Programs

When: Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch (402.289.4367)

Give Mom a break on Saturday morning and join other dads for storytime! We will...

When: Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (402.444.4852) at Story Area

Join us for a storytime for children and the men in their...

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Meeting Room A

Hear stories, sing and have fun at storytime.

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Willa Cather Branch (402.444.4851)

Devon is a registered therapy and R.E.A.D. dog. With his owner, children have the opportunity for...

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Storytime Area

Stories. Singing. Dancing. Creating. Clap your hands, stomp your feet, help...

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Meeting Room B

Join us for a craft designed for elementary school kids and...

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (402.444.4852)

Join other stay-at-home dads from Omaha/Lincoln as they visit various Omaha Public Library branches. The...

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Saddlebrook Branch (402.884.7473) at Event Room

Use your imagination to build whatever you want with Legos!

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848) at East Meeting Room

Get together with fellow crafters on the 4th Saturday of every month for...

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch (402.289.4367)

Give Mom a break on Saturday morning and join other dads for storytime! We will...

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (402.444.4852) at Story Area

Join us for a storytime for children and the men in their...

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 1:55 PM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848) at East Meeting Room

For children on the Autism Spectrum and/or with special needs.
Hear stories, sing...

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (402.444.5274) at Library Teen Area

Compete with your friends to see who has the best moves!

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848) at East Meeting Room

For school-aged children on the Autism Spectrum and/or with special needs. Read and...

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Willa Cather Branch (402.444.4851)

Devon is a registered therapy and R.E.A.D. dog. With his owner, children have the opportunity for...

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Storytime Area

Stories. Singing. Dancing. Creating. Clap your hands, stomp your feet, help...

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (402.444.5274) at Library Storytime Area

Use your imagination to build anything you want with Legos. Snack...

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (402.444.5274) at Library Teen Area

Have fun with your friends at the Library playing our Wii...

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848) at West Meeting Room

Join a book discussion group with activities for homeschooled children in grades 1-6....

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (402.444.4852)

Attention 5th-8th graders: If you would like to volunteer this summer at the Library, please...

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Saddlebrook Branch (402.884.7473) at Event Room

Use your imagination to build whatever you want with Legos!

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Saddlebrook Branch (402.884.7473) at Event Room

Celebrate Saturdays with stories! Experience the delight of interacting with stories through books, songs,...

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch (402.289.4367)

Give Mom a break on Saturday morning and join other dads for storytime! We will...

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (402.444.4852) at Story Area

Join us for a storytime for children and the men in their...

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Meeting Room A

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun at storytime.

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (402.444.5274) at Library Storytime Area

Have fun while working out! Play video games that will get...

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: South Omaha Library (402.444.4850)

Please join us for a Spanish-English storytime followed by a craft.

Por favor acompañanos...

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848) at West Meeting Room

If you are age 11 or up, develop or improve your babysitting skills...

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848)

Aprendemos a escribir y leer en español. Para niños en edad excolar (escuela elemental) de familias Latinas...

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Fourth Floor

Dig up fun with Brian Henning's new puppet show! Scotty the...

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch (402.289.4367) at Meeting Room

Enjoy stories, fingerplays, creative movement and rhythm time with the preschooler in...

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848) at Combined Meeting Rooms

Gather in the meeting room with your bear friends for a teddy bear...

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: South Omaha Library (402.444.4850) at Meeting Room

Dig into Reading! Enjoy various stories, songs and crafts.
Child development centers:...

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Saddlebrook Branch (402.884.7473) at Commons Area

Join in the fun of books, songs, fingerplays and creative movement. Spend some morning...

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Saddlebrook Branch (402.884.7473)

Join this clinic to become the best babysitter you can be. Ages 11 and up. Training will...

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Meeting Room A

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun at storytime.

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (402.444.5274) at Library Storytime Area

Enjoy popcorn while watching a movie at the Library.

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch (402.289.4367) at Meeting Room

Enjoy activities for elementary age students. Book talks, arts and crafts, and...

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848) at East Meeting Room

Lapsit for infants. Brief interactive stories and play designed to encourage speech with...

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Fourth Floor

Stories. Singing. Dancing. Creating. Clap your hands, stomp your feet, help...

