Connect Volume 19 • Issue 2 • Summer 2012
News from Omaha Public Library • OPL Foundation • Friends of OPL Page
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Director’s Note Nebraska Authors
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Michael Phipps Gallery Snapshot Day
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KidSpot & TeenSpace Recommended Reads
Summer Reading Program June 1 - July 31
There’s no better time for dreaming than summertime and Omaha Public Library (OPL) invites you to Dream Big with us! With activities for all ages, OPL helps you Own the Night as we invite you to peer Between the Covers of our new all-in-one programming guide. Summer Reading Program (SRP) kicks off on June 1 and runs through July 31. It’s easy to participate! Register at omahalibrary.org or at any of OPL’s 12 locations. There are several registration options. The “Books” division is intended for kids who read/enjoy listening to picture books; “Hours” is for kids who enjoy chapter books; “Teens” and “Adults” are for those respective ages. Share the fun! When you read a book aloud to another person, that book counts for both of you! Audio CDs, eBooks and Playaways count for SRP as well. Log the title or number of books you read/listen to online. If you choose to log by title, you can print your reading list at the end of the program. What a great way to show people how you spent your summer! Keep the excitement going by attending our entertaining, informative and interesting programs. From meeting wild animals up close to hunting for ghosts, cooking midnight snacks to riding gondolas, repurposing books to discussing them, our calendar is full of ways to help you beat the summer blues! Register for these activities at omahalibrary.org—Events & Programs—Calendar. Special thanks to premier sponsor Sokolof Foundation and presenting sponsors Bluestem Prairie Foundation, First National Bank, Friends and Foundation of Omaha Public Library, and US Bank. Many thanks to our in-kind sponsors for providing additional incentives for reading this summer: Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo & Stock Show, The Bookworm, BounceU, City of Omaha Parks and Recreation, CoCo Key Water Resort, Dave & Buster’s, The Durham Museum, Fat Brain Toys, Family Fun Center, Film Streams, Lansky’s Pizza, Lauritzen Gardens, Lifebound, Nebraska State Fair, Omaha Children’s Museum, Omaha Storm Chasers, Papio Fun Park, The Rose Theater, Sonic Drive-In, Texas Roadhouse and That Pottery Place.
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Summer Fun Charlie and Sophie are regular visitors at Saddlebrook Branch. They participate in SRP every year, and even hosted an “Out & About Storytime” at their home last year. Their mom, Krista, shared Charlie’s SRP experience with OPL. “Charlie thought it would be cool to read 100 books, which we have surpassed. The summer really boosted his reading skills. His associations with reading and the library could not be more positive.” As kids are encouraged to “Dream Big” this summer, there’s no doubt that Charlie and Sophie will enjoy setting new reading goals and attending fun Library events. “We just love having a library so close to our home and the librarians are fabulous! My kids are really looking forward to the SRP again. They have reminded me of all the great prizes they earned. Thank you for offering such a fun, family-supportive activity. Summer wouldn’t feel the same without the Library’s SRP! We love it.”
Director’s Note Raising Readers My parents raised a reader. I’m not sure if they did it consciously, or if they were just repeating behaviors they’d learned from their parents, but the result was the same. I grew up devouring books, reading everything I could. It certainly was not something I thought about at the time, but I now know that this is one of the top indicators of success. One of the best things we can do to boost scholastic performance in our children is to raise them as readers, and OPL is your partner to help every step of the way.
• Start early by reading to your newborn. Their young brains absorb sights and sounds from the very beginning.
• Introduce them to the public library. Join story programs or find books to bring home. A voracious reader is going to need a steady supply of free books!
• Have books at home. While borrowing books from the library is a great idea, it also is smart to have some books at home. Follow our motto to buy the best and borrow the rest!
• Have storytime at home. Select some fun books (our staff can help you) and read aloud to your child. Make it fun and engaging, and repeat often. Reading the same books over and over again helps your child to recognize patterns and words.
• Get caught reading! One of the greatest influences you can have is to simply let your child see you reading. Children are great mimickers and learn more from our behavior than from our words. There’s no better time than summer to focus on reading. The 2012 Summer Reading Program is here! Many of us have great memories of library summer reading and the fun continues today with something happening every day in our libraries and even “out & about” in Omaha. Visit omahalibrary.org to register and remember… the fun isn’t just for the young! Everyone is welcome and there are incentives and events for adults, as well. Join now and let the reading begin!
Gary Wasdin, Executive Director
Nebraska Authors Series Tuesdays| 6:45 pm | Millard Branch June 5 — Robin Leemann Donovan Author of “Is It Still Murder Even If She Was a Bitch?” featuring murder, mayhem and menopause. Her blog, “Menologues,” has won regional honors of AMA Pinnacles and PRSA Paper Anvil awards.
