Events
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Join OPL as we celebrate children around the world for DIA. We’ll take a look at the children and the culture of Japan with kamishibai, Japanese paper theater. This traditional method of Japanese storytelling combines beautiful…
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Have you ever wondered what happens once you throw something into the trash can? How important is recycling? Join us as we explore these issues in a fun (and tasty) way! Participants will use pudding, candy, cookies, cereal, and other tasty…
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Join us as we engage in digital storytelling through exciting STEM and coding activities with our new community partner Snapology! While children are exploring robotics, coding, and design challenges using LEGO® bricks and technology, they…
Kids will have the opportunity for a one-on-one reading session with Bella, a Labrador Retriever/registered therapy dog, and her handler. This program is first come, first served.Parents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren)…
The Kids Reading Club is for elementary students who are new to reading! We will talk about books, practice reading, enjoy snacks, and sometimes have special guests. The Kids Reading Club meets on the fourth Saturday of the month at 1pm for…
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Help us celebrate slippery, slimy, wonderful worms! This special storytime will feature books and songs all about wiggly worms. At the conclusion of storytime, stay and observe real worms! If real worms make you squirm, don’t worry, worm…
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Kids and teens will have the opportunity for a 15 minute, one-on-one reading session with a registered therapy dog and their handler. This program requires advanced registration.
Participants may only register for two…
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Poop, vomit, slime, and even more amazing disgusting topics will be explored as we learn about some of the grossest (and coolest) animal traits. Join OPL and educators from Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to learn about mammal…
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Join OPL at different parks and places for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.
In June, we will learn about snakes.
Rain or shine, we'll…
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Kids and teens will have the opportunity for a one-on-one reading session with a registered therapy dog and their handler. This program requires advanced registration.
Participants can choose to read to either Peep, Alex, Coco or…
Come talk about books at Saddlebrook’s Family Reading Club! This book club is for kids ages 7-10 and their caregivers.
Families are encouraged to read something within the month’s featured genre or theme, but it isn’t required. A selection…- ,
Are you in your beaded bracelet era? Join OPL to make these widely popular statement pieces! Use polymer clay beads, letter beads and more to bedazzle your own bracelet or make one for a friend. This is a free event and is…
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All ages and ability levels are welcome at OPL’s Tabletop Time At the Library where we’ll be playing popular, modern board games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, Splendor, Sushi Go and more! Come hang out with friends or family, learn a new…
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Poop, vomit, slime, and even more amazing disgusting topics will be explored as we learn about some of the grossest (and coolest) animal traits. Join OPL and educators from Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to learn about mammal…
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Roll on into OPL and roll up some candy sushi! We’ll explore the different types of sushi, make our own out of candy and rice krispie treats, and practice our chopstick skills in this free, interactive program for children ages 8-12.
This…
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Compete against other teams to complete the same puzzle in the fastest amount of time. All teams will be provided with a puzzle and will have two hours to finish the challenge. The first team to complete the puzzle wins!
Space is limited,…
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It’s your time to shine! Join OPL and instructors with Pear Tree Performing Arts studio to explore culture through the power of oral tradition, folktales, and drama. Participants engage in a variety of arts-based lessons and learn about the…
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Kids and teens will have the opportunity for a one-on-one reading session with Tilly the golden retriever and her handler. This program requires advanced registration. Tilly is a 3 year-old golden retriever. Her hobbies…