Many OPL book clubs will be reading and discussing “The War Begins in Paris” during their regular monthly meetings. Visit omahalibrary.org/omaha-reads for a complete schedule of events.
Virtual Tour of Paris
Sat | Sept 28 | 1 pm R
W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd. | 402.444.4852
Embark on a walking tour of Paris from the comfort of our meeting room! From Paris, our tour guide will lead us through a virtual presentation about key sites in the city.
Theodore Wheeler Author Visit Sun | Oct 27 | 3 pm R
Downtown Branch 1401 Jones St. | 402.444.4828
Join us for a conversation with author Theodore Wheeler moderated by OPL Partnerships Manager Amy Mather, followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Copies of “The War Begins in Paris” will be available for purchase and signing. R Registration required
New Fall Titles
Into Unknown Skies: An Unlikely Team, A Daring Race, and the First Flight Around the World by
David K. Randall
Readers of author Erik Larson will enjoy this tale of a team of American aviators who—100 years ago this September—completed the first aerial circumnavigation of the world amid danger and international intrigue.
2024 Omaha Reads
Omaha Reads is an annual event that celebrates the power of reading by bringing the community together to read, explore and discuss one book. One book is selected through a public vote and promoted through book talks, author visits, and related programs. Join OPL in reading this year’s Omaha Reads selection, “The War Begins in Paris” by Theodore Wheeler.
“The War Begins in Paris” is a literary noir about two female war correspondents who cross paths in Paris on the precipice of World War II. Wheeler structured the story as a series of dispatches from Europe, exploring themes of propaganda, power and moral boundaries. When World War II makes landfall in the City of Lights, Mielle falls under Jane’s spell, growing ever more intoxicated by her glamour, self-possession and reckless confidence. But as this recklessness devolves into militarism and an utter lack of humanity, Mielle is seized by a series of visions that show her an inescapable truth: Jane Anderson must die, and Mielle must be the one to kill her.
For the second year, OPL added a component to Omaha Reads that incorporates original artwork by a local artist. Oria Simonini is a painter, muralist, advocate and community organizer who created an oil painting on wood paneling evoking the complicated interplay of the two main characters on different sides of the war. The striking eyes in the painting reflect Mielle’s visions and the perspectives of others.
Get involved by checking out the book, participating in a program and discussing the book with friends, family and neighbors. All programs are free to attend, but registration may be required. Learn more at omahalibrary.org/omaha-reads
The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science by Dava
Sobel
This biography shines a light on Marie Curie’s many contributions to physics and chemistry and the countless women she inspired to work in science.
The Scarlet Throne by Amy Leow Binsa believes a “living goddess” is chosen by the gods to reign over humans. When a competitor to her throne arrives, the sacrifices she must make in order to keep her power and position are much greater than she anticipated.
Although the neighbors seem welcoming, unexplainable bad and scary things begin to happen when the Maxwells become the first Black family to move into a seemingly lovely house in a nice suburban neighborhood. The three siblings escape this haunted place as soon as they become adults, but after their parents’ suspicious deaths, they are forced to confront the past.
To request your own customized book list or book bundle, visit omahalibrary.org and select Find Your Next Read under the Services tab.
Model Home by Rivers Solomon
Director’s Note
Fall has always been my favorite time of year. I think it brings out the New Englander in me—I love the crisp, cool air as the evenings draw in and the world feels cozier. Of course, that’s a great time to curl up with something wonderful to read—honestly, any time of year is a great time to read!
Beautiful fall weather makes for a great time to explore amazing local attractions with OPL’s Partnership Pass Program. Visit omahalibrary.org/ partnership-passes to check out a digital pass to The Durham Museum, Fontenelle Forest, Kiewit Luminarium, Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha Children’s Museum, Omaha Jitterbugs and Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum. Or, borrow a bike from Heartland Bike Share to explore the city’s beautiful parks and bike paths. Some fantastic apps make it fast and easy to access OPL’s collection 24/7! The MyOPL app connects you with OPL’s online catalog. Read reviews from patrons, place holds on the titles you want and pick them up wherever is most convenient for you. Or, create a bookshelf listing the titles you want to read in the future. The Libby app from Overdrive is your gateway to all OPL’s ebooks and downloadable audiobooks. Browse the entire collection, just the items currently available for check out or narrow your search by genre to help you find your next favorite read, whatever it may be! Overdrive also provides you access to dozens of magazines—explore the world with National Geographic Traveler, stay up on current events with Newsweek or check out some great recipes with Cook’s Country. Whatever your interests, OPL has something for you! While our digital resources are undoubtedly convenient, let’s not forget the invaluable support of OPL’s branches and staff. With a branch open every day of the week, our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always ready to assist you in finding the resources you need. So, don’t hesitate to drop in and explore your library today. We’re here for you!
