The Gothenburg Public Library, a historic Carnegie Library, is located at 1104 Lake Avenue. Built in 1916, it is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1999, a $1.5 million addition was completed, fully funded by the Gothenburg Library Foundation. Today, the library offers over 31,000 books and other materials for readers of all ages. You can explore our collection anytime using the Online Catalog, which shows whether a book is available and if it’s checked out.
We also provide a variety of programs and services, including but not limited to:
- Preschool Story Hours
- Summer Reading Program for school-age children
- Adult Book Club
- Craft Classes
- Homebound Book Delivery Service
- Libby (eBook access point)
- Research Databases
For details on upcoming events and programs, call (308) 537-2591 or follow us on Facebook.
Staff
- Hannah Ballmer, Director
- Stepheanie Johnson, Assistant Director
- Mandy Holsten, Children’s Librarian
- Thaine Freeze, Part-Time Librarian
- Anna Cooper, Part-Time Librarian
Board
- Shanna Keiser, Board President
- Mary Lou Clark, Board Secretary
- Sue Ostergard, Trustee
- Karmen Keith, Trustee
- Rita Thomalla, Trustee
Mission Statement
The Gothenburg Public Library believes it is essential to offer life-long learning opportunities and to provide free and equal access to services and resources to meet the informational, recreational, educational, and technological needs of all residents of the community.
Library Hours
| Hours | |
| Monday – Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Equipment & Services
| Laminating | 50 Cents Per Foot |
| Faxes | $1.00 First Page 25 Cents each additional page |
| Copies | 10 Cents / Color Extra |
| Community Room | $50.00 Deposit – Deposit is refundable if checklist items are maintained. |
| $50.00 Rental | |
| Internet – 7th Grade & Up with parental approval | Free Access – 10 Cents Printouts |
| Online Databases | |
| E-Books Available! |  |
