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Volume 20 • Issue 2 • Summer 2013
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Director’s Note Snapshot Day
Kids are encouraged to “Dig Into Reading” this summer, make it a family event, and enjoy participating together. Joanne and her family are just one of the many families that participate each year. ”I think parents should participate in the Summer Reading Program because reading is something that can be a lifelong hobby. Plus, it is good to show kids that reading is enjoyable through our actions.” Recommended Reads
by Joanne, Skylar & Chase (pictured below)
Warriors series by Erin Hunter Origami Yoda series by Tom Angleberger The Beyonders series by Brandon Mull
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Michael Phipps Gallery Recommended Reads
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KidSpot & TeenSpace All Clear Program
Summer Reading Program
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Friends of OPL OPL Foundation
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For more than 90 years, Omaha Public Library (OPL) has offered a FREE Summer Reading Program (SRP) every year June 1-July 31. SRP is a great way to keep your child’s reading skills active and earn prizes just for reading! It is an easy process. Register at omahalibrary.org and select the reading program that best fits you.
Kids’ Program
Teens’ Program
Read or listen to 25 books, audiobooks, magazines or kits; OR read or listen for 10 hours. Get a prize pack for the first set of 25 items or 10 hours read and a drawing entry for each additional set.
Read or listen to 10 books, audiobooks or magazines (books of 300+ pages count as two). Get a prize pack for the first set of 10 items read and a drawing entry for each additional set.
Kids’ & Teens’ Prize Pack —Prizes available while supplies last.— • Coupon sheet with offers from participating businesses • Book • Storm Chasers voucher (for 8/11 or 8/12) • Drawing entry for a Kindle Fire
Adults’ Program For every three books read, be entered to win gift certificates and memberships to area entertainment venues, or a Kindle Paperwhite. All 12 OPL locations will have FREE activities and programs all summer long to keep you engaged, entertained and motivated to reach your reading goals. Pick up a program booklet at your local branch, or visit us online for a full schedule of programs and events.
Presenting sponsor Cox Communications; premier sponsor Sokolof Foundation in honor of Rick Rosinsky; and additional sponsors Union Pacific Foundation; America First Foundation; Bluestem Prairie Foundation; First National Bank of Omaha; and Target Stores. In-kind sponsors: Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo & Stock Show, The Bookworm, BounceU, City of Omaha Parks and Recreation, The Durham Museum, The Family Fun Center, Fat Brain Toys, Film Streams, Omaha Children’s Museum, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha Steaks, Omaha Storm Chasers, Papio Fun Park, The Rose Theater, Scooter’s Coffee & Yogurt, Sonic Drive-In, and That Pottery Place.
Director’s Note
Snapshot Day
Reading for Fun
On April 18, OPL participated in Nebraska Snapshot Day which provided a glimpse into all that our Library accomplishes in a single day. Staff at all 12 locations collected usage statistics, photos and stories to share with you and libraries across the state.
The weather has been especially crazy this year, but summer has arrived! With it comes the fun and excitement of the annual Summer Reading Program. It’s a very special time at OPL, and something we prepare for many, many months in advance. Each year, the program improves and attracts more participants because we listen to your comments and suggestions and work to meet your needs.
At-a-Glance:
7,381 Library visitors borrowed 5,347 items and logged 2,391
This year you will find a great new way to register and participate in summer reading. The new system is connected to the library catalog, making the process seamless. Your kids will be excited about the opportunity to earn badges in the online system, along with all of the great incentives that encourage a summer filled with reading! As always, you’ll find an amazing array of programs for all ages, including gardening classes, game nights, a balloon sculpture workshop, and up-close animal encounters. Stop by your local branch and pick up a copy of the monthly events calendar. Keep your calendar front and center all year with a new OPL refrigerator magnet! If your summer plans include travel, don’t forget to visit the library first. There is a great selection of travel guidebooks to help plan your trip. Staff can help print current maps, and recommend plenty of reads for your journey. If you are leaving the country, pick up a few key phrases in French, Spanish, German, or any of the other 45 languages in the Mango online learning center. Once you’re on the road, use your mobile device to download a new eBook or read the latest issue of your favorite magazine. Think of all the space you’ll save in your luggage! In 2012, more than 24,000 people participated in OPL’s Summer Reading Program. This year, I anticipate registration to top 26,000. The 2013 program wouldn’t be possible without two very generous community partners—Cox Communications and the Sokolof Foundation in honor of Rick Rosinsky. Their generous gifts, along with many others, help ensure that Omaha kids, teens and adults have a great summer experience. Dig in and read!
