Summer Reading Program June 1–July 31, 2018 Presented by the
Richard brooke Foundation
Look inside to discover
free, fun activities for every age group
all summer long! Visit omahalibrary.org for complete details & registration information.
Thank you
to our sponsors!
Omaha Public Library thanks all organizations who help make summer reading programming and prizes possible.
Presenting sponsor
Richard Brooke Foundation
Premier sponsors
Sokolof Foundation in memory of Richard Rosinsky Adah and Leon Millard Foundation Cox Communications Special Donor-Advised Fund of the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Additional support from Omaha Public Library Foundation Friends of Omaha Public Library
In-kind sponsors Bruegger’s Bagels City of Omaha Parks & Recreation Friends of OPL Grover Ice Jimmy’s Egg Lauritzen Gardens
NEST 529 O Comic Con Omaha Children’s Museum Omaha Public Schools Omaha Storm Chasers Papio Fun Park PizzaWest
Skate Daze SONIC Drive-In Swimtastic That Pottery Place The Bookworm The Rose Theater
kids’ & Teens’ Prize pack Prizes available beginning June 1, while supplies last.
• Coupon sheet • Book • Foldable backpack (kids) or earbuds (teens) • Storm Chasers vouchers (for an 8/5 or 8/6 game)
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• Entry into a drawing for a NEST 529 scholarship • Entry into a drawing for gift certificates to local venues
Program details Kids’ & teens’ program
Adults’ program
Get a prize pack by reading or listening for 10 hours. Log time each week for additional chances to win drawing prizes, including gift certificates.
Read or listen for 10 hours to receive earbuds, a coupon for a free book, and entry into a drawing for gift certificates to local venues.
Kick-off parties
Library night with the Omaha Storm Chasers
Fri | May 25 | 10 am–12:30 pm Main Library
Sat | May 26 | 1–3 pm All other OPL locations
Sun | Aug 5 or Mon | Aug 6
Use your voucher to watch a game with other super readers!
OPL locations W. Dale Clark Main Library
Saddlebrook Branch
215 S. 15th St. | 402.444.4800
14850 Laurel Ave. | 402.884.7473
Milton R. Abrahams Branch
A.V. Sorensen Branch
5111 N. 90th St. | 402.444.6284
4808 Cass St. | 402.444.5274
Benson Branch
South Omaha Library
6015 Binney St. | 402.444.4846
2808 Q St. | 402.444.4850
Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
W. Clarke Swanson Branch
2100 Reading Plz. | 402.289.4367
9101 W. Dodge Rd. | 402.444.4852
Florence Branch
Charles B. Washington Branch
2920 Bondesson St. | 402.444.5299
2868 Ames Ave. | 402.444.4849
Millard Branch
Willa Cather Branch
13214 Westwood Ln. | 402.444.4848
1905 S. 44th St. | 402.444.4851
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table of Contents Animals................................................................................ 5 Arts & Crafts.............................................................. 5–6 Book Clubs..........................................................................7 Celebrations & Parties.................................................. 8 Education & Life Skills.................................................. 8 Entertainment............................................................. 9-10 Food & Cooking.................................................................10 Gaming................................................................................. 11 Genealogy & History.....................................................12 Lock-Ins..............................................................................12 Music..............................................................................13-14 OPL Involvement..............................................................14 STEM...............................................................................15–16 Out & About Storytimes........................................ 16-17 Special Storytimes........................................................18 Weekly Storytimes.......................................................19 4
Kids
Teens
Adults
All ages
R Registration required
Animals
Arts & Crafts
4-H Farm Animal Petting Zoo
Art Rocks!
