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Lincoln City Libraries includes eight branches. The main library, Martin Bennet Public Library, opened in 1962. The library system also includes the Lied Bookmobile, a mobile library, provides individualized service to Lincoln and Lancaster County.[1] The following is an index of all major libraries in the system.

Martin Bennet Public Library

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The Martin Bennet Public Library is the central branch of Lincoln City Libraries. The library was announced in 1960 as a replacement for the previous Carnegie library.[2] Construction began in 1961 and the building was completed in 1962.[3] In 2025, the city announced plans to close Martin Bennet in favor of renovating the Southeast Community College Education Square Building for library usage.[4]

Anderson Branch Library

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The Anderson Branch Library is the Havelock branch of Lincoln City Libraries. The library was built from a bond issue passed in 1969. Construction began in 1970 and the library officially opened in October 1971.[5] The library closed in 1998 for renovations, which were completed in 1999.[6]

Bethany Branch Library

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The Bethany Branch Library is the Bethany branch of Lincoln City Libraries. The library was originally established in October 1937 by members of the Bethany Woman's club.[7] The current library opened in 1959.[8] The library underwent renovation in the mid-1980s.[9]

Eiseley Branch Library

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The Eisley Branch Library is the Belmont branch of Lincoln City Libraries. The library was announced in 2000 and was named after former Lincoln writer Walt Eiseley.[10] The library officially opened in 2002.[11]

Gere Branch Library

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The Gere Branch Library is the Southeast branch of Lincoln City Libraries. The library was established in October 1971 and was named after Charles Gere. Charles Gere was considered at the time to be Lincoln's first citizen.[12] The library was expanded in the late 1980s.[13]

South Branch Library

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The South Branch Library is the South branch of Lincoln City Libraries. The library was established in September 1955.[14] The library was renovated in 1995.[15]

Walt Branch Library

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The Walt Branch Library is the Far South branch of Lincoln City Libraries. The library was announced in 2000 and was named after Bess Dodson Walt.[10] The library was established in 2002.[16]

Williams Branch Library

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The Williams Branch Library is the Northwestern branch of Lincoln City Libraries. The library was established in 2009. The library is located inside of the Arnold Heights Recreational Center.[17] Construction began for a new facility in 2022 and was completed in 2023.[18]

Lied Bookmobile

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The Lied Bookmobile is a mobile library that provides individualized service to Lincoln and Lancaster County. The Lied Bookmobile officially entered service in 2012.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "Locations and Hours". Lincoln City Libraries. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  2. ^ "1960-10-16 New Main Library Construction Will Begin Early in '61". Sunday Journal & Star. October 16, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  3. ^ "1962-10-17 New Bennett Martin Library in Use". Lincoln Journal Star. October 17, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  4. ^ Porter, Chase. "City of Lincoln Eyes Relocation of Downtown Public Library". KLIN - News/Talk 1400. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  5. ^ "New Library Will Be Dedicated Today". Lincoln Journal Star. October 24, 1971. p. 11. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  6. ^ "Anderson Library renovation begins Monday". Lincoln Journal Star. July 17, 1998. p. 17. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  7. ^ "Library Open To The Public". Capital Farm and Home News. October 20, 1937. p. 3. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  8. ^ "Library At Bethany Open House Sunday". The Lincoln Star. April 10, 1959. p. 25. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  9. ^ "Bethany Branch celebrates 50 years". Lincoln Journal Star. March 14, 2010. pp. B1. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  10. ^ a b "Ceremonies TO Honor Eisely, Walt". Omaha World-Herald. May 26, 2000. p. 40. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  11. ^ "Visitors happy new libraries finally open". Lincoln Journal Star. February 3, 2002. p. 11. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  12. ^ "Gere Branch Library To Be Dedicated Today". Sunday Journal & Star. October 17, 1971. p. 33. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  13. ^ "Gere Branch addition tops library wish list". The Lincoln Star. January 20, 1988. p. 16. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  14. ^ "Opening of South Branch Today First Addition to Library in 20 Years". Lincoln Journal Star. September 25, 1955. p. 35. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  15. ^ "South Branch Library to close for renovation". Lincoln Journal Star. January 29, 1996. p. 8. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  16. ^ "Two openings Saturday". Lincoln Journal Star. January 28, 2002. p. 1. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  17. ^ Pitsch, Madison (March 28, 2023). "New recreation center set to open in northwest Lincoln". 1011Now. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  18. ^ Porter, Chase. "City Celebrates New Combined Community Center and Library". KLIN - News/Talk 1400. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  19. ^ "Meet the new 'green' machine". Lincoln Journal Star. August 18, 2012. pp. N2. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
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