computer sessions. There were
4,654 unique visits to the OPL website. Customers downloaded
122 songs from Freegal. 553 people attended 19 Library programs, downloaded 277 eBooks, and had 11 e-Government help questions answered by our staff. Staff met
63 students received homework help. Top reasons for coming to the library: • Check out an item • Look for a job • Use the Internet • Attend a program • Do research We asked What does the library mean to you? • A lot. It is a place to gather with friends. An inexpensive/free way • • • • • •
Gary Wasdin, Executive Director
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63 job-search or employment-assistance requests, and
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to learn more about a topic or hobby. This library was a reason to move to this area and buy a house here. It’s our place to check out new books that we otherwise could not or would not want to buy. Just makes our community a richer place. I have always lived in small towns with poor access to libraries. Having several libraries to choose from is one of my favorite things about moving to Omaha! A place of adventure and learning new things (seminars, classes). My library is very important to me as it has assisted me in communicating and applying for jobs online. “It gives my mind wings”-Eric Burdon, The Animals. Love, love my library. Always been a fan – it’s like a whole world in one building. Everything! I love the library—open access to information, entertainment and culture. Thank you, OPL!
Michael Phipps Art Gallery W. Dale Clark Main Library | 1st Floor
The gallery is available free of charge to local artists and groups. Exhibits are approximately one month and are scheduled 12 months in advance.
June 7-9: Summer Arts Festival student show—Art from high school students will be on display in the gallery; junior high art on the 4th floor.
June 14-30: Quilt display—John Sorensen addressed xenophobia (a fear of foreigners) in Grand Island, Neb., by uniting renowned quilter Peggie Hartwell, 16 Sudanese-American students, and a local quilters guild. Together, they created a tapestry of dreams and memories.
Photo Exhibit—Omaha’s Negro Leagues and African Americans in Omaha Baseball display from the Great Plains Black History Museum.
July: Art by Julie Schram-Emilo Aug: Play! The Nebraska Women’s Caucus for Art will feature artwork meant to inspire people to renew themselves in nature and consider a time when activities were more imagination-oriented, allowing us to be social and face-to-face in real time. The gallery is open the same hours as Main Library. Call 402.444.4838 for more information.
DIY Terrariums In 1827, Dr. Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward, a London physician, accidentally created the modern-day terrarium while trying to save the dying ferns in his backyard from the pollution of the city’s factories. He found that his ferns thrived when contained in a covered jar. This crafty discovery has led to books, blogs and many Pinterest boards devoted to an obsession with these enclosed miniature worlds. Ready to see what the craze is about? Create your own miniature landscape this summer at one of OPL’s workshops. All supplies will be provided; just bring your imagination!
Six programs will be presented between August 13-29, and will focus on these uniquely American musical genres: blues and gospel, Broadway, jazz, bluegrass and country, rock ‘n’ roll, and mambo and hip hop.
Recommended Reads by Judy Anghelescu & Teresa Shane, Readers Advisory Specialists
Please Don’t Tell by Elizabeth Adler Fen Dexter’s life is turned upside down when a charming man shows up at her door claiming to have been in a car accident. America’s Obsessives: The Compulsive Energy That Built a Nation by Joshua Kendall Kendall puts several American icons on the psychologist’s couch in this fascinating look at the arc of American history through the lens of compulsive behavior. The Daughters of Mars by Thomas Keneally Sisters Naomi and Sally leave Australia to serve as nurses during World War I, finding friendship in each other and courage in the face of danger. Crossroads: How the Blues Shaped Rock ‘n’ Roll (and Rock Saved the Blues) by John Milward A very American story of how the blues came to rest at the heart of popular music.
Tuesday, June 25 | 5:30 pm South Omaha Library Tuesday, July 16 | 6:30 pm Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch Saturday, July 20 | 2 pm Charles B. Washington Branch
OPL is one of 81 sites selected nationwide to host this series. The three-week program will feature documentary film screenings and scholar-led discussions of 20th century popular American music. Film screenings will take place each Tuesday and Thursday at locations including Film Streams, Carver Bank, Love’s Jazz & Art Center, and several OPL branches. All programs are free and open to the public.
The Thousand Names by Django Wexler The thunder of musket fire and the clang of steel resound, but the real battle is against a subtle and sinister magic. Get your own customized book list with recommended reads just for you! Request your list at omahalibrary.org and select Custom Reading List under the Catalog tab.
