This library must be on the list for anyone doing genealogy research in Nebraska. The books owned…read moreby the Nebraska State Genealogical Society are located here. Resources about every county and many towns can be found here. Numerous city directories from years past may be viewed. A climate controlled room houses the most delicate items in the collection. The holdings in the collection may be searched on the library's web site. Work carrels are conveniently located near the genealogy section. While in Beatrice, also plan to spend time at Homestead National Monument, a short drive west of town.

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I tried to add a separate Yelp listing for the Polley Music Library. It is housed within Lincoln's…read moremain public library. It's a special music-specific selection of media and programs. Fortunately, your Lincoln library card will allow you to enjoy all this (unfortunately, for me, I live in Omaha and we don't have a music library). We visited here to see a lecture/performance by the iconic free improvisation saxophonist Jack Wright. I was really impressed with the programs being offered here. Scott is really helpful and it's obvious that he really cares about all things music. This was my first visit here, I will definitely be back.

I HEART YOU BENNETT MARTIN…read more But, wtf is up with your Sunday hours???

Very kid friendly, I love the community and how they have events for babies to older kids. All the…read moreLincoln libraries are helpful and friendly staff members. Me and my son went to a baby event at the library and it was fun to mingle with other moms.

Love coming to read or write my own book. Staff are all kind and smiley. Everything is organized…read morevery well. Lots of events and workshops to attend.

A beautiful space, and a great place for reading. According to their website, this is the oldest…read morepublic library in the state. It feels like taking a step back in time. Not a great place for working with a laptop, but a great place to work if you want to unplug. If you want to visit this library, you can access it by climbing the steps behind the elevators located off the rotunda.

New, modern feel- friendly help, and a large kids section with story time!…read more Professional Very easy to use Meeting rooms are nice plus accross parking lot from new YMCA- read then workout

This is a very nice library. It's got quite a few computers to work on, book search, great little…read morearea for kids and adults. If your looking for a quiet place to do some research for school or for work you will have to check this place out. Had one little kid freaking out, but other then that the place was really quiet. I didn't need anything from the staff so I haven't had much contact with them, but they seemed friendly when we walked in the door, busy, but friendly.

What a fun library! We were visiting Lincoln for doctor appointments and had time to kill. We had…read morea lot of fun playing with the train toys and the blocks. So many children's books compared to our local library even. All the librarians we spoke with were really nice. They also have board games and crayons and such for children to play with. I wish there were more comfortable chairs to cuddle up in and read a book together but we had fun.

I have many fond memories of Gere when I was a kid. It's a lot bigger than it was then; it was at…read moreone time the second-most utilized Lincoln library after the Bennett Martin branch downtown, so they've expanded. Computers available; wireless available. Also many nice nooks to just curl up and read a book, and there are enough good ones that if jobhunting on the computers has you down, you can reach out, grab one, and just sit and read awhile.

We went to the children's section and it is four times as large as when I was a kid in the 90s. My…read morefive- and three-year-old alternated between playing with the toys and reading books. We read a book about mom's deploying for military service, about a bear that becomes a goose mom, and lots more. The librarians were cranky. Maybe it was my fault, but I was surprised that the children's section librarians were not radiating joy and patience. I love visiting this library and it's kid programming when we are back in town.

What a fantastic library!!…read more First of all, its HUGE!! FREE Unlimited WiFi in the library with your library card. OUTER FOYER Large area just inside with lots of tables n chairs. Here people can talk, eat n drink, relax before entering the "library proper." INNER FOYER Has a bks for sale wall, the information/ help desk, ck out area, and just past that- new books. CHILDREN's ROOM A separate room The childrens section is like a huge museum/ playspace with so much! Rows of board books, up to young readers materials. A space for exploration including a mini puppet stage; a kitchen w small baskets n plastic pots, cups, food; Large blocks w manipulatives for fine motor development. SENIOR SECTION Area w large print books, comfy rocking chairs w footstools, and a couple tables w chairs. COMPUTER AREA YOUNG READERS AREA HELP DESK n CHECK OUT Great! Love that there is a counter to stand at, a lower counter to sit at (perhaps for if your need will take more time, or for elderly or pregnant patrons) Self Check Out Stations ***Problems w the library to be remedied: 1) The senior section needs to the first area inside the front doors. Its too far to walk for many elderly. 2) The breastfeeding room is a clausterphobic's nightmare! Small, windowless, and the chair in there is hard n uncomfortable. I'd rather just breastfeed on the floor in the play area, or in the senior section where the chairs r comfy.

Cool building. Not see a design like this. Loved walking the halls and looking around. Parking was…read moreeasy. I found a place in no time. Very beautiful.

Came here for a school field trip. What a beautiful building. The tour guide that helped us was so…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. He had a great pace to keep kids actively involved without feeling restless and I learned a lot as well. I didn't know they did tours like this. A really cool visit with Andrew our tour guide. We had a great time. Parking is crazy because it takes awhile to find a spot but I feel like that's obvious for this type of building. A great experience here.

We had a great time at an event for the grandkids. Very…read moreclean and very friendly staff. Everything was well organized.

This library is small but mighty. Conveniently located at 27 & South, it has plenty of overflow…read moreparking thanks to the church next door. Thanks to the online Lincoln Library website, you can request any book, audiobook, or DVD to come to this (or any) location.