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Summer Reading Program May 30 –July 31
Program Booklet Your guide to everything happening at Omaha Public Library this summer!
Visit omahalibrary.org to find out more & sign up.
2015
Thank you to our sponsors! Omaha Public Library would like to thank all the organizations that help make Summer Reading programming and incentives possible.
Presenting sponsor
Premier sponsor Sokolof Foundation in memory of Richard Rosinsky
Additional support provided by Omaha Public Library Foundation
In-kind sponsors Family Fun Center Fat Brain Toys Film Streams Friends of OPL Gamers Kids DIY Studio NEST – Nebraska’s 529 College Savings Plans
Omaha Children’s Museum Omaha Parks & Recreation Omaha Storm Chasers Papio Fun Park Pizza Hut Raising Cane’s River City Rodeo Rose Theater
Skate Daze Sonic That Pottery Place The Bookworm The Durham Museum
Prizes available beginning June 1, while supplies last Kids’ & teens’ prize pack • Coupon sheet • Book • Messenger bag • Storm Chasers vouchers (for 8/2 or 8/3)
Kids’ & teens’ program
Get a prize pack by reading or listening for 10 hours. Collect virtual badges for a chance to win additional drawing prizes, including gift certificates.
Adults’ program
• Entry in drawing for gift certificates to area entertainment venues
Read or listen for 10 hours to be entered in a drawing for gift certificates and memberships to area entertainment venues.
Kick-off parties
Library night
Fri | May 29 | 10 am–12:30 pm
with the Storm Chasers
Sat | May 30 | 1–3 pm
Use your voucher to watch a game with other super readers!
• Entry in NEST scholarship drawing
Main Library
All other locations
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Sun | Aug 2 or Mon | Aug 3
table of Contents Arts & Crafts................................................................. 4–6 Book Clubs....................................................................... 6 –7 Community Involvement......................................................7 Computers & Technology.................................................... 8 Education & Life Skills.................................................8–9 Entertainment............................................................... 9–11 Food & Cooking................................................................. 12 Games...........................................................................13–14 Genealogy & History........................................................ 15 Health, Beauty & Wellness.............................................. 15 Lock-Ins..............................................................................16 Movies.................................................................................16 Parties & Picnics.............................................................1 7 Reading & Storytimes............................................... 1 7–1 9 Finale parties Wed | July 29 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Thurs | July 30 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Wed | July 29 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
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Arts & Crafts Arts for All: Where Books & Art Meet†
Saturdays (except July 4) | 2:30 pm South Omaha Library
Design a Hero
Tues | July 21 | 4 pm Benson Branch
Design a Visor†
Thurs | June 4 | 1 pm Willa Cather Branch
Bead Bracelet†
DIY Character Costume†
Become a Superhero†
DIY Origami†
Book Bag†
DIY Superhero Accessories†
Cartooning†
DIY Superhero Bracelet†
Christmas Ornament†
DIY Superhero Masks & Shields†
Comic Crafts†
DIY Superhero or Villain Shirt†
Craft Make & Take
Thurs | July 2 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Tues | June 9 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Tues | June 23 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch
Fri | June 5 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Tues | June 30 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Thurs | July 30 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Thurs | July 23 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Mon | July 13 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Fri | July 17 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Sat | July 11 | Noon Elkhorn Branch
Tues | June 23 | 4 pm Swanson Branch
Thurs | July 2 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Tues | June 9 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch
Wednesdays | 1 pm July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Elkhorn Branch
DIY Superhero Planter Pots† Thurs | June 4 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Crayon Art
Tues | July 7 | 4 pm Benson Branch
Thurs | July 16 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Create Your Own Superhero
Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos
Tues | July 7 | 4 pm Swanson Branch
Fri | June 19 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Design a Backpack†
Glass Etching†
Thurs | June 18 | 1 pm Willa Cather Branch
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Kids
Sat | June 20 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Teens
Adults
All ages
†Registration required
Golden Threads Quilting
Painting Superheroes†
Henna Art
Paper Airplane Building† Tues | June 16 | 2 pm
Tuesdays | 5 pm Washington Branch
Sat | June 6 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch
Henna Tattoos†
Thurs | July 16 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Hero Crafts
Tues | June 2 | 10 am Main Library
