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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Kids
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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Kids
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