June 12 — Joy Johnson Join the author as she describes the making of a BOOB girl (Burned Out Old Broad). Her books are comedy mystery adventures that showcase the beauty of older women.
June 19 — Jeff Barnes Learn about “Custer and the Great Nebraska Buffalo Hunt” — the spectacular visit of the Russian Grand Duke Alexis to Nebraska, where he was entertained by Civil War hero Phil Sheridan; legendary hunter and scout “Buffalo Bill” Cody; and the country’s best-known Indian fighter, George Armstrong Custer.
June 26 — Ken Flint The program “On Writing Fantasy” will discuss how the author’s Irish fantasy novels, based on Celtic mythology, were developed.
MyOPL Tips:
Create your own username OPL introduced new features to its online catalog (myopl.org) in May and will continue to offer tips and tricks to help users make the most of MyOPL.
You don’t have to use your 14-digit library card number to log in to your account anymore (unless you prefer it)! Pick any username that’s not already taken. Use it to log in along with your regular four-digit PIN number. You can change your username at any time. Everything you’ve created – your lists and comments – will follow you to your new username. Kids under age 13 are assigned a username consisting of a color + an animal + a number to help maintain privacy. Check out the settings to adjust any of your choices.
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Snapshot Day On April 17, OPL participated in Nebraska Snapshot Day. The day provided an opportunity to look at all that our Library accomplishes in a single day. OPL staff at all 12 locations collected usage statistics, photos, videos and stories to share with you and libraries across the state. Snapshot Day is sponsored by the Nebraska Library Association.
At-a-Glance:
8,530 Library visitors borrowed 7,037 items and logged 2,931 computer sessions. New catalog records created: 536 508 general reference & readers advisory questions were answered. Customers downloaded
246 songs from Freegal.
216 People attended 16 Library programs, downloaded 205 Overdrive eBooks, and had 66 e-Government help questions answered. Met 55 job-search or employment-assistance requests. 45 students were assisted with homework. Why did you come to the library today? • • • •
Check out an item Use the Internet Do research Attend a program
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It’s a place where I can go to get away from stress at my foster home. It’s safe and full of wonderful books. I really appreciated the autistic children display because I am a young man with Asberger’s syndrome, and although I’m homeless right now…it gave me hope. After all, who knows what tomorrow may bring. Huge homeschool resource! My daughter comes to the Library weekly as part of our “adventure” day. She likes playing on the computer while Dad looks for books. The Library is a very important part of our lives. Libraries are the heart and soul of the community. At times we do not have access to certain things in our home. Just ask the Library—they are always glad to help.
Michael Phipps Art Gallery W. Dale Clark Main Library 1st Floor Available free of charge to local artists and art groups for exhibitions throughout the Sarah Fettin, “From up here” year. Exhibits are displayed for one month and are scheduled 12 months in advance.
June 9-10 – OPL will host the 17th annual Young Artist Exhibition in conjunction with the Omaha Summer Arts Festival. Student artists will exhibit their work in the gallery and on the 4th floor.
June 14-30 – A diverse selection of work from mentors at the Kent Bellows Studio and Center for Visual Arts will be featured. More information about the mentors and their art can be found at kentbellows.org.
July – Photography by Cortney Christensen. Christensen said, “I love to explore my environment no matter where I am. From my own backyard to the mountains of Alaska, to the side streets of Prague and everywhere in between, I look “Near & far” for something interesting to document and preserve with my digital camera, and then share my vision with the rest of the world.” More information can be found at cortneychristensen.com.
August – The work of Sarah Fettin. Fettin’s work includes mixed media paintings involving stitching, fabric writing, and other materials and techniques. More information on Fettin and her work can be found on her blog sarahfettin.tumblr.com. The gallery is open the same hours as W. Dale Clark Main Library. Call 402.444.4800 for more information. 3
Meet OPL’s Pets Echo the Gecko (5) & Ringo (7), (both females) Quick facts Birthday: Born two years apart, they share the same birthday: May 27 Sign: Gemini Favorite activity: Sleeping under their log Favorite book: Chet Gecko series by Bruce Hale Size & weight: Approximately 2.5 ounces After eating their weight can go up to almost 3 ounces! Favorite food: Crickets and occasional meal worms Diet: 24 crickets Hygiene: No real bath time, although they do enjoy walking through the water dish periodically. They do shed their skin every two to three weeks and eat it for extra nutrition. Ringo was introduced to OPL by A.V. Sorensen Branch Manager Lori Brezina. Unfortunately, Brezina also had a cat and it was too stressful of an environment for the gecko. Ringo moved to W. Clarke Swanson Branch where it was safer. Ringo’s next home was W. Dale Clark Main Library, where she was joined by Echo. Together, they moved several times, eventually settling at Sorensen Branch, where you can find them today. You can find pictures and more information about them on Facebook. Search for echoandringo. Start Makin’ Tracks to discover more about your OPL branch locations around Omaha. Learn about neighborhoods off your beaten path, see different building styles and meet other Library pets. Pick up a Makin’ Tracks collector’s map and ask for your branch sticker during your visit.
