The library will close on Friday, August 30 at 6PM to move to our new location at 2206 Longo Drive, Suite 100. Normal opening hours will resume at 9AM on Monday, October 7. The library phone numbers will remain the same - you can still reach us at 402-293-3157.
We will be closed for approximately 5 weeks, and we realize that you may have questions about this closure. Please refer to the FAQs below for answers, but please call us if you have further questions.
CHECKOUTS
Will we be able to check out more items?
NO. The number of checkouts will remain at 20 per card.
HOLDS
Can I place holds during the closure?
NO. The final day to place holds is Sunday, August 25.
HOLDS PICKUP
When is the last day to pick up my holds?
Holds can be picked up until 6PM on Friday, August 30.
NOTE. All patron holds will be suspended from August 31 until we reopen in October.
RETURNS
Will I be able to return items during the closure?
YES. You can return items in the current outdoor bookdrop until September 30. From October 1, you can return items at the new building on Longo Drive using the drive-through bookdrop.
RENEWALS
Will I be able to renew items during the closure?
YES. You can renew items online, or you can call us at 402-293-3157 to renew.
FINES
Will I be assessed fines during the closure?
YES. Fines will accrue as usual for items checked out prior to August 17. Due dates will be extended ONLY for items checked out in late August as described below:
***From August 17, items that check out for 21 days will be due in October when we reopen.
***From August 24, items that check out for 7 days will be due in October when we reopen.
COURTESY & OVERDUE NOTICES
Will I still get courtesy and overdue reminders during the closure?
YES. The current outdoor bookdrop will be available for returns until September 30. From October 1, you can return items at the new building on Longo Drive using the drive-through bookdrop.
CARD MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Can I renew my card during the time you are closed?
Cards that are due for renewal in September will be extended to October. You can renew your card when we reopen in October.
DIGITAL ACCESS
Will I be able to access OverDrive (Libby), the library's website, catalog, and databases during the closure?
YES. All digital content should be available as usual.
LEISURE PASSES
Can I still reserve dates for the Leisure Passes during the closure?
YES. The process for reserving leisure passes should continue uninterrupted.
BOOKSTORE
Will the bookstore remain open until you close on August 30?
NO. The book sale room will close on August 19 until further notice.
DONATIONS
Is the library still accepting book donations?
NO. We are not accepting donations until further notice.