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2014

Presented by

Summer Reading Program May 31-July 31

Visit omahalibrary.org to find out more & sign up.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Omaha Public Library would like to thank all the organizations that help make Summer Reading programming and incentives possible.

Presenting sponsor

Premier sponsor Sokolof Foundation in honor of Richard Rosinsky

Additional support provided by

The Soener Foundation

In-kind sponsors City of Omaha Parks & Recreation Fat Brain Toys Friends of Omaha Public Library Omaha Children’s Museum Omaha Storm Chasers Papio Fun Park River City Rodeo Skate Daze Sonic That Pottery Place The Bookworm The Rose Theater

Prizes Kids’ & Teens’ Prize Pack • Coupon sheet

• Collapsible water bottle • Book

Kids’ & Teens’ Program

Get a prize pack by reading or listening for 10 hours AND collecting 10 virtual badges from a variety of activities.

• Storm Chasers vouchers (for 8/3 or 8/4)

Adults’ Program

• Drawing entry for gift certificates to area entertainment venues including Defy Gravity, CoCo Key Water Resort and movie theaters.

Prizes available beginning June 1, while supplies last.

Collect any 10 virtual badges and be entered in a drawing for gift certificates and memberships to area entertainment venues.

Kick-off Parties

Library Night

Fri | May 30 | 10:30 am–1 pm

with the Storm Chasers

Main Library

Sat | May 31 | 1-3 pm All other locations

Sun | Aug 3 & Mon | Aug 4 Join us & use your voucher!

Table of contents Acting & Theatre............................................................... 4 Animals............................................................................... 4 Arts & Crafts................................................................. 5-6 Book Clubs & Discussions.......................................... 7-8 Community Involvement................................................ 8 Computers & Technology............................................... 9 Drawing & Writing............................................................ 9 Entertainment................................................................. 10 Food & Cooking.................................................................11 Games & Competitions............................................. 12-13 Gardening.......................................................................... 14 Genealogy......................................................................... 14 Health, Beauty & Fitness ........................................14-15 Life Skills...........................................................................16 Lock-ins.............................................................................17 Movies................................................................................18 Parties & Picnics........................................................18-19 Science & Exploration.............................................. 19-21 Storytimes................................................................ 22-24

Finale Parties Wed | July 30 | 10:30 am-Noon Saddlebrook Branch

Wed | July 30 | 1:30-3:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Thurs | July 31 | 10 am-Noon Main Library

Acting & Theatre Impromptu Acting† 

Theater in Space† 

Millard Branch

Millard Branch

Thurs | July 17 | 2 pm

Mon | June 30 | 2 pm Tues | July 29 | 2 pm

Theatre Games† 

Benson Branch

Wed | July 16 | 3 pm Elkhorn Branch

Animals

Animal Tracks† 

Learn About Reptiles! 

Tues | June 10 | 2 pm

Thurs | June 26 | 1 pm

Millard Branch

Main Library

Birds of Nebraska 

Tues | July 15 | 10 am

Learn About Reptiles! 

Main Library

Wed | June 4 | 10:30 am

Careers with Animals† 

Saddlebrook Branch

Abrahams Branch

Sorensen Branch

Tues | June 24 | 2 pm

Wed | July 16 | 1 pm

Discover Nebraska’s Wild Mammals† 

Wed | July 23 | 1 pm

Mon | June 2 | 2 & 3 pm Millard Branch

Exploring Reptiles & Amphibians  Tues | July 8 | 1:30 pm Benson Branch

South Omaha Library

Raptor Recovery 

Sat | July 19 | 11 am Millard Branch

Wildlife Encounters 

Fontenelle Forest presents: Raptor-ology 

Wed | June 4 | 3:30 pm South Omaha Library

Tues | July 1 | 1:30 pm

Wed | June 18 | 10:30 am

Benson Branch

Saddlebrook Branch

Mon | July 7 | 1 pm

Wed | June 25 | 2 pm

South Omaha Library

Willa Cather Branch

Wed | July 23 | 1:30 pm†

Sat | June 28 | 3 pm

Abrahams Branch

Millard Branch

Fun with Farm Animals  Tues | June 24 | 1:30 pm

Wed | July 2 | 1:30 pm

Benson Branch

Abrahams Branch

Wed | July 23 | 10:30 am

Wed | July 9 | 12:15 pm Washington Branch

Saddlebrook Branch

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Kids

Teens

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Arts & Crafts 4th of July Craft & Coloring Program 

DIY Bleach Pen Shirts† 

Swanson Branch

South Omaha Library

Thurs | July 3 | 1 pm

Mon | June 16 | 1 pm

Artsy Teen Time† 

DIY Flip Flops† 

Elkhorn Branch

Sorensen Branch

Fri | June 27 & July 25 | 1 pm

Author Reading & Craft  with James Solheim

Fri | June 6 | 10:30 am Swanson Branch

Balloon Creations 

Thurs | July 10 | 1 pm Main Library

Create a Garden Journal†  Sat | June 21 | 10 am Millard Branch

Thurs | June 5 | 1 pm

DIY Jazzy Flower Pots†  Sat | June 14 | 10 am Millard Branch

DIY Paper Airplane Building  Fri | June 13 | 2 pm† Willa Cather Branch

Tues | June 24 | 10 am Main Library

DIY Paper Airplane Building  Mon | June 30 | 1 pm† South Omaha Library

Create Your Own Musical Instruments† 

Mon | July 7 | 1 pm†

Elkhorn Branch

Abrahams Branch

Wed | July 2 | 3 pm

Dinosaur Legs & Dinosaur Eggs†  Thurs | June 5 | 4 pm

Millard Branch

Thurs | July 10 | 4 pm† Tues | July 15 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

