Events
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Join Dr. Katie East for an entertaining look into forensic anthropology on the screen to learn what forensic anthropologists actually do. Compare television, movies and real life. It may be entertaining when pop culture gets forensic…
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Are you learning English and would like to practice the language? If you’re at an intermediate or above level, join our adult Conversation Group to practice your English in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Conversation will be facilitated…
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Join Omaha Public Library the second Thursday of the month to read with fellow book lovers from all over Omaha for a silent reading party!
This month we are at The Joslyn in the Sculpture Garden! This is an outdoor venue, so please bring a…
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Adventure starts at the library with OPL’s The Pen and the Sword, a D&D club for adults. Meet new friends, have fun rolling dice, fight monsters, and maybe even save the world in this cooperative storytelling game of adventure, mystery, and…
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)…
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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Join Nebraska Writers Collective Teaching Artist, Riley Westerholt, for a workshop designed to help you craft rich and compelling character backstories for a fantasy setting. Whether you're a writer, gamer, or world-builder, this workshop…
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 Nebraska Writers Collective Teaching Artist, Riley Westerholt, for a workshop designed to help you craft rich and compelling character backstories for a fantasy setting. Whether you're a writer, gamer, or world-builder, this workshop…
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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Are you ready to get crafty and discover a new debut novel? Come design your own book tote while chatting about author's debut novels. You are encouraged to talk about books you've enjoyed with the rest of the group, but it is not…
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Are you learning English and would like to practice the language? If you’re at an intermediate or above level, join our adult Conversation Group to practice your English in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Conversation will be facilitated…
Teens are invited to join the Millard Branch's Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Earn volunteer hours while supporting and advocating for teens in the library.What is TAB?Members of TAB advocate, pilot programs, plan events, and give input. Teens…
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Join Nebraska Writers Collective Teaching Artist, Riley Westerholt, for a workshop designed to help you craft rich and compelling character backstories for a fantasy setting. Whether you're a writer, gamer, or world-builder, this workshop…
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Gather a group of friends or family members to explore the Downtown Library and neighborhood! Each group will be looking for 10 landmarks in the Omaha downtown area. You’ll have two hours to see as many of the sights as you can before…
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 and discover a new debut novel? Come design your own book tote while chatting about author's debut novels. You are encouraged to talk about books you've enjoyed with the rest of the group, but it is not…
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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)…
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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…