Laura Marlane Executive Director
Summer Recap in Photos
Central Library Construction
OPL’s new Central Library will begin to look more like the projected renderings as construction crews start to build the exterior walls of the building. At the beginning of May, workers celebrated the traditional builders’ rite of “topping out” as they wrapped up the structural steel work on the building. An evergreen tree and an American flag were placed on the final beam as it was lifted into place.
Another milestone was the delivery of the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) — sometimes referred to as a bookbot — which will help store the library’s large collection. It is so large that it has already been placed inside the structure and will be kept safely encased until the exterior construction is complete. Most often used in academic libraries, OPL’s Central Library will be the first public library in the United States to utilize this kind of storage system.
Now that all steel has been installed in the building, the glass work on the exterior of the building has begun.
The long arms of the ASRS are tightly wrapped to protect it from the elements as the construction work continues around it.
The winning storytellers received trophies during Stories After Dark at Benson Branch on May 3, 2024.
A young patron dresses in costume at the Medieval Tea Party at Millard Branch on June 12, 2024.
A young patron stands inside a large bubble at the Amazing Bubble Show at A.V. Sorensen Branch on July 20, 2024.
OPL staff members show off the costumes they wore to the Medieval Faire Adventure at Millard Branch on June 12, 2024.
An OPL staff member poses with the many stuffed animals who participated in the Stuffed Animal Sleepover at W. Clarke Swanson Branch on July 15, 2024.
Patrons pose for a photo with Pete the Cat at a special storytime at South Omaha Library on June 12, 2024.
A young patron picks out a book to read at South Omaha Library on July 22, 2024.
A young patron decorates a tote bag at Book Talk & Tote at Willa Cather Branch on June 17, 2024.
Patrons participate in a craft at the Medieval Faire at Downtown Branch on June 28, 2024.
Two patrons work to escape the Omaha History Escape Room at the Genealogy & Local History Room on July 22, 2024.
Sewing Community: Quilters We Are
Amidst the sounds of scissors shearing and sewing machines humming, the members of a quilting club gather in a meeting room at Charles B. Washington Branch. At this Quilters We Are weekly Tuesday meet-up, a spirit of camaraderie and creativity fills the air.
As more women arrive, pieces of fabric in every imaginable color and design fill the tables while finished quilts hang on the walls. The group is driven by more than crafting amazing quilts. Their mission is to make a difference in the community by creating quilts to donate to individuals, groups and organizations.
Dalma Seitelbach, a club member, explains that quilts made with donated materials, including fabric, batting, thread and more are given away, but quilters can keep anything they make with their own fabrics. Last year, they made a total of 182 quilts, and then donated 169 of them to places like Bethlehem House, Youth Emergency Services, Metropolitan Community College Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Safe Places and Linus Project.
Shirley Coffey, who has been sewing since she was nine years old, has been attending meetings for as long as anyone can remember. She shares her joy of the craft, noting the artistry in intricate quilt patterns.
“It’s just sometimes exciting to see this all come together,” she explains, pointing to two quilts whose only similarities are the blue colors in the designs. “Those two pieces there. They’re kind of different and not different because they’re done different ways. You just sew all those pieces together.”
Coffey describes the sense of community the club gives her.
“It’s an experience because I’m learning from you as you’re learning from me. I enjoy that. I just like the fellowship with the people. It’s almost like you’re just a family.”
The welcoming atmosphere is apparent as regular attendees embrace new faces like C.C. Alexander. She says she discovered the quilting club while visiting the library.
“I’m going to do this because I want to do something good for me,” Alexander says. “It’s time to learn,” she adds, describing the challenge of mastering the skill of precise measuring.