South Omaha Library

Sat | July 19 | 2 pm†

DIY All-Occasion Cards & Tags† 

DIY Terrariums

Sat | July 19 | 10 am Millard Branch

DIY Art with LED Throwies  Thurs | June 12 | 4 pm† Abrahams Branch

Tues | July 1 | 1 pm Main Library

Tues | July 8 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Florence Branch

Sat | June 7 | 2:30 pm†  Florence Branch

Mon | July 7 | 4:30 pm†  South Omaha Library

Thurs | July 17 | 1 pm  Main Library

DIY Tie-Dye Socks† 

Thurs | June 12 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

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Arts & Crafts, cont’d Make a Poster, Make a Friend!†  Mon | June 9 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch

Melted Crayon Art† 

DIY Upcycled Tees† 

Wed | June 18 | 3 pm

Thurs | July 24 | 4 pm

Elkhorn Branch

Abrahams Branch

Motion Painting with Science 

DIY Wildly Original Masks† 

Tues | June 3 | 10 am

Sat | July 12 | 10 am

Main Library

Millard Branch

Movie-Making† 

Food Art† 

Thurs | July 24 | 2 pm

Wed | July 30 | 3 pm

Glitter Bottle Craft 

NeedleWorks Crafting Club 

Elkhorn Branch

Benson Branch

Wed | July 16 | 2 pm

Thurs | June 19 & July 17 | 6 pm

Swanson Branch

Benson Branch

Golden Threads Quilting 

Robot Craft† 

Washington Branch

South Omaha Library

Tuesdays at 5 pm

Thurs | July 3 | 4 pm

Jellyfish in a Bottle† 

Fri | July 18 | 2 pm

South Omaha Library

Wed | July 30 | 2 pm

Willa Cather Branch

Thurs | June 19 | 4 pm

Benson Branch

Kite Workshop†  Fri | July 11 | 1 pm

Steampunk Jewelry 

Sorensen Branch

Tues | June 24 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

The Science of Art† 

Mon–Fri | June 16–20 | Noon Millard Branch

June 16 Chihuly June 17 Crazy Paint June 18 Mosaics June 19 Macramé Avatars June 20 Sundials

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Kids

Teens

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Book Clubs & Discussions 50+ Tuesday Book Club 

Diva Sistaz Book Club 

Saddlebrook Branch

Washington Branch

Tues | June 3 & July 1 | 10:30 am

Active Readers Book Club†  Tuesdays at 4:30 pm June 3 & 17 and July 1 & 15 Millard Branch

An Evening With Nebraska Author Mark Langan  Tues | June 3 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life Book Discussion  Tues | July 8 | 6:30 pm Sorensen Branch

Benson Mystery Book Club 

Tues | June 10 & July 8 | 6:30 pm Benson Branch

Books & Bagels Book Club 

Thurs | June 5 & July 3 | 10:30 am Benson Branch

Bring Your Own Book Club 

Thurs | June 19 & July 17 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Bronte Books & Bites†  Sat | June 21 | 11 am Willa Cather Branch

Sat | June 28 & July 26 | 3 pm

Foodie Book Club† 

Tues | June 10 & July 8 | 6 pm Main Library

Fourth Wednesday Book Club†  Wed | June 25 & July 23 | 1 pm Abrahams Branch

Fourth Wednesday Book Club 

Wed | June 25 & July 23 | 4:30 pm Florence Branch

Fourth Thursday Book Club† 

Thurs | June 26 & July 24 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Homeschool Book Discussion†  Thurs | June 26 & July 31 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Homeschool Book Discussion†  Thurs | June 26 & July 31 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Li’l Divas Book Club 

Sat | June 21 & July 19 | 2 pm Washington Branch

Pizza & Paperbacks† 

Thurs | June 19 & July 17 | 12:30 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Chat ‘n’ Chew Book Club† 

Plains Pages Book Club 

Main Library

Sorensen Branch

Wed | June 11 & July 9 | Noon

Sat | June 21 & July 19 | 1 pm

Classic Book Club† 

Sci-Fi Book to Movie Book Club 

Millard Branch

South Omaha Library

Mon | June 9 & July 14 | 6:30 pm

Mon | June 23 & July 14 | 4:30 pm

For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

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Book Clubs & Discussions, cont’d Sorensen Readers Book Club 