Honoring America’s Birthday Craft† Fri | July 3 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Knitting Club
Sat | June 6 | 2 pm Florence Branch
Knit/Crochet Service Group Thurs | June 4 | 3 pm Swanson Branch
Lunch & Learn: AccuCut Creations† Thurs | July 23 | Noon Elkhorn Branch
Manga/Anime
Sat | June 27 & July 25 | 2 pm Benson Branch Millard Branch†
My Dad the Hero Craft†
Fri | June 12 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Paint Ceramic Animals
Sun | June 7 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Saddlebrook Branch
Thurs | July 23 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Pillowcase Project† Wed | June 10 | 2 pm Elkhorn Branch
Pop Art†
Tues | June 23 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Sewing for Moms & Daughters† Fridays | June 5, 12 & 19 | 10 am Swanson Branch
Shrinky Dink Comic Rings† Sat | July 18 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Sidewalk Art†
Thurs | June 25 | 10:30 am Florence Branch
Solar System Jewelry† Thurs | June 11 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Star Wars Lightsaber Craft† Fri | June 19 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Steampunk Jewelry† Sat | June 13 | 10:30 am Willa Cather Branch
Tues | July 7 | 10 am Main Library
Sat | July 11 | 2 pm Main Library
Painting Fun†
Super Costumes
Fri | July 24 | 10:30 am Florence Branch
Tues | July 28 | 4 pm Benson Branch
For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.
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Book Clubs 50+ Book Club
Tues | June 2 & July 7 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Benson Mystery Book Club
Tues | June 9 & July 14 | 6:30 pm Benson Branch
Superhero Craft & Photo Op† Tues | July 14 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Book Club†
Fri | July 24 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Tuesdays | 2:30 pm June 2, 16 & 30 and July 14 & 28 Elkhorn Branch
Superhero Gear†
Tues | June 16 | 4 pm Elkhorn Branch
Fri | July 10 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch Willa Cather Branch
Thurs | June 25 & July 30 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Tues | July 21 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Book Club†
Superheroes of the Sea: Fish School† Sat | June 27 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Wed | June 24 & July 22 | 1 pm Abrahams Branch Thurs | June 25 & July 23 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch
Books & Bagels Book Club
Terrarium†
Thurs | June 4 & July 2 | 10:30 am Benson Branch
Tues | June 2 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Classic Books Club
The Language of Comics† Tues | June 9 | 4 pm Swanson Branch
Mon | June 8 & July 13 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch
Elkhorn Book Discussion Group
Thurs | June 18 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Thurs | June 4 & July 2 | 1:30 pm Elkhorn Branch
Thurs | June 25 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Evening Book Club
Thurs | June 11 & July 9 | 6:30 pm Elkhorn Branch
Thurs | July 9 | 1 pm Willa Cather Branch
Fourth Wednesday Book Club Wed | June 24 & July 22 | 4:30 pm Florence Branch
Mon | July 20 | 2 pm South Omaha Library Wed | July 22 | 6:30 pm Florence Branch
Tubular Turtles Craft
Kids
Tues | June 9 & July 21 | 3 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Homeschool Youth Book Club†
Tues | July 14 | 4 pm Benson Branch
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Heroes & Villains Book Club†
Thurs | June 25 & July 30 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Teens
Adults
All ages
†Registration required
Last Wednesday Book Club
Wed | June 24 & July 29 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch
Plains Pages Book Club
Sat | June 20 & July 18 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Sister 2 Sister Book Club
Community involvement American Red Cross Blood Drive Mon | June 8 | 11 am–5 pm Elkhorn Branch
Sat | June 13 & July 11 | 1:30 pm Washington Branch
Mon | June 29 | Noon–7:30 pm Millard Branch
Sorensen Readers Book Club
Friends of OPL Book Sale
Sat | June 6 & July 11 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Superhero Book Club Fridays | 4 pm Washington Branch
Swanson Swingers Book Club Thurs | June 11 & July 9 | 10 am Swanson Branch
Swanson Tuesday Book Club Tues | June 23 & July 28 | 1 pm Swanson Branch
Teen Book Discussion†
Sat | June 20 & July 18 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Tom’s Third-Tuesday Book Club† Tues | June 16 & July 21 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch
Under the Dundee Sun Book Club Tues | June 2 & July 7 | 4:30 pm Sorensen Branch
Whodunnit Mystery Book Club Wed | June 10 & July 8 | 6:30 pm Florence Branch
Willa Cather Book Club
Thursdays (except July 2) | 10 am–3 pm Sat | June 6 | 10 am–3 pm Swanson Branch
Henry the Hero
Wed | July 22 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
June Family Fair
Sat | June 27 | 1–4:30 pm Washington Branch
Juneteenth Flag Raising Sat | June 13 | Noon Washington Branch
Summer Reading Program Volunteer Training† Sat | June 13 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
The Intersection of People & Place: Lunch & Learn Thurs | June 18 & July 16 | Noon Main Library
Teen Advisory Board
Wed | June 3 & July 1 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch
Tues | June 23 & July 28 | 6:30 pm Willa Cather Branch
Sat | June 20 & July 18 | 2 pm† Millard Branch
Witty Whimsical Women Book Club
Write Letters to Military Heroes†
Wed | June 17 & July 15 | 6 pm Panera Bread, 7825 Dodge St.