Cathy Forte, a seasoned quilter, recalls the impact she saw when delivering a batch of quilt donations.
“I took 24 quilts down [to Youth Emergency Services] one day, and took them in,” she says. “The lady was thanking me and she said these will be gone by this afternoon. And I just looked at her. That’s 24 quilts. It just broke my heart that the need was that great. I had no idea.”
The library itself plays a vital role in their efforts. Finished quilts are stored in the meeting room’s closet, along with all of the bins filled with donated fabric, sewing machines and more.
“I love it. All these ladies,” Forte says. “And the fact that you guys let us use this room. I don’t know where we would go with all of this stuff. It would be in someone’s basement. That fact that you guys let us use the room and welcome us, that’s a good feeling. That’s community.”
For those who might hesitate to consider attending the quilting club’s meet-up, Kathy Bachmann has advice.
“Everybody learns at their own speed,” she says. “All you need to do is get the fabric you like and we can teach you.”
Bachmann emphasized that the sense of accomplishment that comes with quilting is worth it.
“When you create something, you feel good,” she says. “You created something that nobody else could. Nobody else could make that same quilt.”
The Quilters We Are club is more than just a group of women who sew; it’s a community of women who are dedicated to giving back, transforming a plain meeting room into a tapestry of creativity and connection.
For more information about joining Quilters We Are or donating materials, visit the Charles B. Washington Branch.
New Fall Titles For Youth
These titles will be added to OPL’s collection between Sept. 1–Nov. 30, 2024.
Uprooted: A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves Back by Ruth Chan
When Ruth’s family moves from Toronto to Hong Kong for her father’s job, she experiences intense loneliness in her new surroundings. Nightly chats with her father help her cope and understand her own strength in this middle grade graphic novel.
The
Night Market by Seina Wedlick
The sights and sounds of a Nigerian night market are on display in this picture book following a child making their way through the vibrant food stalls and activities.
A Brush with Magic by Flora Ahn 12-year-old Yumi embarks on an adventure in Seoul after she finds a magical inkbrush at her grandfather’s home.
Boy 2.0 by Tracey Baptiste When Coal learns he can turn invisible, he tries to understand if this means he is a superhero, mutant or science experiment and whether he should let his new foster family know.
Stuck!: The Story of the La Brea Tar Pits by Joyce
Uglow
This creative nonfiction book explores the history of the Ice Age and the origins of Los Angeles’s La Brea Tar Pits.
Ghostbusters: Back in Town by David M. Booher
Set 1 ½ years after “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” this young adult graphic novel follows the group back in New York City prepared to take on the paranormal.
Screening Storytimes
Join us for a special storytime followed by a free screening. Parental permission is required to participate in screening.
VISION for ages 6 months to 6 years
Sat | Sept 7 | 10:30 am Benson Branch
Wed | Sept 18 | 10:30 am Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
Has a librarian made a difference in your life or your community? Nominate them for the American Library Association’s annual l Love My Librarian Award! Visit ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian by Sept. 30, 2024 to submit your nomination.
FALL ESCAPE ROOMS SEPT
OMAHA HISTORY
ESCAPE ROOM Sat | Sept 7 | 2 pm
Saddlebrook Branch Sat | Sept 28 | 2 pm
Willa Cather Branch
| Oct 16 | 6 pm
| Nov 9 | 10 am
CREEPY CARROTS
ESCAPE ROOM Fri | Sept 27 | 1, 2 & 3 pm
R Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
| Oct 11 | 1, 2 & 3 pm
W. Clarke Swanson Branch
| Oct 18 | 1 & 2 pm
Florence Branch Thurs | Oct 24 | 1:30, 2:15 & 3
A.V. Sorensen Branch Sat | Oct 26 | 1 & 1:45
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
| Sept 28 | 2 & 3
R. Abrahams Branch
ESCAPE ROOM
MYSTERY AT BAKER STREET
| Oct 12 | 1 &
Jasper Rabbit Visits Storytime
Enjoy stories and activities with this children’s book character. Schedules are subject to change; visit omahalibrary.org for updates.
Fri | Oct 4 | 10:30 am Willa Cather Branch
Sat | Oct 5 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Sun | Oct 6 | 1:30 pm
Milton R. Abrahams Branch Mon | Oct 7 | 10:30 am Downtown Branch | 1401 Jones St.
