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Omaha Reads events: I Am a Man
Wed | Sept 6 | 7-8 pm South Omaha Library Joe Starita, author of "I Am A Man: Chief Standing Bear's Journey for Justice," will discuss the importance of the landmark 1879 decision declaring Chief Standing Bear a person within the law.
Sitting Bull Family Story
Thurs | Sept 7 | 7-8 pm South Omaha Library
Joyzelle Gingway Godfrey will speak about the history of Sitting Bull's family, as told by his daughter−from prior to Euro-American contact up to and including the Massacre at Wounded Knee.
Storytelling of the Dakota
Mon | Sept 18 | 7-8 pm Millard Branch Joyzelle Gingway Godfrey will present on the historic societal structure of the Dakota people through storytelling. She will speak about the adventures of the first set of twins born in the world and give a glimpse of the family structure, food gathering, and beliefs of their tribal people.
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The Bones of Paradise by Jonis Agee Jonis Agee Author Visit Thurs | Sept 14 | 7 pm | Abrahams Branch Join us in reading this year’s Omaha Reads selection, "The Bones of Paradise," by Jonis Agee. Each year, OPL encourages the community to nominate, vote on, and read one book as a way to promote literacy and provide a common theme for Omaha and Douglas County residents to discuss. The book selection is celebrated with an author visit, book talks, and other related programming. "The Bones of Paradise" is set in the unforgiving Nebraska Sand Hills in the years following the Massacre at Wounded Knee. The story that unfolds is filled with mystery, heartache and grit, with two women and their families at the center of it all. Agee is an award-winning author of 12 books. She lives in Omaha and teaches at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. “It’s always a pleasure to feature a local author during Omaha Reads,” said OPL Executive Director Laura Marlane. "'The Bones of Paradise'
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provides challenging topics for discussion, and also exposes historical insight into northwestern Nebraska at the turn of the century.” Get involved by checking out the book at your local branch, participating in a program, and discussing the book with friends and neighbors. A complete schedule of programs is available at omahalibrary.org. Omaha Reads is supported through funding provided by the Omaha Public Library Foundation and Friends of Omaha Public Library.
Sand Hills and Sandlots:
The Amazing Story of Rushville's Modisett Ball Park
Wed | Sept 27 | 6:30–8 pm | Millard Branch The Nebraska panhandle town of Rushville loved and played baseball like most Nebraska communities. Unlike all others, it was the recipient of a beautiful ball field from the state's biggest rancher, and host to Major League Baseball school and try-out camp. Jeff Barnes tells the fascinating story of Rushville's 130 years with baseball and how past and present residents rebuilt Nebraska’s own “field of dreams” in 2014. This program is sponsored by Humanities Nebraska.