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summer Reading
Program guideJune 1–August 1, 2016
Visit omahalibrary.org for complete program details and registration information.
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Thank you to our sponsors!
Omaha Public Library would like to thank all the organizations that help make Summer Reading programming and incentives possible.
City of Omaha Parks & RecreationFamily Fun Center XLFat Brain Toys Film StreamsFriends of OPLGamersKids DIY Studio
Presenting sponsor Premier sponsorsRichard Brooke Foundation
andSokolof Foundation
in memory of Richard Rosinsky
Additional support provided by Omaha Public Library Foundation
In-kind sponsors NEST 529O Comic ConOmaha Children’s MuseumOmaha Public SchoolsOmaha Storm ChasersOmaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & AquariumPapio Fun Park
Raising Cane’s SkateDazeSONIC Drive-InThat Pottery PlaceThe BookwormThe Durham MuseumThe Rose Theater
Kids’ & teens’ programGet 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 Read or listen for 10 hours to be entered in a drawing for gift certificates and memberships to area entertainment venues.
Kids’ & teens’ prize pack• Coupon sheet• Book• Water bottle• Storm Chasers vouchers
(for a 7/31 or 8/1 game)• Entry in a drawing for a NEST 529
scholarship• Entry in a drawing for gift certificates
to local entertainment venues
Prizes available beginning June 1, while supplies last
Kick-off parties Fri | June 3 | 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Main Library & Elkhorn BranchSat | June 4 | 1–3 pm
All other locations
Library nightwith the Storm Chasers
Sun | July 31 or Mon | Aug 1Use your voucher to watch a game
with other super readers!
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table of Contents
Arts & Crafts .........................................................................4
Book Clubs ..................................................................................5
Community Involvement ...........................................6
Education & Life Skills ......................................6–7
Entertainment .............................................................. 7–9
Food & Cooking .......................................................................9
Games ..................................................................................... 10–13
Genealogy & History ....................................................13
Health & Self care .............................................. 14–15
Lock-Ins ........................................................................................15
Movies ............................................................................................16
Parties & Picnics ..............................................................16
Science & technology ................................................. 17
Storytimes ..................................................................... 17–20
4Kids Teens Adults All ages R Registration required
Arts & CraftsAnime Club Sat | June 25 & July 23 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Arts for All R Saturdays (except June 4) at 2:30 pm South Omaha Library
Cartooning R Wed | July 13 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Chalk It Up Wed | July 13 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Crackle & Magnetic Nail Art R Thurs | June 2 | 2 pm Florence Branch
Creative Cards R Sat | July 16 | 9 am–Noon Sorensen Branch
DIY Canvas Art R Sat | July 16 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Drawing Basics R Sat | June 18 | 12:30 pm Millard Branch
Golden Threads Quilting Tuesdays at 5 pm Washington Branch
Henna Tattoos R Thurs | June 16 | 2 pm Florence Branch
Tues | July 12 | 10 am Swanson Branch
Kite Workshop Thurs | June 23 | 1 pm Abrahams Branch
Knitting Club Sat | June 4 & July 2 | 2 pm Florence Branch
Origami & Calligraphy Class R Thurs | July 14 | Noon Millard Branch
Painting Fun R Tues | June 28 | 10:30 am Florence Branch
Pretty Pots R Sat | June 11 | 10:30 am Willa Cather Branch
Ready...Set...Sew! R Saturdays | 10 am June 11, 18 & 25 and July 2 Washington Branch
Relax the Mind with Adult Coloring Sat | June 18 | 11 am–5 pm Willa Cather Branch
Sidewalk Art R Tues | July 5 | 10:30 am Florence Branch
Summer Scrapbook Crop R Sat | June 25 & July 30 | 10 am–5 pm Willa Cather Branch
Tennis Ball Holder Craft R Tues | June 21 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Teen Manga Club Sat | June 25 & July 23 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Upcycled Tees R Thurs | July 7 | 2 pm Florence Branch
Visit OPL at Summer Arts Festival Fri | June 10 | 10:30 am–2 pm 14th & Farnam St.