Papio NRD Insects
Books to Art
Papio NRD Lizard Lowdown
Canvas Painting with Terri R
Wed | June 20 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Cartooning R
Wed | June 20 | 2 pm Swanson Branch Tues | June 5 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Mon | June 11 | 1 pm South Omaha Library
Thurs | June 21 | 2 pm Washington Branch
Papio NRD Snakes Mon | July 23 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Wildlife Encounters Wed | June 6 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Thurs | June 7 | 2 pm Washington Branch Thurs | June 14 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch Mon | June 18 | 1 pm Millard Branch Tues | July 10 | 2 pm Benson Branch Wed | July 11 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Mon | June 4 | 1 pm South Omaha Library Sat | July 14 | 2 pm South Omaha Library Wed | June 6 | 2 pm Benson Branch Fri | July 13 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Clean Out the Craft Closet Fri | July 27 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Crafty Tots
Tuesdays at 11 am Saddlebrook Branch June 5 – Windpipes June 12 – Harmonica June 19 – Drums June 26 – Banjo July 3 – Rock Painting July 10 – Tambourine July 17 – Spoon Clacker July 24 – Maracas July 31 – Kazoo
Creative MakerSpace at Omaha Summer Arts Festival
Fri | June 8 | 11 am–3 pm Main Library
Crocheting R
Thursdays at 2 pm June 7 & 21 and July 5 & 19 Millard Branch
DIY Musical Instruments R Tues | July 24 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Visit omahalibrary.org for complete program details and registration information.
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Arts & Crafts DIY Musical Instruments & Junk Jewelry Wed | July 25 | 2 pm Benson Branch
DIY Pins & Buttons Tues | July 17 | 2 pm Florence Branch
Drawing Basics R Mon | June 18 | 3 pm Millard Branch
Jewelry Making: Found Objects Made New R
Tues | June 19 & July 17 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Rock Star Jewelry Tues | July 10 | 3 pm Abrahams Branch
Make a Banjo R
Mon | June 11 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Seed Bomb Craft
Make Early Musical Instruments R Wed | July 18 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Thurs | July 12 | 2 pm Washington Branch
T-Shirt Upcycling R
Wed | July 18 | 5:30 pm South Omaha Library
Make Maracas R Fri | June 1 | 11 am Florence Branch
Teen Craft
Fri | June 22 | 3 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Mug Meals R
Wed | July 25 | 5:30 pm South Omaha Library
Throwback Thursday Crafts
Music-Inspired Art R
Thurs | July 5 | 2 pm Washington Branch
Perler Beads R
Tues | June 19 | 3 pm Abrahams Branch
(except June 9 and July 14 & 28)
Wind Instrument Craft R
Mon | June 18 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Tie Dye T-Shirts
Saturdays at 11 am Millard Branch
Mon | July 9 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Rock Art
Tues | July 3 | 2 pm Benson Branch
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Kids
Teens
Adults
All ages
R Registration required
book clubs 2nd Tuesday Evening Book Club
Last Wednesday Book Club
4th Thursday Evening Book Club
Lunch Bunch Book Club
4th Tuesday Book Club
Manga Club
4th Wednesday Afternoon Book Club
Mrs. Rodger’s Neighbors 50+ Book Club
4th Wednesday Book Club
Mystery Book Club
50+ Book Club
Plains Pages Book Club
Afternoon Book Club
Swanson Swingers Book Club
Anime Club
Under the Dundee Sun Book Club
Thurs | June 28 and July 12 & 26 | 4 pm Washington Branch
Whodunnit Mystery Book Club
Tues | June 12 & July 10 | 6 pm Abrahams Branch
Thurs | June 28 & July 26 | 6 pm Abrahams Branch Tues | June 26 & July 24 | 1 pm Swanson Branch
Wed | June 27 & July 25 | 1 pm Abrahams Branch Wed | June 27 & July 25 | 4:30 pm Florence Branch Tues | June 5 & July 3 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch Thurs | June 7 & July 5 | 1:30 pm Elkhorn Branch Sat | June 9 & 23 and July 14 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Books & Bagels Book Club
Thurs | June 7 & July 5 | 10:30 am Benson Branch
Chat ‘n Chew Book Club
Wed | June 13 & July 11 | Noon Main Library
Exercise & Read Book Club
Wed | June 20 & July 18 | 11:30 am Florence Branch
Family Book Discussion Tues | June 12 & 26 | 10 am Millard Branch
Wed | June 27 & July 25 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch Thurs | June 28 & July 26 | Noon Main Library Sat | June 23 & July 28 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Wed | June 20 & July 18 | 12:30 pm Elkhorn Branch Tues | June 12 & July 10 | 6:30 pm Benson Branch Sat | June 16 & July 21 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch Thurs | June 14 & July 12 | 10 am Swanson Branch Tues | June 5 & July 3 | 4:30 pm Sorensen Branch
Thurs | June 14 & July 12 | 6:30 pm Willa Cather Branch
Willa Cather Book Club
Tues | June 26 & July 24 | 6:30 pm Willa Cather Branch
Young Adult Book Club R
Mon | June 11 & June 25 | 3 pm Millard Branch
Young Adult Homeschool Book Discussion R
Thurs | June 28 & July 26 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Visit omahalibrary.org for complete program details and registration information.
