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

March

Thursday, March 11, 2010
6:00 - 7:45 PM
Gere Branch Library
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group

Friday, March 12, 2010
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Book Talk: Great Scot! Join Dan, from Anderson Branch, as he delves into the intriguing world of contemporary Scottish fiction.

Saturday, March 13, 2010
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Bethany Branch Library
Bethany Branch Anniversary Celebration: Join us for an open house at the newly refurbished Bethany Branch Library!

Saturday, March 13, 2010
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Do You Love to Play Scrabble^®? This event has been canceled.

Monday, March 15, 2010
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: This week's presenter is Rebecca from the Walt Branch Library.

Monday, March 15, 2010
4:00 PM
Bethany Branch Library
Helen Lester: Children's book author Helen Lester, best-known for her Tacky the Penguin books, will present a short program for children and families and will be signing copies of her books - bring your own or purchase copies at the event. Part of Bethany Branch Library's 50th Anniversary celebration.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Gere Branch Library
For all ages
Winter Chess: Come to Gere Library each Wednesday from February 17 to April 7 for family friendly chess, including chess lessons from 4:00 - 4:30 and free play from 4:30 - 5:30.

Thursday, March 18, 2010
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Anderson Branch Library
For all ages
Gallery Opening @ Anderson Library: Even Picasso had to start somewhere! Come celebrate the art work of local teens. Refreshments will be served!

Friday, March 19, 2010
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Book Talk: A Tub of Tomes: Come listen to Lisa, from Eiseley Branch, as she presents a variety of great books.

Sunday, March 21, 2010
2:00 PM
Bennett Martin Public Library
Dominique Garay and Oscar Rios: Part of the John H. Ames Reading Series

Monday, March 22, 2010
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: This week's presenter is Carolyn from the Polley Music Library.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Gere Branch Library
For all ages
Winter Chess: Come to Gere Library each Wednesday from February 17 to April 7 for family friendly chess, including chess lessons from 4:00 - 4:30 and free play from 4:30 - 5:30.

Thursday, March 25, 2010
6:00 - 7:45 PM
Gere Branch Library
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group

Friday, March 26, 2010
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Book Talk: Spring Reading: Forget Spring Cleaning! Scott C., from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown, will bring some titles to keep you Spring Reading!

Monday, March 29, 2010
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: This week's presenter is Scott C. from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Gere Branch Library
For all ages
Winter Chess: Come to Gere Library each Wednesday from February 17 to April 7 for family friendly chess, including chess lessons from 4:00 - 4:30 and free play from 4:30 - 5:30.

April

Friday, April 2, 2010
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Book Talk: Potpourri: Come listen to Pat, from Gere Branch, tell about some of the books she's enjoyed recently.

Monday, April 5, 2010
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: This week's presenter is Carol, supervisor of the Gere Branch Library.

Monday, April 5, 2010
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Book Blurb Night: Book blurbs are enticing tidbits about books that tempt the reading appetite; longer than a "tweet," but still short and sweet. Join special guest Barbara Rixstine as she shares new and favorite titles.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010
12:10 PM
Bennett Martin Public Library
NLHA Lunch at the Library: Jim Griess: German - Russians in Henderson and Sutton

Wednesday, April 7, 2010
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Gere Branch Library
For all ages
Winter Chess: Come to Gere Library each Wednesday from February 17 to April 7 for family friendly chess, including chess lessons from 4:00 - 4:30 and free play from 4:30 - 5:30.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Open to all ages and experience levels
Writers' Workshop:
Pre-registration recommended; call (402) 441-8560 or e-mail j.walla@lincolnlibraries.org

Thursday, April 8, 2010
6:00 - 7:45 PM
Gere Branch Library
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group

Friday, April 9, 2010
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Book Talk: My Favorite Things: Rebecca, from Walt Branch, will bring some of her favorite titles.

Monday, April 12, 2010
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: This week's presenter is Layne from the Eiseley Branch Library.