Wed | Oct 9 | 10:30 am Millard Branch
Thurs | Oct 10 | 10:30 am Florence Branch
Fri | Oct 11 | 10:30 am South Omaha Library
Sat | Oct 12 | 10:30 am
W. Clarke Swanson Branch
Staff Spotlight: John Xiong
A native of North Omaha, John Xiong has spent the past 12 years as a committed library aide at the Charles B. Washington Branch. Starting as a volunteer in 2008 during his sophomore year of high school, Xiong discovered mentorship and a supportive community within the library staff.
After two years of volunteering, he was encouraged by the branch manager to apply for a library aide position, transitioning into an official paid role within the library.
As a library aide, Xiong embraced new responsibilities beyond those he had as a volunteer.
“My job is to help out behind the scenes,” Xiong says. “What the patrons don’t see, like grabbing holds, shelving materials and supporting programs.”
His volunteer experience provided a solid foundation for over a decade of dedicated work. Xiong then stepped out of his comfort zone to train new volunteers and aides.
“It can take approximately 2–3 weeks to train new aides, depending on each person’s experience,” Xiong says. “It helps me revisit the basics and get to know the new library staff.”
One of the highlights of Xiong’s career was when he was still a volunteer in 2009. He found invaluable mentorship from his first branch manager, John Bernardi. A particularly special moment was when Bernardi nominated both Xiong and his sister for the Volunteer of the Year
Award. To celebrate, he took them on a memorable trip to Lincoln to visit the Capitol and enjoy some amazing food. This experience not only showcased the library’s appreciation for its aides but also made a significant impact on shaping Xiong into the professional he is today.
“It was special to me because a few years later he passed away. And that was a difficult experience,” Xiong says.
Xiong continues his work as a Library Aide at the Charles B. Washington Branch, while also providing crucial support at the newly opened Library Administration Building (LAB). Faced with a backlog of shelving and collection projects, Library Specialist
Lynn Sullivan personally requested Xiong’s assistance after witnessing his outstanding job during a few shifts at the Library Administration Building.
“John Xiong is an unsung asset!” Sullivan exclaims. “LAB was underwater as far as shelving was concerned, and John would come in on Fridays for 3–4 hours, and books would magically be shelved.”
Xiong’s commitment and adaptability have had a profound impact on the library system-wide.
Looking ahead, Xiong is excited about the prospect of advancing to a full-time role. He encourages aspiring library professionals to listen to their team and community.
“Keeping an open mind and listening carefully helps prevent problems and opens up new opportunities,” Xiong explains.
His commitment to growth and openness to new ideas will benefit any future role he takes on, whether within the library system or elsewhere.
Established in 1974, the Friends of OPL is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to raising money for OPL, providing volunteers, and promoting the library to the greater community. A team of more than 50 volunteers raises funds through book sales and memberships.
Visit friendsomahalibrary.org to learn more and become a member.
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Full-text versions of popular magazine articles, encyclopedia entries and other resources available to browse by topic area or keyword search.
Interactive tutorials, practice tests, eBooks, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more. Prepares learners for realistic conversations and strengthens everyday communication skills in over 70 world languages, including English. Fiction and nonfiction reading recommendations matched to the K-8 readers’ interests and reading level.
A full-text database providing popular children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedic entries and a vast image collection. Animated talking picture books, videos, puzzles and games, and language learning for kids.
Access these and other resources using your library card at omahalibrary.org
OPL Fundraiser Returns to Creighton University with Author Tommy Orange
Author Tommy Orange will headline the 11th annual Omaha Public Library Foundation (OPLF) fundraiser, happening Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.
Between the Lines with Tommy Orange will be held at Creighton University’s Mike and Josie Harper Center, 602 N. 20th St. Event proceeds will support OPL programs and services.
Orange, 42, is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel “There There,” a multi-generational, relentlessly paced story about a side of America few have seen: the lives of urban Native Americans.
“There There” was one of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of the Year, and won the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize and the Pen/Hemingway Award. “There There” was also longlisted for the National Book Award and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
His new novel, “Wandering Stars,” was published in February of 2024.
