Director’s Note

This time of year always reminds me of long days of being out of school for the summer, bike rides, afternoons at the beach, and hanging out at the library. These events were the epitome of my childhood downtime.

As the air gets warmer and the days get longer, staff at Omaha Public Library (OPL) look forward to an exciting, funfilled summer of activities and reading for the whole family!

This year during the Summer Reading Program (SRP), patrons can enjoy a variety of educational and entertaining programs, and there’s something for everyone! From storytimes “out and about” at different locations throughout the community, to escape rooms for kids, teens and families, all ages are encouraged to get involved.

This year, OPL and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium will partner to offer opportunities for patrons to see animals from different continents, and learn about their habitats and other cool facts. Omaha Children’s Museum will visit OPL branches to invite kids to become space cadets and learn about physics, chemistry, and engineering concepts! Omaha Symphony will visit storytimes to share how instruments make sound, and make a paper bell used to amplify voices. Learn about the constellations of Greek mythology in the STARLAB from Gifford Farms. These are only a few of the great things to see and do this summer at the library! Visit omahalibrary.org or your local branch to see a full schedule of activities and to get registered for SRP. Enjoy your summer!