Sun | July 5 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.
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Computers & technology
Education & Life Skills
Computer Basics†
ACT Practice Test†
Mon | June 15 & July 13 | 5:30 pm Main Library
Wed | July 8 | 9 am–1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Email Basics†
ACT/SAT Math Preparation†
Wed | June 17 & July 15 | 1 pm Main Library
Intermediate Microsoft Word† Mon | June 29 | 11 am Main Library
Saturdays in June | 4 pm Millard Branch
ACT/SAT Prep Test†
Thurs | June 11 & July 9 | Noon–4 pm Millard Branch
Internet Basics†
Mon | June 8 & July 6 | 5:30 pm Main Library
Kids Can Code†
Saturdays | 1 pm June 6, 13 & 27 and July 11 Millard Branch
Microsoft Excel Basics†
Babysitting Clinic†
Wed | June 10 | 10:30 am–3:30 pm Florence Branch Tues | June 16 & July 14 | 10 am–3 pm Saddlebrook Branch Wed | June 17 | 10 am–3 pm Elkhorn Branch
Mon | July 13 | 11 am Main Library
Fri | June 26 | 10 am–3 pm Swanson Branch
Microsoft PowerPoint Basics†
Thurs | July 2 | 10 am–3 pm Willa Cather Branch
Mon | July 27 | 11 am Main Library
Microsoft Word Basics† Mon | June 15 | 11 am Main Library
Beginning Golf Instruction† Thurs | June 11 | 4 pm Swanson Branch
Robotics†
Thurs | June 25 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Composting
Tech Time†
Wednesdays (except July 29) | 6:30 pm Swanson Branch Thursdays | 4 pm Millard Branch Thurs | June 11 & July 9 | 6 pm Elkhorn Branch Fridays | 10 am Florence Branch Washington Branch
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Kids
Tues | July 7 | 10 am–3 pm Abrahams Branch
Teens
Fri | June 19 | 4:30 pm South Omaha Library
Couponing†
Thurs | June 25 | 5:30 pm Elkhorn Branch Wed | July 15 | 5 pm Swanson Branch Wed | July 22 | 5:30 pm Washington Branch
Adults
All ages
†Registration required
Creative/Impromptu Writing†
Pre-GED Class
Discovering the Hero in You: The Chrysalides Project†
PSAT Practice Test†
Mon | July 20 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Thursdays in July | 1 pm Washington Branch
Dry Seed Saving†
Mon | June 22 | 6:30 pm Elkhorn Branch
English as a Second Language Class Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30 pm South Omaha Library
English Conversation Workshop Fridays | 4 pm South Omaha Library
Finding Freebies†
Wed | June 3 | 5:30 pm Washington Branch Thurs | June 18 | 5 pm Swanson Branch Thurs | July 16 | 5:30 pm Elkhorn Branch
Finding Frugal Family Fun† Wed | June 24 | 5:30 pm Washington Branch
Florence Science Club 3rd+ † Wednesdays | 6:30 pm Florence Branch
How to Self-Publish Your Book† Mon | June 22 | 6 pm South Omaha Library
How to Write a College Essay† Sat | June 6 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Martial Arts Demonstration & Class† Thurs | June 25 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Tuesdays & Thursdays | Noon South Omaha Library Wed | July 22 | 9 am–1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Self Defense†
Wed | July 8 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Squash, Cucumber & Pumpkin Seed Saving† Mon | July 20 | 6:30 pm Elkhorn Branch
Where Does Garbage Go? Wed | June 10 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Entertainment Amazing Bubble Show Tues | June 23 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Wed | July 29 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Becoming a Clown Tues | June 30 | 4 pm Benson Branch Tues | July 21 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Bubble Fun†
Tues | July 7 | 10:30 am Florence Branch
Bubble Fun @ Downtown Slides Wed | June 24 | 10 am 1302 Farnam St.
