Events
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Calling all aspiring artists and Bob Ross fans! Join Omaha Public Library and a Certified Ross Instructor to enjoy the joy of painting by learning to create a desert scene in Ross’s classic style. Come along to experience some ‘happy…
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Jeff Quinn's all-new magic show needs YOU! Get your friends and family together and join Jeff Quinn's Summer Reading Show.
This is a free event for all ages. Parents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for the duration of the…
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We’ll be playing popular, modern board games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, Splendor, King of Tokyo, and more! Come hang out with friends or family, learn a new game, or enjoy a group favorite at the library.This is a free event for adults and…
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Join children’s book illustrator, Chloe Burgett, as she shares what it's like drawing pictures for children's books. Chloe will present about her job, read her book, answer questions, and lead a draw-along activity.
This is a free event…
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Many Americans worried that as a result of the 1862 Homestead Act, the influx of European immigrants to the United States would hurt the economy. Willa Cather grew up around different cultures and appreciated them. Rachel Olsen, Director of…
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Join OPL for a sports-themed adventure! You will be “locked” in a room, and in order to escape in time, you will need to solve various sports-related puzzles and clues before your time is up.
We will have one session starting at 2:30pm.
This…
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Jeff Quinn's all-new magic show needs YOU! Get your friends and family together and join Jeff Quinn's Summer Reading Show.
This is a free event for all ages. Parents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for the duration of the…
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We’ll be playing popular, modern board games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, Splendor, King of Tokyo, and more! Come hang out with friends or family, learn a new game, or enjoy a group favorite at the library.
This is a free event for adults…
- ,Jeff Quinn's all-new magic show needs YOU! Get your friends and family together and join Jeff Quinn's Summer Reading Show.This is a free event for all ages. Parents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for the duration of the…
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Gather a group of friends or family members to explore the Washington Branch and neighborhood! Stop by the Washington Branch to pick up a zine detailing ten locations to explore. You’ll have four hours to see as many of the sights as you…
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Do you have what it takes to go toe to toe with the Omaha community in a trivia battle based on books? Come with a group of 2-5 people and test your knowledge against others who want to celebrate reading.
There will be multiple rounds and…