Storytime schedules are listed separately. Events for for children and teens are also listed separately.

This page is continuously updated; events are subject to change without notice.

February

Throughout February 2012
Eiseley Branch Library
Walt Branch Library
Come Celebrate 10 Years of Service With Us! Eiseley and Walt Branch Libraries are celebrating 10 years of service to the community this month. Do you share a birthday or anniversary with Walt and Eiseley Libraries? If any date in February is your birthday or anniversary, we would love to have you celebrate with us! Leave a comment on our FaceBook page to let us know you share your special day with us! Here's a look back at opening day 10 years ago!

Thursday, February 23, 2012
6:00 - 7:45 PM
Gere Branch Library
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group

Thursday, February 23, 2012
6:30 - 7:45 PM
South Branch Library
Just Desserts: Mystery Book Discussion Group.

Friday, February 24, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: Winter Weary: Fay M. from Gere branch will bring some great books to help you get over those winter blues.

Monday, February 27, 2012
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: Mild-mannered Mysteries: The guest presenter today is Fay M. from the Anderson and Bethany Branches.

Monday, February 27, 2012
4:00 - 4:45 PM at Williams Branch Library
6:30 - 7:00 PM at Gere Branch Library
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
10:30 - 11:00 AM at Walt Branch Library
7:00 - 7:30 PM at Eiseley Branch Library
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
10:30 - 11:00 AM at Anderson Branch Library
2:00 - 2:30 PM at South Branch Library
For toddlers through early elementary grades
The Cat in the Hat Visits Lincoln City Libraries: The Cat in the Hat will be visiting many of the Lincoln City Libraries prior to Read Across America Day on March 2. Bring your camera and take a photo with the Cat!

March

Thursday, March 1, 2012
10:15 - 10:45 AM at Bennett Martin Public Library
For toddlers through early elementary grades
The Cat in the Hat Visits Lincoln City Libraries: The Cat in the Hat will be visiting many of the Lincoln City Libraries prior to Read Across America Day on March 2. Bring your camera and take a photo with the Cat!

Friday, March 2, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: Time Flies When You’re Reading A Good Book! Lisa V. from Eiseley library drops in to share some of the books she’s enjoyed recently.

Monday, March 5, 2012
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: The Librarian's Bookbag: The guest presenter today is Marcy G. from the Anderson and Bethany Branches.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
12:10 PM
Bennett Martin Public Library
NLHA Lunch at the Library: Amy Plettner: Nebraska Writer: "Undoing Orion's Belt" - Poetry Reading

Thursday, March 8, 2012
6:00 - 7:45 PM
Gere Branch Library
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group

Friday, March 9, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: An Assortment of Authors: Jim W. from South branch will bring some of his recent reads and old favorites.

Monday, March 12, 2012
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: Polley Picks: The guest presenter today is Carolyn D., the music librarian at the Polley Music Library, downtown.

Friday, March 16, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: The Dynamic Duo: Karrie S. and Stephanie E. from the Anderson and Bethany branches have teamed up once again to share some of their favorite recent reads.

Sunday, March 18, 2012
2:00 PM
Bennett Martin Public Library
Paul Dickey: Part of the John H. Ames Reading Series

Monday, March 19, 2012
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: Crime & Mystery Fiction by Nebraska Writers: Meredith M. from the Heritage Room shines the spotlight on Nebraska authors.

Thursday, March 22, 2012
6:00 - 7:45 PM
Gere Branch Library
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group

Friday, March 23, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: The Golden Sowers: Karen M. from Anderson and Bethany branches and guest presenter Jane N. will talk about the Nebraska Golden Sower Awards, including a history of the award and the process by which books are selected.

Monday, March 26, 2012
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: To be announced

Thursday, March 29, 2012
6:30 - 7:45 PM
South Branch Library
Just Desserts: Mystery Book Discussion Group.

Friday, March 30, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: Convergences and Divergences: Husband-and-wife librarians Scott C. of Bennett Martin library and Becky W.-C. of Walt branch will present a joint booktalk.

April

Monday, April 2, 2012
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: Convergences and Divergences: What do a married-librarian-couple read and watch in their off time? Becky W.C. from Walt Branch, and Scott C. from Bennett Martin Public Library, share some of the books and movies they've individually - and mutually - enjoyed recently!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
12:10 PM
Bennett Martin Public Library
NLHA Lunch at the Library: Ricardo Garcia: Storyteller: "Have Yarn, Will Spin" - door prizes!

Friday, April 6, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: Books In Bloom! Charlotte from the Bennett Martin library will bring some of the books she’s enjoyed in the past year.

Monday, April 9, 2012
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: To be announced

Thursday, April 12, 2012
6:00 - 7:45 PM
Gere Branch Library
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group

Friday, April 13, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: Unsinkable! The Titanic was called the "Ship of Dreams", but it turned into a nightmare. Sandy W. from Gere branch takes a look at the iconic ship, one hundred years after the disaster.

Sunday, April 15, 2012
2:00 PM
Bennett Martin Public Library
Mary Helen Stefaniak: Part of the John H. Ames Reading Series

Monday, April 16, 2012
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: Unsinkable: Titanic Centennial: The guest presenter today is Sandy W. from the Gere Branch, who commemorates the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic with books related that fatal voyage.

Friday, April 20, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: Spring Reading: Forget spring cleaning! Tami R. from Eiseley library will bring some books to keep you reading.

Monday, April 23, 2012
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: Alexander McCall Smith fiction: The guest presenter today is Kristen A. from the Gere Branch.

Thursday, April 26, 2012
6:00 - 7:45 PM
Gere Branch Library
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group

Thursday, April 26, 2012
6:30 - 7:45 PM
South Branch Library
Just Desserts: Mystery Book Discussion Group.

Monday, April 30, 2012
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: (Probably Something Scottish!) The guest presenter today is Gordon A.

May

Friday, May 4, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: Susan's Selections: It’s always fun when Susan’s here! Stop by to hear about her latest book suggestions. You know you'll have a good time!

Monday, May 7, 2012
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: Armchair Traveling: The guest presenter today is Erin S. from Bennett Martin Public Library.

Thursday, May 10, 2012
6:00 - 7:45 PM
Gere Branch Library
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group

Friday, May 11, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: Murder in the Midwest: Donna G. from the Bennett Martin library will bring mysteries that are set in the Upper Midwest.

Monday, May 14, 2012
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: Murder in the Midwest: The guest presenter today is Donna G. from the Virtual Services Department.

Friday, May 18, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: Polley Picks: Carolyn D. from the Polley Music Library brings some recent additions to the collection.

Monday, May 21, 2012
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: Through the Gauntlet: The guest presenter today is Jim W. from the South Branch.

Thursday, May 24, 2012
6:00 - 7:45 PM
Gere Branch Library
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group (make-up date, if needed)

Friday, May 25, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: Armchair Traveling: Erin S. from Bennett Martin Public Library closes out the season with books set in the countries she has been to, and destinations she hopes yet to visit.