CAPOW! Chemistry & Physics on Wheels Tues | June 16 | 4 pm Benson Branch
For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.
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Colorful Magic
Fun with Farm Animals
Mon | June 8 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch
Wed | June 17 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Fri | June 12 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Wed | July 22 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Wed | July 15 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Firefighters
Tues | June 2 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Tues | June 16 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Crime Scene Investigation† Tues | June 16 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Wed | June 24 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Impromptu Acting† Thurs | July 16 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Dinosaur Encounters Wed | June 24 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Introduction to Salsa Dancing†
Downtown Sculpture Tour Tues | July 14 | 10 am Main Library
Mon | July 13 | 4 pm South Omaha Library
Jeff Quinn Magic Show
Dr. Oxygen Science Show
Tues | June 9 | 4 pm Benson Branch
Wed | June 3 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Wed | June 10 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Tues | June 9 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Thurs | June 11 | 1:30 & 3 pm Elkhorn Branch
Mon | June 15 | 1:30 pm Elkhorn Branch
Thurs | June 18 | 1 pm Florence Branch
Tues | June 23 | 1 pm Florence Branch
Thurs | June 25 | 2 pm Washington Branch
Mon | June 29 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch
Mon | July 6 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch
Wed | July 15 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Sat | July 11 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Drums of the World Fri | June 5 | 2 pm†
Learn About Mammals
Tues | June 16 | 10 am Main Library
Owls from the Papio NRD†
Fri | July 3 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Sorensen Branch
Thurs | June 25 | 10 am† Main Library
Kids
Parkour/Free Running Presentation Thurs | July 23 | 1 pm Main Library
Wed | July 8 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
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Thurs | June 11 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Teens
Adults
All ages
†Registration required
Predator vs. Prey: Nebraska’s Animals Tues | July 7 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Raptor Recovery
Wed | June 3 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch Mon | June 22 | 1 pm Elkhorn Branch
Snakes, Lizards & More! Fri | June 26 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Mon | July 6 | 4 pm South Omaha Library
Snakes & Reptiles from the Papio NRD† Tues | June 23 | 4 pm Benson Branch Thurs | July 9 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Super Moves!
Wed | July 1 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Super Science with Mrs. Science
Teen Puppet Troupe† Fri | June 5 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
The Amazing Arthur Show Mon | June 22 | 3 pm South Omaha Library
The Best Puppet Show in the World Mon | July 13 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch
Travis Wizardy Magic Show Thurs | June 11 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Mon | June 15 | 2 pm South Omaha Library
Try Line Dancing† Sat | June 27 | 11 am Swanson Branch
Mon | June 8 | 10 am Washington Branch
Tues | July 28 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch
Mon | June 8 | 2 pm South Omaha Library
Wildlife Encounters
Mon | June 15 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch Tues | June 23 | 10 am Main Library Tues | June 30 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Superhero Acting Workshop†
Mon | June 1 | 3 pm South Omaha Library Tues | June 2 | 4 pm Benson Branch Sat | June 6 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Wed | June 17 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Fri | June 19 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Mon | June 22 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch
Superhero Storytelling with Jeff Koneck
Wed | July 1 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Wed | June 10 | 10 am Main Library
Wed | July 8 | 2 pm Washington Branch
For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.