Visit omahalibrary.org for complete program details and registration information.5
Book clubs4th Wednesday Book Club Wed | June 22 & July 27 | 4:30 pm Florence Branch
50+ Book Club Tues | June 7 & July 5 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Benson Mystery Book Club Tues | June 14 & July 12 | 6:30 pm Benson Branch
Book & Bagels Book Club Thurs | June 2 & July 7 | 10:30 am Benson Branch
Classic Book Club Mon | June 13 & July 11 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch
Elkhorn Book Discussion Group Thurs | June 2 & July 7 | 1:30 pm Elkhorn Branch
Elkhorn Evening Book Club Thurs | June 9 & July 14 | 6:30 pm Elkhorn Branch
Exercise & Read Book Club Wed | June 15 & July 20 | 11:30 am Florence Branch
Last Wednesday Book Club Wed | June 29 & July 27 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch
Plain Pages Book Club Sat | June 18 & July 16 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Saddlebrook Summer Book Club R Wednesdays (except June 1) at 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Sister 2 Sister Book Club Sat | June 11 & July 9 | 1:30 pm Washington Branch
Sorensen Readers Book Club Sat | June 4 & July 2 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
The Curious Readers Wed | June 15 & July 20 | 6 pm Swanson Branch
Under the Dundee Sun Book Club Tues | June 7 & July 5 | 4:30 pm Sorensen Branch
Walking Book Club Thursdays (except June 2 & July 28) at 5 pm Benson Branch
Whodunnit Mystery Book Club Thurs | June 9 & July 14 | 6:30 pm Willa Cather Branch
Willa Cather Book Club Tues | June 28 & July 26 | 6:30 pm Willa Cather Branch
Young Adult Homeschool Book Club R Thurs | June 30 & July 28 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Youth Homeschool Book Club Thurs | June 30 & July 28 | 2 pm Millard Branch
6Kids Teens Adults All ages R Registration required
Community involvement
American Red Cross Blood Drive Mon | June 27 | Noon–7 pm Millard Branch
Dig It: Family Gardening Sat | June 18 & July 16 | 8 & 10:30 am Florence Branch
Friends of OPL Book Sale Thursdays | 10 am–3 pm Sat | June 4 & July 2 | 10 am–3 pm Swanson Branch
Homeschool Advisory Luncheon R Tues | June 28 & July 26 | Noon Abrahams Branch
International Day at the Library Mon | June 20 | Noon–5 pm Millard Branch
Juneteenth Flag Raising Sat | June 11 | Noon Washington Branch
South 24th Street Walking Tour Meet-up R Sat | July 16 | 10 am South Omaha Library
Summer Volunteer Training R Thurs | June 2 | 1 pm Main LibraryFri | June 10 | 2 pm Swanson BranchSat | June 11 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Teen Advisory Board Wed | June 1 & July 6 | 4 pm Abrahams BranchThurs | June 9 & July 7 | 4 pm Saddlebrook BranchSat | June 18 & July 16 | 2 pm R Millard Branch
Education & Life skills
Adult Basic Education Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1 pm Main Library
Advanced Couponing Class R Thurs | June 30 | 5:30 pm Elkhorn Branch
Babysitting Clinic R Wed | June 8 & July 13 | 10 am–3 pm Elkhorn Branch Thurs | June 9 | 10:30 am–3:30 pm Florence BranchWednesdays | 10 am–3 pm June 15 & 29 and July 20 Saddlebrook BranchFri | June 17 | 10 am–3 pm Abrahams BranchFri | July 15 | 10 am–3 pm Swanson Branch
Couponing Class R Thurs | June 9 | 5 pm Swanson BranchWed | June 15 | 5:30 pm Washington BranchTues | June 21 | 5:30 pm Elkhorn Branch
Creative/Impromptu Writing Class R Mon | June 20 | 2 pm Millard Branch
English as a Second Language Class Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30 pm Millard Branch South Omaha Library
Extemporaneous Speaking Class R Sat | July 9 | Noon Millard Branch
Finding Freebies R Wed | June 8 | 5:30 pm Washington BranchThurs | June 16 | 5 pm Swanson Branch
Visit omahalibrary.org for complete program details and registration information.7
Frugal Fun with Kids R Wed | June 1 | 5:30 pm Washington Branch
How to Write a College Essay R Sat | June 11 | 11 am Millard Branch
Math SAT/ACT Preparation R Saturdays at 4 pm Millard Branch
Medicare Explained R Thurs | June 16 | 1 pm Abrahams BranchSat | June 18 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Photography Class R Tues | June 21 | 3 pm Millard Branch
