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!

Friday, February 3, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: The Librarian’s Bookbag: Come listen to Marcy G. from Anderson and Bethany branches as she shares some of her favorite recent reads.

Monday, February 6, 2012
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: Book Share Plus: It's a Book Share week, plus guest Leigh Calfee talks about South American authors.

Thursday, February 9, 2012
6:00 - 7:45 PM
Gere Branch Library
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group

Friday, February 10, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: Crime & Mystery Fiction by Nebraska Writers: Meredith M. from the Heritage Room shines the spotlight on Nebraska authors.

Monday, February 13, 2012
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: To be announced

Wednesday, February 15, 2011
12:00 PM
Bennett Martin Public Library
For all ages, but readings may be of most interest to middle school and above
7th Annual African American Read-In: Lincoln City Libraries and Doane College are co-hosting the 7th Annual African American-Read-In at the Library.

Friday, February 17, 2012
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Books Talk: Cozy up with a Good Book: Forget about the snow and cold! Stay inside where it’s warm and enjoy good books and laughter with Shannon K. from Walt branch.

Saturday, February 18, 2012
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Eiseley Branch and Gere Branch Libraries
For all ages
Lincoln Bird EnCOUNTer: Come to watch, explore and learn about our feathered friends, with live raptors, kid’s crafts, bird watching, bird journals, fun games, free bird guides, nest feeders & more! Co-sponsored by the Wild Bird Habitat Stores, Wachiska Audubon and Nebraska Games and Parks.

Sunday, February 19, 2012
2:00 PM
Bennett Martin Public Library
Susan Grace Dittman: Part of the John H. Ames Reading Series

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: The guest presenter today is Fay M. from the Anderson and Bethany Branches.

March

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 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: 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: 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: A Marriage of the Minds: 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: The guest presenter today is Sandy W. from the Gere Branch.

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: To be announced

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: To be announced

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: To be announced

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: 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: 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 Anderson and Bethany branches closes out the season with books set in the countries she has been to, and destinations she hopes yet to visit.