Former Centrum Shopping Mall Picked as New Downtown Lincoln Library

Lincoln unveils $46 million plan for new central library

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The City of Lincoln could be getting a new central library that the city says will meet the community’s expectations for a modern library. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird on Thursday announced a proposal to buy and repurpose the Southeast Community College Education Square building at 11th and O streets. The new library would replace the Bennett...

Former Centrum shopping mall picked as new downtown Lincoln library

The city plans to buy the Centrum from Southeast Community College and renovate it. The plan will cost 35% less than building new and not require a bond issue.