A masterful follow-up to “There There,” “Wandering Stars” extends Orange’s constellation of narratives into the past and future. The author traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School through three generations of a family in a story that
is by turns both shattering and wondrous. Orange graduated from the MFA program at the Institute of American Indian Arts, and was a 2014 MacDowell Fellow and a 2016 Writing by Writers Fellow. He is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. Orange was born and raised in Oakland, Calif.
A 5:30 p.m. patron reception on Sept. 18 will feature an appearance by Orange. The general reception begins at 6 p.m.
The 7 p.m. event includes a conversation with Orange – moderated by Christina Faw Faw Goodson, co-director of the Walking in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors project at the Center for Great Plains Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln – plus an audience Q&A.
The evening also features presentation of the 2024 Barbara Bock-Mavis Leadership Award to Merrilee Mosier Miller. Miller has a lengthy history of volunteer service to the OPLF, OPL and the Friends of OPL. The annual award recognizes longtime service from an OPLF volunteer. Previous honorees include Barbara Bock-Mavis (2017), Jim Kineen (2018), Eileen Wirth (2019), Freddie Gray (2020), Dick Kelley (2021), Carol Wang (2022) and Dan Kinsella (2023).
MaMO Gallery: Transforming Art and Community Across the Region
MaMO Gallery, pronounced “May-MOH,” is not your typical art venue. Housed in a converted semi-trailer, this mobile gallery embarks on a transformative journey across the region from March to November each year. Partnering with various communities and organizations, MaMO Gallery offers a unique platform for interdisciplinary programming, artist residencies and immersive installations.
OPL recently collaborated with MaMO Gallery after successfully securing a proposal to host the mobile gallery. The partnership was complemented by artist Amelia Broussard, whose program series “Remnants of the Past” became a centerpiece of their joint initiative.
Throughout the month of August, OPL hosted a series of engaging workshops and drop-in sessions. These sessions encouraged participants to delve into their family histories, utilizing heirlooms such as family recipes, cherished letters and old photographs. Under Amelia Broussard’s guidance, attendees created stunning collages, heartfelt zines, personalized
The night concludes with a book signing by Orange. Books will be available for purchase that evening, courtesy of The Bookworm.
Patron tickets are $125 per person; general admission tickets are $75 per person. Visit omahalibraryfoundation.org to purchase tickets or for more information, or please call 402.444.4589. Sponsorship opportunities starting at $1,000 are also available.
Past authors & venues
2014 Margaret Atwood at Abrahams Branch
2015 Wally Lamb at Millard Branch
2016 Tobias Wolff at Benson Branch
2017 Hope Jahren at MCC’s Institute for the Culinary Arts
2018 Amy Thielen at MCC’s Institute for the Culinary Arts
2019 Angie Thomas at MCC’s Institute for the Culinary Arts
2020 Elaine Weiss via Zoom
2021 Yaa Gyasi at Temple Israel
2022 Bryan Stevenson at Creighton University’s Harper Center
2023 Molly Shannon and Susan Orlean at the Holland Performing Arts Center
postcards and printed artwork that incorporated these historical remnants into new and meaningful pieces of art.
“This collaboration between MaMO Gallery, OPL, and artist Amelia Broussard demonstrates the power of art to connect communities, preserve personal histories and foster creativity in unexpected places,” says Amy Mather, partnerships manager for OPL.
The culmination of these creative endeavors will be showcased in an upcoming exhibition titled “Remnants of the Past.”
Scheduled to open on Sept. 6, the exhibition will debut alongside Benson First Friday art openings, a celebrated event in the local arts community. Participants from the workshops have the opportunity to proudly display their creations within the MaMO Gallery itself, alongside Amelia Broussard’s final exhibition hosted within the trailer.
Above: Patrons show off the artwork they created during a workshop with artist Amelia Broussard at the Genealogy & Local History Room on August 10, 2024.
Join us for the annual fundraiser!
