Connect Volume 19 • Issue 1 • Spring 2012
News from Omaha Public Library • OPL Foundation • Friends of OPL Page
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Director’s Note Go Green
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Michael Phipps Gallery Business Resources
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Makin’ Tracks KidSpot & TeenSpace
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Friends of OPL OPL Foundation
Understanding the Past Nebraska has played a pivotal role in the evolution of American civil rights. All are invited to explore the rich history of how the state contributed to landmark legal cases, as well as struggles for inclusion across various groups. Throughout March, Omaha Public Library (OPL) will host the “We the People: The Nebraska Viewpoint” exhibit at W. Dale Clark Main Library, Michael Phipps Gallery. The exhibit explores who “we” are in Nebraska and what role the state played in the evolving notion of who is protected under the United States Constitution. The multi-paneled exhibit discusses civil rights and liberties and helps us to better understand the past so we can look to the future. This exhibit coincides with The Nebraska Center for the Book’s One Book One Nebraska program. OPL will host a series of events and book discussions on “I Am A Man: Chief Standing Bear’s Journey for Justice,” by Joe Starita. The book chronicles the 1877 removal of Chief Standing Bear’s Ponca Indian tribe from their Nebraska homeland and into what was then known as Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), in what became the tribe’s own Trail of Tears. “I Am a Man” chronicles what happened when Standing Bear set off on a 600-mile walk to return the body of his only son to their traditional burial ground. Along the way, it examines the complex relationship between the United States government and the small, peaceful tribe and the legal consequences of land swaps and broken treaties, while never losing sight of the heartbreaking journey the Ponca endured.
One Book One Nebraska Saturdays | 2 pm | W. Dale Clark Main Library
We the People: The Nebraska Viewpoint
March 10 | Movie: “Standing Bear’s Footsteps” March 17 | Behind the Book March 31 | Book Discussion
Women’s History Month celebration
Book Club Kits are available—contact April at 402.444.4828.
One Book One Nebraska is sponsored by a coalition of organizations including the Nebraska Center for the Book, Nebraska Humanities Council, Nebraska Library Association and Nebraska Library Commission. More information is available at onebook.nebraska.gov.
Judge Laurie Smith Camp presents “Women & Civil Liberties”
Sun | March 25 | 2:30 pm | W. Dale Clark Main Library
“We the People: The Nebraska Viewpoint” was produced by the Nebraska State Historical Society with support from the Nebraska Humanities Council, the Woods Charitable Fund, Inc. and the Cooper Foundation via the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation. Funding for the exhibition tour and related programming is provided in part by the Nebraska Humanities Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
Director’s Note
Go Green
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As spring is upon us, we are reminded how beautiful the earth can be. Celebrate our planet with OPL’s green programming.
There is no doubt that Omaha loves its libraries! You made 2011 another incredible year at OPL, and we are excited to see more of you visiting your local branch and making use of its resources and services. More than 2.4 million visits were made to the libraries last year, reflecting an increase of nearly 6 percent over 2010. The increase is even more amazing when you consider that one of our busiest branches, Milton R. Abrahams Branch, was closed for five months while being renovated. Once again, you’ve made OPL one of the most visited organizations in the state of Nebraska. We launched several significant new features in 2011. New equipment and software was added at all 12 locations to better serve library members with vision or hearing impairments. The size of our eBook collection doubled and the Amazon Kindle was added to the list of devices to which you can download free digital library books. Freegal was made available to provide free digital music downloads. We added more laptop computers and Sony Readers to lend. In December, the newly renovated Abrahams Branch made its debut with a spectacular new look. There are many new things coming your way in 2012 that we know you will enjoy. We are very excited to share My OPL with you in the early spring. My OPL will bring many new features and enhancements to the online catalog and your online account. Enhancements will include more robust search features, making it easier to find what you seek. There will be new ways to generate personal lists. You can curate your own “Top Reads” and suggest titles to others that they may be interested in reading. You will be able to connect your account to a favorite social network and let your friends and family know about the last book you borrowed, or connect with other readers who share similar interests. Finally, you will be able to create your own username to log into My OPL— saving you from typing that long barcode (unless you want to) every time you need to renew your books! Stay in the know of all of our great new services by connecting with us through Facebook, Twitter and more, and by checking our website regularly. As always, if you don’t see what you’re looking for, just ask one of our great staff in your local branch. They will be glad to help you!
