Lincoln City Libraries Receives $30,000 Grant from Carnegie Corporation

The grant will support activities and services at three library branches in Lincoln.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Lincoln City Libraries (LCL) has announced that it has received a $30,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The grant is part of the Carnegie Libraries 250 initiative, which celebrates the 250th anniversary of Andrew Carnegie's birth and the enduring legacy of Carnegie-funded libraries across the United States. LCL Director Ryan Wieber said the grant will be used to support activities and services at the Anderson and Bethany branches, as well as the Bennett Martin Public Library.

Why it matters

Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy played a significant role in the history and development of Lincoln City Libraries, with five library buildings in Lincoln being funded by Carnegie in the early 1900s. This grant continues a partnership that began in 1902 and helps to preserve the legacy of Carnegie-funded libraries in the city.

The details

The $30,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York is part of the Carnegie Libraries 250 initiative, which celebrates the 250th anniversary of Andrew Carnegie's birth. LCL Director Ryan Wieber stated that the grant will be used to support activities and services at three specific library branches in Lincoln: the Anderson and Bethany branches, as well as the Bennett Martin Public Library.

  • Lincoln City Libraries received the $30,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation on February 27, 2026.

The players

Lincoln City Libraries

The public library system serving the city of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Carnegie Corporation of New York

A philanthropic foundation established by Andrew Carnegie in 1911 to support educational and cultural institutions.

Ryan Wieber

The Director of Lincoln City Libraries.

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What they’re saying

“Andrew Carnegie-funded library buildings played a significant role in the history and development of Lincoln City Libraries, and we're honored to receive this grant, which continues a partnership that began in 1902.”

— Ryan Wieber, Director, Lincoln City Libraries (1011now.com)

The takeaway

This grant from the Carnegie Corporation demonstrates the ongoing importance of Andrew Carnegie's legacy and the continued impact of his philanthropic support for public libraries across the United States, including in Lincoln, Nebraska.