Financial Gifts
Received July 1, 2023 — June 30, 2024
$50,000+
Anonymous
Peter Kiewit Foundation
The NBK Foundation
$30,000+
Richard Brooke Foundation
Hawks Foundation
Claire M. Hubbard Foundation
Lozier Foundation
The Adah & Leon Millard Foundation
William & Ruth Scott Family Foundation
$20,000+
Collective for Youth
John & Terri Diesing
The Heider Family Foundation
Estate of Donna Hull
Mary & Rodrigo Lopez
The Sherwood Foundation
Sokolof Foundation
Weitz Family Foundation
$10,000+
Anonymous
Becker Family Foundation
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Dixon Family Foundation
Joseph Drugmand
Donna Fettig Estate
Joan Gibson & Donald Wurster
Michael & Susan Lebens
Allan & Ann Mactier Charitable Foundation
Mammel Family Foundation
Carrie & Ed May
Barbara & Patrick McNeal
Mike & Dana Meyer
Lewis & Winifred Pinch
Fred & Eve Simon Charitable Foundation
Jill Slosburg-Ackerman
Gilbert C. Swanson Foundation
Webster Family Foundation
$5,000+
Bonnie & John Austin
Baer Foundation
Whitney & Jared Baker
Clifton B. & Anne Stuart Batchelder Foundation
Reba A. & Leon G. Benschoter
Charitable Fund
Bluestem Prairie Foundation
Family of Virginia Budka
Lorraine Chang & Eric Pearson
Julie & Scott Cobb
Cox
Ike & Roz Friedman Foundation
Giger Foundation
Traci A. Hancock
Heritage Services
Harold & Clara Hoover
Ken & Marilyn Knox
Jack & Stephanie Koraleski
Dan & Tina Lonergan
Heidi Moser
Mutual of Omaha Companies
Tony & Kelsey Noecker
Pitney Bowes Foundation
Walt & Sandy Price
Silvia Roffman
Paul & Annette Smith
Elizabeth Summers Tenaska
Red & Jann Thomas
Clay Vanderheiden
Katie Weitz
Eileen M. Wirth
$2,000+
Anonymous (2)
Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, P.C.
Ibrahim Amoura-Odeh & Jean
Amoura
The Fred & Sally Bekins Foundation
Megan Belcher
Samuel M. Bierner & Joseph W. Pinson, III
Barbara Bock-Mavis
Janice Boyer & William Piepmeier
Maria Brookhouser
Katie Bruno
David H. Chait
Michael Clark
Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather
Hal & Mary Daub
Elisa & Drew Davies
Davis Erection
Tom Elser & Stephen Hug
Max & Elizabeth Engel
Valerie Enholm Estate
Devin Fox & Rob Block
Kristine & Jared Gerber
Jo Giles
Dr. Mark & Bonnie Gill-Manhart
Shannon Gilroy
John & Peggy Heck
Rachel Jacobson
Special Donor-Advised Fund of the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation
Dave & Vicki Krecek
John & Elizabeth Lauritzen
Foundation
Karen & Jim Linder
Marty Magee
Tulani & Othello Meadows
Meza Gardens & Design
Rochelle Mullen
Shirley & Daniel Neary
Mary O’Donohue & Dakotah Smith
Omaha Steaks International
Nicolle Peterson
Neil Sandhoefner
Tricia Schmit
Jane & Bob Slezak
Wendy Townley & Matthew Tompkins
Joan & Harold Tu
The Uninvited Book Club
Meredith & Drew Weitz
West O Fitness
Dennis & Patricia Wiederholt
Timothy Williams
Emily & Cameron Young
$1,000+
Anonymous (2)
Doug & Cathy Aden
Mary Joy Anderson
Dr. James & Shirley Young Armitage
George & Kathleen Bigelow
Richard & Carol Britten
Stephen & Anne Bruckner
Burlington Capital Foundation
Delores Chase
Leilani & Ron Coe
Gloria Dinsdale
Matthew Dunning
Carol Ebdon
First National Bank
Mary Ann & Daren Folchert
Friedland Family Foundation
Carol Gendler
Joseph & Polly Goecke
Great Plains Communications
GreenSlate Development
HDR, Inc.