Under the Dundee Sun Book Club 

Sorensen Branch

Sorensen Branch

Sat | June 7 & July 12 | 1 pm

Swanson Swingers Book Club  Thurs | June 12 & July 10 | 10 am Swanson Branch

Tues | June 3 & July 1 | 4:30 pm

Warriors Book Discussion†  Sat | June 21 & July 19 | 1 pm Millard Branch

Swanson Tuesday Book Club  Tues | June 24 & July 22 | 1 pm

White Man’s Grave Book Discussion†  Tues | July 15 | 6:30 pm

Swanson Branch

Millard Branch

Teen Book Club 

Whodunnit Mystery Book Club 

Tuesdays at 3 pm June 10 & 24 and July 8 & 22

Wed | June 11 & July 9 | 6:30 pm Florence Branch

Elkhorn Branch

Willa Cather Book Club 

The Poisoner’s Handbook Book Discussion† 

Tues | June 24 & July 22 | 6:30 pm Willa Cather Branch

Tues | June 17 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch

Witty Whimsical Women Book Group 

Tom’s Third-Tuesday Book Club†  Tues | June 17 & July 15 | 6:30 pm

Wed | June 18 & July 16 | 6 pm Swanson Branch

Millard Branch

Community Involvement Community Clean-up† 

SRP Volunteer Training† 

Elkhorn Branch

Saddlebrook Branch

Wed | June 4 | 3 pm

Tues | June 10 | 6:30 pm

Friends of Omaha Public Library Book Sale 

Thursdays (except July 3) | 10 am–3 pm Sat | June 7 | 10 am–3pm Swanson Branch

Teen Advisory Board 

Wed | June 4 & July 2 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Thurs | June 12 & July 10 | 3:30 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Millard Branch Car Show & Shine 

Sat | June 21 & July 19 | 2 pm†

Millard Branch

Tues | June 24 & July 22 | 4 pm

Sat | June 7 | 1-6 pm

Millard Branch

Elkhorn Branch

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Kids

Teens

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Computers & Technology Amazing 3D Printer† 

Excel Basics† 

Saddlebrook Branch

Main Library

Sat | June 14 | 2 pm

Basicos de Computacion en Portatil/Laptop  Sat | June 14 | 10 am South Omaha Library

Tues | July 1 | 5:30 pm

Internet Basics† 

Thurs | June 5 | 3 pm Abrahams Branch

Technology Cafe† 

Thursdays at 4 pm

Fridays at 10 am June 13 & 27 and July 11 & 25

Computer Basics† 

Technology Tuesday† 

Abrahams Branch

Elkhorn Branch

Check Out a Library Techie†  Millard Branch

Florence Branch

Thurs | July 17 | 3 pm

Tues | June 3 & July 1 | 1 pm

Email Basics† 

Word Basics† 

Swanson Branch

Main Library

Tues | June 17 & July 15 | 6 pm

eReader Basics† 

Thurs | June 19 | 3 pm

Tues | June 3 | 5:30 pm Thurs | July 24 | 3 pm Abrahams Branch

Abrahams Branch

Drawing & Writing Cartooning† 

Teen Writing Club 

Millard Branch

Elkhorn Branch

Wed | July 16 | 2 pm

Tues | June 17 & July 15 | 3 pm

Self-Publishing Your Book†  Mon | June 16 | 5 pm South Omaha Library

Teen Manga/Anime Club 

Sat | June 28 & July 26 | 2 pm Benson Branch Millard Branch†

For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

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Entertainment Adam White’s Magic Show† 

Jeff Quinn’s Magic Show, cont’d 

Elkhorn Branch

Willa Cather Branch

Thurs | June 5 | 4 pm

Tues | June 17 | 2 pm

Amazing Arthur Magic Show 

Wed | June 25 | 1:30 pm†

Abrahams Branch

Sat | July 26 | 11 am

Wed | June 11 | 1:30 pm

Abrahams Branch Millard Branch

Amazing Bubble Show  Wed | June 18 | 2 pm

Wed | July 30 | 1 pm

South Omaha Library

South Omaha Library

Fri | June 20 | 1 pm

Joey Fratelli: International Juggling Legend† 

Sorensen Branch

Wed | July 16 | 10:30 am

Wed | July 9 | 1:30 pm

Saddlebrook Branch

Abrahams Branch

Amazing Lindy Magic Show  Tues | June 10 | 1:30 pm

Line Dancing† 

Thurs | July 10 | 2 pm

Benson Branch

Millard Branch

Brian Henning’s Puppet Show  Wed | June 4 | 2 pm

The Best Puppet Show in the World  Thurs | July 10 | 10:30 am

Swanson Branch

South Omaha Library

Wed | June 11 | 2 pm

Mon | July 21 | 2 pm†

Willa Cather Branch

Abrahams Branch

Defy Gravity: Juggling 

Transforming into a Clown 

Thurs | June 19 | 1 pm

Wed | June 18 | 2 pm

Main Library

Swanson Branch

Interactive Drum Circle† 

Travis Wizardry Magic Show  Fri | June 20 | 7 pm†

Wed | June 18 | 1:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Washington Branch

Jeff Quinn’s Magic Class†  Tues | June 24 | 2 pm

Sat | June 21 | 4:30 pm

Willa Cather Branch

Swanson Branch

Jeff Quinn’s Magic Show 

Travis Wizardry Magic Show 

Swanson Branch

Washington Branch

Wed | June 11 | 2 pm

Fri | June 20 | 2 pm

Thurs | June 12 | 1:30 & 3 pm

Wed | June 25 | 2 pm South Omaha Library

Elkhorn Branch

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Kids

Teens

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Food & Cooking Blend Your Own Loose-Leaf Iced Teas†  Tues | June 3 | 6:30 pm Florence Branch

