Summer Reading Program Guide 2015

Presented by

Summer Reading Program May 30 –July 31

Program Booklet Your guide to everything happening at Omaha Public Library this summer!

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

2015

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 memory of Richard Rosinsky

Additional support provided by Omaha Public Library Foundation

In-kind sponsors Family Fun Center Fat Brain Toys Film Streams Friends of OPL Gamers Kids DIY Studio NEST – Nebraska’s 529 College Savings Plans

Omaha Children’s Museum Omaha Parks & Recreation Omaha Storm Chasers Papio Fun Park Pizza Hut Raising Cane’s River City Rodeo Rose Theater

Skate Daze Sonic That Pottery Place The Bookworm The Durham Museum

Prizes available beginning June 1, while supplies last Kids’ & teens’ prize pack • Coupon sheet • Book • Messenger bag • Storm Chasers vouchers (for 8/2 or 8/3)

Kids’ & teens’ program

Get a prize pack by reading or listening for 10 hours. Collect virtual badges for a chance to win additional drawing prizes, including gift certificates.

Adults’ program

• Entry in drawing for gift certificates to area entertainment venues

Read or listen for 10 hours to be entered in a drawing for gift certificates and memberships to area entertainment venues.

Kick-off parties

Library night

Fri | May 29 | 10 am–12:30 pm

with the Storm Chasers

Sat | May 30 | 1–3 pm

Use your voucher to watch a game with other super readers!

• Entry in NEST scholarship drawing

Main Library

All other locations

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Sun | Aug 2 or Mon | Aug 3

table of Contents Arts & Crafts................................................................. 4–6 Book Clubs....................................................................... 6 –7 Community Involvement......................................................7 Computers & Technology.................................................... 8 Education & Life Skills.................................................8–9 Entertainment............................................................... 9–11 Food & Cooking................................................................. 12 Games...........................................................................13–14 Genealogy & History........................................................ 15 Health, Beauty & Wellness.............................................. 15 Lock-Ins..............................................................................16 Movies.................................................................................16 Parties & Picnics.............................................................1 7 Reading & Storytimes............................................... 1 7–1 9 Finale parties Wed | July 29 | 10:30 am  Saddlebrook Branch

Thurs | July 30 | 2 pm  Benson Branch

Wed | July 29 | 2 pm  Swanson Branch

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Arts & Crafts Arts for All: Where Books & Art Meet† 

Saturdays (except July 4) | 2:30 pm South Omaha Library

Design a Hero 

Tues | July 21 | 4 pm Benson Branch

Design a Visor† 

Thurs | June 4 | 1 pm Willa Cather Branch

Bead Bracelet† 

DIY Character Costume† 

Become a Superhero† 

DIY Origami† 

Book Bag† 

DIY Superhero Accessories† 

Cartooning† 

DIY Superhero Bracelet† 

Christmas Ornament† 

DIY Superhero Masks & Shields† 

Comic Crafts† 

DIY Superhero or Villain Shirt† 

Craft Make & Take 

Thurs | July 2 | 2 pm Benson Branch

Tues | June 9 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Tues | June 23 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Fri | June 5 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Tues | June 30 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Thurs | July 30 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Thurs | July 23 | 2 pm Benson Branch

Mon | July 13 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Fri | July 17 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch

Sat | July 11 | Noon Elkhorn Branch

Tues | June 23 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Thurs | July 2 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Tues | June 9 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Wednesdays | 1 pm July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Elkhorn Branch

DIY Superhero Planter Pots†  Thurs | June 4 | 2 pm Benson Branch

Crayon Art 

Tues | July 7 | 4 pm Benson Branch

Thurs | July 16 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Create Your Own Superhero 

Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos 

Tues | July 7 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Fri | June 19 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch

Design a Backpack† 

Glass Etching† 

Thurs | June 18 | 1 pm Willa Cather Branch

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Kids

Sat | June 20 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Teens

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Golden Threads Quilting 

Painting Superheroes† 

Henna Art 

Paper Airplane Building† Tues | June 16 | 2 pm 

Tuesdays | 5 pm Washington Branch

Sat | June 6 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Henna Tattoos† 

Thurs | July 16 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Hero Crafts 

Tues | June 2 | 10 am Main Library

Honoring America’s Birthday Craft†  Fri | July 3 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Knitting Club 