Edward Hotz & Trish Nipp
Joel Hutchins
Theresa & Richard Jehlik
Sandra Jenkins
Milton & Marsha Kleinberg
Gary & Lucie Long
Cindy & Gregg Lueder
Margaret Sullivan Studio
Marilyn Marsh
Trisha Meuret
John & Merrilee Miller
Jim & Bobbie Montequin
Sharee & Murray Newman Fund
Pauline Quinn
John & Kathleen Ransom
Joan & Bill Truhlsen
Union Pacific
Chris VanKat
Justine Walker
Phil & Nancy Wolf
$500+
Anonymous
Claire Baker
Crystal & Brian Brislen
Bobbie Carlson
Sandor & Rhonda Chomos
Brian Delaney
Rebecca Evans
Joyce & Roger Fitch
Mikki Frost
Lynn & Cindy Gray
Vic Gutman & Roberta Wilhelm
David & Joan Haas
William & Ann Hall
Holly Herman
John Hruska
Grant & Kathryn Hutchins
Nancy Jacobson
Howard & Gloria Kaslow
Marc & Joan Kraft
Tom Liefer
Ruth MacNamara
Francine Miller
Ann & Gordon Moshman
Ann O’Connor & Tim Davlin
Nithya Paul
Susan Petersen
Ann Rinne
Anne Rismiller
Emma Savory
Julie Schroeder
Mary & Leonard Sommer
Dr. Joshua & Mrs. Emily States
Union Pacific Giveplus Program
Susan Vosburg
David Watts
Yuan Zhen
Dick & Sharon Zahm
$250+
Anonymous (2)
Mary Anna & Clyde Anderson
Martha Antonson
Lynn & Thomas Ashby
Marcia Bechtel
Annie & Ken Bird
The Bookworm
Jeffrey Boyum
Kate Bradley
Marjorie & Larry Brennan
Dale & Christina Broekemeier
The Clothier’s Daughters
Christopher J. Cold Family
Harl & Kay Dalstrom
Tony & Claudia Deeb
Audrey Dobbe
Emspace Group
Mary Ferer
Nancy Gallagher
Give Nebraska
Terry & Linda Haubold
Noreen Johnson
Philip Kelley
Kiewit
Jodie Mackintosh
James & Patricia Manion
Dan McGill
Diana Nevins
Rachel Nun
Polly & Frank Partsch
Marcie & Scott Peterson
Norma & Cliff Pountney
Donald & Mary Lee Ranheim
Robert & Patricia Ranney
Greg & Sue Rusie
Jeanne & Pat Salerno
Joseph Samson
Margaret Sandlier
Laura Schumacher
Shirley Siebler
Deborah Smith-Howell
Pete & Mary Lou Stehr
Susan Toelle
Jon Tritsch
Chester Waters
Sarah Watson
Ashley & Brad Wedeking
Honorariums & Memorials
Received April 1 — June 30, 2024
In Memory of Kali Baker
Whitney & Jared Baker
In Memory of F.A. Blazek
Giger Foundation
In Memory of Delores “Dee”
Chase
Anna Maren Allen
Regina & Michael Belik
Joseph & Dolores Bertich
Rachel Carrera
Gerry Chase & Kelly Lee
Patrick Chase
Home Instead Sarpy County
Legacy Design Strategies
Colleen & Michael Manly
Jessie Meinke
Lorene Mlnarik
Denise Ortgiesen
Bonnie & Frank Povondra
James Shoquist
Trisha & Gregory Solko
Patrick & Kristine Thomas
Robert & Colleen Whitten
In Memory of Mary Eileen Eby
Donald & Mary Lee Ranheim
In Memory of Mary Kate Garst
Dianne Desjardins
In Honor of John Harding
Mary Heman
In Memory of Mary Lueder
Suzanne McNamara
Robert F. & Sharon L. Swartzbaugh
Family Foundation
In Honor of John McNamara
Rachel Nun
In Memory of Margaret Meusey
Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman
Furniture 1st and Performance
Group Beta
Kay Lynn & John Goldner
AnnMay Wentzel
In Memory of Jack and Nick Millea
Julie & Scott Cobb
In Memory of Aja Pelster
Ryan Pelster
In Honor of Edward Francis Thalken
Mark Thalken & Katie Wadas-Thalken
In Memory of Mary Wahl
Annie Gavin
In Memory of Ed Zachary
William & Mary Ochsner
In Memory of Sarah Zahm
Dick & Sharon Zahm
Fall Holiday Closings
October 14
Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples’ Day (South Omaha Library open)
November 11
Veterans Day (South Omaha Library open)
November 28 & 29
Thanksgiving
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