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Gary Wasdin, Executive Director
Have you checked out a watt detector? These devices measure the amount of electricity used in various household appliances. Determining which appliances use the most energy could save you money. Learn to make your own eco-friendly cleaning products with our Green Cleaning workshop, and environmentally friendly scrubs to freshen your skin for spring with our Green Body program. Visit omahalibrary.org for a full listing of eco-friendly programs and events. Don’t forget that you can recycle CFL bulbs and printer cartridges at any OPL branch. Together, we can make our planet a cleaner place. The Watt Detector Program is a partnership between Omaha Public Power District and Omaha Public Library.
Share your story during National Library Week You belong @ your library Libraries have historically served as our nation’s great equalizers of knowledge. This year, OPL celebrates 140 years of strengthening our community by connecting people with ideas, information and innovative services. Originally established in 1872 as the Omaha Library Association, OPL has come a long way to becoming the modern library system it is today with 12 locations, a collection of more than 1.5 million items and more than 2.4 million visitors a year. You are a part of that story. This National Library Week, April 8-14, join our nation’s libraries and librarians by celebrating the place where we all belong. Tell us how OPL has been a part of your story. Submit stories or photos online through OPL’s website, Facebook or Twitter. Your photo or story may be shared on the OPL blog or Flickr photo sharing site. For more details, visit our website during National Library Week and stay tuned for information to help celebrate the rich history of OPL all year!
Michael Phipps Art Gallery W. Dale Clark Main Library | 1st Floor
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Available free of charge to local artists and art groups for exhibitions throughout the year. Exhibits are displayed for approximately one month and are scheduled 12 months in advance.
March — “We the People: The Nebraska Viewpoint,” see
KitKeeper
“Understanding the Past” on page 1 for complete details.
April — Ricky Murphy is a young artist who sees the incredible in ordinary things and records his unique vision through photography. His exhibit titled “Eyes” will be a public debut of his work. See more of Murphy’s work on Facebook, and search “What I Found Today Productions.”
This spring it will be easier for book clubs to reserve the books they crave. “Clouds” by Ricky Murphy
May — Pam Cates is a local watercolor artist who will display her original plein air art of local Omaha and Loess Hills scenes. She will display selected still life scenes of flowers and fruit rendered in traditional transparent watercolor and watercolor on Yupo paper. Yupo is a synthetic plastic paper which gives the color a vibrancy and unique look. Visit pamcates.com for more information about the artist. The gallery is open the same hours as W. Dale Clark Main Library. Call 402.444.4838 for more information.
“The Terraces” by Pam Cates
Business Resources As a regular library member, you already know what is available to you and your family for fun and education, but did you know OPL also provides resources and services for the business community? Whether you are a small business entrepreneur, a corporate manager or an up-and-comer looking to further hone your skills, OPL has the right tools to give you an extra edge. This online research tool offers market segmentation, demographic data and GIS mapping. Produce marketing plans tailored to a service area or identify market tastes and interests to help develop your business. Reports generated through this service can cost thousands of dollars when purchased independently. Search financial and business information of more than 23,000 U.S. and international companies. Annual reports and historic stock prices are available, as well as recent news stories and more. Check out your competitor or search for potential B2B clients.
Access 30 million business profiles and 220 million residents. Find sales leads, create mailing lists and study a company as a prospective employer. Are you creating a business plan for your small business idea? This online reference source contains thousands of business plans from all industries to help you get started.
This leading research tool provides fulltext to more than 2,300 leading business journals. Continue your professional development and monitor business intelligence in your field. Each of these resources is available to you for free with your OPL card and can be accessed from home, your office or the library. Visit us online to see these and more at omahalibrary.org and select Resource Center.
Through a management program called KitKeeper, Omaha-area book clubs will be able to schedule what they want to read throughout the year online. Book club organizers will be able to view all the book club kits OPL has to offer. Choose by title or browse by genre and age range (adult, young adult or juvenile). For example, if a book club is interested in adult mystery novels, they can find all options available in a kit. After selecting a title, a calendar will appear with all dates that kit is available. Books must be reserved three weeks in advance and can be checked out for six weeks at a time with no renewals. Library-sponsored book clubs may use the online service, or OPL staff can schedule the kits for them. Look for KitKeeper this spring at guides. omahalibrary.org/bookclubs.