Sat | June 6 | 2 pm Florence Branch

Knit/Crochet Service Group  Thurs | June 4 | 3 pm Swanson Branch

Lunch & Learn: AccuCut Creations†  Thurs | July 23 | Noon Elkhorn Branch

Manga/Anime 

Sat | June 27 & July 25 | 2 pm Benson Branch Millard Branch†

My Dad the Hero Craft† 

Fri | June 12 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Paint Ceramic Animals 

Sun | June 7 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch

Saddlebrook Branch

Thurs | July 23 | 2 pm  Saddlebrook Branch

Pillowcase Project†  Wed | June 10 | 2 pm Elkhorn Branch

Pop Art† 

Tues | June 23 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Sewing for Moms & Daughters†  Fridays | June 5, 12 & 19 | 10 am Swanson Branch

Shrinky Dink Comic Rings†  Sat | July 18 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Sidewalk Art† 

Thurs | June 25 | 10:30 am Florence Branch

Solar System Jewelry†  Thurs | June 11 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Star Wars Lightsaber Craft†  Fri | June 19 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Steampunk Jewelry†  Sat | June 13 | 10:30 am Willa Cather Branch

Tues | July 7 | 10 am Main Library

Sat | July 11 | 2 pm Main Library

Painting Fun† 

Super Costumes 

Fri | July 24 | 10:30 am Florence Branch

Tues | July 28 | 4 pm Benson Branch

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

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Book Clubs 50+ Book Club 

Tues | June 2 & July 7 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Benson Mystery Book Club 

Tues | June 9 & July 14 | 6:30 pm Benson Branch

Superhero Craft & Photo Op†  Tues | July 14 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Book Club† 

Fri | July 24 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch

Tuesdays | 2:30 pm June 2, 16 & 30 and July 14 & 28 Elkhorn Branch

Superhero Gear† 

Tues | June 16 | 4 pm Elkhorn Branch

Fri | July 10 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch Willa Cather Branch

Thurs | June 25 & July 30 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Tues | July 21 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Book Club† 

Superheroes of the Sea: Fish School†  Sat | June 27 | 1 pm Millard Branch

Wed | June 24 & July 22 | 1 pm Abrahams Branch Thurs | June 25 & July 23 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Books & Bagels Book Club 

Terrarium† 

Thurs | June 4 & July 2 | 10:30 am Benson Branch

Tues | June 2 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Classic Books Club 

The Language of Comics† Tues | June 9 | 4 pm  Swanson Branch

Mon | June 8 & July 13 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch

Elkhorn Book Discussion Group 

Thurs | June 18 | 2 pm  Saddlebrook Branch

Thurs | June 4 & July 2 | 1:30 pm Elkhorn Branch

Thurs | June 25 | 2 pm  Benson Branch

Evening Book Club 

Thurs | June 11 & July 9 | 6:30 pm Elkhorn Branch

Thurs | July 9 | 1 pm  Willa Cather Branch

Fourth Wednesday Book Club  Wed | June 24 & July 22 | 4:30 pm Florence Branch

Mon | July 20 | 2 pm  South Omaha Library Wed | July 22 | 6:30 pm  Florence Branch

Tubular Turtles Craft 

Kids

Tues | June 9 & July 21 | 3 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Homeschool Youth Book Club† 

Tues | July 14 | 4 pm Benson Branch

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Heroes & Villains Book Club† 

Thurs | June 25 & July 30 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Teens

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Last Wednesday Book Club 

Wed | June 24 & July 29 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch

Plains Pages Book Club 

Sat | June 20 & July 18 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Sister 2 Sister Book Club 

Community involvement American Red Cross Blood Drive  Mon | June 8 | 11 am–5 pm Elkhorn Branch

Sat | June 13 & July 11 | 1:30 pm Washington Branch

Mon | June 29 | Noon–7:30 pm Millard Branch

Sorensen Readers Book Club 

Friends of OPL Book Sale 

Sat | June 6 & July 11 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Superhero Book Club  Fridays | 4 pm Washington Branch

Swanson Swingers Book Club  Thurs | June 11 & July 9 | 10 am Swanson Branch

Swanson Tuesday Book Club  Tues | June 23 & July 28 | 1 pm Swanson Branch

Teen Book Discussion† 

Sat | June 20 & July 18 | 1 pm Millard Branch

Tom’s Third-Tuesday Book Club†  Tues | June 16 & July 21 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch

Under the Dundee Sun Book Club  Tues | June 2 & July 7 | 4:30 pm Sorensen Branch

Whodunnit Mystery Book Club  Wed | June 10 & July 8 | 6:30 pm Florence Branch

Willa Cather Book Club 

Thursdays (except July 2) | 10 am–3 pm Sat | June 6 | 10 am–3 pm Swanson Branch

Henry the Hero 

Wed | July 22 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

June Family Fair 

Sat | June 27 | 1–4:30 pm Washington Branch

Juneteenth Flag Raising  Sat | June 13 | Noon Washington Branch

Summer Reading Program Volunteer Training†  Sat | June 13 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch

The Intersection of People & Place: Lunch & Learn  Thurs | June 18 & July 16 | Noon Main Library

Teen Advisory Board 

Wed | June 3 & July 1 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Tues | June 23 & July 28 | 6:30 pm Willa Cather Branch

Sat | June 20 & July 18 | 2 pm† Millard Branch

Witty Whimsical Women Book Club 

Write Letters to Military Heroes† 

Wed | June 17 & July 15 | 6 pm Panera Bread, 7825 Dodge St.

Sun | July 5 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch

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

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Computers & technology

Education & Life Skills

Computer Basics† 

ACT Practice Test† 

Mon | June 15 & July 13 | 5:30 pm Main Library

Wed | July 8 | 9 am–1 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Email Basics† 

ACT/SAT Math Preparation† 

Wed | June 17 & July 15 | 1 pm Main Library

Intermediate Microsoft Word†  Mon | June 29 | 11 am Main Library

Saturdays in June | 4 pm Millard Branch

ACT/SAT Prep Test† 

Thurs | June 11 & July 9 | Noon–4 pm Millard Branch

Internet Basics† 

Mon | June 8 & July 6 | 5:30 pm Main Library

Kids Can Code† 

Saturdays | 1 pm June 6, 13 & 27 and July 11 Millard Branch

Microsoft Excel Basics† 

Babysitting Clinic† 

Wed | June 10 | 10:30 am–3:30 pm Florence Branch Tues | June 16 & July 14 | 10 am–3 pm Saddlebrook Branch Wed | June 17 | 10 am–3 pm Elkhorn Branch

Mon | July 13 | 11 am Main Library

Fri | June 26 | 10 am–3 pm Swanson Branch

Microsoft PowerPoint Basics† 

Thurs | July 2 | 10 am–3 pm Willa Cather Branch

Mon | July 27 | 11 am Main Library

Microsoft Word Basics†  Mon | June 15 | 11 am Main Library

Beginning Golf Instruction†  Thurs | June 11 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Robotics† 

Thurs | June 25 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Composting 

Tech Time† 

Wednesdays (except July 29) | 6:30 pm Swanson Branch Thursdays | 4 pm Millard Branch Thurs | June 11 & July 9 | 6 pm Elkhorn Branch Fridays | 10 am Florence Branch Washington Branch

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Kids

Tues | July 7 | 10 am–3 pm Abrahams Branch

Teens

Fri | June 19 | 4:30 pm South Omaha Library

Couponing† 

Thurs | June 25 | 5:30 pm Elkhorn Branch Wed | July 15 | 5 pm Swanson Branch Wed | July 22 | 5:30 pm Washington Branch

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Creative/Impromptu Writing† 

Pre-GED Class 

Discovering the Hero in You: The Chrysalides Project† 

PSAT Practice Test† 

Mon | July 20 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Thursdays in July | 1 pm Washington Branch

Dry Seed Saving† 

Mon | June 22 | 6:30 pm Elkhorn Branch

English as a Second Language Class  Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30 pm South Omaha Library

English Conversation Workshop  Fridays | 4 pm South Omaha Library

Finding Freebies† 

Wed | June 3 | 5:30 pm Washington Branch Thurs | June 18 | 5 pm Swanson Branch Thurs | July 16 | 5:30 pm Elkhorn Branch

Finding Frugal Family Fun†  Wed | June 24 | 5:30 pm Washington Branch

Florence Science Club 3rd+ †  Wednesdays | 6:30 pm Florence Branch

How to Self-Publish Your Book†  Mon | June 22 | 6 pm South Omaha Library

How to Write a College Essay†  Sat | June 6 | 1 pm Millard Branch

Martial Arts Demonstration & Class†  Thurs | June 25 | 1 pm Millard Branch

Tuesdays & Thursdays | Noon South Omaha Library Wed | July 22 | 9 am–1 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Self Defense† 