Cooking for Teens†  Sorensen Branch

Homemade Soda that Pops  Thurs | June 5 | 2 pm†

July 3 Salsa & Tortillas July 31 Breakfast

Tues | June 10 | 4 pm

Thursdays at 1 pm

Benson Branch

Swanson Branch

DIY Barbecue Rubs & Flavored Salts† 

Thurs | June 19 | 4 pm†

South Omaha Library

Tues | July 22 | 2 pm†

Mon | June 9 | 4:30 pm Sat | June 14 | 11 am Washington Branch

Sat | June 28 | 2:30 pm Florence Branch

Sat | July 19 | 1 pm

Abrahams Branch Millard Branch

Wed | July 23 | 3 pm† Florence Branch

Science of Ice Cream† 

Saddlebrook Branch

Fri | June 6 | 2 pm

Healthy Eating for Growing Bodies† 

Wed | July 23 | 2 pm

Tues | June 3 | 3 pm Millard Branch

Healthy Tips for Sensational Summer Grilling† 

Willa Cather Branch Benson Branch

Science of Ice Cream†  Mon | June 9 | 1 pm South Omaha Library

Sat | May 31 | 1 pm

Thurs | July 3 | 4 pm

Herbal Infusions!† 

Wed | July 9 | 3 pm

Elkhorn Branch

Wed | July 23 | 6 pm Benson Branch

Homemade Soda That Pops†  Fri | July 11 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Wed | July 16 | 2 pm Benson Branch

Thurs | July 31 | 4 pm South Omaha Library

Abrahams Branch Florence Branch

Thurs | July 31 | 2 pm Benson Branch

Science (& Art) of Tea†  Tues | June 10 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch

“Super Food” Your Diet†  Wed | June 4 | 7 pm Swanson Branch

For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

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Games & Competitions Game Time 

Sat | June 7 & July 5 | 2 pm† Millard Branch

Thurs | June 19 & July 17 | 2 pm Benson Branch

Game Time 

Tues | July 1 | 3 pm Main Library

Arcade Mania† 

Golden Eye Gaming Tournament† 

Tuesdays at 2 pm June 10 & 24 and July 8 & 22

Wed | July 23 | 2 pm

Washington Branch

Millard Branch

Cupcake Wars† 

Lego Club 

Florence Branch

Wednesdays at 4:30 pm June 11 & 25 and July 9 & 23

Digital Photo Scavenger Hunt 

Fridays (except July 4) at 3 pm

Wed | June 25 | 3 pm

Mon | June 23 | 9 am–9 pm

Sorensen Branch Elkhorn Branch

Millard Branch

Fridays (except July 4) at 3:30 pm

Mon | July 21 | 1 pm†

Saddlebrook Branch

South Omaha Library

Fridays (except July 4) at 4 pm Millard Branch

Family Fun Night 

Thurs | June 12 & July 10 | 6 pm Abrahams Branch

Lego Club Jr. 

Game Time 

Millard Branch

Fridays (except July 4 & 11) at 10:30 am

Sat | June 21 & July 19 | 1 pm†

Fridays (except July 4) at 4 pm

South Omaha Library

Millard Branch

Tues | July 1 | 10 am Main Library

Lego Competition†  Tues | June 24 | 4 pm

Game Time 

Abrahams Branch

Saturdays at 2 pm Sorensen Branch

Lego Teens @ Your Library  Fridays at 1 pm

June 14 Just Dance June 28 Mario July 12 Kinect Sports

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June 6, 13 & 20 and July 11 & 18 Elkhorn Branch

Kids

Teens

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Games & Competitions, cont’d Mario Kart Tournament†  Sat | May 31 | 2 pm Tues | July 8 | 1 pm Millard Branch

Minecraft Club† 

Tuesdays at 4:30 pm June 3 & 17 and July 1 & 15 Sorensen Branch

Minecraft Competition† 

Sat | June 14 & July 12 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Minute To Win It† 

Thurs | June 19 | 3 pm Millard Branch

Scrabble 

Thursdays at 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Sing Off!† 

Tues | July 8 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Teen Hangout 

Tuesdays at 4 pm Swanson Branch

Wednesdays (except July 30) at 4 pm South Omaha Library

Teen Iron Chef† 

Thurs | June 19 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Water Competition†  Mon | July 21 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Water Fight!† 

Tues | July 22 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Wii Just Dance Battle†  Tues | June 10 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

YU-GI-OH! Tournament† 

Wed & Thurs | June 11 & 12 | 2-5 pm Millard Branch

Speed Reading Contest†  Tues | June 10 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Story Slam: Spark a Reaction  Sat | July 12 | 2 pm Main Library

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament†  Sat | June 7 | 3 pm South Omaha Library

Mon | June 16 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Tues | July 15 | 2 pm Millard Branch

For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

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Gardening Enhance Your Home with Edible Landscaping† 

Ask the Garden Experts 

Fri | June 20 & July 18 | 9 am Swanson Branch

Sat | June 21 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Sat | July 12 | 2 pm Benson Branch

Composting Made Easy 

Red Wigglers: Composting with Worms 

Sat | June 21 | 2 pm

Sat | July 19 | 2 pm

Sorensen Branch

Sorensen Branch

Early Season Seed Saving† 

Rouging & Selecting Plants† 

Tues | June 10 | 6:30 pm

Tues | July 8 | 6:30 pm

Abrahams Branch

Abrahams Branch

Eat At Your Desk: Growing Microgreens† 

Seed Saving 101† 

Tues | June 17 | 6:30 pm Florence Branch

Tues | July 15 | 6:30 pm Florence Branch

Tree Health & Fruit Trees in Nebraska  Wed | June 11 | 6:30 pm Benson Branch

Genealogy

Publish or Perish?