Chloe Neill
Book Club Blowout
Sat | April 28 | 1:30 pm W. Dale Clark Main Library Everyone is invited to participate as we welcome New York Times bestselling author of the Chicagoland Vampires series, Chloe Neill. There will be a discussion of her work and book signing at this event honoring OPL book clubs. For more information on book clubs or the Book Club Blowout, contact April Earl at 402.444.4828 or visit omahalibrary.org. 3
Costume Characters Enjoy stories and activities and don’t forget your camera!
Pat the Bunny Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 12 Apr 13 Apr 16 Apr 18 Apr 19
10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florence 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . A.V. Sorensen 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benson 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . M.R. Abrahams 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Millard 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . W. Dale Clark 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . . B.J. Elkhorn
Little Nutbrown Hare Apr 28 May 1 May 4 May 5 May 12
10:30 am. . . . . . . . C.B. Washington 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . South Omaha 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . . Willa Cather 10:30 am. . . . . . . . . . W.C. Swanson 10:00 am. . . . . . . . . . .Saddlebrook
Schedules subject to change, visit omahalibrary.org for updates.
Talking, singing, reading, writing, playing … Your children do or imitate you doing these activities every day. These actions are the basis for the new Every Child Ready to Read training program introduced by the Association for Library Service to Children and the Public Library Association. All OPL youth services staff will be trained on techniques to strengthen early literacy skills in children using these activities. In turn, OPL staff members will share these techniques with parents and child development center staff, giving all Omaha children the opportunity to start school with the advantage that having pre-reading skills provides. Every Child Ready to Read kits containing information about developing early literacy skills will also be available for checkout by individuals and groups at all 12 OPL locations. This program is sponsored by the Nebraska Library Commission and funded in part with state funds allocated through the Nebraska Legislature. Every Child Ready to Read® @ your library®, PLA and ALSC logos are registered trademarks of the American Library Association and are used with permission.
Makin’ Tracks Make tracks to all 12 OPL locations this spring and enter to win an Omahaopoly game! Scamper the Prairie Dog – the official OPL mascot – invites you to visit each OPL branch to become acquainted with the depth and breadth of resources at every location. This is also a great opportunity to learn about neighborhoods off your beaten path. Each branch has its own feel and sensibility in architecture and decoration. Participants will receive a sticker during each branch visit to fill in a spot on their collector’s map. They can journal their experiences on the back and enter to win an Omahaopoly game after completing their journey through Omaha. This project is based on an idea by Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch patron Scott Berryman after he accomplished this feat with his children last fall. The program has grown to include support from Big Brothers, Big Sisters and the Junior League of Omaha.
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PRIME TIME FAMILY READING® Families who enjoy reading together are invited to Charles B. Washington Branch and South Omaha Library this spring! PRIME TIME FAMILY READING® is a six-week shared reading experience to help families discover great stories together. Each week, a storyteller will read aloud and discuss books. A nutritious meal will be served at each session. With prior notice, free transportation to and from the library will be available to those who need it. There is no charge for any PRIME TIME activities.
Talent Discovered For more than 10 years, OPL has hosted a staff exhibit in the Michael Phipps Gallery at W. Dale Clark Main Library, providing an opportunity to showcase artwork, jewelry and crafts.
Photographs by A. Barelos
Families with children ages 6-10 are encouraged to register. Activities will be provided for younger siblings. PRIME TIME is sponsored by Nebraska Humanities Council with funding from the State of Nebraska, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, the Sherwood Foundation and Carol Gendler.
South Omaha Library 2808 Q St. | 402.444.4850 Mondays, March 12-April 16 6:30-8 pm Charles B. Washington Branch 2868 Ames Ave. | 402.444.4849 Saturdays, March 24-April 28 10 am-Noon
Recommended Reads by Judy Anghelscu & Teresa Shane, Readers Advisory Specialists
“They Eat Puppies, Don’t They?” by Christopher Buckley A dark comedic view of modern politics with something for everyone. “Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone” by Eric Klinenberg A data-driven take on the demographic shift from traditional family units to singles living alone in America.
Families should contact the branch or register online at omahalibrary.org.
“Let’s Pretend This Never Happened: (A Mostly True Memoir)” by Jenny Lawson
through disposable cameras like crazy. Not until college did I get the encouragement from others to actually do something about it.”
The author takes readers on a hilarious journey through her life, including some of the awkward moments most people would like to forget.
