Library

The Gothenburg Public Library is a Carnegie Library. It was built in 1916 and is recognized in the National Register of Historical Buildings. The Library recently constructed a 1.5-million dollar addition including a technology room with Internet access. This addition was fully paid for by the Gothenburg Library Foundation. The Library contains over 31,000 books and other items and has an average annual circulation of over 50,000. The library also has a collection of large print books. Many audiovisual machines are available. The library houses a collection of the old newspapers from Gothenburg Times and Gothenburg Independent, which can be viewed on the microfilm reader/printer. Books that are carried at the Gothenburg Library can be checked on-line using the Online Catalog.  This new feature will also tell whether or not a book is checked out.  Library activities include a preschool story hour during the winter months and a summer reading program for school-age children. The hospital, nursing home, and shut-ins are serviced from the library. 

Staff

• Mary Koch, Director
• Margaret Dillon, Assistant Director
• Linda Swan, Children's Librarian
• Connie Hilderbrand, Part-Time Librarian
•  Cindy Peyton, Part-Time Librarian

Board

• Matt Coplen
• Khristine Jinks
• Cathy Simon
• Dennis VanOverbeke
• Charity Wyatt

Hours

Winter Hours		Summer Hours
Monday-Thursday	9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Monday-Thursday	9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Friday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday	9 a.m. - 12 Noon	Saturday	9 a.m. - 12 Noon

Mission Statement

The Gothenburg Public Library believes it is essential to provide free and equal access to services and resources to meet the informational, recreational, educational and technological needs of the community.  The library will serve as a center for learning and enrichment for all residents of all ages on an equal basis.  The library's collections will offer access to a variety of points of view on various issues. 

Equipment & Services

Laminating:	50 cents per foot
Faxes:	$1.00 first page 25 cents each additional page
Copies:	10 cents / color extra
Community Room:	$25 rental fee $25 refundable deposit
Internet:	Free access  - 10 cent printouts (7th grade & up with parental approval)
Nebraska OverDrive:	Download audiobooks and eBooks

Children's Programs

• Story Hour
  Preschoolers 3 - 5
  October - December     February - March
  1 hour class each Thursday
  $2 Fee
• Reading Club
  Kindergarten - 6th Grade
  June 9 - July 14
  9:30 - 11:00 or 1:30 - 3:00 each Thursday
  Chose morning or afternoon session
  
  
• Golden Sower Reading Program
  Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
  4th - 6th Grade
  7th - 9th Grade
  Read 4 of 10 selected books and vote for your favorite author each year.

Online Catalog

The Gothenburg Public Library's broad choice of books can be searched for over the internet. Simply double-click on the 'Online Catalog' title, and then search by title, author, subject, etc. The search will provide the information as to whether or not the book is carried at the Gothenburg Public Library and whether or not the book is currently checked out.

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