Wed | July 8 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Squash, Cucumber & Pumpkin Seed Saving†  Mon | July 20 | 6:30 pm Elkhorn Branch

Where Does Garbage Go?  Wed | June 10 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

Entertainment Amazing Bubble Show  Tues | June 23 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Wed | July 29 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Becoming a Clown  Tues | June 30 | 4 pm Benson Branch Tues | July 21 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Bubble Fun† 

Tues | July 7 | 10:30 am Florence Branch

Bubble Fun @ Downtown Slides  Wed | June 24 | 10 am 1302 Farnam St.

CAPOW! Chemistry & Physics on Wheels  Tues | June 16 | 4 pm Benson Branch

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

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Colorful Magic 

Fun with Farm Animals 

Mon | June 8 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Wed | June 17 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

Fri | June 12 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch

Wed | July 22 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Wed | July 15 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

Firefighters 

Tues | June 2 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Tues | June 16 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Crime Scene Investigation†  Tues | June 16 | 1 pm Millard Branch

Wed | June 24 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

Impromptu Acting†  Thurs | July 16 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Dinosaur Encounters  Wed | June 24 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Introduction to Salsa Dancing† 

Downtown Sculpture Tour  Tues | July 14 | 10 am Main Library

Mon | July 13 | 4 pm South Omaha Library

Jeff Quinn Magic Show 

Dr. Oxygen Science Show 

Tues | June 9 | 4 pm Benson Branch

Wed | June 3 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

Wed | June 10 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Tues | June 9 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Thurs | June 11 | 1:30 & 3 pm Elkhorn Branch

Mon | June 15 | 1:30 pm Elkhorn Branch

Thurs | June 18 | 1 pm Florence Branch

Tues | June 23 | 1 pm Florence Branch

Thurs | June 25 | 2 pm Washington Branch

Mon | June 29 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Mon | July 6 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Wed | July 15 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Sat | July 11 | 1 pm Millard Branch

Drums of the World Fri | June 5 | 2 pm† 

Learn About Mammals 

Tues | June 16 | 10 am  Main Library

Owls from the Papio NRD† 

Fri | July 3 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch

Sorensen Branch

Thurs | June 25 | 10 am†  Main Library

Kids

Parkour/Free Running Presentation  Thurs | July 23 | 1 pm Main Library

Wed | July 8 | 2 pm  Swanson Branch

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Thurs | June 11 | 1 pm Millard Branch

Teens

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Predator vs. Prey: Nebraska’s Animals  Tues | July 7 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Raptor Recovery 

Wed | June 3 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch Mon | June 22 | 1 pm Elkhorn Branch

Snakes, Lizards & More!  Fri | June 26 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Mon | July 6 | 4 pm South Omaha Library

Snakes & Reptiles from the Papio NRD†  Tues | June 23 | 4 pm Benson Branch Thurs | July 9 | 1 pm Millard Branch

Super Moves! 

Wed | July 1 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Super Science with Mrs. Science 

Teen Puppet Troupe†  Fri | June 5 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

The Amazing Arthur Show  Mon | June 22 | 3 pm South Omaha Library

The Best Puppet Show in the World  Mon | July 13 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Travis Wizardy Magic Show Thurs | June 11 | 2 pm  Benson Branch

Mon | June 15 | 2 pm  South Omaha Library

Try Line Dancing†  Sat | June 27 | 11 am Swanson Branch

Mon | June 8 | 10 am Washington Branch

Tues | July 28 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch

Mon | June 8 | 2 pm South Omaha Library

Wildlife Encounters 

Mon | June 15 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch Tues | June 23 | 10 am Main Library Tues | June 30 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Superhero Acting Workshop† 

Mon | June 1 | 3 pm South Omaha Library Tues | June 2 | 4 pm Benson Branch Sat | June 6 | 1 pm Millard Branch

Wed | June 17 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Fri | June 19 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Mon | June 22 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Superhero Storytelling with Jeff Koneck 

Wed | July 1 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

Wed | June 10 | 10 am Main Library

Wed | July 8 | 2 pm Washington Branch

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

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Food & Cooking Basic Cake Decorating† 