Sharing Your Family History† 

Genealogy Club† 

Fri | June 13 & July 11 | 10 am Abrahams Branch

Sat | June 21 | 11 am Main Library

Genealogy Work Group† 

Rich Resources for Poor Ancestors† 

Fri | June 6 | 10 am Millard Branch

Sat | July 19 | 11 am Main Library

Health, Beauty & Fitness Alarming Science: MRSA & C. diff† 

DIY Nail Art† 

Swanson Branch

Abrahams Branch

Wed | June 18 | 5 pm

Thurs | June 26 | 4 pm Thurs | July 10 | 1 pm

Chair Yoga† 

Sorensen Branch

Mon | June 2, 9 & 16 | 1 pm Elkhorn Branch

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Kids

Teens

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Health, Beauty & Fitness, cont’d Fit Club 

Reducing Your Risk for Stroke† 

Sorensen Branch

Swanson Branch

Sat | June 7 & July 5 | 2 pm

Tues | June 17 | 7 pm

Hair Care† 

Skin Care & Makeup† 

Wed | June 25 | 3 pm

Tues | June 24 | 1 pm

Millard Branch

Millard Branch

Henna Tattoos 

STD Testing 

Tues | June 17 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Mon | June 23 | 1 pm† South Omaha Library

Thurs | July 10 | 2 pm† Benson Branch

Thurs | July 17 | 1 pm†

Mondays at 2 pm June 9 & 23 and July 14 & 28 Main Library

Tuesdays at 2 pm Washington Branch

Wed | June 4 & July 2 | 6 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Sorensen Branch

Wed | June 18 & July 16 | 2 pm

Juneteenth Health Fair 

Thursdays at 2 pm June 5 & 19 and July 3 & 17

Sat | June 21 | 1-5 pm Washington Branch

Let’s Get Moving! 

Wed | July 2 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

South Omaha Library

Florence Branch

Tai Chi for Better Balance†  Wed | June 4 & 11 | 4 pm Elkhorn Branch

Nail Care† 

Yoga Class† 

Millard Branch

Millard Branch

Wed | June 18 | 3 pm

Wed | June 4 | 2 pm

Nutrition Tips for Athletes† 

Yoga for Kids† 

Elkhorn Branch

Millard Branch

Wed | June 18 | 6:30 pm

Mondays (except June 16 & July 14) at 4 pm

Personal Color Analysis† 

Zumba with Tiba! 

Swanson Branch

Washington Branch

Thurs | July 17 | 2 pm

Mondays at 6 pm

Reducing Risk & Practicing Early Detection of Cancer†  Tues | June 10 | 7 pm Swanson Branch

For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

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Life Skills Advanced Couponing† 

Green Cleaning† 

Swanson Branch

Florence Branch

Wed | July 23 | 5 pm

Tues | July 1 | 6:30 pm

Babysitting Clinic† 

Math ACT/SAT Preparation† 

Tues | June 3 & July 1 | 10:30 am–4 pm

Millard Branch

Please bring a sack lunch.

Abrahams Branch

Saturdays in June | 4 pm

Meal Planning on a Budget† 

Thurs | June 5 | 10 am–3 pm

Tues | June 24 | 6:30 pm

Main Library

Tues | June 17 & July 22 | 10:30 am–4 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Millard Branch

Pet Safety† 

Tues | June 24 | 10:30 am–4 pm

Tues | July 15 | 2 pm

Florence Branch

Abrahams Branch

Fri | June 27 | 10:30 am–3 pm

Responsible Pet Care† 

South Omaha Library

Tues | June 17 | 2 pm

Wed | July 9 | 10:30 am–4 pm

Abrahams Branch

Elkhorn Branch Millard Branch

Science of Budgeting for Life & Leisure† 

Couponing 101† 

Millard Branch

Mon | July 14 | 10 am–3:30 pm

Tues | June 3 | 6:30 pm

Wed | June 25 | 5 pm Swanson Branch

Self-Defense† 

Frugal Fun to Engage Your Kids† 

Willa Cather Branch

Tues | July 22 | 6:30 pm

Tues | June 10 | 2 pm Wed | July 9 | 2 pm

Millard Branch

Millard Branch

Water Safety with Josh the Otter  Thurs | June 5 | 2 pm Millard Branch

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Kids

Teens

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Lock-ins

A signed parental permission form is required for kids & teens.

