A Lincoln construction firm and a well-known local coffee shop will be cemented into the fabric of the city’s forthcoming central library.
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announced Wednesday that Sampson Construction has been selected as the general contractor for the project at 1111 “O” St, and the Mill Coffee & Tea will oversee the on-site café.
The site, residing in the former Southeast Community College Education Square building, will replace downtown’s Bennett Martin Public Library, built in 1962. The City Council approved purchase of the Education Square building in July. Demolition and renovation are expected to begin in fall 2026…