Mon | July 20 | 6 pm South Omaha Library

Become a Home Brew Hero†  Thurs | June 18 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch

Make the Cut! All About Meat†  Sat | June 13 | 2 pm Main Library

Cooking for Teens†  Thursdays | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Super Cupcakes!†  Fri | July 17 | 3 pm Florence Branch

June 4—Breakfast wraps June 18—Super smoothies July 9—Quesadillas

Super Foods 

Cupcake Wars: Superhero Edition†  Thurs | June 25 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Thurs | July 16 | 1 pm Main Library

Super Salsa† 

Sat | July 11 | 2 pm Florence Branch

Thurs | July 9 | 2 pm Benson Branch

Super Smoothies† 

Tues | July 14 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Thurs | July 2 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

DIY Barbecue Rubs & Flavored Salts†  Fri | June 12 | 3 pm Main Library

Super Snacks† 

Thurs | June 4 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Thurs | June 18 | 6:30 pm Sorensen Branch

Super Soda† 

Sat | June 13 | 2 pm Florence Branch

Donut Making† 

Mon | June 8 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Superhero Cake† 

Edible Wild Plants in Omaha†  Sat | July 18 | 2 pm Washington Branch

Tues | June 16 | 6:30 pm Florence Branch

Superhero Cookies† 

Homemade Ice Cream  Fri | June 26 | 3 pm† Florence Branch

Thurs | June 11 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Traditional Vegetarianism for You† 

Tues | July 28 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Kids

Sat | July 18 | 1 pm Benson Branch

Knife Skills in the Kitchen† 

Fri | July 31 | 6 pm Sorensen Branch

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Infusions 101†  Ages 21+

Mon | June 15 | 6 pm South Omaha Library

Teens

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Games Be a Super Sidekick†  Wed | June 24 | 1 & 3 pm Millard Branch

Casino Games & Candy Poker†  Wed | July 22 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Chess Tournament†  Wed | June 10 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Dance Party/Competition†  Thurs | July 23 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Digital Photo Scavenger Hunt  Mon | June 22 | Noon–9 pm Millard Branch

Game Time 

Tues | June 2 & July 7 | 3 pm† Saddlebrook Branch Wednesdays | 2–7 pm Washington Branch Thurs | June 4 & July 2 | 1 pm Main Library Sat | June 6 & July 11 | 2 pm† Millard Branch Thurs | June 11 & July 9 | 4:30 pm Florence Branch Thurs | June 18 & July 16 | 2 pm Benson Branch Thurs | June 18 | 6 pm Elkhorn Branch Tues | July 21 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Game Time 

Saturdays | 2 pm Sorensen Branch June 13—Mario June 27—Just Dance July 18—Star Wars

Game Time: Star Wars†  Tues | July 28 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Game Time 

Thurs | June 4 & July 2 | 3 pm Main Library

Just Dance Party† 

Fridays | June 12, 19 & 26 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch

LEGO Club 

Wednesdays | 4:30 pm June 3 & 17 and July 1, 15 & 29 Sorensen Branch Fridays | 3 pm Elkhorn Branch Fridays | 4 pm Millard Branch Saturdays (except July 4) | 1 pm Abrahams Branch

LEGO Club 

Fri | June 5 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

LEGO Club, Jr. 

Fridays | 10:30 am Millard Branch

Magic Card Tournament†  Mon | June 22 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Magic: The Gathering Tradable Card Game†  Sat | July 11 | 6–9 pm Sorensen Branch

Mario Kart Tournament†  Tues | July 7 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Meet-up @ Spielbound Board Game Cafe  Thurs | July 9 | 1–4 pm 3229 Harney St.