This series offers an opportunity to recognize how the development of popular musical forms has influenced the cultural landscape. Program attendees will learn about the broad scope of American musical history, as well as Omaha’s own unique musical past and present. America’s Music is a project by the Tribeca Film Institute in collaboration with the American Library Association, Tribeca Flashpoint and the Society for American Music. America’s Music has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor. 3
Storytimes
OPL offers storytimes for everyone. Find the one that’s right for you!
is offered monthly at A.V. Sorensen Branch and mixes movement with reading. Each program begins with music, breath exercises and a warm up “yoga dance” to music. While the books are read, poses related to the story are performed. Storytime ends with a yoga game. Certified yoga instructor Monica Lehn said, “I want to reach out to all kids with yoga, especially those too young for classes and just want to try it out.” In addition to promoting early literacy through reading and playing, Yoga Storytime builds on physical and mental skills like coordination and balance, mindfulness, focus and attention, breath awareness, flexibility, exploring the mind-body connection, teamwork, and creativity. The program is ideal for ages 2-6. For more information or to register, visit omahalibrary.org. Age: Pre-walking Brief, interactive stories and play designed to encourage speech. Spanish-English storytime followed by a craft. Cuenta Cuentos en Ingles y Español, y participa en una manualidad.
Enjoy stories, fingerplays, creative movement, and rhythm time with the child in your life. Interaction and participation are encouraged.
Children on the autism spectrum and/or with special needs will hear stories, sing songs, and explore senses with other children like them!
Kids (3-5), accompanied by an adult, stop by Joslyn Art Museum for a special time with a children’s librarian who will read thematic stories and engage little ones in simple activities that connect the stories to artwork. Arrive early to sign up for an Omaha Public Library card.
Preschoolers through second graders and their dads will read stories, sing songs and have fun.
Ages 2-3½ Fun stories, songs and activities for children and their caregivers.
Ages 3-5 Wear your pj’s and bring a stuffed friend to experience a variety of stories, songs and other activities. Life-sized storybook characters make an appearance at storytime. Bring your camera!
Danny’s Dinosaur June 7 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . . . Willa Cather June 11 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Millard June 12 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . . W. Dale Clark June 13 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . W.C. Swanson June 14 10:15 am. . . . . . . . . . . . A.V. Sorensen June 18 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.J. Elkhorn June 19 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . . . Saddlebrook June 20 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florence
Martha the Talking Dog July 16 July 17 July 18 July 20 July 23 July 24 July 25
10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.J. Elkhorn 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . . W. Dale Clark 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benson 10:00 am. . . . . . . . . . . . . Saddlebrook 10:45 am. . . . . . . . . C.B. Washington 10:15 am. . . . . . . . . . . . A.V. Sorensen 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . M.R. Abrahams
Schedules subject to change, visit omahalibrary.org for updates.
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KidSpot
TeenSpace
Just for You OPL is a great resource for free summer fun. All of our locations offer helpful staff, plenty to read, and so much more. Come explore and do something you love. Here is a sample of titles from our summer lineup!
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DIY Crafts Zombie Films & Makeup Graffiti @ the Library Impromptu Acting Time Capsules Recycled Art Watercolor Crayon Art Teen Book Club Blackout Poetry Manga Personal Care & Cosmetics Yoga Self-Defense Skateboarding Lock-Ins Competitions & Tournaments Crime Scene Investigation & Forensics • Fossils & Ancient Treasures • Geocaching
Virginia Frank Writing Contest The Friends of Omaha Public Library honored 12 young writers for bringing imagination to life through essays. Participants were asked to write a story that included a library or librarian, and the top three writers from each grade were awarded cash prizes, with matching gifts to their school libraries. Read the winning essays at omahalibrary.org/teenspace. Fifth grade winners 1st – Bridget Peterkin, Columbian Elementary 2nd – Savannah Brym, Stonehill Academy Homeschool 3rd – Jenna Arbuckle, Jefferson Elementary Sixth grade winners 1st – Renee Santos, Santos Family Homeschool 2nd – William M. Rischling, Dundee Elementary 3rd – Maeve Wilder, Wilder Homeschool
Registration may be required. For complete program information and to sign up, visit omahalibrary.org/teenspace.