Planting Your Fall Garden Now R Sat | July 23 | 2 pm Elkhorn Branch
Pre-GED Class Mondays (except July 4), Wednesdays & Fridays | 11 am–4 pm Main LibraryTuesdays & Thursdays | Noon–3 pm South Omaha Library
Safety Rocks Tues | July 12 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Self-Defense & Bully Prevention R Sat | June 18 | 3 pm Abrahams Branch
Self-Defense Class R Wed | July 6 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Social Security Strategies R Wed | June 15 | 6:30 pm Swanson Branch
Taxes in Retirement R Wed | June 22 | 6:30 pm Swanson Branch
Entertainment4-H Farm Animal Fun Tues | June 7 | 1 pm Millard BranchWed | June 8 | 2 pm Swanson BranchTues | June 21 | 1:30 pm Benson BranchWed | July 20 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Amazing Storyteller Tim Lowry Wed | June 15 | 10:30 am Main Library
Best Puppet Show in the World Thurs | June 9 | Noon Abrahams Branch
Bubble Fun R Thurs | July 21 | 10:30 am Florence Branch
Creative Movement R Fri | June 10 | 1:30 pm Benson Branch
Drama Club R Tues–Fri | July 12–15 | 3 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Dr. Oxygen Science Show Tues | June 14 | 1 pm Florence BranchThurs | June 16 | 1 & 3 pm Elkhorn BranchTues | June 21 | 10:30 am Main LibraryTues | June 21 | 2 pm Willa Cather BranchTues | June 28 | 1 pm Millard BranchWed | June 29 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Wed | July 6 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
8Kids Teens Adults All ages R Registration required
Fri | July 8 | 1 pm Abrahams Branch
Mon | July 11 | 2 pm South Omaha Library
Drums of the World Tues | June 7 | 1:30 pm Benson Branch
Wed | June 22 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Tues | June 28 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Fontenelle Forest Raptor Recovery Fri | June 10 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Gymnasts: The Ultimate Athletes Wed | July 6 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Tues | July 19 | 1:30 pm Benson Branch
Impromptu Acting Class R Thurs | June 16 | 1 pm Millard Branch
“In Our Own Voices” Youth Storytelling Concert Fri | June 17 | 2 pm Joslyn Art Museum–2200 Dodge St.
Jeff Koneck Storyteller Wed | June 29 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Jeff Quinn Magic Show Tues | June 7 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Wed | June 8 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Thurs | June 9 | 1 & 3 pm Elkhorn Branch
Fri | June 10 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Tues | June 14 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Fri | June 17 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Thurs | June 23 | 1 pm Florence Branch
Thurs | June 23 | 2 pm Washington Branch
Tues | July 19 | 6:30 pm Elkhorn Branch
Jump, Jiggle & Jam Tues | June 7 | 10:30 am Main Library
Line Dancing Basics Wednesdays | 6:30 pm June 15 & 29 and July 13 & 27 Millard Branch
Mad Scientist Show Tues | June 14 | 1:30 pm Benson Branch
Mammals of Nebraska Fri | July 29 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
National Dance Day Sat | July 30 | Noon–6 pm Abrahams Branch
Omaha Blue Waves Martial Arts Demonstration Fri | July 15 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Omaha Storm Chasers’ Mighty Mascot Wed | June 15 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Papio NRD Lizards Tues | June 28 | 1:30 pm Benson Branch
Papio NRD Owls Wed | July 13 | 1 pm Abrahams Branch
Tues | July 26 | 1 pm R Millard Branch
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Papio NRD Snakes & Reptiles Wed | June 29 | 1 pm Abrahams Branch
Fri | July 1 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Tues | July 5 | 1 pm R Millard Branch
Pre-K to 2nd Grade Ballet Class Fri | July 8 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Raptor-ology Tues | July 5 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Safe, Fit & Fun Day Sat | July 23 | 1 pm Florence Branch
Show & Tell StorySLAM at Pizza Shoppe Collective R Thurs | June 23 | 6:30–9 pm 6056 Maple St.