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

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Super Strength & Speed†  Wed | June 17 | 1 & 3 pm Millard Branch Tues | July 28 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Superhero Boot Camp† 

Minecraft Club† 

Tuesdays (except June 2) | 4:15 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Tues | July 21 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Tuesdays | 4:30 pm June 2 & 16 and July 7 & 21 Sorensen Branch

Superhero Jeopardy† 

Minecraft Competition† 

Superhero Training Course  Wed | June 3 | 1 & 3 pm†

Sat | June 13 & July 11 | 2 pm Millard Branch Thurs | June 18 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Superhero LEGO Challenge  Tues | June 30 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Speed Booking†  Mon | July 6 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Team Trivia† 

Tues | June 30 | 3 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Speed Reading† 

Wed | July 15 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Teen Hangout 

Super Brainy Trivia Contest  Thurs | June 18 | 1 pm Main Library

Tuesdays (except June 2 & July 7) | 4 pm Abrahams Branch Tuesdays (except July 28) | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Super Smart Games† 

Tues | June 16 & July 21 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Wed | June 10 | 1 & 3 pm Millard Branch

Wednesdays | 5 pm South Omaha Library

Tues | July 7 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament  Sat | June 13 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Thursdays | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

The Hero Games 

Tues | June 16 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Mon | June 15 | 2 pm† Millard Branch

Yugioh Card Tournament†  Thurs | June 11 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Tues | July 14 | 2 pm† Millard Branch

Kids

Millard Branch

Tues | June 9 | 10 am Main Library

Minute to Win It† 

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Thurs | July 23 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Teens

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Genealogy & History African American Stamps  Sat | July 11 | 2 pm Washington Branch

Cemetery Research†  Sat | June 27 | 2 pm Main Library

Genealogy Research in the Deep Internet†  Sat | July 18 | 2 pm Main Library

Genealogy Work Group†  Fri | June 5 & July 3 | 10 am Millard Branch

Fri | June 12 & July 10 | 10 am Abrahams Branch

Get Creative with Your Family Tree†  Sat | July 25 | 2 pm Main Library

Unsung Heroes of the Lewis & Clark Expedition  Wed | July 1 | 10 am Main Library

health, Beauty & wellness Ask a Nurse 

Tuesdays | 1:30 pm Washington Branch

Beginning Meditation† 

Mon | June 8 & July 6 | 6 pm South Omaha Library

Eating to Live Longer  Sat | June 6 | 4 pm Washington Branch

Fit Club 

Sat | July 11 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch

Fit Club 

Sat | June 6 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch

Hair Care† 

Wed | June 24 | 2:30 pm Millard Branch

Mental Health First Aid†  Sat | June 13 | 9 am–5:30 pm Elkhorn Branch

Nail Care† 

Wed | June 17 | 3 pm Millard Branch

Personal Color Analysis†  Thurs | June 25 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

Skin Care & Makeup†  Tues | June 23 | 1 pm Millard Branch

STD Testing 

Mondays | 2 pm June 1 & 15 and July 6 & 20 Millard Branch Wed | June 10 & July 8 | 2 pm Benson Branch Thursdays | 2 pm June 4 & 18 and July 2 & 16 Florence Branch Sat | June 27 & July 25 | 10 am Washington Branch

Superhero Nails†  Thurs | July 9 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Yoga for Teens†  Sat | July 11 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Zumba Fitness† 

Wed | July 29 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Zumba with Tiba! 

Mondays | 6 pm Saturdays (except July 4) | 12:15 pm Washington Branch

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

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Thrilling Thursday Lock-Ins† 

lock-ins

Thursdays | 6–9 pm Washington Branch

End of Summer Lock-In with Travis Wizardry† 

Villains Lock-In† 

Fri | July 17 | 6–9 pm Benson Branch

Fri | July 31 | 6–9 pm South Omaha Library

Movies

Friday Night Kick Backs† 

Fridays (except July 3) | 6–10 pm Washington Branch

Interactive Movie Day† 

Gr. 6–12 Overnight Boys Lock-In† 

Fri | July 17 | 6 pm –Sat | July 18 | 8 am Sorensen Branch

Gr. 6–12 Overnight Girls Lock-In† 

Mon | July 27 | 2 pm South Omaha Library

Movie Day 

Mondays | 1 pm Millard Branch

Fri | June 19 | 6 pm –Sat | June 20 | 8 am Sorensen Branch

Tuesdays (except June 2) | 2 pm Washington Branch

Heroes Lock-In† 

Sat | June 13 | 1 pm Benson Branch

Fri | June 19 | 6–9 pm Benson Branch

Movie Day 

Tuesdays | 2 pm Washington Branch

Kids Summer Lock-In† 

Fri | June 26 & July 31 | 6–10:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Tues | June 9 | 1 pm† Millard Branch Tues | June 30 | 4–11 pm Swanson Branch

