New Bellevue Public Library Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

After nearly fifty years of living on Lincoln Road, the Bellevue Public Library has moved to Longo Drive, just east of the intersection of Cornhusker Road and Fort Crook Road South.

Hundreds of people showed up today for the official ribbon-cutting and open house for the new library. “Love the light!” was a phrase heard often while touring the new facility, made in reference to the many windows and sunlight pouring in from outside – a stark contrast to the ‘old’ library building.

Speakers at the ribbon-cutting included Mayor Rusty Hike, Chamber President Diane Bruce, Library Executive Director Julie Dinville, and President of the Library Foundation Michelle Boyce. Members of the city council and planning commission were also present as well as Chief of Police Ken Clary, Fire Chief Perry Guido, and Planning Director Tammi Palm. Several mentioned how it was the best-attended ribbon-cutting they could remember.

It is important to note that although the ribbon-cutting has taken place:

The library officially opens to the public on Monday, October 7th!

New Library Information

• Address: 2206 Longo Drive, Suite 100, Bellevue, NE 68005
• Phone: (402) 293-3157
• Website: BellevueLibrary.org
• Facebook: Facebook.com/bellpl
• Hours of Service: Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm | Fri 9am-6pm | Sat 9am-5pm | Sun 12pm-5pm

Things To Know

Getting a card:

• Residents of Bellevue whose property taxes are paid to the City of Bellevue receive their membership at no cost.
• Nonresidents – those who live in SIDs (Sanitary Improvement Districts) or anyone outside city limits – pay a membership fee of $40 per year or $20 per six months (includes family at the same address). Nonresident student cards (infant – 12th grades) are $10 a year.
• Library Cards are available at no cost to Active Duty, Disabled, and Retired Military with their dependents, as well as Nonresident Educators working in the Bellevue Public School district.
• Bring a photo ID with your current address. If your ID does not have your current address, bring a piece of mail, or other documentation, with your name and address.

Checking Out:

• Your first checkout is limited to 5 items per card. Afterwards, you may check out 20 items per card per visit. The maximum amount of material that may be borrowed on each card is 50 items total.

Library Card Benefits

You can check out:

• 5 NEW books at a time
• 5 books per author
• 5 books per subject
• 10 audio books
• 10 music CDs
• 10 DVDs
• 10 magazines
• 5 puzzles and games
• 5 stamp sets and cake pans
• 1 Binge Box and Hotspot

Check-out periods:

• DVDs & Binge Boxes: 7 days
• Most other items: 21 days

Renewals:

• DVDs – One time if there are no nolds
• New books – One time if there are no holds
• Most other items – Two times if there are no holds

Friends of the Library

The library staff also wants to remind the community of the group Friends of the Library. The mission of the group is to connect the community to the library. The group provides funds, advocacy, and helping hands the library needs. If you would like more information on how to join, email the friends at: [email protected].