Costume Character Visits
Enjoy stories and activities with these book characters and don’t forget your camera!
Lilly June 12 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Millard June 14 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Benson June 15 10:30 am . . . . . . . Willa Cather June 21 10:30 am . . . . . . . . B.J. Elkhorn
Clifford June 29 10:30 am . . . . . . W.C. Swanson June 30 10:30 am . . . . C.B. Washington July 3 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . Florence July 5 10:30 am . . . . . M.R. Abrahams July 7 10 am . . . . . . . . . . Saddlebrook July 10 10:30 am . . . . . . . W. Dale Clark July 11 10:30 am . . . . . . . A.V. Sorensen July 12 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Benson
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KidSpot
Schedules subject to change. Visit omahalibrary.org for updates.
140 years
TeenSpace
Summer Reading through the years
Teen Job Fair More than 930 teens, parents and supporters attended Omaha Public Library’s seventh annual Teen Job Fair on April 7 at the Mutual of Omaha Dome. The free event was open to all teens interested in finding part-time and summer employment. Participating teens had the opportunity to meet with 20 employers. Teens also took advantage of workshops designated to help with interviewing skills and resumes, and were offered other tips for success.
Mayor Jim Suttle & Brad Felten
1895: Books for children were separated from adult books and placed on shelves in a corner and a fence was built around this section. This was the beginning of the children’s department at the original downtown Library at 18th & Harney streets.
The Teen Job Fair had participants from throughout the Omaha area, representing multiple school districts including Omaha Public Schools, Westside, Bellevue, Boystown, Millard Public Schools, Omaha Parochial Schools, Elkhorn Public Schools, Papillion-La Vista Public Schools and local colleges and universities. Kelan Jones spoke of the impact of this incredible event. “I just want to be independent, I don’t want to have to rely on everybody. Sometimes people need help, and I want to be able to be charitable and give it to them if they need it.”
OPL celebrates 140 years of strengthening our communities by connecting people with ideas, information and innovative services. Take a look back at some highlights from Summer Reading Program through the years!
1924: First OPL Summer Reading Program Kelan Jones
The Teen Job Fair was sponsored by Mutual of Omaha and the Peter Kiewit Foundation.
Virginia Frank Writing Contest The Friends of Omaha Public Library honored 12 young writers. These individuals were recognized for bringing imagination to life through essays submitted to the annual Virginia Frank Memorial Writing Contest. Participants were asked to write a story that included a library or librarian, and the top three writers from each grade were awarded with cash prizes, with matching gifts to their school libraries. Read the winning essays at omahalibrary.org/teenspace.
1955: The theme was “Omaha Cards Reading Club” and the prize was a pass to an Omaha Cardinals game (with one paid admission). 1962: Headline in the Benson Sun: “Library shelves almost empty; Youths rush to join reading club.” 1963: Reading diplomas given to those who read 10 books in 10 weeks—6,937 earned diplomas. 2010: Adults invited to join SRP for the first time ever at OPL. The top adult prize was an iPad.
First place winners Desiree’ Redick, Belvedere Elementary School; Mason Leonhart, R.M. Marrs Magnet Center; Fern Thaisetthawatkul, Beveridge Middle School; Averie Perryman, Nathan Hale Middle School; OPL Executive Director Gary Wasdin and Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle.
Recommended Reads by Judy Anghelescu & Teresa Shane, Readers Advisory Specialists
“The Yard” by Alex Grecian One of Scotland Yard’s detectives investigating countless murders in Victorian London is brutally murdered. “A Lady Cyclist’s Guide to Kashgar” by Suzanne Joinson Sisters Eva and Lizzie English head for the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar as missionaries, but not necessarily with the same mission in mind.
“Running for My Life” by Lopez Lomong The true story of a Sudanese “lost boy” who achieved his dream of becoming an American citizen and Olympic athlete. “Jack 1939: A Novel” by Francine Mathews A young Jack Kennedy travels to Europe on a secret mission for Franklin Roosevelt as the world braces for war.
