Events

Join OPL at the Elkhorn Fire Station for storytime. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun. Rain or shine, we'll be there!

Come and join OPL for a fun-filled morning of watching Encanto.  It will be a read-aloud of a book followed by crafts (while supplies last) and activities during the movie.

Families may bring blankets and pillows, or we will…

Join OPL for an afternoon of Greek Mythology! There will be interactive stations to explore Greek Mythology as well as an imaginative show about the constellations of Greek Mythology in the STARLAB from Gifford Farms. There will be three…

Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the age of…

Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime. Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the age of…

Enjoy seeing animals from different continents up close and learning about their habitats, enrichment activities, diets, and cool facts during this Zoolympics program. Educators from Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium will bring animals and…

Children will have the opportunity for a one-on-one reading session with Dudley, the poodle mix, and their handler. This program is first come, first served.

Enjoy seeing animals from different continents up close and learning about their habitats, enrichment activities, diets, and cool facts during this Zoolympics program. Educators from our zoo will bring animals and share great information.…

Join a member of the Omaha Symphony Education team to make a paper bell to amplify our voice, just like a trumpet bell! We’ll learn how brass instruments, like the trumpet, make sound and read "My Voice is a Trumpet" by Jimmie Allen.

Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime. Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the age…

Join OPL for a Dog Man Escape Room for kids ages 6-9 and see if you can help Dog Man escape Petey's Secret Lab in time. Registration is required.

Call 402.444.5780 or email dmbryan@omahalibrary.org to sign up for a one-hour…

Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the age…

Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime. Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the age of…

Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime. Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the age of…

Stormy, the mascot of the Omaha Stormchasers baseball team, will visit the Millard Branch for a special baseball storytime. Children of all ages are welcome!

Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy…

Raptors, along with other birds of prey like eagles and falcons, play a vital role in our ecosystem. Join staff from Fontenelle Forest to learn about what makes these raptors so amazing! All ages welcome. Registration Required.

Join OPL at the OPPD Arboretum (under the pergola close to the parking lot) for storytime. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun. Rain or shine, we'll be there!

The Saddlebrook Bookies is a book club for 2nd and 3rd graders. Each month, members will read a book independently and as a group meet to discuss the book and do an activity. 

Bookies meet twice a month on the 1st and…

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…

Friends of Omaha Public Library host book sales every Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., except holidays. 

The Friends also sell books online through Amazon and AbeBooks, where…