Nebraska Library Commission

10/12/2026

Happy from the Nebraska Library Commission. Our office is closed today. If you need anything, send an email or leave a voicemail and we will get back to you. We will be back in the office on Tuesday.

10/09/2026

The Nebraska Library Commission has been notified that Internet service to our building will be down THIS WEEKEND for fiber upgrades. We’ve been told the outage window will be between 9:00 AM Sunday (10/11) and 5:00 AM Monday (10/12). The upgrade may not require all of the allotted time. This will affect the following services:

NebraskAccess
Nebraska Overdrive/Libby for libraries that authenticate through the Nebraska Library Commission
Library websites hosted by NLC
NLC website (including Moodle classes)
Nebraska Memories
Other sites/services hosted by NLC
Phones

We apologize for this inconvenience.

10/09/2026

There’s still time for Nebraska library board members to apply for the Heim Library Trustee Scholarship to attend next week’s Nebraska Library Association/MPLA Conference!

This grant will reimburse library board members of Accredited Nebraska Public Libraries up to $500 for conference registration and related expenses – travel, meals, and lodging.

The purpose of these grants is to assist Nebraska libraries in improving the library services provided to their communities through continuing education and training for their library trustees. And board members will receive CE Credits for attending the conference!

Registration for the conference is open through October 14, so Grant applications will be accepted through October 14. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, so there will be no delay in notifying applicants when the grant is awarded.

If a library board member hasn’t decided about attending the NLA/MPLA Conference, let them know that their costs can be covered!

If a library board member has already registered and paid for the NLA/MPLA Conference, they can apply and have their costs reimbursed!

Library board members can apply at https://nlc.nebraska.gov/Grants/CE/HeimScholarshipGrant.aspx

Good news for Board Members of accredited Nebraska Public Libraries! We have extended our deadline to apply for an individual scholarship to reimburse attendance costs for the 2026 NLA and MPLA Conference in La Vista on October 14-16. Applications are now due October 14, 2026.

Find a link to apply and read more about it on the , link in bio or click here ➡️https://buff.ly/PLPDg0n

10/09/2026

Spooky season continues with this week’s ! You are what your consume in this week’s , “Wake Up and Open Your Eyes” by Clay McLeod Chapman. This high tension novel combines social commentary with demonic possession. This title is available as an eBook and Audiobook in Libraries and is a part of the curated collection, “What’s Your Favorite Scary Story? Spook yourself with one of these titles.” Find your perfect horror read in this collection of over 490 titles, available all October. Read more about it on the ➡️ https://buff.ly/iPfoxWy

“Readers may think they know where the book is heading, but Chapman offers more surprises as he ventures further into the apocalypse. There is some of Chapman’s signature humor present, but this work is his most terrifying yet.” —Library Journal (starred review)

10/09/2026

In "Plot Twist", author Harlan Coben offers his perspective on the writing process through a memoir with insights, observations, and practical advice. The book is not only about how Coben writes, but also about the creative process and the life experiences that have shaped his outlook and style. It is as much a nostalgic memoir as it is a book about writing. Read more about this week's in the NLC staff review ➡️ https://buff.ly/sZdhzKd

10/08/2026

Don't let the skeleton spook you, it's just ! This week's highlight is a black and white photographic print. Identified by a note on the back, it shows a classroom for student nurses in the 3rd hospital of the Immanuel Deaconess Institute. A blackboard appears across the front wall, with the left portion being covered by a roll down chart illustrating the front and back views of a human figure's musculature. An instructor's desk and chair on a low riser appear in the front center of the room, and on the right is a human skeleton is suspended from a freestanding armature.

This image is published and owned by the Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center. See this collection and many more on the archive!➡️ https://buff.ly/4fKJ3Ds

10/06/2026

Today’s 📚💡is Cuban-American author Pablo Cartaya’s, "Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak Spanish". This middle grade novel was featured as a 2020-2021 Golden Sower Nominee, and has starred reviews from both the School Library Journal, and School Library Connection. "Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak Spanish" will appeal to middle grade readers of all levels and backgrounds, especially ones who don’t always fit in so easily and will enjoy seeing a kid like them make mistakes and find himself by connecting with his culture. When talking about literature and heritage, especially as we reach the end of , Cartaya is a great example of an author who writes with his culture in mind. He sees heritage as an essential tool to understanding yourself, your place in history, and how that can propel you forward in all things. There are 10 copies available for your reading group to borrow in our Book Club Kit collection. Read more on the ➡️ https://buff.ly/LaxwuHO

10/02/2026

Happy October everyone! If you know us, you know that means highlighting spooky, horror, or Halloween themed reads all month long. This week's is the perfect start; check out "The Starving Saint: A Novel" by Caitlin Starling. This title is available as an Audiobook in Libraries and is a part of the curated collection, "What's Your Favorite Scary Story? Spook yourself with one of these titles." Find your perfect horror read in this collection of over 490 titles, available all October! Read more about it on the ➡️ https://buff.ly/grBes43

“This medieval fever dream is seasoned with sapphic romance but thoroughly marinated in cannibalistic body horror. . . . Starling cleverly balances the carnage-filled surrealism with three women who show their love in ways both passionate and deep.” —Booklist, starred review

10/02/2026

If you're a fan of the long-running British reality series, Escape to the Chateau, you should check out this week's ! "A Year at the Chateau" alternates between Dick and Angel Strawbridge’s perspectives. Dick often wears the hat of engineer when approaching a project, while Angel has a clear vision of how she wants a completed space to look and feel. Together, their primary objective was to make the chateau into a family home, and a place to raise their two children, who were both under two when they moved to the property in 2015. Read more in the NLC staff review ➡️ https://buff.ly/1HnNWQ2

10/01/2026

It's , which means football soon! This week's highlight is an acetate negative, full-figure portrait photograph of Bill Dean Hewitt, David City, Nebraska, wearing football pants, football jersey with the number "59", helmet, high-top shoes with cleats, socks, with a football cradled in his right arm and his left arm extended in "blocking position". The photograph is dated 11-27-1940.

This image is published as part of the Boston Studio Project collection, and is owned by both them and the Thorpe Opera House Foundation. See this collection and many more on the archive!➡️ https://buff.ly/DYg1ldq