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celebrations & Parties
education & Life Skills
Anime Club Reward Party
Babysitting Clinic R Ages 11+
Babymouse & Squish Party
Fri | June 22 | 10 am–3 pm Elkhorn Branch
Thurs | June 14 | 4 pm Washington Branch Sat | June 16 | 11 am South Omaha Library
Fri | June 8 | 10 am–3 pm Abrahams Branch
Fri | July 20 | 10 am–3 pm Swanson Branch
Bubble Dance Party Mon | June 4 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Beauty Care R
Wed | June 20 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Children’s Dance Party Fri | June 29 | Noon Florence Branch
Creative Writing Club
Elkhorn Days Fun & Games Fri | June 1 | 10 am–Noon Elkhorn Branch
Thurs | June 21 & July 19 | 4 pm Benson Branch
English as a Second Language Class
Family Dance Party
Tuesdays & Thursdays (except July 3 & 5) at 5:30 pm Millard Branch
Wed | July 18 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
International Day
English Conversation
Wed | June 13 | 11 am–4 pm Millard Branch
National Dance Day Dance Party Sat | July 28 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Wednesdays (except July 4) at 5:30 pm Millard Branch
Get Glam
Tues | June 26 | 2 pm Florence Branch
Silly Dance Party Fri | June 15 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Self-Defense Class R Thurs | July 12 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Summer Reading Program Finale Party
Spelling Bee R
Tues | July 31 | 10 am Main Library
Mon | June 25 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party
Fri | June 1 | 5–7 pm Learning Community of North Omaha 1612 N. 24th St.
Summer Volunteer Party R Sat | July 21 | 3 pm Saddlebrook Branch
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Kids
Teens
Adults
All ages
R Registration required
entertainment Indoor Carnival Mon | June 25 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Jeff Quinn Magic Show Fri | June 8 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Tues | June 19 | 1 pm Florence Branch
Amazing Bubbles Show Tues | July 10 | 1:30 pm Willa Cather Branch
Beginner’s Magic Class R Fri | July 20 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Bubble Fun Day Fri | July 13 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Bubble-Mania at Gene Leahy Mall Slides Wed | June 13 | 10:30 am 1302 Farnam Street
Escape Room R
Tues | June 26 | 2 pm Benson Branch Tues | July 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 1–4 pm Millard Branch
Explore & Play
Wed | June 6 & 20 and July 18 | 1 pm South Omaha Library Thursdays at 10 am Abrahams Branch
Wed | June 20 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch Thurs | June 21 | 1 & 3 pm Elkhorn Branch Tues | July 10 | 6:30 pm Elkhorn Branch Thurs | July 12 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Jolly Bean the Comedy Juggler Thurs | June 28 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Lisa Laird Ventriloquist Show Mon | July 9 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Movie Day
Tuesdays (except July 3 & 31) | 1–3 pm Sorensen Branch June 5 – “My Little Pony: The Movie” June 12 – “Coco” June 19 – “The LEGO Ninjago Movie” June 26 – “Wonder” July 10 – “Paddington 2” July 17 – “Sing” July 24 – “Wonderstruck”
Family Blanket Fort Day Sat | July 28 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Greatest Puppet Show Thurs | June 21 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Visit omahalibrary.org for complete program details and registration information.