Show & Tell StorySLAM Prep Session R Sat | June 18 | 3 pm Benson Branch
Swing Dancing Lesson Thurs | June 23 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Wildlife Encounters Mon | June 6 | 2 pm South Omaha Library
Tues | June 14 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch
Wed | June 15 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Tues | June 21 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Wed | June 22 | 1 pm Abrahams Branch
Fri | June 24 | 10:30 am Elkhorn Branch
Tues | July 12 | 1:30 pm Benson Branch
Wed | July 13 | 2 pm Washington Branch
Wed | July 20 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Food & Cooking
Candy Sushi R Thurs | June 30 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Cooking for Teens R Thursdays | 1 pm June 9–Breakfast Pizza June 23–Game Day Food Sorensen Branch
Donut & Waffle Making R Mon | June 6 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Healthy Snacking R Sat | June 11 | 2 pm Florence Branch
Infusions R Saturdays at 1 pm July 2–Salts & Sugars July 9–Simple Syrups July 16–Oils & Vinegars July 30–Extracts Benson Branch
Make the Cut: All About Meat R Sat | June 25 | 11 am Elkhorn Branch
Pedal Towards Healthy Snacking R Tues | July 19 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Thurs | July 21 | 2 pm Florence Branch
Ready...Set...Snack Time! R Fri | June 24 and July 22 & 29 | 4 pm Washington Branch
10Kids Teens Adults All ages R Registration required
GamesBackyard Games Thurs | July 7 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Benson Teen Collective Wed | June 15 & 29 and July 13 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Board Game Tournament Thurs | July 28 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Cardfight! Vanguard Saturdays at 1 pm Millard Branch
Casino Games & Candy Poker R Thurs | June 16 | 3 pm Millard Branch
Chess Club Saturdays at 3 pm Millard Branch
Chess Tournament R Wed | June 8 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Chocolate Olympics Thurs | June 9 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Thurs | July 7 | 1 pm R Sorensen Branch
Cornhole/Baggo Tournament Thurs | July 21 | 1 pm Main Library
Debate Competition R Mon | July 11 & July 18 | Noon–4 pm Millard Branch
Eight Player Super Smash Bros. Tournament R Mon | June 13 | 2–4 pm Tues | July 12 | 2–5 pm Millard Branch
Escape Room Contest! Sat | June 25 | 3 pm Abrahams Branch
Free Throw Contest R Wed | June 15 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Free Throw Shooting Contest at Southwest YMCA R Tues | July 19 | 2 pm 13010 Atwood Ave.
Games Mon | June 13 | 2 pm South Omaha Library
Games of Chance vs. Games of Skill R Tues | July 12 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Game On: Family Game Night Thurs | June 16 & July 21 | 6 pm Abrahams Branch
Game Time Saturdays | 2 pm June 11–Super Smash Bros. June 25–Just Dance July 9–Mario Sorensen Branch
Gaming Club Sat | July 2 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Giant Jenga R Thurs | July 14 | 2 pm Florence Branch
Giant Yahtzee R Thurs | June 23 | 2 pm Florence Branch
Giant Yahtzee & Scrabble Thurs | June 16 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
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Go Club Thursdays at 4 pm Millard Branch
Hobby Club Wednesdays at 4 pm Millard Branch
Indoor & Outdoor Obstacle Course Mon | June 20 | 2 pm South Omaha Library
Inflatable Obstacle Course & More Thurs | June 30 | 10 am Florence Branch
“Just Dance” Tournament R Thurs | July 28 | 2 pm Florence Branch
Karaoke Mon | July 25 | 2 pm South Omaha Library
Karaoke Battle Thurs | June 23 | 1 pm Main Library
Thurs | June 30 | 2 pm R Florence Branch
Kinect Sports Olympics R Thurs | July 21 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
LEGO Club Tuesdays at 10 am Elkhorn Branch
Wednesdays | 4:30 pm June 1, 15 & 29 and July 13 & 27 Sorensen Branch
Fridays at 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Fridays at 4 pm Millard Branch
Saturdays (except June 4) at 1 pm Abrahams Branch
LEGO Club Jr. Tuesdays at 10 am Elkhorn BranchFri | June 3 | 10:30 am Millard Branch
Life-Size Bowling Thurs | July 21 | 6 pm Willa Cather Branch
Life-Size Games Wed | June 8, 22 & 29 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch
Life-Size Games R Thurs | June 9 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Life-Size Pac-Man Wed | June 22 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Life-Size Speed Chess Sat | July 16 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Magic: The Gathering Card Tournament Fridays (except June 24) at 4 pm Millard Branch
