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

Phone:  308-537-2591

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 by at the Gothenburg Public Library and whether or not the book is currently checked out. 

Board

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

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.  

Library Hours

 Equipment & Services

Laminating	50 Cents per foot
Faxes	$1.00 First Page 25 Cents each additional page
Copies	10 Cents / Color Extra
Community Room	$10 Non-Profit
	$20 Individuals & Business
Internet - 7th Grade & Up with parental approval	Free Access  - 10 Cents Printouts
E-Books Available!

More internet sites to check out!

Easily search and browse millions of genealogies, obituaries, marriage and birth announcements and more from 1652 to the 1970's.  Includes historical newspapers, books, and documents.

Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people, government, sports and more with the largest collection of full-text U.S. newspapers, including Grand Island Independent, Kearney Hub, and Omaha World Herald.  Includes historical newspapers, books, and documents. 

NebraskAccess offers free 24/7 access to websites selected by librarians, full-text government publications and Nebraska historical resources. Nebraska residents are also provided with free online access to thousands of full-text magazine, journal, and newspaper articles, biographical and business information, genealogical resources, and more.

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 7 - July 19

9:30 - 11:00 or 1:30 - 3:00 Each Thursday 

Choose 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.