Using Your Li-brrr-ary This Winter

BY GAIL McNAIR

Lincoln City Libraries have been with us for over 100 years — never more appreciated than over the last couple of years. As winter nears, many of us are dreading the cold temperatures that will keep us inside, looking for things to keep us busy and engaged. Lucky for us, our library staff is offering many ways to ensure that our winter will be productive and fun!

WINTER READING CHALLENGE

Participate in the Winter Reading Challenge, beginning January 2022.

• January 4, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

  Gere Branch Library
  Pastor Jen Davidson discusses the theology in Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache series

• January 9, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

  Bennett Martin Public Library
  Book Discussion with Jeannine Bryant, author of “Keep the Memories, Not the Stuff” that helps older adults and their families when it’s time to downsize.

• January 15, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

  Virtual Cartooning Class with illustrator Rick Stromoski

  ONE BOOK – ONE LINCOLN

  Our libraries are looking for nominations for the 2022 One Book - One Lincoln program.

Email nominations to OBOLnominations@ lincolnlibraries.org or find the form online at Lincolnlibraries.org. A committee of community volunteers will determine the finalists. They look for books of general interest to adults and young adults, address universal themes of life, and spark thoughtful discussion. Nominations can be submitted all year.

HOME OUTREACH BY MAIL

Lincoln residents who cannot get to a library due to illness, disability, or visual impairment can access the library’s incredible resources through Home Outreach by Mail. During the 2020-21 fiscal year, there was a 29.6% increase in registrations and a 76.2% increase in library material loans.

Books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and large print books can be sent directly to patrons’ homes. With patrons continuing to socially and physically distance, this service has become even more essential. To use this service, fill out a form at lincolnlibraries.org, call 402-441-8537, or e-mail lclhome@lincoln.ne.gov. Your library materials will arrive in your mailbox in a blue canvas bag and are on loan for three weeks. When you are ready to return your items, turn the postage paid label over so the library address is showing and place the bag in your mailbox. It doesn’t get any easier than that!

Gail McNair is the Executive Director of Foundation for Lincoln City Libraries and a contributing writer for Lincoln 55+ magazine.