Makey Makeys R Thurs | July 14 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Mario Kart Gaming Tournament R Sat | June 4 | 2–5 pm Thurs | July 7 | 2–5 pm Millard Branch
Mega Games Fri | June 24 | 1:30 pm Benson Branch
Mega Games Wed | June 8 & July 6 | 2 pm Benson BranchThurs | June 16 | 1 pm R Sorensen BranchTues | June 28 | 2:30 pm Swanson Branch
12Kids Teens Adults All ages R Registration required
Mega Game Day R Thurs | July 21 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Minecraft Club R Tuesdays at 4:15 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Tuesdays | 4:30 pm June 7 & 21 and July 5 & 19 Sorensen Branch
Sat | June 18 & July 16 | 4:30 pm Sorensen Branch
Minecraft Competition R Sat | July 9 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Mini Triathalon Wed | July 27 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Minute to Win It R Tues | July 5 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Muggle Quidditch Thurs | June 30 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Nerf Games Thurs | July 7 | 1 pm Main Library
Fri | July 29 | 2–5 pm Abrahams Branch
Nerf War Thurs | July 21 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Ninja Warrior Training Tues | July 19 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
On Your Mark, Bingo Thurs | June 16 | 1 pm Main Library
Outdoor Challenges Mon | June 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Saddlebrook Scavenger Hunt Wed | June 1 | 8 am–8 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Set a Record at Main Library Tues | July 19 | 10 am Main Library
Speed Reading Competition R Fri | June 17 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Sportstacular Scoring Tues | June 28 | 10:30 am Main Library
Sports Mini-Camp Tues | June 14 | 10 am Main Library
Summer Arcade R Wednesdays (except June 1 & July 27) at 2 pm Washington Branch
Summer Seek & Find June 1–July 31 Elkhorn Branch
“Super Smash Bros. Brawl” Tournament Sat | July 23 | 3:30 pm Abrahams Branch
Teen Gaming Fri | June 3 | 1 pm Florence Branch
Sat | July 2 | 2 pm R Millard Branch
Teen Gaming & Minecraft Competition Sat | June 11 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Teen Hangout Tuesdays at 1 pm Elkhorn Branch
Wednesdays at 6 pm South Omaha Library
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Wed | June 15 & July 20 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch
Thurs | June 23 | 4 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Teen Water Competition R Mon | July 25 | 2 pm Millard Branch
The Amazing Reading Race June 1–July 30 Florence Branch
The Gaming Truck Wed | June 8 | 3 pm R Thurs | July 28 | 7 pm Fri | July 29 | 7 pm R Washington Branch
The Haunted Library Tues | June 7 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Thurs | July 14 | 1 pm Main Library
Wed | July 20 | 2 pm Benson Branch
The Library Games Tues | June 14 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Video Game Sports Tournament Thurs | July 14 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Yu-gi-oh Card Tournament Tuesdays at 4 pm Millard Branch
Genealogy & History
Custer in Nebraska: The Royal Buffalo Hunt of 1872 R Wed | July 20 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch
Genealogy Gems Hiding in Plain Sight R Sat | June 4 | 2 pm Main Library
Genealogy: “Mom, What Do You Call Aunt Dot?” R Sat | July 23 | 2 pm Main Library
Genealogy Work Group Fri | June 10 & July 8 | 10 am Abrahams Branch
Genealogy Work Group R Fri | June 24 & July 29 | 9 am Washington Branch
Genealogy Workshop R Fri | June 3 & July 1 | 10 am Millard Branch
Photo Restoration with Microsoft Paint R Sun | July 24 | 2 pm Main Library
Walking Tour of “Ghost Signs” in the Old Market R Sat | June 25 | 11 am Main Library
14Kids Teens Adults All ages R Registration required
Health & Self Care
Ask-a-Nurse R Thursdays at 3 pm Washington Branch
Beginning Meditation R Sat | June 18 | 10:15 am Sorensen Branch
Family Yoga Wed | July 13 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Fit Club Sat | June 4 & July 2 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Hair Styling R Wed | June 22 | 2 pm Millard Branch
Kids Yoga Mon | June 27 | 2 pm South Omaha Library
Lifetime Fitness Tues | July 19 | 6:30 pm Florence Branch
Meditation R Mon | June 13 & July 18 | 6:30 pm South Omaha Library
Meet-up at Omaha Yoga & Bodywork Center Thurs | June 9 | 5:30 pm 6105 Maple St.