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entertainment
food & Cooking Cookie & Cupcake Decorating Thurs | July 12 | 2 pm Florence Branch
Cooking for Teens: Breakfast Pizza R
Thurs | June 14 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Cupcake Decorating R
Movie Night
Thurs | June 14 & July 12 | 6–8:30 pm Abrahams Branch
Sat | June 9 | Noon Millard Branch
Donut & Waffle Making
Music Trivia Contest
Wed | June 6 | 3 pm Millard Branch
Tues | June 5 | 3 pm Abrahams Branch
Saddlebrook Talent Show R Wed | July 25 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Storyteller Jeff Koneck Tues | June 5 | 10:15 am Main Library
Donut Making
Wed | June 20 | 5:30 pm South Omaha Library
International Snacks R Wed | July 11 | 5:30 pm South Omaha Library
Teen Food & Fun
Japanese DIY Candy Making R
Fri | June 1 & July 6 | 3 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Thurs | June 28 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Thespians in Training R
Wed | June 13 | 5:30 pm South Omaha Library
Money Smarts: Pizza Tasting R
Tues–Fri | June 12–15 | 3:30–5 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Traditional African Dance Workshop
Musical Lollipops R Thurs | June 7 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Thurs | June 28 | 2 pm Washington Branch
Pedal Your Way to Healthy Snacking Wed | June 27 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Thurs | July 12 | 1:30 pm R Willa Cather Branch
Teen Cafe
Sat | June 2 & July 7 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch June 2 – Ice Cream Treats July 7 – Fruit Tartlets
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Kids
Teens
Adults
All ages
R Registration required
gaming Board Game Tournament Thurs | July 5, 19 & 26 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch July 5 – Ticket to Ride July 19 – King of Tokyo July 26 – Catan
Brain Fair
Thurs | June 14 | Noon–5 pm Millard Branch
Chess Club
Saturdays at 3 pm Millard Branch
Fit Club
Sat | June 2 & July 7 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Game Time
Wed | June 6 | 5:30 pm South Omaha Library Sat | June 16 & July 21 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch June 16 – Super Smash Bros. July 21 – Just Dance 2018
Mario Kart Wii-U Gaming Competition R Thurs | July 19 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Minecraft Club R
Tuesdays at 4:30 pm June 5 & 19 and July 3 & 17 Sorensen Branch
Minecraft Saturdays R
Sat | June 9 & July 14 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Outdoor Fun & Games Fri | June 29 | 3 pm Main Library
Go Club
Super Smash Brothers Wii-U Competition R
Life-Sized Games
Teen Food & Fun: Gaming
Saturdays at 3 pm Millard Branch Tues | June 5 | 2 pm Millard Branch Sat | June 9 | 1 pm Florence Branch Tues | June 19 | 2 pm Benson Branch Mon | July 23 | 2 pm R Abrahams Branch
Magic the Gathering Club Fridays at 4 pm Millard Branch
Tues | June 12 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Fri | June 15 & July 13 | 3 pm Main Library
Teen Hangout
Wed | June 13 & July 11 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Teen Saturday Gaming Sat | June 2 & July 7 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Tween Gaming
Sat | June 2 & July 7 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Visit omahalibrary.org for complete program details and registration information.
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genealogy & History Fight Against Slavery on the Great Plains: Nebraska’s Underground Railroad Sat | June 9 | 3 pm Washington Branch
Lock–ins A signed parental permission form is required.