Pajama Lock-in† 

Fri | July 18 | 6-9 pm Benson Branch

Teens Only Lock-in!†  Adult Lock-in† 

Fri | June 6 | 6:30-8:30 pm

Fri | June 27 | 6:15 pm-12:15 am Abrahams Branch

Swanson Branch

Teen Tech Wizardy Lock-in† 

Anime Lock-in† 

Swanson Branch

Sat | July 19 | 6-10 pm

Sat | June 21 | 6-9 pm

Swanson Branch

Thrilling Thursday Lock-in† 

Cards & Tags Lock-in† 

Washington Branch

Fri | June 13 | 6-9 pm

Thursdays (except July 3 & 31) | 6-9 pm

Sorensen Branch

Zombie Survival Lock-in† 

Friday Night Summer Kick Backs† 

Saddlebrook Branch

Fridays (except July 4) | 6-10 pm Washington Branch

Glow-in-the-Dark Lock-in†  Fri | June 20 | 6-9 pm Benson Branch

Fri | June 20 | 6-10 pm

Zombies vs. Survivors Apocalypse Lock-in†  Sat | July 12 | 7-10 pm Millard Branch

Gr. 6-12 Boys Overnight Lock-in†  Fri | June 20 | 6 pm-8 am Sorensen Branch

Gr. 6-12 Girls Overnight Lock-in†  Fri | July 18 | 6 pm-8 am Sorensen Branch

Kids Only Lock-in!† 

Fri | July 11 | 6-10:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Nerf Lock-in Competition† 

Sat | June 14 & July 26 | 7-10 pm Millard Branch

For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

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Movies

Check with host branch for movie titles & selections.

Movie Day 

Movie Day 

Sorensen Branch

Main Library

Fri | June 20 & July 18 | 1:30 pm

Tuesdays at 1 pm Tuesdays at 2 pm June 3 & 17 and July 1 & 15

Movie Day 

Sat | June 7 & July 5 | 1:30 pm

Washington Branch

Benson Branch

Movie Day 

Tues | June 24 & July 29 | 5:45 pm†

Washington Branch

Sci-Fi Movie Marathon 

Tues | June 10 & 17 | 1 pm

Saddlebrook Branch

Florence Branch

Tuesdays at 2 pm June 3 & 17 and July 1 & 15

Wed | June 11 & July 9 | 1-5 pm

Sorensen Branch

Thurs | June 12 & July 10 | 4 pm

Sci-Fi Movie Sundays† 

Fridays (except July 4, 18 & 25) | 1 pm†

Abrahams Branch

Swanson Branch Millard Branch

Sundays (except June 1) at 1 pm

Superhero Movies† 

Fridays (except July 4) | 3:30 pm

Mon | June 9 | 1 pm Wed | June 11 | 1 pm Mon | July 14 | 11 am–6 pm

South Omaha Library

Millard Branch

Parties & Picnics Bubblicious Bubble Party 

Hydrant Party 

Main Library

Saddlebrook Branch

Tues | June 10 | 10 am

Sat | July 19 | 1 pm

Dr. Who Costume Party† 

Mad Hatter Tea Party† 

Millard Branch

Benson Branch

Thurs | July 24 | 2 pm

Sat | June 21 | 2 pm

Fairy Party 

My Little Pony Party 

Abrahams Branch

Abrahams Branch

Mon | July 28 | 2 pm

Mon | June 16 | 2 pm

Ghostbusters Party† 

Princess Party† 

Abrahams Branch

Sorensen Branch

Mon | July 7 | 2 pm

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Fri | June 13 | 1 pm

Teens

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Parties & Picnics, cont’d Princess Party with Cinderella 

Star Wars Party† 

Abrahams Branch

Abrahams Branch

Mon | July 14 | 2 pm

Wed | July 16 | 1:30 pm

Princess Party with Pocahontas 

Steampunk Costume Party† 

Abrahams Branch

Millard Branch

Mon | June 23 | 2 pm

Thurs | June 12 | 1 pm

Star Wars Party 

Teddy Bear Picnic & Sleepover 

Sorensen Branch

Swanson Branch

Fri | June 27 | 1 pm

Wed | June 25 | 12:30 pm

Science & Exploration Bird Nests† 

Fizz, Boom, READ! Grades 2-3 Club† 

Millard Branch

Florence Branch

Tues | June 24 | 2 pm

Thurs | June 12 & 19 | 1 pm

CAPOW! Science Show 

Fizz, Boom, READ! Grades 4-6 Club† 

Wed | June 4 | 2 pm

Thurs | July 10, 17 & 24 | 1 pm

Willa Cather Branch

Florence Branch

Tues | June 17 | 2 pm

Fizz, Eww, Slime!† 

Thurs | June 26 | 1 pm

Willa Cather Branch

Wed | July 2 | 1:30 pm

Benson Branch

Benson Branch

Florence Branch

South Omaha Library

Fri | June 20 | 2 pm

Wed | July 9 | 2 pm Thurs | July 17 | 4 pm South Omaha Library

Crime Scene Investigation†  Tues | June 17 | 1 pm

Food Science† 

Millard Branch

Fri | July 18 | 1 pm

Crime Scene Investigation† 

Food Science: Churning Butter† 

Thurs | June 19 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

Sorensen Branch

Thurs | July 17 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Egad! Science Show 

Fossils of Nebraska 

Elkhorn Branch

Millard Branch

Wed | June 11 | 1:30 pm

Mon | June 23 | 2 pm

For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

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Science & Exploration, cont’d Incredible Edible Landfill† 

Ooey Gooey Oobleck 

Florence Branch

Swanson Branch

Wed | June 11 | 3 pm

Wed | July 9 | 2 pm

Incredible Edible Landfill† 

Polymer Science† 

Fri | July 25 | 2 pm

Wed | June 4 | 1 pm

Willa Cather Branch

Elkhorn Branch

Inside the OPD Crime Lab 

Preschool/School-age Science Time!† 

Tues | July 1 | 6:30 pm

Mondays (except June 2) at 11:15 am

Abrahams Branch

Abrahams Branch

Mad Scientist! 