MixxedFit Exercise Wednesdays at 6 pm Thursdays at 5 pm Washington Branch
Fridays at 5 pm South Omaha Library
Nail Care R Wed | June 15 | 3 pm Millard Branch
On Your Mark, Get Set...Get Fit! Wed | June 1 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Personal Color Analysis R Thurs | June 30 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Ready, Set, Walk June 4–July 31 (except July 4) at 9:15 am Millard Branch
Skin Care & Makeup R Tues | June 14 | 2 pm Millard Branch
STD Testing Mondays (except July 4) at 2 pm Washington Branch
Mondays | 2 pm June 6 & 20 and July 18 Millard Branch
Mondays | 2 pm June 13 & 27 and July 11 & 25 Main Library
Tuesdays at 2 pm Washington Branch
Wed | June 15 & July 20 | 2 pm South Omaha Library
Thursdays | 2 pm June 2 & 16 and July 7 & 21 Florence Branch
Fri | June 10 & July 8 | 3 pm Millard Branch
Saturdays | 9 am June 4 & 18 and July 2 & 16 South Omaha Library
Sat | June 18 & July 16 | 3 pm Benson Branch
Sat | June 25 & July 23 | 11 am Millard Branch
Visit omahalibrary.org for complete program details and registration information.15
Lock-insEnd of Summer Lock-in R Fri | July 29 | 6:30–8:30 pm Abrahams Branch
Game On! Teen Lock-in R Fri | June 17 | 6–9 pm Benson Branch
Grades 6-12 Pac-Man Lock-in R Fri | July 15 | 6–9 pm Sorensen Branch
Nerf Lock-in R Fri | June 17 | 6–9 pm Sorensen Branch
Sat | June 18 & July 23 | 7–10:30 pm Millard Branch
Sat | June 25 | 6–10 pm Swanson Branch
Fri | July 15 | 6–9 pm Benson Branch
Teen Boys Lock-in R Fri | June 10 | 6:30–9 pm Abrahams Branch
Teen Girls’ After Hours Lock-in R Fri | July 8 | 6:30–9 pm Abrahams Branch
Teen Lock-in R Fri | June 24 | 6–9 pm South Omaha Library
Fri | July 8, 15, 22 & 29 | 6–9 pm Washington Branch
Teen Water Night R Fri | July 29 | 6–9 pm South Omaha Library
Thrilling Thursday Lock-in R Thurs | July 7, 14, 21 & 28 | 6:30–8:30 pm Washington Branch
Yu-gi-oh Lock-in R Sat | July 9 | 7–10 pm Millard Branch
Studio Walk Mon | June 6 | 9 am Millard Branch
Summer Nail Wraps R Sat | June 18 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Tai Chi R Mon | June 27 | 6:30 pm South Omaha Library
Tai Chi Basics R Mondays | 3 pm June 6 & 20 and July 11 & 25 Millard Branch
The Benefits of Exercise Mon | June 20 | 9:30 am Millard Branch
Yoga Tuesdays at 9 am Millard Branch
Zumba/Mixed Fit with Tiba! Mondays (except July 4) at 6:15 pm Saturdays at Noon Washington Branch
16Kids Teens Adults All ages R Registration required
MoviesBook Into a Movie R Fri | June 24 & July 15 | 1–4 pm Millard Branch
Movie Day Tuesdays at 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Tuesdays at 2 pm Washington Branch
Movie Day Tuesdays at 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch
June 7–The Game Plan June 14–Space Jam June 21–Angels in the Outfield June 28–Cool Runnings July 5–Ice Princess July 12–Mighty Ducks July 19–The Big Green July 26–The Karate Kid
Movie Time Tuesdays (except July 26) at 2 pm R Washington Branch
Thurs | June 30 & July 28 | 6–8:30 pm Abrahams Branch
Tues | July 5 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Sports Movie Marathon Fri | July 1 | Noon–6 pm Abrahams Branch
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (2014) Wed | June 1 | 5:30–7:30 pm Abrahams Branch
Parties & picnics