Since 2005, she has been shooting freelance photography, an occasional wedding and countless portraits of children, but her real passion is for abstract works. “I love the abstract and anything outdoors or architectural. I never get bored and am constantly looking for new and strange things,” she said. Barelos lives in the Harvester Artspace Lofts in Council Bluffs. In 2010, Artspace, a nonprofit real estate developer for the arts, took over the building and it became a living space specifically for artists. Barelos said she is extremely lucky to be living there.
This year, the exhibit yielded the artistic photography talents of Alex Barelos, a clerk at OPL. Barelos says she has always had a More photos of Barelos’ work can be seen on camera on her. “When OPL’s Flickr page. I was younger I went
Volunteer—share your time, creative ideas & enthusiasm for reading!
Help out during the annual Summer Reading Program! Volunteers must attend a training session at the beginning of the program to learn their responsibilities. Typical tasks may include registering people for the Summer Reading Program (SRP), preparing crafts and materials for children’s programs, assisting with setup and cleanup for programs, photocopying, cutting paper, cleaning books, straightening shelves, and shelving books. Schedules are created on an individual basis and may be flexible around vacations and other commitments. Contact your Library or visit omahalibrary.org to see a schedule for SRP volunteer training sessions.
“The Lifeboat” by Charlotte Rogan An explosion on an ocean liner gliding across the Atlantic has dire consequences for a young newlywed couple. “Fifteen Digits” by Nick Santora Law firm employees with access to sensitive legal papers conspire to use that information to get rich.
TeenSpace Teen Job Fair Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of OPL
Sat | April 7 10 am - 2 pm
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Mutual of Omaha Dome 3301 Dodge St. Find a part-time or summer job! Employers from a variety of fields will be present to connect with students and offer them hands-on experience through jobs and internships. Visit omahalibrary.org for details.
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Book Sales
W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd.
Weekly Sales | Thursdays 10 am - 3 pm Monthly Sales | 1st Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Be a FRIEND! Libraries cannot be built or maintained by today’s tax dollars alone. To ensure the continued excellence and growth of Omaha Public Library, become a Friend today! Please complete the form below and mail it back to: FRIENDS of Omaha Public Library PO Box 6032 Omaha, NE 68106
Dick Holland Leads Fundraising Campaign The Omaha Public Library Foundation (OPLF) launched a fundraising campaign in 2011 with a goal of raising $900,000 over the next three years. Funds raised during the campaign will be used for library programs and services such as the annual Summer Reading Program, technology enhancements and new collections. Omaha philanthropist and business leader Dick Holland graciously agreed to serve as the campaign chair. Holland’s passion for Omaha Public Library goes back to his childhood, riding the streetcar to the downtown library to borrow a stack of books every weekend. “I got into this for the simple reason that I think the libraries are among the most important things in Omaha and among the most neglected,” said Holland. Carol Ebdon, OPLF president, praised Holland. “We appreciate Dick Holland’s support, commitment and recognition of the tremendous value of OPL in our community.” To date, $520,000 has been raised in cash and pledges for the next three years. Holland kicked off the campaign with a personal pledge of $150,000. Many donors have given to the library for the first time during this campaign, while other long-time supporters continued their history of giving. All supporters will be acknowledged upon the completion of the campaign later this year.
Questions? Email us at omahalibraryfriends@gmail.com
Outstanding Volunteer Don Sypal loves to read, so when he started looking for volunteer work after retiring, he realized spending time at OPL’s Millard Branch was “a natural fit.” Sypal started volunteering about a year ago and helps out every Wednesday for a few hours. He currently shelves patrons requests and helps with tasks around the building. “I enjoy it,” he said. “I look forward to it.” Sypal’s fascination with the library began as a young child whose mother would take him to the South Omaha Library. “I just couldn’t believe you could get so many books for free,” he said. He says he tried to pass his passion for reading on to his children. Sypal strongly believes that reading is important and hopes his children got their love of reading by seeing him and his wife read. “You can do anything if you can read,” he said. Millard Branch staff is grateful for Sypal’s service to OPL. “Don is an extraordinary volunteer,” said youth services librarian Paul Christopherson. “We are fortunate to have someone of the caliber of Don Sypal volunteer at our branch.” If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, contact Jody duRand at 402.444.4807 or jdurand@omahalibrary.org. 6
“This has been an exciting opportunity to share our vision for a vibrant 21st century library system” said Gary Wasdin, OPL Executive Director. “We are so fortunate to have individuals, foundations and corporations in Omaha that share a passion for strengthening our communities. Because of their generosity, continued on next page
Remembering Mark Czechut Aug 18, 1938 -Jan 8, 2012 OPL was forced to say goodbye to one of our own, Mark Czechut. Mark was born in Lviv, Ukraine, in 1938. His family was displaced during WWII and lived in a refugee camp, eventually settling in the United States. Mark graduated from Creighton University in 1961 and spent 27 years in the U.S. Army, serving two tours in Vietnam and two three-year terms in Europe with his family. After retiring from the military, he began his career as a librarian with OPL in 1997. He worked in several locations throughout the OPL system including Charles B. Washington Branch, W. Clarke Swanson Branch and Milton R. Abrahams Branch. To his colleagues and patrons at OPL, he was well-liked and respected. “Mark was passionate about reading and shared his enthusiasm with others,” said Benson Branch Manager Theresa Jehlik. “His love of the written word shone in every conversation with library patrons.” We are grateful to have been a part of Mark’s story. He will be missed.