Nerf Lock-In† 

Sat | June 13 & July 25 | 7–10 pm Millard Branch

Movie Day 

Fri | June 19 & July 17 | 1:30 pm Main Library

Star Wars Lock-In†  Sat | July 11 | 7–10 pm Millard Branch

Movie Day 

Tuesdays | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Superhero Teen Lock-In†  Sat | June 20 | 6–10 pm Swanson Branch

Fri | July 17 & 24 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Techie Teen Lock-In† 

Movie Marathon 

Sat | July 18 | 6–10 pm Swanson Branch

Tues | June 23 | 11 am–3:30 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Teen Lock-In† 

Fri | June 19 & July 17 | 6 pm–midnight Abrahams Branch

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Kids

Teens

Superhero Movie Marathon  Tues | July 28 | 10 am–5:30 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Parties & Picnics Cinderella & Snow White Tea Party†  Fri | June 26 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch

Feathers & Fedoras Speakeasy†  Sat | June 6 | 2 pm Benson Branch

FINALE Party 

Wed | July 29 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

Hero vs. Villain Party  Tues | July 14 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Hydrant Party at Saddlebrook  Sat | July 18 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Party with Princess Tiana†  Wed | July 15 | 3:30 pm South Omaha Library

Princess Party† 

Mon | July 27 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Staff Challenge/ Finale Party  Wed | July 29 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Star Wars Party 

Wed | July 8 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Reading & Storytimes Baby & Me Storytime 

Wednesdays | 9:30 am Millard Branch Thursdays (except July 30) | 9:30 am Saddlebrook Branch Thursdays | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch (except July 30) Willa Cather Branch Fridays | 10 am Elkhorn Branch Fridays | 10:30 am Sorensen Branch

Baby TALK Lapsit 

Fridays | 10:30 am June 5 & 19 and July 3 & 17 South Omaha Library Fri | June 12 & July 10 | 1 pm South Omaha Library Thurs | June 11 | 10 am Washington Branch

Christmas in July Storytime & Craft  Tues | July 7 | 11 am Elkhorn Branch

Crafty Storytime 

Tues | June 2 & July 7 | 6:30 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Dad & Me Storytime 

Saturdays (except July 4) | 10:15 am Elkhorn Branch

Dancing Storytime 

Mon | July 20 | 6:30 pm† Abrahams Branch

Thursdays | 10 am Elkhorn Branch

Teddy Bear Picnic† 

Family Storytime 

Thurs | June 4 | 10:30 am Florence Branch

Teen Summer Wrap Party  Thurs | July 30 | 2 pm Benson Branch

Mondays | 10:30 am Abrahams Branch Millard Branch Wednesdays | 10 am June 17 and July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Main Library

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

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Wednesdays | 10:30 am Millard Branch Willa Cather Branch

Storytime 

Fridays | 10:30 am Swanson Branch Willa Cather Branch

Tuesdays | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Tuesdays | 10 am Washington Branch

Saturdays (except July 4) | 10 am Benson Branch Saturdays (except July 4) | 10:30 am Swanson Branch Sat | June 13 | 11 am Main Library

Saturdays (except July 4) | 9:30 am Saddlebrook Branch Sat | June 20 & July 18 | 10:30 am Millard Branch

Storytime with a Police Officer  Tues | July 14 | 10 am Washington Branch

Firetruck Storytime 

Storytime with Childcare Centers 

Tues | June 23 | 10 am Washington Branch

Nature Storytime at Chalco Hills 

Thursdays | 10:30 am Benson Branch

Mon | June 1 & July 6 | 10:30 am Chalco Hills Recreation Area

Superhero Storytime & Crafts 

8901 S. 154th St.

Wed | June 3 | 10 am Main Library

Preschool Storytime 

Toddler Storytime  Mondays | 10 am Elkhorn Branch

Tuesdays | 10:30 am Millard Branch South Omaha Library

Tuesdays | 1:30 pm Elkhorn Branch

Thursdays | 10:30 am South Omaha Library

Wednesdays | 10:30 am Sorensen Branch

Read to a Dog 

Tuesdays | 6:30 pm Millard Branch

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

Saturdays (except July 4) | 11 am† Willa Cather Branch

Saturdays (except July 4) | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Sundays | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Costume Character Visits

Reading Buddies† 

Pancake Pig Visits Storytime 

Tues | June 16 | 3 pm Thurs | July 16 | 3 pm Millard Branch

Sat | June 6 | 10 am Benson Branch

Tues | June 9 | 10:30 am Florence Branch

Rhythm & Rhymes 

Fri | June 12 & July 10 | 9:30 am Millard Branch

Wed | June 10 | 10:30 am Sorensen Branch

Story Adventures at Joslyn Art Museum 

Thurs | June 11 | 10:30 am Main Library

Tues | June 16 & July 21 | 10:30 am 2200 Dodge St.