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Food & Cooking Basic Cake Decorating†
Mon | July 20 | 6 pm South Omaha Library
Become a Home Brew Hero† Thurs | June 18 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch
Make the Cut! All About Meat† Sat | June 13 | 2 pm Main Library
Cooking for Teens† Thursdays | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Super Cupcakes!† Fri | July 17 | 3 pm Florence Branch
June 4—Breakfast wraps June 18—Super smoothies July 9—Quesadillas
Super Foods
Cupcake Wars: Superhero Edition† Thurs | June 25 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Thurs | July 16 | 1 pm Main Library
Super Salsa†
Sat | July 11 | 2 pm Florence Branch
Thurs | July 9 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Super Smoothies†
Tues | July 14 | 4 pm Swanson Branch
Thurs | July 2 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
DIY Barbecue Rubs & Flavored Salts† Fri | June 12 | 3 pm Main Library
Super Snacks†
Thurs | June 4 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Thurs | June 18 | 6:30 pm Sorensen Branch
Super Soda†
Sat | June 13 | 2 pm Florence Branch
Donut Making†
Mon | June 8 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Superhero Cake†
Edible Wild Plants in Omaha† Sat | July 18 | 2 pm Washington Branch
Tues | June 16 | 6:30 pm Florence Branch
Superhero Cookies†
Homemade Ice Cream Fri | June 26 | 3 pm† Florence Branch
Thurs | June 11 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Traditional Vegetarianism for You†
Tues | July 28 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch
Kids
Sat | July 18 | 1 pm Benson Branch
Knife Skills in the Kitchen†
Fri | July 31 | 6 pm Sorensen Branch
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Infusions 101† Ages 21+
Mon | June 15 | 6 pm South Omaha Library
Teens
Adults
All ages
†Registration required
Games Be a Super Sidekick† Wed | June 24 | 1 & 3 pm Millard Branch
Casino Games & Candy Poker† Wed | July 22 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Chess Tournament† Wed | June 10 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Dance Party/Competition† Thurs | July 23 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Digital Photo Scavenger Hunt Mon | June 22 | Noon–9 pm Millard Branch
Game Time
Tues | June 2 & July 7 | 3 pm† Saddlebrook Branch Wednesdays | 2–7 pm Washington Branch Thurs | June 4 & July 2 | 1 pm Main Library Sat | June 6 & July 11 | 2 pm† Millard Branch Thurs | June 11 & July 9 | 4:30 pm Florence Branch Thurs | June 18 & July 16 | 2 pm Benson Branch Thurs | June 18 | 6 pm Elkhorn Branch Tues | July 21 | 4 pm Swanson Branch
Game Time
Saturdays | 2 pm Sorensen Branch June 13—Mario June 27—Just Dance July 18—Star Wars
Game Time: Star Wars† Tues | July 28 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Game Time
Thurs | June 4 & July 2 | 3 pm Main Library
Just Dance Party†
Fridays | June 12, 19 & 26 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
LEGO Club
Wednesdays | 4:30 pm June 3 & 17 and July 1, 15 & 29 Sorensen Branch Fridays | 3 pm Elkhorn Branch Fridays | 4 pm Millard Branch Saturdays (except July 4) | 1 pm Abrahams Branch
LEGO Club
Fri | June 5 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
LEGO Club, Jr.
Fridays | 10:30 am Millard Branch
Magic Card Tournament† Mon | June 22 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Magic: The Gathering Tradable Card Game† Sat | July 11 | 6–9 pm Sorensen Branch
Mario Kart Tournament† Tues | July 7 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Meet-up @ Spielbound Board Game Cafe Thurs | July 9 | 1–4 pm 3229 Harney St.
For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.