DJ/Karaoke Lock-In R Fri | June 8 | 6–9 pm Benson Branch
Escape Room Lock-In R Fri | June 1 | 6:30–9:30 pm Washington Branch
“I Have My DNA Results... Now What?” R
Flashback Friday Lock-In R Fri | July 27 | 6:30–9:30 pm Washington Branch
Sun | July 8 | 2 pm Main Library
Gaming Lock-In R
Fri | June 29 | 6:30–8:30 pm Washington Branch
Libraries Rock! Lock-In R
Fri | June 22 | 6:30–9 pm Abrahams Branch Fri | July 27 | 6:30–8:30 pm Abrahams Branch
Nerf Lock-In R
Sat | June 16 | 7–10 pm Millard Branch
Juneteenth Flag Raising & Veterans’ Luncheon
Fri | June 29 | 6–9 pm Sorensen Branch
Sat | June 9 | Noon Washington Branch
Fri | July 13 | 6–9 pm Benson Branch
Planning for a Successful Research Trip R
Nerf Lock-In with the Omaha Police Department R Ages 7–11
Sun | June 3 | 2 pm Main Library
Thurs | July 26 | 6:30–8:30 pm Washington Branch
Songs, Dances & Games of the Lakota Tues | June 12 | 2 pm Benson Branch
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Kids
Teens
Adults
All ages
R Registration required
music Around the World Music Class Thurs | July 19 | 2 pm Washington Branch
David Seay: The “Tradition” in Traditional Folk Music Tues | June 19 | 10:15 am Main Library
Didgeridoo & Dulcimer, Too Tues | June 19 | 1:30 pm Willa Cather Branch
DropMix Music
Tues | July 17 | 3 pm Abrahams Branch
Drums of the World
Tues | June 12 | 1:30 pm Willa Cather Branch Mon | July 9 | 1 pm South Omaha Library Tues | July 24 | 6 pm Benson Branch
Itty Bitty Music Makers
Tues | June 19 & July 17 | 10:30 am Washington Branch
Kids Rock Concert Thurs | July 19 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Kids Rock for Grades 1–6 R Fri | July 13 | 1:30 pm Benson Branch
Live Music Mondays
Matilda Rocks: A Musical Workshop! R Ages 8–13 Wed | July 18 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Movie/Musical Sing-Along Tuesdays at 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
June 5 – “Sing” June 12 – “Moana” June 19 – “Annie” June 26 – “Mary Poppins” July 3 – “The Lion King” July 10 – “Newsies” July 17 – “Frozen” July 24 – “Cinderella” July 31 – “Beauty & The Beast” Fri | June 15 & 29 and July 20 | 3 pm Saddlebrook Branch Wed | July 11 | 10:15 am Main Library Mon | July 30 | 1 pm South Omaha Library Mon | July 30 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Music & Sounds of the Andes Mon | June 25 | 1 pm South Omaha Library
Music & Ukuleles Fri | June 1 | 3 pm Main Library
Music Makers
Mon | July 2 | 1 pm South Omaha Library
Mondays (except July 30) at 10 am Millard Branch
Music Night
June 11 – Opera Omaha June 25 – Bagpipes July 9 – Handbell concert
Music with Michael Murphy
June 4 & 18 and July 2, 16 & 23 – TBA
Call 402.444.4848 for a current schedule
Wed | June 27 | 5:30 pm South Omaha Library Tues | June 5 | 1:30 pm Willa Cather Branch
Visit omahalibrary.org for complete program details and registration information.