Seventh grade winners 1st – Jamie Sutula, McMillan Magnet Middle School 2nd – Jordon Palomino, homeschool 3rd – Leah Johnson, McMillan Magnet Middle School Eighth grade winners 1st – Nicole Santos, Santos Family Homeschool 2nd – Lucy Cordes, Lewis & Clark Middle School 3rd – Julia Kelley, Morton Magnet Middle School (not pictured)
Got fines? Clear your fines in no
time through the All Clear Program
Youth ages 10-18 (or still in high school) with $10 or more in overdue fines (not including lost or damaged fees) can clear their records and regain checkout privileges while acquiring valuable work experience through volunteering.
How to Apply—Pick up an All Clear application at any location or download it from omahalibrary.org/all-clear-program. Complete the form and have your parent or legal guardian sign it. Return application to Jody duRand, W. Dale Clark Main Library, 215 S. 15th St., Omaha, NE 68102-1629 or email to jdurand@omahalibrary.org.
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Be a FRIEND! Libraries cannot be built or maintained by today’s tax dollars alone. To ensure the continued excellence and growth of OPL, become a Friend today! Please complete the form below and mail it to: FRIENDS of Omaha Public Library, PO Box 6032, Omaha, NE 68106
Book Sales W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd.
Summer Arts Festival June 7-9 14th St. between Douglas & Farnam
Book sale, crafts, face painting & more Weekly Sales Thursdays 10 am - 3 pm
Questions? Email us at omahalibraryfriends@gmail.com
Monthly Sales 1st Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Volunteer Appreciation Volunteers are an invaluable resource to OPL. In 2012, 811 volunteers contributed 24,282 hours of service. OPL showed its appreciation by hosting its annual volunteer appreciation reception at Benson Branch in April. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, cupcakes and conversation. Why volunteer? There are countless reasons that all boil down to one thing - helping people in the community. Charles B. Washington Branch volunteer Marius Knight moved books when he first started, and progressed to aiding in children’s lock-ins and programs like PRIME TIME. “I felt like I’d done something that has impacted someone.”
Left: OPL Assistant Director Manya Shorr thanks a volunteer Right: Shawn Ware
Benson Branch volunteer and self-professed bookworm Shawn Ware was introduced to OPL by his grandmother. What originally began as school credit blossomed into a permanent endeavor. “I know I’m helping somebody. Whether it’s my supervisor, making something easier to find, or making the popcorn for movies.” Mother and son Vikki and Everett Henry are genealogy volunteers at W. Dale Clark Main Library. “We enjoy helping people find the answers that they want, because it’s like a mystery,” Vikki said of helping people research family history.
Left: Friends of OPL President Vanessa Timberlake Right: Executive Director Gary Wasdin thanks OPL volunteers
Anika Bateman has volunteered at W. Clarke Swanson Branch for nearly five years. “I do enjoy it quite a bit. I like when people ask questions and I get to help them – especially when I don’t know an answer, I can go search around for an answer. It’s also calming, shelving books.” Kudos to the volunteers making a difference; OPL couldn’t do all that it does without them. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, contact Jody duRand at 402.444.4807 or jdurand@omahalibrary.org. 6
Left: Jody duRand, Volunteer and Partnership Services Manager Right: Vikki & Everett Henry
Carol Russell and her grandson
Generations reading together The Omaha Public Library Foundation is extremely fortunate to have many passionate supporters who make the Library a part of their lives and understand the wonderful gift of literacy. At this time of year, that gift is presented in the form of the annual Summer Reading Program (SRP). This program fosters strong reading skills in youth and prepares them to start school in the fall. The Foundation works diligently to raise the funds necessary to continue offering the program each year. We couldn’t do it without you!
Community volunteer Carol Russell explains As Dr. Suess said, the importance of supporting OPL and the ‘The more that SRP. “I donate to the Omaha Public Library you read, the more things you will know. The Foundation to support their programs that more that you learn, the more places you’ll continue to enrapture children and adults go.’ I hope you will join me in supporting the when they experience the thrill of a good Summer Reading Program that enhances book. Reading has always been important over 20,000 children’s lives and lets them in my life. I remember going to the Benson experience the world through books.” Branch to participate in their Summer Reading Many thanks to Carol Russell and her family Program and now my grandchildren are for being such active users and patrons of OPL! participating at the Millard Branch. That is Your support truly makes a difference in the over 50 years of the OPL fostering the joy of lives of thousands of young people every year. reading in children in the Metro area.
