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May Scavenger Hunt
Monday, May 01, 2023
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Eiseley Branch
Celebrate spring with a scavenger hunt! The hunt may begin at Eiseley, but will take you far afield into nature.
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Look Who's Hatching!
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Gere Branch
As part of the Nebraska Extension's Look Who's Hatching program, Gere Library will have incubating eggs on display June 20 through July 13. Stop in to choose names for the eggs, make predictions about what is inside, and observe the eggs as they incubate and hatch. Hatching should start by July 11. The animals will remain on display until July 13.
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Discover Lincoln Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Thursday, August 31, 2023
All Locations
Remarkably Bright Creatures sees Tova rediscovering the world around her. Join us to (re)discover Lincoln! Pick up a sheet at your favorite branch and complete it by August 31 to be entered in a drawing. This program is offered in connection with the 2023 One Book One Lincoln program.
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Let Freedom Read Poster Displays
Sunday, October 01, 2023
Saturday, October 07, 2023
All Locations
Celebrate your freedom to read by visiting any Lincoln City Libraries location during Banned Books Week to see posters featuring favorite reads from around the community!
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Literary Pumpkin Parade
Sunday, October 01, 2023
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Walt Branch
Join the literary pumpkin parade at Walt Branch. All ages are invited to decorate pumpkins like your favorite book character or theme. No carved pumpkins please. Drop them off between October 1 and October 15. View this community art display between October 16 and October 22 and vote for your favorite pumpkins. Please visit or contact Walt Branch Library for complete entry rules.
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Pumpkins in Print
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Monday, October 30, 2023
Eiseley Branch
All ages are invited to join the Eiseley Branch Library Pumpkin in Print contest! Decorate a pumpkin like your favorite book character or theme. Decorated pumpkins will be accepted at the Eiseley Branch Library from October 15 through October 22. No carved pumpkins please. Public voting will occur October 23 through October 30. Prizes will be awarded on October 31. Please visit or contact the Eiseley Branch Library for complete entry rules.
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Book Bingo
Tuesday, January 02, 2024
Sunday, March 31, 2024
All Locations
Hey Teens! If you are resolved to read more, here's a chance to jump start your journey. Stop by any Lincoln City Library location or print out a copy of the Book Bingo page and start reading. You can do across, down, diagonal or even coverall. Listening also counts, so check out Libby and Hoopla for books that fit the parameters. Everyone wins, but some lucky person will win a gift card to a bookstore.
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May Metamorphosis
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Friday, May 31, 2024
Eiseley Branch
May is a month of change. Visit Eiseley to observe the four stages of the butterfly life cycle.
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May Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Friday, May 31, 2024
Eiseley Branch
Kickoff Spring with our annual scavenger hunt! Complete the challenge and return for a small prize.
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R.E.A.D. To A Dog - Xena
Saturday, April 29, 2023
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Bethany Branch
This is an opportunity for your child to read to Xena the therapy dog. We have books available or you can bring your own. Email Deb Lambrecht at dlambrecht59@gmail.com to register for one or more sessions.
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Sensory Storytime
Saturday, April 29, 2023
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Eiseley Branch
Combined Meeting Room - Eiseley
A storytime for children and their families who may need a little extra attention or a more controlled environment. The storytime is geared for preschool and is best suited for children ages 2-8.
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All-Ages and Families Storytime
Saturday, April 29, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
South Branch
South Reading Room/Computer area
Children 0 - 8 and their caregivers are invited to join our Storytellers in exploring the early literacy skills like singing, playing, reading, talking and writing through books, songs, activities and more.
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All-Ages and Families Storytime
Saturday, April 29, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Walt Branch
Combined Meeting Room - Walt
Children ages 0 - 8 and their caregivers are invited to join our storyteller in exploring early literacy skills like singing, playing, reading, talking and writing through books, songs, activities and more
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Stay and Play
Saturday, April 29, 2023
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Walt Branch
Combined Meeting Room - Walt
Come for Saturday All Ages Storytime and then "Stay and Play" with the library's collection of toys and games sure to stimulate creative play, physical development and social interaction.
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All-Ages and Families Storytime
Sunday, April 30, 2023
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Eiseley Branch
Main Reading Area
Children 0 - 8 and their caregivers are invited to join our storytellers in exploring early literacy skills like singing, playing, reading, talking and writing through books, songs, activities and more.
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All-Ages and Families Storytime
Sunday, April 30, 2023
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bennett Martin Public Library
Main Reading Area
Children 0 - 8 and their caregivers are invited to join our storytellers in exploring early literacy skills like singing, playing, reading, talking and writing through books, songs, activities and more.
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