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opl involvement
music Musical Instrument Show & Tell
Board of Trustees Meeting
Nebraska Brass Band
Wed | July 18 | 5 pm Willa Cather Branch
Wed | June 6 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Thurs | June 14 | 6:30 pm Elkhorn Branch
Wed | June 20 | 5 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Book Brigade R Ages 8–11
Nebraska’s Musical Smorgasbord Tues | June 26 | 1:30 pm Willa Cather Branch
Tues | July 10, 17, 24 & 31 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Friends of OPL Book Sale
Omaha Street Percussion Performance
Sat | June 2 & July 7 | 10 am–3 pm Thursdays | 10 am–3 pm Swanson Branch
Wed | July 11 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
July/August Exhibition Opening Reception Featuring Joe Addison, Jamie Hardy & Nadia Shinkunas
Mon | June 11 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Fri | July 6 | 4–6 pm Main Library
Songs, Dances & Games of the Lakota
South Omaha Library Entity Board Meeting
Tues | June 12 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Songwriting Workshop R Tues | July 24 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Tues | July 10 | 4 pm South Omaha Library
Summer Volunteer Training R Sat | June 9 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
STEM Music
Tues | July 17 | 2 pm R Wed | July 18 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Teen Advisory Board
Fri | June 8 & July 13 | 3 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Ukulele Lessons
Wed | June 6 & June 20 | 3 pm R Saddlebrook Branch Fri | June 8, 15 & 22 | 2 pm R Millard Branch Fri | June 15 & 22 | 2 pm R Benson Branch
Sat | June 16 & July 21 | 2 pm R Millard Branch
Young Artist Exhibition
Fri & Sat | June 8 & 9 | 10 am–5 pm Sun | June 10 | 1–3:30 pm Main Library
Mon | July 16 | 2 pm R Abrahams Branch
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Kids
Teens
Adults
All ages
R Registration required
sTEM (Science, Technology, engineering & Math) Attack on the Fort R
Fri | June 29 1 pm–Session 1 Grades 1–3 2 pm–Session 2 Grades 4–7 Sorensen Branch
Bots & Blocks Fri | June 22 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Build Club Fridays at 4 pm Millard Branch
Building Blocks Drone Tues | June 12 | 3 pm Abrahams Branch
Thurs | June 21 | 1 pm R Sorensen Branch
Crime Scene Investigation R Thurs | June 21 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Dr. Oxygen Science Show
Fun with STEM R
Thurs | June 14, 28 & July 26 | 1 pm Willa Cather Branch
Grossology
Wed | June 13 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch Thurs | June 14 | 2 pm Washington Branch
Learning STEM R
Wednesdays (except July 4) at 1:30 pm Elkhorn Branch June 6 – Robot Exploration June 13 – Army Man Launchers June 20 – Ice Cream Science June 27 – Egg Drop Challenge July 11 – Music with Makey Makey July 18 – Basics of Stop Motion July 25 – Bridge Building Challenge
LEGO Club
Saturdays at 11 am Abrahams Branch
Tues | June 12 | 9:15 & 10:30 am Main Library
Tuesdays at 10 am Elkhorn Branch
Tues | June 19 | 6 pm Benson Branch
Mon | June 25 & July 23 | 4:30 pm South Omaha Library
Wed | June 27 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Mad Scientist Show
Mon | July 16 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Thurs | July 26 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Mrs. Science Rocks: Sound & Geology Mon | June 18 | 1 pm South Omaha Library
Mrs. Science Show
Thurs | June 28 | 1 & 3 pm Elkhorn Branch
Paper Airplane Piloting Fri | July 6 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Visit omahalibrary.org for complete program details and registration information.
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sTEM
storytimes Out & About Storytimes
Rock Exploration
Tues | June 26 | 10:15 am Main Library
Fri | June 1 | 6 pm
Gifford Park Neighborhood Market 520 North 33rd Street
Rock Talk
Mon | July 16 | 1 pm South Omaha Library
Wed | June 6 | 10 am
Lawrence Youngman Lake 192nd & West Dodge Road