Financial Gifts $50,000+ Anonymous (2) Richard D. Holland $25,000+ Cox Communications Ramona & Deryl Hamann Peter Kiewit Foundation Lozier Foundation Mammel Family Foundation William & Ruth Scott Family Foundation Martha & D. David Slosburg $15,000+ Dorothy Peters Sokolof Foundation in honor of Rick Rosinsky Director Level $10,000+ ConAgra Foods Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Memorial Foundation McGowan Family Foundation Amy L. Scott Family Foundation Eve & Fred Simon Ann & Ken Stinson Weitz Family Foundation Conservator $5,000+ Kathleen & N.P. “Sandy” Dodge Paul & Oscar Giger Foundation Mary A. Holland Meyer Foundation for Disabilities Runza Betiana & Todd Simon Union Pacific Foundation
Sustainer $1,000+ Anonymous (2) Cindy & Mogens Bay Benson Plant Rescue Barbara J. Bock-Mavis John K. & Lynne D. Boyer Family Foundation First National Bank of Omaha Friedland Family Foundation Dawn & James Hammel Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation Helen & Richard Kelley Kari & Dan Kinsella Susan & Michael Lebens Rochelle & Jim Mullen National Everything Wholesale Offutt Officers’ Spouses’ Club Winifred & Lewis Pinch Sandra Price Rotary International District 5650 Ruth & John Sage Security National Bank Teddi Slattery Annette & Paul Smith Dr. Vale & Margaret Sorensen Dr. Stephen Swartz Mark Terhune Gary Wasdin Julie & Mark Wilson Nancy & Philip Wolf
Page Turner $500+ Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, P.C. Lynn & Thomas Ashby Advocate $2,000+ BNSF Foundation America First Foundation Rhonda & Sandor Chomos Anne & Stephen Bruckner Ellie & Henry Clure Carol Ebdon Cora & Maurice Conner Joan Gibson & Don Wurster Lisa & Stewart Dale James P. Kineen Stephanie & John “Jack” Koraleski Nancy Darst Dr. Ann Edmunds Sharee & Murray Newman Ruth & Joe Erman RBC Wealth Management Fraser Stryker William R. Patrick Foundation Dr. Stanley & Mrs. Dorothy Truhlsen Peg & John Heck Catharine & Neil Holstein Target Stores Leona & Bill Kernen Beth & Kelvin Whited Sally Kjelson
Marsha & Milton Kleinberg Vicki & David Krecek Mary & Rodrigo Lopez Deborah & Michael McLarney Maggie & Mike McMeekin Dana & Michael Meyer Mid Month Book Club Bobbie & James Montequin George Morrissey Mary Anne & Bruce Ramge Ann Rinne Rotary of Omaha - North Club Rotary of Omaha - Suburban Club Barb & Ron Schaefer Molly & Tobin Schropp Gloria Sorensen Christine Swerczek Gayla Thal Jann & L.B. “Red” Thomas Collector $250+ Anonymous (3) Elizabeth Becker Teri & Mark D’Agostino Mary & Hal Daub Eclectic Book Club Colleen & Jim Fogarty Wanda & Mike Gottschalk Amy Haddad Sarah Haddad David Harding & Sarah Newman Jean & John Hartwell Mary Helms Dr. Kristen & Gary Hoffman Clara & Harold Hoover Jacob Houser Geraldine & Jack King Stuart Lurie Sigrid & Mike Moylan Prairie Ventures Kathleen & John Ransom Carol & Rick Russell Amy & Michael Ryan Saddlebrook Elementary School PTA Shirley Siebler Leslie & Bryan Slone Sarah Watson
Honorarium / Memorial Gifts
Received Jan 10-April 22, 2013 In Honor of Janet Davenport Verda Bialac In Memory of Sally A. Fellows Friends of Omaha Public Library In Honor of Mary Griffin Verda Bialac In Memory of Robert T. Griffin Deb Barelos Karen Berry Verda Bialac Marion & Edward Bianchi Regina Dale Jody duRand Carol Ebdon Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Friends of Omaha Public Library Edra Gaschler Martha Grenzeback-Harnik Lee & Wayne Kallstrom Jennifer M. Kirchmann LaVern & Lynn Labenz Lucille Lewis Mary & Riccardo Marchio Mary Mendenhall Gregory Mickells Geraldine Morrissey Norma M. Pountney Pat & Bill Ramsey Catherine Reida Marge & Eddie Reznicek Nancy Rips Deirdre Routt Jo & Ralph Roza Gloria Sorensen Paige Wagner Gary Wasdin Sarah Watson Terry Wingate Dianna Zaleski In Honor of Mary Ann Hayes Verda Bialac In Memory of Elinor Holquist Jeanette Capps In Memory of Donald August Lindow Carol Ebdon Wanda & Mike Gottschalk
Debbi & Larry Josephson In Memory of Lucille Batt Paskowitz M. Michelle Phillips In Memory of Stan Raczynski Margaret & Michael Mahoney In Honor of Nancy Rips Beth Nachman In Memory of Susan K. Thornton Wendy A. Anderson Deb Barelos Karen Berry Verda Bialac Carol Ebdon Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Friends of Omaha Public Library Jennifer M. Kirchmann Lucille Lewis Mary & Riccardo Marchio Mary Mendenhall Jane Monnich Tammy Nelson Norma M. Pountney JoAnn Prout Nancy Rips Kim Roberts Martha C. Sewell Gloria Sorensen Linda & Jerold Thomsen Gary Wasdin Sarah Watson In Memory of Joseph Toman Eclectic Book Club In Memory of Ruth Volk Sarah M. Ferneding In Honor of Kathryn Vonseggern Mary Jo Havlicek In Memory of Clealon E. Wasdin Carol Ebdon Friends of Omaha Public Library Heritage Services Nancy Rips In Memory of Virgil Whitehill Friends of Omaha Public Library In Memory of Catherine L. Zenk Tuesday Readers Cathy Allen Phyllis Brusnahan Joyce Duffy Pat Luby Mary Manhart 7 Mary Jane Meehan
