Bellevue Public Library
🏢 City of Bellevue · Bellevue, Nebraska
Bellevue Public Library
The public library of Bellevue — Nebraska's oldest town — the Bellevue Public Library moved into a new home at 2206 Longo Drive in 2024, where it pairs a full collection with an all-ages makerspace and stays open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | 12pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 2206 Longo Drive, Suite 100, Bellevue, NE 68005
Phone: (402) 293-3157
Website: bellevue.net
Plus Code: 86H6534G+9G (Bellevue, NE)
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📍 Plan your visit
🚉 Getting there
2206 Longo Dr, Bellevue, NE 68005. Get transit & driving directions → (live subway, bus & car routes).
♿ Accessibility
Includes wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible parking.
⭐ Visitor rating
4.5 / 5 from 234 Google reviews.
🕑 Best time to go
Usually calmest soon after opening; busiest around 2 pm.
Visit details from the library’s Google Business Profile, verified October 2026 — confirm on official page before a special-date trip.
📖 About Bellevue Public Library
The Bellevue Public Library serves Bellevue, the oldest continuous town in Nebraska, in the Omaha metro area of Sarpy County. Its roots reach back to 1929, when the Bellevue Junior Woman's Club started the town's first library with a gift of a dozen books and set it up in a back room of a private home on East 20th Street. Operated today by the City of Bellevue, the library relocated to a larger, purpose-built space at 2206 Longo Drive in 2024. It is a member of the Three Rivers Library System and runs a SirsiDynix online catalog, and it now offers a hands-on makerspace, meeting space, public computers and programming for readers of every age.
⭐ What makes this library special
- The library of Bellevue, a Missouri River trading post of the 1820s–1830s recognized as the oldest continuous town in Nebraska
- Moved into a new, larger purpose-built facility at 2206 Longo Drive in 2024
- All-ages makerspace with hands-on technology and tools — using the machines is free
- Traces back to a 12-book gift from the Bellevue Junior Woman's Club in 1929
- Member of the Three Rivers Library System with a SirsiDynix online catalog
- Open late until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, plus Saturday and Sunday afternoon hours
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Bellevue cardholders can stream, download and research free through the library and Nebraska's statewide collections:
📚 Services
- All-ages makerspace with hands-on technology and tools
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
- Meeting and program space
- Books, audiobooks, movies and periodicals for all ages
- SirsiDynix online catalog and account access
- Interlibrary loan through the Three Rivers Library System
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes
- Summer reading program
- Teen and youth activities
- Adult programs and events
- Makerspace workshops
📍 Nearby Libraries in Nebraska
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Bellevue Public Library now, and did it move?
Yes. The library moved into a new, larger purpose-built home at 2206 Longo Drive, Suite 100, Bellevue, NE 68005 in 2024. The main phone number, 402-293-3157, stayed the same, and the new location offers a dedicated makerspace and meeting space.
What can I do in the Bellevue Public Library makerspace?
The library runs an all-ages makerspace stocked with technology and hands-on tools for creating and learning. Using the machines themselves is free; staff can walk you through the equipment and current pricing for any consumable materials during open hours.
How old is Bellevue, and how far back does its library go?
Bellevue is recognized as the oldest continuous town in Nebraska, with roots in a Missouri River trading post of the 1820s and permanent settlement in the 1830s. Its library story starts in 1929, when the Bellevue Junior Woman's Club opened the town's first library with a gift of twelve books in a back room of a private home before it grew into today's city library.
Which nights and weekend times is the library open?
The library is open late until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, then 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, and noon–5 p.m. on Sunday. Hours can change on public holidays, so check the library's holiday-closures notice before a visit.
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Can I reserve a meeting or program room at the Bellevue Public Library?
The library's 2024 building at 2206 Longo Drive includes dedicated meeting and program space alongside its all-ages makerspace. Availability, group size and any booking rules are set by the City of Bellevue library; call (402) 293-3157 or check bellevue.net/176/Library for the current room-reservation process.
Can I borrow eBooks and audiobooks with my Bellevue library card?
Yes. Bellevue cardholders can borrow eBooks, digital audiobooks and magazines free through Libby / OverDrive, and every Nebraska resident can also use the statewide NebraskAccess research databases at nebraskaaccess.nebraska.gov at no charge.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.