Saddlebrook STEM
Thursdays (except July 12 & 26) at 3 pm Saddlebrook Branch June 7 – Spheros R June 14 – Ozobots R June 21 – DropMix Music R June 28 – Hour of Code R July 5 – Stop Motion Animation R July 19 – LED Throwies
Sphero Mini R
Thurs | July 12 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Thurs | June 7 | 10:30 am Regency Park 9808 Harney Parkway South
Fri | June 8 | 10:30 am
Stony Brook Hy-Vee 14591 Stony Brook Boulevard
Wed | June 13 | 10 am The MARK 20902 Cumberland Drive Spring Lake Park 4020 Hoctor Boulevard
STEM Rocks! R
Thurs | June 14 | 10:30 am
Stop Motion Animation Music Videos
Fri | June 15 | 10:15 am
Mon | July 23 | 1 pm South Omaha Library
Shakespeare on the Green 411½ North Elmwood Road Hardy Coffee in Benson 6051 Maple Street
Tues | June 26 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Fri | June 15 | 10:30 & 11:30 am
Summer LEGO Challenge R Sat | June 16 & July 21 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Dietze Music Omaha 13015 West Center Road
Tues | June 19 | 10:30 am Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge Street
Wed | June 20 | 10 am Q Street Supermercado Nuestra Familia 3548 Q Street
Scheels at Village Pointe 17202 Davenport Street
Thurs | June 21 | 9 am No More Empty Cups 1502 South 10th Street
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Kids
Teens
Adults
All ages
R Registration required
storytimes Out & About Storytimes Thurs | June 21 | 10:30 am
Thurs | July 12 | 10:30 am
Fri | June 22 | 10:30 am
Fri | July 13 | 10:30 am
Wed | June 27 | 10 am
Tues | July 17 | 10 am
Hitchcock Park 4220 Q Street
Tues | July 17 | 10:30 am
Omaha Conservatory of Music 7023 Cass Street Walnut Grove Park 15050 Q Street Ta-Ha-Zouka Park 905 Elkhorn Drive
Thurs | June 28 | 10:30 am Crosskey Villages Park 2222 Papillion Parkway
Fri | June 29 | 10:30 am Do Space 7205 Dodge Street
Mon | July 2 | 10:30 am Chalco Hills 8901 South 154th Street
Thurs | July 5 | 9:30 am
Hummel Park Nature Center 3033 Hummel Road
Thurs | July 5 | 10:30 am Stinson Park 2285 South 67th Street
Fri | July 6 | 6 pm
Gifford Park Neighborhood Market 520 North 33rd Street
Tues | July 10 | 10:15 am No More Empty Cups 1502 South 10th Street
Wed | July 11 | 10 am Stone Ridge Splash Park 4655 North 163rd Street Essex Park 6215 South 36th Street
Regency Park 9808 Harney Parkway South
Stony Brook Hy-Vee 14591 Stony Brook Boulevard Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge & Splash Pad 705 Riverfront Drive Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge Street
Wed | July 18 | 10 am Elkhorn Fire Station #71 20474 Laramie Road
Thurs | July 19 | 10:30 am Motto McLean Ice Arena 5015 South 45th Street
Fri | July 20 | 10:30 am Zorinsky Lake Shelter #5 3808 South 156th Street
Wed | July 25 | 10 am Elkhorn Hy-Vee 1000 South 178th Street Pulaski Park 4065 G Street
Thurs | July 26 | 10:30 am
UNO Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center 6001 Dodge Street
Fri | July 27 | 10:30 am Do Space 7205 Dodge Street
Tues | July 31 | 2 pm Elkhorn South High School Marching Band 20303 Blue Sage Parkway
Visit omahalibrary.org for complete program details and registration information.
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storytimes special Storytimes
A Log Loader Truck Visits Storytime
Read to a Dog
Family Storytime & Teddy Bear Picnic
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm R Millard Branch
Fri | July 6 | 10:30 am Millard Branch
Fri | June 8 | 10:30 am Florence Branch
Family Storytime with Kids Rock
Thursdays at 3 pm R June 14 & 28 and July 12 & 26 Millard Branch
Thurs | July 12 | 10:30 am Benson Branch
Sat | June 16 & July 21 | 1 pm Swanson Branch
Meet a Policeman Storytime
Skippyjon Jones Visits Storytime
Pete the Cat Visits Storytime
Mon | July 16 | 10:30 am Abrahams Branch
Fri | June 29 | 10:30 am Millard Branch Fri | June 8 | 10 am Saddlebrook Branch
Wed | July 18 | 10:30 am Main Library
Mon | June 11 | 10:30 am South Omaha Library
Thurs | July 19 | 10:30 am Motto McLean Ice Arena: 5015 S. 45th St.