Wed | July 23 | 1:30 pm

Recycle Relay† 

Washington Branch

Thurs | June 12 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Make Your Own Soda Pop & Air Freshener† 

Robot Building† 

Thurs | July 24 | Noon

Sat | June 21 | 2 pm

Main Library

Florence Branch

Meteorites & Stargazing† 

Thurs | June 26 | 1 pm

Millard Branch

Thurs | June 26 | 2 pm

Sorensen Branch

Tues | July 8 | 6:30 pm

Miracle Fruit Tasting Party†  Thurs | June 5 | 4 pm

Benson Branch

Abrahams Branch

Rock’n with Rocks & Minerals† 

Mon | July 14 | 1 pm

Elkhorn Branch

Tues | June 17 | 11 am

South Omaha Library

Thurs | July 24 | 1 pm

Saddlebrook Science† 

Sorensen Branch

Tuesdays at 3 pm

Miracle Fruit Tasting Party†  Sat | July 12 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Fri | July 25 | 6 pm Sorensen Branch

Oh! The Places We’ll Go!  Wed | June 11 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

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Teens

Saddlebrook Branch

June 3 Magnificent Magnets June 10 Sink or Float June 17 Revving Race Cars June 24 Architect Engineer July 1 Atomic Art July 8 Starry Night July 15 Fizz, Swish, Boom!

July 22 Between a Rock & a Hard Place

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Science & Exploration, cont’d Science Fun† 

Stormchasing† 

Sorensen Branch

Swanson Branch

Fri | July 25 | 1 pm

Science Make & Take 

Wed | July 2, 16, 23 & 30 | 11 am Elkhorn Branch

Thurs | June 12 | 2 pm Wed | June 25 | 6:30 pm Elkhorn Branch

Teen Lab† 

Science of Bubbles 

Tues | June 3 | 1:30 pm

Fridays (except July 4) at 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Wed | July 2 | 2 pm†

June 6 Lights! Power! Energy!

June 13 Robotics June 20 Forensic Science June 27 Mad Science July 11 Melted Crayon Art July 18 Machines July 25 Steampunk Jewelry

Wed | July 23 | 2 pm

Whiz, Bang! Super Science Show 

Benson Branch

Science of Marshmallow Shooters  Fri | June 27 | 2 pm† Willa Cather Branch Benson Branch

Swanson Branch

Wed | June 18 | 10 am

Science of Play†  2 pm Millard Branch Fri | June 6 Mon | June 9 Wed | June 11 Fri | June 13 Fri | June 27

Physics!

Experiments Fizz, Eww, Slime!

Science Spelling Bee! Mathematics

Science of Sound 

Washington Branch

Whizz, Swish, Kaboom! Science Show  Fri | June 6 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Wed | July 2 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

Wed | July 9 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Wed | June 25 | 10:30 am

Wed | July 16 | 2 pm

Saddlebrook Branch

South Omaha Library

Science of Speakers† 

Yo! Spintastic! The Science of Spin 

Thurs | June 12 | 2 pm

Tues | July 29 | 10 am

Benson Branch

Main Library

Sport! Science! How the Ball Bounces 

Yum or Yuck: The Science of Taste† 

Main Library

Main Library

Wed | June 18 | 10 am

Thurs | June 12 | 1 pm

For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

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Storytimes & Reading Costume Character Visits

Special Storytimes

Elephant & Piggie Visit Storytime 

Baseball Run Time Storytime 

Abrahams Branch

Main Library

Fri | June 13 | 10:30 am Sat | June 14 | 10 am

Sat | June 14 | 10 am

Saddlebrook Branch

Father’s Day Storytime 

Mon | June 16 | 10:30 am

Millard Branch

Sat | June 14 | 10:30 am

South Omaha Library

Tues | June 17 | 10:30 am

Firefighter Storytime & Firetrucks!† 

Tues | June 17 | 7 pm

Abrahams Branch

Main Library

Mon | June 30 | 2 pm

Millard Branch

Fizz, Boom, READ! Storytime 

Wed | June 18 | 10:30 am

Sat | July 12 | 10:30 am

Sorensen Branch

Main Library

Thurs | June 19 | 10:30 am Benson Branch

Music & Movement 

Fri | June 20 | 10:30 am

Saturdays at 10 am

Sat | June 21 | 10:30 am

Nature Storytime at Chalco Hills 

Saddlebrook Branch

Willa Cather Branch Swanson Branch

Mon | June 2 & July 7 | 10:30 am

Poky Little Puppy Visits Storytime 

Chalco Hills Recreation Center | 8901 S. 154th St.