OPL continues to deliver incredible services, resources, and programs to everyone in the greater Omaha metro area. I am especially thankful to Mr. Holland for his enthusiasm and warmth, and for his great leadership in improving our libraries.” The campaign continues toward its goal. This public-private partnership makes the library an incredible resource for everyone. Public funding from the city, county and state pays for core library services such as facility costs, collections and staffing, while private funds supplement and enhance the services and programs that are delivered every day throughout the city. You can support the Omaha Public Library Foundation by using the enclosed envelope or donating at omahalibraryfoundation.org.
Financial Gifts
Gifts received between Nov 1, 2011-Jan 15, 2012. Thank you to all our donors! Your support makes a difference. Only honorarium and memorial gifts are listed. All other donors will be listed in OPLF’s annual report. In memory of Michael Brewster Bernie & Liz Lambe In memory of Sally Burke Shirley S. Crites In honor of Marie Carlson Barbara Carlson In memory of Melanie Carlson Vaughn & Joanne Carlson In memory of Ruth Frederiksen Barbara How In memory of Robert Hefflinger Jo Anne Amoura In memory of George Ireland Mary Louise Helling In honor of Mrs. Dorothy Kotok C. David & Sharon Kotok In honor of Charles Kluver’s 70th birthday Dr. Mark & Mrs. Susan Wilson In memory of Dr. Susan O’Brien Carol Bosse Linda Lavely-Martin Barbara Lutey Ann Nelson Mary Partusch In honor of Harold & Marion Slosburg Jill Slosburg-Ackerman In memory of Thomas J. Walsh Phyllis Beck John & Elaine Boyce John Brownrigg Robert & Catherine Burkhard Greg & Dawn Casart Don Casart Mike Casart Michael & Jo Cavel James & Merry Ann Coe Brian Danoff Dano P. Danoff, Jr. Betty M. Donaldson
Mary E. Drickey Dave & Marilyn Duin Kevin Ferguson Fifty-Eighth Street Book Club Natalie Kenkel Bonnie Mercer Sue Ryan Jan Schleisman Jane Selk Pam Sorrell Bev Vazzano Diana Wendt Charles & Carla Hines Mark Klinker Beverly Krajicek John and Jean Krejci Joseph & Mary Leahy Richard & Laura Mahacek Masimore, Magnuson & Associates, P.C. Andrea Babcock Maupin Michael & Liz McCoy Joan M. Mellor Timothy & Janice Olechoski Karen Olson Tim Potter & Leslie Jorgensen Sally M. Rau David & Angela Revia Gary Sadil Norb & Nancy Staley Agnes Stark Lyle Strom Gene & Doris Taulborg Kumy & Ann Thariani Ruth Tussey Richard & Deborah Walentine In memory of Charlie Warden Under the Dundee Sun Book Club In memory of Paul White Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh In honor of Nancy Wolf Mike & Wanda Gottschalk In honor of Mrs. Rosalyn Zeffren C. David & Sharon Kotok
An Investment in the Future by Loving Your Library Forever by Dr. Carol Ebdon, Ph.D.
Like many people, I make resolutions and set goals at the beginning of each year. This year, I am thinking more about my long-term plans and the investments I wish to make for the future. What legacy will I leave? My personal relationship with public libraries began when I was very young. The library opened numerous possibilities to me and allowed me to explore many different ideas, perspectives and emotions. Library visits and reading have continued to be an important part of my life. I know the same is true for many of you. Through my involvement with the Omaha Public Library Foundation and as a current donor, I am helping the Library be a wonderful resource today, and by including OPL as a part of my estate planning, I will be a Library supporter forever. My planned gift will benefit this important institution for years to come. That is a legacy that I cherish.
