Other Area Libraries
We understand the hesitation to pay to use the library and encourage non-residents to “shop around” for a library best suited to their needs.
The following is a list of a local libraries and their non-resident membership fees per household as of 10/01/25.
| Library | Annual Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gretna Public Library | $40 | Taxpayer-funded privileges are available to active or retired military within the limits of the Gretna Public School District or Gretna’s ETJ; Educators within the Gretna Public School District, or daycare workers and homeschoolers within its service area; and Gretna business owners. $15 one-per-household Summer Accounts (May-August) available. |
| Bellevue Public Library | $40 | Shorter terms available. $10 student-only card available. |
| La Vista Public Library | $60 | Shorter terms available. La Vista Business owners; Metropolitan Community College students, faculty, and staff; active duty military living in Sarpy County; City of La Vista employees; and Papillion La Vista School District teachers can also receive a membership at no additional cost. |
| Springfield Memorial Library | $35 | |
| Papillion Public Library | $50 | Shorter terms available. |
| Omaha Public Library | $100 | Shorter terms available. Free library privileges are available to active military personnel, students aged 6-18. Be sure to check out OPL’s website for details as they’ve been updating their card policies. |
| Baright Public Library (Ralston) | $75 | Fees waived for employees of Ralston-area schools, property owners, and businesses; active duty military members; and students attending Ralston area schools. |
For more information about a specific library’s policies, please contact that library via the link in the table.