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Kids

Teens

Sat | June 13 | 11 am Millard Branch

Adults

All ages

†Registration required

Ladybug Girl Visits Storytime 

Out & About Storytime 

Tues | July 14 | 10:30 am South Omaha Library

June 4—Regency Park

Wed | July 15 | 10:30 am Willa Cather Branch

96th & Garvin Rd. (entrance 3)

Sat | July 11 | 10:30 am Swanson Branch

Thurs | July 16 | 10:30 am Florence Branch Sat | July 18 | 10 am Saddlebrook Branch

Out & About Storytimes Freedom Park 

Tues | June 30 | 10 am 2497 Freedom Park Rd.

Out & About Storytime  Wednesdays | 10 am hosted by Elkhorn Branch

June 3—Lawrence Youngman Park

Thursdays | 10:30 am hosted by Swanson Branch

Harney Pkwy S. & Fieldcrest Dr.

June 11—Cunningham Lake June 18—Heron Haven

11809 Old Maple Rd. (near 120th & Maple St.)

June 25—Stinson Park 67th & Center St.

July 2—Motto McLean Ice Arena 45th & P St.

July 9—Omaha Police Horse Barn 615 Leavenworth St.

July 16—UNO 6001 Dodge St.

July 23—Memorial Park 6005 Underwood Ave.

July 30—Pipal Park

Pipal Park St. & W. Center Rd. (near 78th & Center)

Out & About Storytime 

192nd & W. Dodge Rd.

Fridays | 10:30 am hosted by Saddlebrook Branch

June 10—Scheels

June 5—Build a Boat at Standing Bear Lake

17202 Davenport St. in Village Pointe

June 17—Pacific Springs Park 17400 Leavenworth St.

June 24—Elkhorn Fire Station #71 20474 Laramie Rd.

July 1—Sempeck’s Bowling & Entertainment

6404 N. 132nd St. (North entrance)

June 12—Outdoorsmanship at Hummel Nature Center 3033 Hummel Rd. (second entrance)

June 19—Water Fun at Stone Ridge Splash Park 162nd & Butler Ave.

20902 Cumberland Dr.

June 26—BounceU

July 8—UNO Mallory Kountze Planetarium

July 3—Daytime Fireworks at Stone Creek

Durham Science Center, UNO Campus 60th & Dodge St.

July 15—Aksarben Aquarium 21502 W. Hwy 31, Gretna, NE

July 22—Stone Ridge Splash Park

11144 Q St.

168th St. at Kansas

July 10—Sporting Around at Oakview Mall 3420 Oak View Dr.

July 17—Gerald R. Ford Birthplace 3212 Woolworth Ave.

Butler & 162nd Avenues, Elk Creek Crossing & Stone Ridge Development

July 24—Downtown Slides

July 29—Ta-Ha-Zouka Park

July 31—OPPD Arboretum

905 Elkhorn Dr.

1302 Farnam St.

North side of Blondo at 106th St.

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

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Locations W. Dale Clark Main Library

215 S. 15th St. | 402.444.4800

Milton R. Abrahams Branch

5111 N. 90th St. | 402.444.6284

Benson Branch

6015 Binney St. | 402.444.4846

Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch

2100 Reading Plz. | 402.289.4367

Florence Branch

2920 Bondesson St. | 402.444.5299

Millard Branch

13214 Westwood Ln. | 402.444.4848

Saddlebrook Branch

14850 Laurel Ave. | 402.884.7473

A.V. Sorensen Branch

4808 Cass St. | 402.444.5274

South Omaha Library

2808 Q St. | 402.444.4850

W. Clarke Swanson Branch

9101 W. Dodge Rd. | 402.444.4852

Charles B. Washington Branch 2868 Ames Ave. | 402.444.4849

Willa Cather Branch

1905 S. 44th St. | 402.444.4851 omahalibrary.org