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Super Strength & Speed† Wed | June 17 | 1 & 3 pm Millard Branch Tues | July 28 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Superhero Boot Camp†
Minecraft Club†
Tuesdays (except June 2) | 4:15 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Tues | July 21 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Tuesdays | 4:30 pm June 2 & 16 and July 7 & 21 Sorensen Branch
Superhero Jeopardy†
Minecraft Competition†
Superhero Training Course Wed | June 3 | 1 & 3 pm†
Sat | June 13 & July 11 | 2 pm Millard Branch Thurs | June 18 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Superhero LEGO Challenge Tues | June 30 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch
Speed Booking† Mon | July 6 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Team Trivia†
Tues | June 30 | 3 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Speed Reading†
Wed | July 15 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Teen Hangout
Super Brainy Trivia Contest Thurs | June 18 | 1 pm Main Library
Tuesdays (except June 2 & July 7) | 4 pm Abrahams Branch Tuesdays (except July 28) | 4 pm Swanson Branch
Super Smart Games†
Tues | June 16 & July 21 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch
Wed | June 10 | 1 & 3 pm Millard Branch
Wednesdays | 5 pm South Omaha Library
Tues | July 7 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament Sat | June 13 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch
Thursdays | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
The Hero Games
Tues | June 16 | 4 pm Swanson Branch
Mon | June 15 | 2 pm† Millard Branch
Yugioh Card Tournament† Thurs | June 11 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Tues | July 14 | 2 pm† Millard Branch
Kids
Millard Branch
Tues | June 9 | 10 am Main Library
Minute to Win It†
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Thurs | July 23 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Teens
Adults
All ages
†Registration required
Genealogy & History African American Stamps Sat | July 11 | 2 pm Washington Branch
Cemetery Research† Sat | June 27 | 2 pm Main Library
Genealogy Research in the Deep Internet† Sat | July 18 | 2 pm Main Library
Genealogy Work Group† Fri | June 5 & July 3 | 10 am Millard Branch
Fri | June 12 & July 10 | 10 am Abrahams Branch
Get Creative with Your Family Tree† Sat | July 25 | 2 pm Main Library
Unsung Heroes of the Lewis & Clark Expedition Wed | July 1 | 10 am Main Library
health, Beauty & wellness Ask a Nurse
Tuesdays | 1:30 pm Washington Branch
Beginning Meditation†
Mon | June 8 & July 6 | 6 pm South Omaha Library
Eating to Live Longer Sat | June 6 | 4 pm Washington Branch
Fit Club
Sat | July 11 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Fit Club
Sat | June 6 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Hair Care†
Wed | June 24 | 2:30 pm Millard Branch
Mental Health First Aid† Sat | June 13 | 9 am–5:30 pm Elkhorn Branch
Nail Care†
Wed | June 17 | 3 pm Millard Branch
Personal Color Analysis† Thurs | June 25 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Skin Care & Makeup† Tues | June 23 | 1 pm Millard Branch
STD Testing
Mondays | 2 pm June 1 & 15 and July 6 & 20 Millard Branch Wed | June 10 & July 8 | 2 pm Benson Branch Thursdays | 2 pm June 4 & 18 and July 2 & 16 Florence Branch Sat | June 27 & July 25 | 10 am Washington Branch
Superhero Nails† Thurs | July 9 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Yoga for Teens† Sat | July 11 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch
Zumba Fitness†
Wed | July 29 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Zumba with Tiba!
Mondays | 6 pm Saturdays (except July 4) | 12:15 pm Washington Branch
For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.
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Thrilling Thursday Lock-Ins†
lock-ins
Thursdays | 6–9 pm Washington Branch
End of Summer Lock-In with Travis Wizardry†
Villains Lock-In†
Fri | July 17 | 6–9 pm Benson Branch
Fri | July 31 | 6–9 pm South Omaha Library
Movies
Friday Night Kick Backs†
Fridays (except July 3) | 6–10 pm Washington Branch
Interactive Movie Day†
Gr. 6–12 Overnight Boys Lock-In†
Fri | July 17 | 6 pm –Sat | July 18 | 8 am Sorensen Branch
Gr. 6–12 Overnight Girls Lock-In†
Mon | July 27 | 2 pm South Omaha Library
Movie Day
Mondays | 1 pm Millard Branch
Fri | June 19 | 6 pm –Sat | June 20 | 8 am Sorensen Branch
Tuesdays (except June 2) | 2 pm Washington Branch
Heroes Lock-In†
Sat | June 13 | 1 pm Benson Branch
Fri | June 19 | 6–9 pm Benson Branch
Movie Day
Tuesdays | 2 pm Washington Branch
Kids Summer Lock-In†
Fri | June 26 & July 31 | 6–10:30 pm Abrahams Branch
