Events
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…
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Are you ready to get crafty? Come design your own book tote while listening to book talks. Have fun decorating your own unique book tote using various art supplies and iron on patches. You are encouraged to talk about a book you enjoyed…
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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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Join Washington Branch every Thursday as local community members share their story. Enjoy snacks, engage in discussion with the storyteller, and explore new professions, storytelling mediums, and activities. This program is for teens 11–18…
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Get ready to unearth Egypt's ancient secrets as your crew investigates the mystery of the Lost Mummy. This escape room will bring the past back to life. But hold on... maybe some things are best left buried…
This is a free event for…
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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…
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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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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…
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…
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Join forensic anthropologist Dr. Katie East for an interesting presentation on crafting entertaining crime fiction while also getting the forensic anthropology facts straight. This is a free event for teens and adults. Registration is…
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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. All supplies are included. While supplies…
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Join Washington Branch every Thursday as local community members share their story. Enjoy snacks, engage in discussion with the storyteller, and explore new professions, storytelling mediums, and activities. This program is for teens 11–18…
Need volunteer hours or looking for a way to help your community? Join us the 2nd Saturday of the month in the Washington Branch garden beds as we plant, water, weed, pick up trash, harvest vegetables and seeds, and more. Join us for one…
Adventure starts at the library with OPL’s Legends and Libraries, a D&D club for teens. Meet new friends, have fun rolling dice, fight monsters, and maybe even save the world in this cooperative storytelling game of adventure, mystery, and…
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Learn to fold and make a classic mini zine from a single sheet of paper. Then use it as your canvas to find new ways to engage with your community, history, and surroundings!
About the Artists
Torrey Smith Nohner is an artist, writer, and…
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…
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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Kids and teens who made their Summer Reading Program goals can redeem their Storm Chaser voucher for a free berm seat at an Omaha Storm Chasers game!
The Omaha Storm Chasers play ball at Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion,…