“Heart Attack Proof: A Six-Week Cardiac Makeover for a Lifetime of Optimal Health” by Michael Ozner, M.D. A six-week program to reverse the advance of heart disease, including blood tests, stress management, diet and exercise. Get your own customized book list. Request your list at omahalibrary.org and select Custom Reading List under the Catalog tab.
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Book Sales
W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd.
Weekly Sales | Thursdays 10 am - 3 pm Monthly Sales | 1st Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Be a FRIEND! Libraries cannot be built or maintained by today’s tax dollars alone. To ensure the continued excellence and growth of Omaha Public Library, become a Friend today!
Welcome Jacob Houser The Omaha Public Library Foundation (OPLF) welcomed Jacob Houser as the organization’s new development director on May 16. Houser is tasked with raising private funds to support the work that OPL does each and every day throughout the city. Money raised through the Foundation has funded the annual Summer Reading Program, Baby Reads, eBook readers, Adaptive Technologies, circulating laptops, books for kids and more! Houser previously worked with Omaha Performing Arts as the corporate and foundation manager. Prior to that, he lived and worked in Germany for several years. Houser graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre and a master’s degree in German. He has been an active community volunteer with Nebraskans for the Arts, Project Interfaith and Kent Bellows Studio for the Visual Arts.
Please complete the form below and mail it to: FRIENDS of Omaha Public Library PO Box 6032 Omaha, NE 68106
“When I think of libraries, I think of places filled with knowledge, information and ideas – where the next great read, favorite old movie or learning resource is available for anyone to discover,” said Houser. “I’m thrilled to be joining an organization that serves to enrich minds and change lives. Working for the Omaha Public Library Foundation is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a civic institution that touches so many in the community and has the power to transform the lives of all who use it.” Questions? Email us at omahalibraryfriends@gmail.com
Outstanding Volunteers
Senator Tanya Cook with Friends Joe and Polly Goecke
The Friends of Omaha Public Library were honored on Library Advocacy Day in Lincoln at the annual senators’ luncheon sponsored by the National Library Association. The group was nominated by OPL for their outstanding contributions made as a result of book sales and membership growth.
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Has Pinterest piqued your interest? Pinterest is a virtual pinboard that allows you to organize all the things you find and enjoy on the Internet. Imagine that you are planning a wedding, and through your online search you have found ideas for dresses, cakes, flowers, etc. Instead of bookmarking these sites, pin the pictures onto your board. It’s that easy! OPL currently has boards on Book Art, Paper Crafts, OPL’s Art Collection and more! Follow us at pinterest.com/omahalibrary.
Financial Gifts
Gifts received between Jan 16-April 20, 2012. Thank you to all our donors! Your support makes a difference. Only honorarium and memorial gifts are listed. All other donors will be listed in OPLF’s annual report. Lee Thilliander
Benson Branch hosted the annual volunteer brunch. More than 40 volunteers joined together to enjoy a delicious brunch, great fellowship and cupcakes! If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, contact Jody duRand at 402.444.4807 or jdurand@omahalibrary.org.
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In appreciation of Abrahams Branch Mini Quilters In appreciation of Benson Branch Dundee Garden Club In memory of LTC (Ret.) Mark Czechut Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Gloria Sorensen In honor of baby girl Knezevich Sarah Jones
Jana Peterson
In memory of Mrs. Lily Otto Mutual of Omaha Information Services Mary Peach In memory of Zenobia Vana Sylvia Cohn Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Lucille Lewis Mary Jane & Robert Meehan Gloria Sorensen In honor of baby girl Velasco Sarah Jones
Celebrating a Successful Campaign Murray and Sharee Newman hosted a reception to show appreciation to the donors who have generously contributed to the fundraising campaign dedicated to raising $900,000 in pledges over the next three years. Special recognition was given to the campaign’s chairperson, Dick Holland, for his commitment and support to OPL.
Sharee & Murray Newman, reception hosts
Nancy Rips, Cindy & Mogens Bay
Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein, Dick Holland
Andy Holland, Kristin Williams
Deryl & Ramona Hamann
Joan Gibson & Don Wurster
“We’re grateful to those who contributed to this campaign and appreciate the opportunity to acknowledge them in this special way,” said OPL Executive Director Gary Wasdin. “We thank you on behalf of all who are served by OPL.” Currently, $770,000 has been pledged over the next three years. Many donors have given to the Library for the first time in this campaign, while other long-time supporters have continued their history of giving. Join others in supporting OPLF by making a gift with the envelope provided or online at omahalibraryfoundation.org.
