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Ravenna Public Library

The Ravenna Public Library contains 11,200 items for check out and has an average annual circulation of 9,600. The Library is at the enhanced level of accreditation with the Nebraska Library Commission and employs a Level 3 Certified Public Librarian. Materials available for checkout include books, magazines, audio books, DVDs and videos. Citizens of Ravenna and qualifying townships have free access to the Library. Payment of non-resident fees allows others use of the Library. The Buffalo County Bookmobile also provides service to Ravenna (every two weeks). Friends of the Library meet every other month. 

Programs and Services
  • Friends of the Library (meetings are held quarterly)
  • Book Discussions (as scheduled)
  • Home Delivery and Curbside Service
  • 7 Computers with Internet and Microsoft Office
  • Scanner (including scan to e-mail)
  • Color Prints
  • Free 24-hour Wi-Fi Access (contact the librarian for the password)
  • Copying/Faxing
  • Inter-Library Loan Program
  • Microfilm Copier
  • Microfilm copies of The Ravenna News (1888-2002)
  • Local History on Ravenna and surrounding towns
  • Large Print Books and Audio books
  • Online Catalog 
Children’s Programs and Services:
  • Story Time (Tuesday and Thursday at 4 pm)
  • Summer Reading Program (June and July)
  • Crazy for Crafts Week (as scheduled)
  • Family Movie Nights (once a month)
  • Reading Pals at Your Library (available upon request)
  • Children’s Library with toys, puzzles, and puppet theatre
  • Discovery Backpacks
  • Audio Book Sets
The Ravenna Public Library is located at 121 W. Seneca Street. For further information, contact the Librarian at (308) 452-4213 or ravennapubliclibrary@nctc.net.

Library Hours
  • Tuesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Thursday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Sunday & Monday Closed

Story Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4 pm 
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The historic Carnegie building was built in 1918.
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The Ravenna Public Library is just as beautiful today as it was on this particular Flag Day in 1921 during the dedication of a plaque for the World War I serviceman.
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