Christmas in July Mon | July 25 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch
Dance Party! Wed | June 22 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Elkhorn Summer Finale Thurs | July 28 | 11 am Elkhorn Branch
Family Dance Party Tues | July 26 | 1:30 pm Benson Branch
Wed | July 27 | 2 pm Swanson Branch
Hydrant Party Sat | July 16 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Ninja Party Fri | July 8 | 1:30 pm Benson Branch
Princess Party Fri | June 24 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Mon | July 18 | 6 pm Abrahams Branch
Summer Wrap Up Party Wed | July 27 | 2 pm Benson Branch
Superhero Party Sat | July 23 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch
Teddy Bear Picnic R Tues | June 7 | 10:30 am Florence Branch
Visit omahalibrary.org for complete program details and registration information.17
StorytimesCostume Character Visits Curious George Visits Storytime Fri | June 17 | 10:30 am Florence Branch
Sat | June 18 | 10:30 am Swanson Branch
Mon | June 20 | 10:30 am Abrahams Branch
Tues | June 21 | 10:30 am Millard Branch
Wed | June 22 | 10:30 am Willa Cather Branch
Thurs | June 23 | 10 am Elkhorn Branch
Fri | June 24 | 10 am Saddlebrook Branch
Sat | June 25 | 10:30 am Sorensen Branch
Froggy Visits Storytime Fri | July 8 | 10 am Saddlebrook Branch
Sat | July 9 | 10 am Benson Branch
Mon | July 11 | 10:30 am Abrahams Branch
Wed | July 13 | 10:30 am Main Library
Thurs | July 14 | 10:30 am Elmwood Park Grotto 802 S. 60th St.
Fri | July 15 | 10:30 am Florence Branch
Sat | July 16 | 10:30 am Sorensen Branch
Science & Technology
Basic Robotics Fri | July 22 | 1:30 pm Benson Branch
Coding Club R Tues–Fri | June 14–17 | 3 pm Saddlebrook Branch
Crime Scene Investigation R Thurs | June 23 | 1 pm Millard Branch
Florence Science Club R Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (except June 1 & July 27) Florence Branch
Hour of Code: Code Combat R Thurs | July 28 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch
Imagine Science Camp: Build an Interactive Robot R Mon–Fri | June 13–17 | 1–5 pm Millard Branch
Teen Java Class R Sat | June 25 & July 23 | 12:30 pm Millard Branch
The Power of the Screen for Parents & Children Mon | June 6 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch
18Kids Teens Adults All ages R Registration required
Out & About StorytimesWed | June 1 | 10 am Lawrence Youngman Park 192nd & W. Dodge Rd.
Thurs | June 2 | 10:30 am Regency Park–9808 Harney Pkwy S.
Fri | June 3 | 10:30 am Maple Village Park Ballfield 3865 Oakview Dr.
Mon | June 6 | 10:30 am Chalco Hills–8901 S. 154th St.
Wed | June 8 | 10 am Pacific Springs Park–17400 Leavenworth St.
Thurs | June 9 | 10:30 am Shakespeare on the Green 411 ½ N. Elmwood Dr.
Fri | June 10 | 10:30 am Rotella’s Italian Bakery–6949 S. 108th St.
Sat | June 11 | 10:30 am Standing Bear Lake–6404 N. 132nd St.
Wed | June 15 | 10 am Scheels–17202 Davenport St.
Thurs | June 16 | 10:30 am Pipal Park–7802 Hascall St. (near 78th St. & W. Center Rd.)
Fri | June 17 | 10:30 am Zorinsky Lake–3808 S. 156th St.
Sat | June 18 | 10:30 am Hy-Vee–156th & Maple St.
Tues | June 21 | 10:30 am Josyln Art Museum–2200 Dodge St.
Wed | June 22 | 10 am Chance Ridge Event Center–506 Skyline Rd. Columbus Park–1515 S. 24th St.