Tues | June 9 | 1 pm† Millard Branch Tues | June 30 | 4–11 pm Swanson Branch
Nerf Lock-In†
Sat | June 13 & July 25 | 7–10 pm Millard Branch
Movie Day
Fri | June 19 & July 17 | 1:30 pm Main Library
Star Wars Lock-In† Sat | July 11 | 7–10 pm Millard Branch
Movie Day
Tuesdays | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Superhero Teen Lock-In† Sat | June 20 | 6–10 pm Swanson Branch
Fri | July 17 & 24 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Techie Teen Lock-In†
Movie Marathon
Sat | July 18 | 6–10 pm Swanson Branch
Tues | June 23 | 11 am–3:30 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Teen Lock-In†
Fri | June 19 & July 17 | 6 pm–midnight Abrahams Branch
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Kids
Teens
Superhero Movie Marathon Tues | July 28 | 10 am–5:30 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Adults
All ages
†Registration required
Parties & Picnics Cinderella & Snow White Tea Party† Fri | June 26 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Feathers & Fedoras Speakeasy† Sat | June 6 | 2 pm Benson Branch
FINALE Party
Wed | July 29 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Hero vs. Villain Party Tues | July 14 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch
Hydrant Party at Saddlebrook Sat | July 18 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Party with Princess Tiana† Wed | July 15 | 3:30 pm South Omaha Library
Princess Party†
Mon | July 27 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch
Staff Challenge/ Finale Party Wed | July 29 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Star Wars Party
Wed | July 8 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Reading & Storytimes Baby & Me Storytime
Wednesdays | 9:30 am Millard Branch Thursdays (except July 30) | 9:30 am Saddlebrook Branch Thursdays | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch (except July 30) Willa Cather Branch Fridays | 10 am Elkhorn Branch Fridays | 10:30 am Sorensen Branch
Baby TALK Lapsit
Fridays | 10:30 am June 5 & 19 and July 3 & 17 South Omaha Library Fri | June 12 & July 10 | 1 pm South Omaha Library Thurs | June 11 | 10 am Washington Branch
Christmas in July Storytime & Craft Tues | July 7 | 11 am Elkhorn Branch
Crafty Storytime
Tues | June 2 & July 7 | 6:30 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Dad & Me Storytime
Saturdays (except July 4) | 10:15 am Elkhorn Branch
Dancing Storytime
Mon | July 20 | 6:30 pm† Abrahams Branch
Thursdays | 10 am Elkhorn Branch
Teddy Bear Picnic†
Family Storytime
Thurs | June 4 | 10:30 am Florence Branch
Teen Summer Wrap Party Thurs | July 30 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Mondays | 10:30 am Abrahams Branch Millard Branch Wednesdays | 10 am June 17 and July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Main Library
For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.
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Wednesdays | 10:30 am Millard Branch Willa Cather Branch
Storytime
Fridays | 10:30 am Swanson Branch Willa Cather Branch
Tuesdays | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Tuesdays | 10 am Washington Branch
Saturdays (except July 4) | 10 am Benson Branch Saturdays (except July 4) | 10:30 am Swanson Branch Sat | June 13 | 11 am Main Library
Saturdays (except July 4) | 9:30 am Saddlebrook Branch Sat | June 20 & July 18 | 10:30 am Millard Branch
Storytime with a Police Officer Tues | July 14 | 10 am Washington Branch
Firetruck Storytime
Storytime with Childcare Centers
Tues | June 23 | 10 am Washington Branch
Nature Storytime at Chalco Hills
Thursdays | 10:30 am Benson Branch
Mon | June 1 & July 6 | 10:30 am Chalco Hills Recreation Area
Superhero Storytime & Crafts
8901 S. 154th St.
Wed | June 3 | 10 am Main Library
Preschool Storytime
Toddler Storytime Mondays | 10 am Elkhorn Branch
Tuesdays | 10:30 am Millard Branch South Omaha Library
Tuesdays | 1:30 pm Elkhorn Branch
Thursdays | 10:30 am South Omaha Library
Wednesdays | 10:30 am Sorensen Branch
Read to a Dog
Tuesdays | 6:30 pm Millard Branch
Thursdays | 9:30 & 10:30 am Millard Branch
Saturdays (except July 4) | 11 am† Willa Cather Branch
Saturdays (except July 4) | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Sundays | 4 pm Abrahams Branch
Costume Character Visits
Reading Buddies†
Pancake Pig Visits Storytime
Tues | June 16 | 3 pm Thurs | July 16 | 3 pm Millard Branch
Sat | June 6 | 10 am Benson Branch
Tues | June 9 | 10:30 am Florence Branch
Rhythm & Rhymes
Fri | June 12 & July 10 | 9:30 am Millard Branch
Wed | June 10 | 10:30 am Sorensen Branch
Story Adventures at Joslyn Art Museum
Thurs | June 11 | 10:30 am Main Library
Tues | June 16 & July 21 | 10:30 am 2200 Dodge St.