Millard Branch

Pajama Storytime 

Fri | July 11 | 10:30 am

Thursdays at 6 pm June 19 & 26 and July 3, 17 & 24

Sat | July 12 | 10 am Saddlebrook Branch

Abrahams Branch

Mon | July 14 | 10:30 am Abrahams Branch

Sensory Storytime† 

Tuesdays at 4:30 pm June 3 & 17 and July 1 & 15

Tues | July 15 | 10 am Elkhorn Branch

Millard Branch

Wed | July 16 | 10:30 am Sorensen Branch

Songbirds Music ‘n’ Play† 

Thurs | July 17 | 10:30 am

Wed | July 2 | 1 pm

Benson Branch

Sorensen Branch

Fri | July 18 | 10:30 am

Wed | July 9 | 1:30 pm

Willa Cather Branch

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South Omaha Library

Kids

Teens

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Storytimes & Reading, cont’d Story Adventures at Joslyn Art Museum 

Tues | June 17 & July 15 | 10:30 am Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge St.

Storytime Picnic 

Mon | July 14 | 10:30 am Millard Branch

Thurs | July 31 | 10:30 am† Elkhorn Branch

Wonderful Water Storytime  Wed | June 25 | 10 am Elkhorn Branch

Yoga Storytime 

Thurs | June 5 & July 3 | 10:30 am Sorensen Branch

Weekly Storytimes & Readings Baby & Me Storytime  Wednesdays at 9:30 am Millard Branch

Thursdays at 9:30 & 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Thursdays at 10:30 am Willa Cather Branch

Dad & Me Storytime  Saturdays at 10:15 am Elkhorn Branch

Out and About Storytime 

with Mrs. Berry Thursdays (except July 3 & 31) 10:30 am June 5 Lawrence Youngman Lake June 12 Scheels at Village Pointe June 19 Mallory Kountze Planetarium at UNO June 26 Ta-Ha-Zouka Park in Elkhorn July 10 Pacific Springs Park July 17 Briar Hills Apartments July 24 Zorinsky Lake Park with Miss Nancy & Miss Katy Fridays (except July 4) at 10:30 am June 6 Let’s Fly a Kite at Standing Bear Lake June 13 Tasty Time with Trader Joe’s at

Regency Park

Ice Arena

Splash Park

June 20 Water into Ice at the Motto McLean June 27 Scientific Exploration at Hummel Park July 11 Splashing Around at Stone Ridge July 18 Vroom! Vroom! Vehicles at Tranquility Park July 25 Soaring the Skies at UNO

Preschool Storytime 

Fridays (except July 4) at 10 am

Mondays at 10:30 am

Elkhorn Branch

Abrahams Branch

Fridays (except July 4) at 10:30 am

Tuesdays at 10:30 am

Sorensen Branch

BabyTALK Lapsit 

Fri | June 6 & 20 and July 18 | 10:30 am South Omaha Library

Chapter Storytime† 

Millard Branch South Omaha Library

Thursdays at 10:30 am South Omaha Library

Fridays (except July 4) at 10:30 am Willa Cather Branch

Saturdays (except June 7) at 3 pm Abrahams Branch

For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

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Storytimes & Reading, cont’d Read to Dogs† 

Storytime 

Wednesdays (except June 18 & July 2) at 10 am

with Rosie & Friends Sundays (except June 1) at 4 pm

Main Library

Abrahams Branch

Mondays at 10:30 am

June 4 Color My World Storytime June 11 Do Re Mi: A Musical Storytime June 25 Sis, Boom, Bah: A 4th of July Storytime July 9 Tweet, Tweet: A Birdsong Storytime July 16 Can You Sense It? Storytime July 23 Splish, Splash! A Watery Storytime July 30 Dance & Wiggle Storytime

Tuesdays (except July 29) at 10 am

Summer Science Storytime 

with Devon Tuesdays at 6:30 pm Millard Branch

Storytime  Millard Branch

Wednesdays at 6:30 pm

Washington Branch

Florence Branch

Tuesdays at 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Toddler Storytime 

Wednesdays at 10:30 am

Tuesdays at 10 am

Millard Branch

Elkhorn Branch

Thursdays at 10:30 am

Wednesdays (except July 9) at 10 am

Benson Branch

Elkhorn Branch

Fridays in June | 10:30 am

Wednesdays at 10:30 am

Swanson Branch

Sorensen Branch Willa Cather Branch

Thursdays at 9:30 & 10:30 am Millard Branch

Locations

W. Dale Clark Main Library

Saddlebrook Branch

Milton R. Abrahams Branch

A.V. Sorensen Branch

Benson Branch

South Omaha Library

Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch

W. Clarke Swanson Branch

Florence Branch

Charles B. Washington Branch

Millard Branch

Willa Cather Branch

215 S. 15th St. | 402.444.4800

14850 Laurel Ave. | 402.884.7473

5111 N. 90th St. | 402.444.6284

4808 Cass St. | 402.444.5274

6015 Binney St. | 402.444.4846

2808 Q St. | 402.444.4850

2100 Reading Plz. | 402.289.4367

9101 W. Dodge Rd. | 402.444.4852

2920 Bondesson St. | 402.444.5299

2868 Ames Ave. | 402.444.4849

13214 Westwood Ln. | 402.444.4848

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Kids

1905 S. 44th St. | 402.444.4851

Teens

Adults

All ages

†Registration required