Love the Library Forever In 2010, Aurel Couch left a generous bequest to the Omaha Public Library Foundation. Aurel and Ira Couch, Jr. had always been generous and passionate supporters of OPL. Aurel was from a strong Nebraska family. Her father, Sam Reynolds, was United States senator. She was an Ak-sar-ben Court princess, and graduated from Central High School where she participated in school plays and chorus. She attended Bradford Junior College before finishing her degree at Northwestern as an English major. Aurel met Ira Couch, Jr. at a bridge party. He was in the Navy—a Korean War veteran. They married on September 29, 1956. They had two children—Stewart and Sandra. Ira was a senior vice president at Kirkpatrick, Pettis, Smith, Polian, Inc. Aurel was a
devoted member of All Saints Episcopal Church and served on various community committees including Junior League, Omaha Symphony Debutantes, Ak-Sar-Ben Ball committee and the National Society of Colonial Dames of America.
Aurel was an avid reader and loved mystery and spy novels, especially by author Tony Hillerman. Sandra remembers her mother’s bedside table piled high with books borrowed from Swanson Branch. Aurel’s love of reading was passed on to Sandra— who takes stacks of books on vacation and plans to read “The Hunger Games” this summer. Aurel also passed her love of books on to her granddaughters, Sarah and Sophia. Aurel read to them regularly, including their favorite book, “Goodnight Moon.” Aurel’s lifelong love of words included the New York Times crossword puzzle. She wanted everyone to know the joy of words, and that is why she remembered the Library with a planned gift.
Aurel’s daughter Sandra Couch-Kelly said, “My mother was a wonderful role model. Aurel loved reading so much that she Everyone who knew her remembers her as wanted to share her passion not only with kindhearted, warm, friendly and welcoming.” her family, but with everyone. Sandra fondly remembers her mother taking her and her brother Stewart on weekly outings to W. Clarke Swanson Branch.
If you would like to follow Aurel Couch’s example and “Love the Library Forever,” please consider remembering the Library in your estate planning. Your gift will help to ensure that generations to come have access to Library programs and materials. For more information, call 402.444.4589 or email plannedgiving@omahalibrary.org.
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HOURS & LOCATIONS W. DALE CLARK MAIN LIBRARY
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215 S. 15th St. Omaha, NE 68102
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215 S. 15th St. / 402.444.4800 ______________________________________ _______ MO, TU, WE & TH . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 PM
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MILTON R. ABRAHAMS BRANCH
5111 N. 90th St. / 402.444.6284 ______________________________________ MO, TU & TH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM WE, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 PM
BENSON BRANCH
6015 Binney St. / 402.444.4846 ______________________________________ _______ TU & WE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM TH, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU & MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
BESS JOHNSON ELKHORN BRANCH
2100 Reading Plz. / 402.289.4367 ______________________________________ _______ MO, TU & TH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM WE, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM TH, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 PM
SADDLEBROOK BRANCH
14850 Laurel Ave. / 402.884.7473 ______________________________________ _______ TU, WE & TH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM FR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM TH, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU & MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
CHARLES B. WASHINGTON BRANCH
2868 Ames Ave. / 402.444.4849 ______________________________________ _______ MO, TU & WE . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM TH, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 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 24-hour renewal of materials: 402.444.4100 or omahalibrary.org TTY machine: 402.444.3825
Hours subject to change.
Get a Clue Mystery for Adults Fri | June 15 | 6:30 pm A.V. Sorensen Branch A famous local coin collection is on display at OPL, but something goes wrong on opening day of the exhibit. The attendees arrive to find that the collection has been stolen! Participate in “Clue” to find out whodunit, how they opened up the secure case and where it was hidden.
Featured Resource MUZZY Online – the new, fun way to learn a second language. With this program, parents and children now have immediate access to all the award-winning MUZZY content in a brand new interactive format available anywhere with an Internet connection and a Library card! Play interactive language learning games and activities, available in eight languages including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese and Russian. Go to omahalibrary.org and select Resource Center then Language Lessons to get started.
Upcoming Events Music from Ireland
Wine & Cheese Tasting
Sat | June 23 | 2 pm Milton R. Abrahams Branch David Marsh presents various musical styles from the Emerald Isle. He tells stories of Irish legends, elves and fairies, historical events of famine and wars, and the joys and sorrows of immigrating to a new land. The Nebraska Humanities Council (NHC) provides major funding for this program. The NHC receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Nebraska State Legislature, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment and private donations.
Sponsored by Baker’s, City of Omaha Parks & Rec, Omaha Public Library Friends & Foundation and The Winery.
Sat | July 14 | 6:30-8 pm Florence Branch For registered Adult Summer Reading Program participants. Join your friends and neighbors for a taste of wines and cheeses. Must RSVP to 402.444.5299.