Morton-James Public Library serves Nebraska City in Otoe County from 923 First Corso. It reports a collection of about 38,232 items, roughly 55,055 checkouts a year and 2,498 registered borrowers. Visitors have access to 8 public internet computers and free wireless. It belongs to the Southeast Library System, one of the regional systems that share services among Nebraska libraries. Figures come from the 2024-2025 Nebraska Public Library Survey.