Tues | June 12 | 10:30 am Washington Branch
Fri | July 20 | 10 am Elkhorn Branch
Wed | June 13 | 10:30 am Willa Cather Branch
Stormy Visits Storytime
Thurs | June 14 | 10:30 am Benson Branch
Fri | June 1 | 10:30 am Millard Branch
Fri | June 15 | 10:30 am Florence Branch
Kids
Teens
Fri | July 13 | 10 am Saddlebrook Branch
Tues | July 17 | 10:30 am Millard Branch
Sat | June 9 | 10:30 am Sorensen Branch
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Sundays at 4 pm Abrahams Branch
Adults
All ages
R Registration required
storytimes Weekly Storytimes Baby Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:15 am June 20 & 27 and July 25 Main Library
Wednesdays (except July 4) at 9:30 am Millard Branch
Wednesdays (except July 4) at 10:30 am Millard Branch Willa Cather Branch
Tuesdays at 9:30 am Millard Branch
Wednesdays (except July 4) at 10:30 am Swanson Branch Thursdays at 9:30 am Saddlebrook Branch Thursdays at 10 am Benson Branch Thursdays at 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch Thursdays at 11 am Willa Cather Branch Fridays at 10:30 am Sorensen Branch
Thursdays at 9:30 am Millard Branch Thursdays at 10:30 am Benson Branch Millard Branch Fridays at 10:30 am Florence Branch Swanson Branch Saturdays (except July 28) at 10 am Benson Branch
Saturdays (except July 28) at 9:30 am Benson Branch
Saturdays at 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch (except July 28) Sorensen Branch Swanson Branch
Dad & Me Storytime
Music & Movement Storytime
Dancing Storytime
Wednesdays (except July 4) at 9:30 am Swanson Branch
Saturdays (except June 2) at 10:15 am Elkhorn Branch Tuesdays at 10 am Abrahams Branch
Family Storytime
Sun | June 3 & July 1 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch Mondays at 9:30 am Millard Branch Mondays (except July 2) at 10:30 am Millard Branch Tuesdays at 10:30 am Millard Branch Saddlebrook Branch Tues | June 26 & July 31 | 7 pm Benson Branch Tues | July 3 | 10:15 am Main Library
Tuesdays at 10:30 am Willa Cather Branch
Wed | June 6 | 10:15 am Main Library Thursdays at 10 am Elkhorn Branch Fridays (except July 27) at 9:30 & 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Preschool Storytime Mondays at 10:30 am Abrahams Branch
Toddler Storytime Mondays at 10 am Elkhorn Branch
Wednesdays (except July 4) at 10:30 am Sorensen Branch
Visit omahalibrary.org for complete program details and registration information.
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Reading time Youth under 15 years old are invited to a quiet reading time at the library! In addition to spending time enjoying books, this program offers the opportunity to "Read Off Your Fines" for youth with fines on their library card. Be sure to sign in, then every 15 minutes you spend reading at this special event $1.25 will be waived from your eligible fines and fees.
Milton R. Abrahams Branch
Fri | June 15 & July 13 | 1–3 pm
Benson Branch
Fri | June 8 & July 20 | 1:30–3:30 pm
Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch R
Fri | June 15 & July 20 | 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Florence Branch
Tues | June 5 & July 24 | 2–4 pm
Millard Branch
Thurs | June 7 & July 19 | 6–8 pm
Children too young to read on their own can still participate by having an adult read aloud to them. Staff can also help you log in and record the reading time for your Summer Reading Program—just ask! Snacks and drinks will be provided for readers. For questions or more information contact the hosting location.
Saddlebrook Branch
Sat | June 2 & July 7 | 1–3 pm Wed | June 6 & July 11 | 9–11 am
A.V. Sorensen Branch
Sat | June 9 & July 14 | 2–4 pm
South Omaha Library
Tues | June 12 & June 26 | 3–5 pm
Charles B. Washington Branch
Tues | June 26 & July 24 | 1–3 pm
Willa Cather Branch
Thurs | June 7 | 1–3 pm Sat | July 21 | 1–3 pm