No matter the size of your gift, your support helps ensure the Library is available to children in the future the same way it was available to you. In this way, you can love your Library forever. Will you join me in supporting the Library today and tomorrow by considering a planned gift for the Library? No matter the size of your gift, your support helps ensure the Library is available to children in the future the same way it was available to you. Use the envelope enclosed in this newsletter to make a donation today and, if you wish, to request more information on planned giving. Thank you for supporting your Omaha Public Library.
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HOURS & LOCATIONS
Nonprofit Org U.S. Postage
215 S. 15th St. Omaha, NE 68102
W. DALE CLARK MAIN LIBRARY
PAID
215 S. 15th St. / 402.444.4800 ______________________________________ _______ MO, TU, WE & TH . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 PM
Omaha, NE Permit No. 1818
MILTON R. ABRAHAMS BRANCH
5111 N. 90th St. / 402.444.6284 ______________________________________ MO, TU & TH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM WE, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 PM
BENSON BRANCH
6015 Binney St. / 402.444.4846 ______________________________________ _______ TU & WE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM TH, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU & MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
BESS JOHNSON ELKHORN BRANCH
2100 Reading Plz. / 402.289.4367 ______________________________________ _______ MO, TU & TH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM WE, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
FLORENCE BRANCH
2920 Bondesson St. / 402.444.5299 ______________________________________ _______ TU & WE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM TH, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU & MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
MILLARD BRANCH
13214 Westwood Ln. / 402.444.4848 ______________________________________ _______ MO, TU & WE . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM TH, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 PM
SADDLEBROOK BRANCH
14850 Laurel Ave. / 402.884.7473 ______________________________________ _______ TU, WE & TH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM FR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 5 PM SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 AM - 4 PM SU & MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
A.V. SORENSEN BRANCH
4808 Cass St. / 402.444.5274 ______________________________________ TU & TH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM WE, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU & MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
SOUTH OMAHA LIBRARY
2808 Q St. / 402.444.4850 (call for hours during MCC quarter breaks) ______________________________________ _______ MO, TU, WE & TH . . . . . . . 7:30 AM - 9 PM FR, SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AM - 6 PM SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
W. CLARKE SWANSON BRANCH
9101 W. Dodge Rd. / 402.444.4852 ______________________________________ _________ TU & WE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM TH, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU & MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
CHARLES B. WASHINGTON BRANCH
2868 Ames Ave. / 402.444.4849 ______________________________________ _______ MO, TU & WE . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM TH, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
WILLA CATHER BRANCH
1905 S. 44th St. / 402.444.4851 ______________________________________ _______ TU & TH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 8 PM WE, FR & SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AM - 6 PM SU & MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED 24-hour renewal of materials: 402.444.4100 or omahalibrary.org TTY machine: 402.444.3825
Hours subject to change.
Genealogy Workshops Genealogy Series: Getting Started, Staying Organized
Techie Toys for Genealogists
Mondays | 6 pm
Tips for using digital tools to gather and store genealogy information.
Presented by Shari Shuster
March 12 & 26, April 16 & 30
Millard Branch 1940 Census
Sat | March 24 | 11 am W. Dale Clark Main Library Learn census facts and tips to locate ancestors.
Upcoming Events Board Games & Cocktails (cash bar 21+)
Sat | March 24 7 pm Millard Branch Want to get out? Get to know new, funloving people, enjoy good company and have a good time. Adults only. Registration required. Space is limited. Register online at omahalibrary.org or call 402.444.4848.
Sherri Duskey Rinker
Sun | April 22 | 3 pm Milton R. Abrahams Branch Learn how an idea becomes a book. Sherri Duskey Rinker talks about writing her first book, #1 New York Times bestseller, “Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.”
Sat | April 14 | 11 am W. Dale Clark Main Library
Intro to FamilySearch Indexing
April 16 & May 9 | 5:30 pm W. Dale Clark Main Library Learn how to use FamilySearch. For more information on genealogy resources, visit guides.omahalibrary.org/genealogy.
SAVE THE DATE
Summer Reading Program Kickoff Parties
Sat | June 2 except W. Dale Clark Main Library held on June 1
All OPL locations Register and take part in special events at each OPL location throughout the day.