethany Library
810 North Cotner Boulevard, Lincoln, NE 68505- Mon - Sat: 10AM - 6PM, Sun: Closed
- Bennett Martin Library
136 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508- Mon - Thurs: 10AM - 8PM, Fri - Sat: 10AM - 6PM, Sun: 12PM - 6PM
- Eiseley Branch Library
1530 Superior Street, Lincoln, NE 68521- Mon - Thurs: 10AM - 8PM, Fri - Sat: 10AM - 6PM, Sun: 12PM - 8PM
- Gere Library
2400 South 56th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506- Mon- Thurs: 10AM - 8PM, Fri - Sat: 10AM - 6PM, Sun: 12PM - 8PM
- Walt Branch Library
6701 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512
Mon- Thurs: 10AM - 8PM, Fri - Sat: 10AM - 6PM, Sun: 12PM - 8PM - Williams Branch Library
5000 Mike Scholl Street, Lincoln, NE 68512
(NW 48th & W. Cuming Streets, in the Arnold Elementary School; enter from West Cuming Street)
Mon- Thurs: 4PM - 8PM, Fri 4PM - 6PM, Sat - Sun: 1PM - 6PM - South Branch Library
2675 South Street, Lincoln, NE 68502
Mon- Thurs: 10AM - 8PM, Fri - Sat: 10AM - 6PM, Sun: 1PM - 6PM
Special story times,such as character story times, and other library events are posted on our Event Calendar.
NOTE: Public libraries are closed on national holidays. Please keep in mind that story times can change without notice due to inclement weather or by the library's discretion. There are no story times during the month of December.SUNDAYS
- Bennett Martin (Mixed Age: birth to age five)- 4:00-5:00 PM
MONDAYS
- Gere (Baby Time: 0-18 months) - 10:05-10:25
- Anderson (Toddler Time: 18-36 months) - 10:30-10:50 AM
- Eiseley (Baby Time: 0-18 months) - 10:35-10:55 AM
- Gere (Toddler Time: 18-36 months) - 10:40-11:00 AM
TUESDAYS
- Walt (Toddler: 18-36 months) - 10:15-10:45 AM
- Walt (Preschool: 3-5 years) - 10:15-10:45 AM
- Walt (Baby:0-18 months) - 11:00-11:20 AM
- Bethany (Toddler Time: 18-36 months) - 10:30-10:50 AM
- Gere (Baby's Time: 0-18 months) - 10:45-11:05 AM
- Walt (Preschool: 3-5 years) - 11:00-11:30 AM
- Eiseley (Preschool: 3-5 years) - 7:00-7:30 PM
WEDNESDAYS
- Walt (Preschool: 3-5 years) - 10:15-10:45 AM
- Walt (Toddler Time: 18-36 months) - 10:15-10:35 AM
- Eiseley (Preschool: 3-5 years) - 10:30-11:00 AM
- Eiseley (Toddler Time: 18-36 months) - 10:35-10:55
- Anderson (Preschool: 3-5 years) - 10:30-11:00 AM
- South (Preshool: 3-5 years) - 10:30 -11:00 AM
- Walt (Baby: 0-18 months) - 11:00 - 11:20 AM
- Walt (Preschool: 3-5 years) - 11:00-11:30 AM
THURSDAYS
- Gere (Preschool: 3-5 years) -10:45-11:15 AM
- Eiseley (Preschool: 3-5 years) - 10:30-11:00 AM
- Bethany (Preschool: 3-5 years) - 10:30-11:00 AM
- Williams (Mixed Age: birth to age five) - 10:30-11:00 AM
- Eiseley (Toddler Time: 18-36 months) - 10:35-10:55 AM
FRIDAYS
- No scheduled story times
SATURDAYS
- Walt (Mixed Age: birth to age five) -10:30-11:00 AM
The library also offers "Sensory Storytime," for children ages three to eight. This storytime is for children who may need a little extra attention or a more controlled environment.
| Eiseley Branch | Gere Branch |
| Fridays, 10:15-11:00 AM Session 1: September 8-October 13 Session 2: October 27-November 17 Session 3: January 5-February 9 Session 4: February 23-March 29 Session 5: April 12-May 17 | Saturdays 9:15-10:00 AM Session 1: September 2-October 7 Session 2: October 28-November 18 Session 3: January 6-February 10 Session 4: March 2-April 6 Session 5: April 27-May 18 |
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