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Kids
Teens
Sat | June 13 | 11 am Millard Branch
Adults
All ages
†Registration required
Ladybug Girl Visits Storytime
Out & About Storytime
Tues | July 14 | 10:30 am South Omaha Library
June 4—Regency Park
Wed | July 15 | 10:30 am Willa Cather Branch
96th & Garvin Rd. (entrance 3)
Sat | July 11 | 10:30 am Swanson Branch
Thurs | July 16 | 10:30 am Florence Branch Sat | July 18 | 10 am Saddlebrook Branch
Out & About Storytimes Freedom Park
Tues | June 30 | 10 am 2497 Freedom Park Rd.
Out & About Storytime Wednesdays | 10 am hosted by Elkhorn Branch
June 3—Lawrence Youngman Park
Thursdays | 10:30 am hosted by Swanson Branch
Harney Pkwy S. & Fieldcrest Dr.
June 11—Cunningham Lake June 18—Heron Haven
11809 Old Maple Rd. (near 120th & Maple St.)
June 25—Stinson Park 67th & Center St.
July 2—Motto McLean Ice Arena 45th & P St.
July 9—Omaha Police Horse Barn 615 Leavenworth St.
July 16—UNO 6001 Dodge St.
July 23—Memorial Park 6005 Underwood Ave.
July 30—Pipal Park
Pipal Park St. & W. Center Rd. (near 78th & Center)
Out & About Storytime
192nd & W. Dodge Rd.
Fridays | 10:30 am hosted by Saddlebrook Branch
June 10—Scheels
June 5—Build a Boat at Standing Bear Lake
17202 Davenport St. in Village Pointe
June 17—Pacific Springs Park 17400 Leavenworth St.
June 24—Elkhorn Fire Station #71 20474 Laramie Rd.
July 1—Sempeck’s Bowling & Entertainment
6404 N. 132nd St. (North entrance)
June 12—Outdoorsmanship at Hummel Nature Center 3033 Hummel Rd. (second entrance)
June 19—Water Fun at Stone Ridge Splash Park 162nd & Butler Ave.
20902 Cumberland Dr.
June 26—BounceU
July 8—UNO Mallory Kountze Planetarium
July 3—Daytime Fireworks at Stone Creek
Durham Science Center, UNO Campus 60th & Dodge St.
July 15—Aksarben Aquarium 21502 W. Hwy 31, Gretna, NE
July 22—Stone Ridge Splash Park
11144 Q St.
168th St. at Kansas
July 10—Sporting Around at Oakview Mall 3420 Oak View Dr.
July 17—Gerald R. Ford Birthplace 3212 Woolworth Ave.
Butler & 162nd Avenues, Elk Creek Crossing & Stone Ridge Development
July 24—Downtown Slides
July 29—Ta-Ha-Zouka Park
July 31—OPPD Arboretum
905 Elkhorn Dr.
1302 Farnam St.
North side of Blondo at 106th St.
For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.
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Locations W. Dale Clark Main Library
215 S. 15th St. | 402.444.4800
Milton R. Abrahams Branch
5111 N. 90th St. | 402.444.6284
Benson Branch
6015 Binney St. | 402.444.4846
Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
2100 Reading Plz. | 402.289.4367
Florence Branch
2920 Bondesson St. | 402.444.5299
Millard Branch
13214 Westwood Ln. | 402.444.4848
Saddlebrook Branch
14850 Laurel Ave. | 402.884.7473
A.V. Sorensen Branch
4808 Cass St. | 402.444.5274
South Omaha Library
2808 Q St. | 402.444.4850
W. Clarke Swanson Branch
9101 W. Dodge Rd. | 402.444.4852
Charles B. Washington Branch 2868 Ames Ave. | 402.444.4849
Willa Cather Branch
1905 S. 44th St. | 402.444.4851 omahalibrary.org