When: Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Teen Center

Xbox 360, Kinect, PS3, Wii and games, games, and more games! NBA...

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Brown Baggers

Let your voice be heard! Gain leadership experience! Enjoy snacks and...

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Saddlebrook Branch (402.884.7473) at Children's Classroom

Gain real world skills, help your community, and have fun while you're at it!...

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Saddlebrook Branch (402.884.7473) at Children's Classroom

Gain real world skills, help your community, and have fun while you're at it!...

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Saddlebrook Branch (402.884.7473) at Children's Classroom

Gain real world skills, help your community, and have fun while you're at it!...

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Teen Center

The Billionaire Youth Chess Club will enrich the minds of our youth....

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848) at West Meeting Room

If you are age 11 or up, develop or improve your babysitting skills...

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Saddlebrook Branch (402.884.7473)

Join this clinic to become the best babysitter you can be. Ages 11 and up. Training will...

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Teen Center

Xbox 360, Kinect, PS3, Wii, and games, games, and more games! NBA...

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Teen Center

On Thursdays, we'll break out all the board games we have in...

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849)

Ke Juan Moore, better known as Oasis The Magician, will show you card magic so...

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Meeting Room A

Everyone has a story! Beneath the Surface of words are feelings,...

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Teen Center

On Fridays this summer, teens run the Library from 6-10pm! A videogame...

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848) at West Meeting Room

If you are age 11 or up, develop or improve your babysitting skills...

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Meeting Room A

Everyone has a story! Beneath the Surface of words are feelings,...

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Teen Center

Xbox 360, Kinect, PS3, Wii, and games, games, and more games! NBA...

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Teen Center

On Thursdays, we'll break out all the board games we have in...

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Fourth Floor

This magic show will provide amazing entertainment that will have you...

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Meeting Room A

Everyone has a story! Beneath the Surface of words are feelings,...

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Teen Center

On Fridays this summer, teens run the Library from 6-10pm! A videogame...

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Learn about the keyboard, mouse, monitor and printer; how to...

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Where: South Omaha Library (402.444.4850) at Computer Lab

Basicos de Computacion:
Aprende a usar Microsoft Word, Navegar el Internet, y obtener...

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Florence Branch (402.444.5299) at Computer Lab

Presented by Metro Community College, this free two-part course is for the novice computer...

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: South Omaha Library (402.444.4850) at Computer Lab

Ven y aprende como familiarizarte con el teclado y como aprender y como...

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Part three of four sessions. Tired of hunting the keyboard...

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Benson Branch (402.444.4846)

Customize your online OPL presence and learn time-saving searching tips and tricks. Make book lists for everyone...

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Computer Lab

Curious about how to use Facebook for your business or organization? This...

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Florence Branch (402.444.5299) at Computer Lab

Presented by Metro Community College, this free two-part course will cover how to create...

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Part four of four sessions. Tired of hunting the keyboard...

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848) at Computer Lab

Learn how to use your Kindle to download books from Omaha Public Library. Limited...

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Florence Branch (402.444.5299) at Computer Lab

Presented by Metro Community College, this free two-part course will discuss the "anatomy" of...

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Saddlebrook Branch (402.884.7473) at PC Lab

Learn how to format pages in columns, use drop caps, insert pictures, and more.

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Part one of two sessions. This course taught by Metro...

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Part two of two sessions. This course taught by Metro...

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848) at Computer Lab

An introduction to terminology and how to create, format, and save a new document....

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Use the Internet to look and apply for jobs.

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Learn how to search the Internet effectively.

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Learn how to write, edit and save word processing documents.

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Computer Lab

Learn about the keyboard, mouse, monitor and printer; how to open and...

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848)

Get help uploading a resume, downloading an eBook or free music, creating an email account, or almost...

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (402.444.4800) at Training Computer Lab

Create a personal email account and learn to: compose, send...

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Benson Branch (402.444.4846)

Create a personal email account, compose, send and receive an email, and attach photos and files.

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (402.444.4849) at Computer Lab

Learn how to formulate search queries and evaluate results. Discover databases available...

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Millard Branch (402.444.4848)

Get help uploading a resume, downloading an eBook or free music, creating an email account, or almost...

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Saddlebrook Branch (402.884.7473) at PC Lab

Learn how to write, edit and save word processing documents.