Category Archives: Announcements and Press Releases

Teen Book Bingo

Friday, 29 December 2023 14:22

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Lincoln City Libraries invites teens ages 12 to 18 to play Book Bingo from January 2 through March 31, 2024. This challenge can be completed by stopping into any Lincoln City Libraries location for the Bingo card. All participants who turn in their completed Bingo cards by March 31, 2024, will receive a prize and will be entered into a drawing for special gift cards to local coffeeshops and book stores.

Lincoln City Libraries Announces Plans to Revise Catalog Application

Monday, 18 December 2023 16:04

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LibraryLNK app currently unavailable due to technical difficulties

Lincoln City Libraries (LCL) today asked residents to use lincolnlibraries.org to access library materials and check account status due to an unexpected discontinuation of the LibraryLNK application.

Ryan Wieber, LCL Director, said the application outage is impacting public libraries across the country. As a result, LCL will upgrade to a new application in early 2024.

Until the new app is available, LCL offers guidance through an instructional video highlighting the key features of its mobile-ready online catalog that can be made to function like an app with a few simple steps.

“Anticipating a significant improvement, a new version of the library app is slated for an early release next year. This forthcoming release will provide users with a more seamless and enriched experience,” Wieber said. “During this transition period, patrons are encouraged to explore our easy-to-access online resources via our website and catalog, available 24/7 on your phone, tablet or home computer.”

For easy access and direct links to the instructional video, website, and online catalog, visit lincolnlibraries.org and see the link the top of the site.

Lincoln Libraries Announces Renewed Partnership with Lincoln Public Schools

Thursday, 21 September 2023 12:04

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Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird with library and education officials today said a renewed partnership between Lincoln City Libraries (LCL) and Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) gives young community members enhanced access to educational resources.

The OneCard program provides all Lincoln Public Schools students automatic access to LCL and LPS materials via their student identification cards. Originally called “ConnectEd,” the identification card program has been offered since 2016. In February, the City Council voted to renew the agreement between the city and school district for five years. OneCard accounts are limited to five items for checkout and will not accrue late fees.

“We know that children who read are better prepared for success in the future, so we’re committed to making it as easy as possible for Lincoln students to check out materials from our libraries,” Mayor Gaylor Baird said.

Joining Mayor Gaylor Baird at the news conference at Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14th St., were LCL Director Ryan Wieber, LPS Director of Library Services Dr. Chris Haeffner, and Claire Timperley, a 10th grade student at Lincoln Southwest High School.

“Our public libraries have always been more than just repositories of books. They are vibrant centers of knowledge, creativity, and community,” Wieber said. “OneCard ensures that every student has the opportunity to explore this world of possibilities.”

Haeffner said the revitalized partnership continues a valuable connection between students and information resources.

“By building the bridge from school to public library, we are creating connections for our students to become perpetual library users, giving them avenues to reliable information and resources they can depend on to pursue personal passions and nurture life-long learning,” Haeffner said.

Timperley, who serves as a volunteer on the Walt Branch Teen Advisory Board, said the program is important because libraries serve the community in a variety of ways.

“Whether it’s discovering great programs, activities and stories – or simply finding a safe and welcoming space to hang out after school – libraries provide opportunities for students to explore their interests and develop their talents,” Timperley said. “If the Library OneCard program encourages even a few more students to step into their school and public libraries to see for themselves everything that is available to them, it will be a success.”

Libraries Announce 2023 One Book One Lincoln Title

Monday, 04 September 2023 08:35

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Lincoln City Libraries (LCL) today announced Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt as the book selected for the 2023 One Book One Lincoln Community Reading Program. The book is available from LCL in print and large type as well as downloadable audio and ebook formats.

“Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt is a poignant tale that touches your heart and engages your imagination. As Lincoln embarks on this literary journey together, we explore the intricate threads of our connections, the beauty that surrounds us, and the boundless potential within. Remarkably Bright Creatures is more than a book—it’s a catalyst for conversations that matter.” Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird

Charming, compulsively readable, and full of wit, Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel is a beautiful exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope–a reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible. Remarkably Bright Creatures is a New York Times Bestseller, Amazon’s #1 book of 2022, and was named “Best Book of Summer” by the Chicago Tribune, The View, Southern Living Magazine and USA Today.

The runners-up for the 2023 program were Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver and Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang. The book selection process began in February when a 17-member selection committee of community readers narrowed the 125 nominations down to the top three.

“One Book One Lincoln builds community and creates a shared bond when we all read the same book together, and the library is the natural gathering place to make it happen. This year’s selection is a great addition to the long list of titles that have brought Lincoln residents together over a book for 22 years,” said Ryan Wieber, Director of Lincoln City Libraries.

One Book One Lincoln events, including a virtual author visit, are being planned for September and October. LCL has sponsored the annual One Book One Lincoln program since 2002 to encourage reading and dialogue by creating a community-wide reading and discussion experience.