Monday, April 12, 2010
6:30-7:30 PM
Anderson Branch Library
For young children and families
Puppet Show With Molly Esseks: A Week of the Young Child event

Monday, April 12, 2010
6:30-7:30 PM
South Branch Library
For young children and families
It’s a Pirate Party!: A Week of the Young Child event

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
6:30-7:30 PM
Walt Branch Library
For young children and families
Family Storytime - Zoom, Zoom, Zoom! Let’s Visit the Moon: A Week of the Young Child event

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
3:30-5:30 PMme
Bennett Martin Public Library
For young children and families
Tea for Twosday: A Week of the Young Child event

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
6:30-7:30 PM
Eiseley Branch Library
For young children and families
Fancy Nancy Dress Up Day: A Week of the Young Child event

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Open to all ages and experience levels
Writers' Workshop:
Pre-registration recommended; call (402) 441-8560 or e-mail j.walla@lincolnlibraries.org

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
6:30-7:15 PM
Gere Branch Library
For young children and families
Chris Sayre: A Week of the Young Child event

Thursday, April 15, 2010
4:00 PM
Bethany Branch Library
For young children and families
Wii Play for Families: A Week of the Young Child event

Thursday, April 15, 2010
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Williams Branch Library
For young children and families
Family Storytime - Growing with Books: A Week of the Young Child event

Friday, April 16, 2010
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Book Talk: Through a Woman's Eyes: Tami, from the Eiseley Branch, takes a look at women in literature from old favorites to modern classics.

Saturday, April 17, 2010
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Rapid Chess Tourney: Feel the need for speed? Enter the Rapid Chess Tourney! Call 402-441-8560 or e-mail j.walla@lincolnlibraries.org

Sunday, April 18, 2010
2:00 PM
Bennett Martin Public Library
Hilda Raz: Part of the John H. Ames Reading Series

Monday, April 19, 2010
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: This week's presenter is teen specialist Susan from the Eiseley Branch Library.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Open to all ages and experience levels
Writers' Workshop:
Pre-registration recommended; call (402) 441-8560 or e-mail j.walla@lincolnlibraries.org

Thursday, April 22, 2010
6:00 - 7:45 PM
Gere Branch Library
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group

Friday, April 23, 2010
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Book Talk: Susan's Selections: It's always a great time with Eiseley Branch's teen specialist Susan presents. You won't want to miss it!

Monday, April 26, 2010
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: This week's presenter is Lisa from the Eiseley Branch Library.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Open to all ages and experience levels
Writers' Workshop:
Pre-registration recommended; call (402) 441-8560 or e-mail j.walla@lincolnlibraries.org

May

Monday, May 3, 2010
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: This week's presenter is Charlotte from the Bennett Martin Public Library downtown.

Friday, May 7, 2010
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Book Talk: The Librarian's Bookbag: Jim, from the Gere Branch, will bring some of the books he's been reading lately.

Monday, May 10, 2010
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: This week's presenter is Jim from the Gere Branch Library.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010
4:15 - 5:15 PM
Bennett Martin Public Library
For middle school and high school teens
Wii Tuesdays: You are invited to come to an after school Wii game session, hosted by the Bennett Martin Public Library Teen Advisory Board. Come for popcorn and fun!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Open to all ages and experience levels
Writers' Workshop:
Pre-registration recommended; call (402) 441-8560 or e-mail j.walla@lincolnlibraries.org

Thursday, May 13, 2010
6:00 - 7:45 PM
Gere Branch Library
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group

Friday, May 14, 2010
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Book Talk: Polley Picks: Carolyn from the Polley Music Library will bring some of her favorite new additions to this special collection.

Monday, May 17, 2010
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: This week's presenter is Donna from our Virtual Services department.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Open to all ages and experience levels
Writers' Workshop:
Pre-registration recommended; call (402) 441-8560 or e-mail j.walla@lincolnlibraries.org

Friday, May 21, 2010
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Book Talk: Crime in the Big Apple: Donna, from the Virtual Services Department, will share a selection of mysteries set in New York City.

Monday, May 24, 2010
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Gere Branch Library
Books Talk: This week's presenter is Therese from the Walt branch.

Thursday, May 27, 2010
6:00 - 7:45 PM
Gere Branch Library
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group

Friday, May 28, 2010
10:30 AM
Bethany Branch Library
Book Talk: Here Comes Summer! Therese, from Walt Branch, will close out the Spring series with some titles to keep you busy reading all summer long.