HOURS & LOCATIONS
W. DALE CLARK MAIN LIBRARY
215 S. 15th St. / 402.444.4800 ______________________________________ _______ MO, TU, WE & TH . . . . . . . 7:30 AM - 8 PM * FR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 AM - 6 PM * SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 PM * 7:30 AM - 10 AM Limited services, first floor only
215 S. 15th St. Omaha, NE 68102
Nonprofit Org U.S. Postage
PAID Omaha, NE Permit No. 1818
MILTON R. ABRAHAMS BRANCH
5111 N. 90th St. / 402.444.6284 ______________________________________ MO, TU, WE & TH . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 9 PM FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 6 PM SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 PM
BENSON BRANCH
6015 Binney St. / 402.444.4846 ______________________________________ _______ TU, WE & TH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 8 PM FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 6 PM SU & MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
BESS JOHNSON ELKHORN BRANCH
2100 Reading Plz. / 402.289.4367 ______________________________________ _______ MO, TU, WE & TH . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 8 PM FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 6 PM SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
FLORENCE BRANCH
2920 Bondesson St. / 402.444.5299 ______________________________________ _______ TU & WE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM TH, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU & MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
MILLARD BRANCH
13214 Westwood Ln. / 402.444.4848 ______________________________________ _______ MO, TU, WE & TH . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 9 PM FR, SA, & SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 6 PM
SADDLEBROOK BRANCH
June Family Fair
Paths to Publication
Sat | June 8 | 1:30-5 pm Charles B. Washington Branch
Saturdays | 10:30 am-3:30 pm
14850 Laurel Ave. / 402.884.7473 ______________________________________ _______ TU, WE & TH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 AM - 8 PM FR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 AM - 5 PM SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 AM - 4 PM SU & MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
A.V. SORENSEN BRANCH
4808 Cass St. / 402.444.5274 ______________________________________ TU & TH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM WE, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU & MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
SOUTH OMAHA LIBRARY
2808 Q St. / 402.444.4850 (call for hours during MCC quarter breaks) ______________________________________ _______ MO, TU, WE & TH . . . . . . . 7:30 AM - 9 PM FR, SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 6 PM SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
W. CLARKE SWANSON BRANCH
9101 W. Dodge Rd. / 402.444.4852 ______________________________________ _________ TU, WE & TH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 8 PM FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 6 PM SU & MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
CHARLES B. WASHINGTON BRANCH
2868 Ames Ave. / 402.444.4849 ______________________________________ _______ MO, TU & WE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 8 PM TH, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 6 PM SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
WILLA CATHER BRANCH
1905 S. 44th St. / 402.444.4851 ______________________________________ _______ TU & TH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM WE, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU & MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
Hours subject to change.
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Activities celebrating the Emancipation Proclamation
FREE
Enjoy bounce houses, face paintings, balloon animals, petting zoo, refreshments, music, and a book giveaway from the Friends of Omaha Public Library!
Aug 10 - Adult Fiction Aug 24 - Adult Non-Fiction
W. Clarke Swanson Branch Get tips, tricks and insider information from four authors who’ve had dreams come true by seeing their names in print. Please bring a sack lunch. Presented in partnership with The Bookworm.