Thurs | June 23 | 10:30 am Warren Swigart Golf Course 3865 Parkview Dr.
Fri | June 24 | 10:30 am Do Space–7205 Dodge St. Fire Station #60–2929 S. 129th Ave. Hefflinger Park–112th & Maple St.
Sat | June 25 | 10:30 am Ultimate Baseball Academy 4225 S. 121st Plz.
Wed | June 29 | 10 am The Mark Bowling & Entertainment 20902 Cumberland Dr. Gene Leahy Mall Slides–11th & Farnam St.
Thurs | June 30 | 10:30 am Towl Park–9310 W. Center Rd.
Fri | July 1 | 10 am Hummel Park Slide–3033 Hummel Park Rd.
Fri | July 1 | 10:30 am Democracy Park–8780 Templeton Dr. Southwest YMCA–13010 Atwood Ave.
Sat | July 2 | 10:30 am Stone Creek Park–168th St. at Kansas
Tues | July 5 | 10 am Cindy Leiferman Nature Explore Classroom–2566 St. Mary’s Ave.
Wed | July 6 | 10 am Stone Ridge Splash Park Butler & 162nd Avenues/ Elk Creek Crossing & Stone Ridge Development
Thurs | July 7 | 10:30 am Motto McLean Ice Arena 45th & P St. in Hitchcock Park
Fri | July 8 | 10:30 am Westwood Heights Sprayground 12334 Seldin Dr.
Sat | July 9 | 10:30 am Warren Swigart Golf Course 3865 Parkview Dr.
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Tues | July 12 | 10:30 am Pioneer Courage Park–1400 Capitol Ave.
Wed | July 13 | 10 am Elkhorn Fire Station #71–20474 Laramie Rd.
Thurs | July 14 | 10:30 am Elmwood Park Grotto–802 S. 60th St.
Fri | July 15 | 10:30 am Benson Sprayground–7002 Military Ave. Oak Heights Swimming Pool–10205 U St.
Sat | July 16 | 10:30 am Roanoke Swimming Pool–4747 N. 113th St.
Tues | July 19 | 10:30 am Josyln Art Museum–2200 Dodge St.
Wed | July 20 | 10 am Aksarben Aquarium–21502 W. Hwy 31 Gene Leahy Mall Slides–11th & Farnam St.
Thurs | July 21 | 10:30 am Baxter Arena–2425 S. 67th St.
Fri | July 22 | 10:30 am The Tennis Club and Soccer Center 4718 N. 120th St. Yoga at Cody Park–12750 Westwood Ln.
Sat | July 23 | 10:30 am Susan Picotte Park–151st & Corby St.
Wed | July 27 | 10 am Ta-Ha-Zouka Park–905 Elkhorn Dr.
Thurs | July 28 | 10:30 am Deer Ridge Pool–585 S. 126 St.
Fri | July 29 | 10:30 am BounceU–11144 Q St. Do Space–7205 Dodge St.
Sat | July 30 | 10:30 am Marcus Majestic Cinema 14304 W. Maple Rd.
Special Storytimes Elsa & Anna Visit South Omaha Library Mon | July 18 | 2 pm South Omaha Library
Josh the Otter Visits Storytime Thurs | July 14 | 11 am Abrahams Branch
Omaha Ballet Academy Visits Dancing Storytime Thurs | July 7 | 10 am Elkhorn Branch
Reading Buddies R Tues | June 14 | 12:30 pm Millard Branch
Weekly Storytimes Baby Storytime Wednesdays at 9:30 am Millard Branch
Wednesdays at 10:30 am Swanson Branch
Thursdays at 9:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Thursdays at 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch Willa Cather Branch
Fridays (except June 3) at 10 am Elkhorn Branch
Fridays at 10:30 am Sorensen Branch
Dad & Me Storytime Saturdays (except June 4) at 10:15 am Elkhorn Branch
Dancing Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 am Abrahams Branch
Wed | June 8 | 10:30 am Main Library
Thursdays at 10 am Elkhorn Branch
Family Storytime Mondays (except July 4) at 10 am Elkhorn Branch
Mondays (except July 4) at 10:30 am Abrahams Branch
Mondays (except June 6 & July 4) at 10:30 am Millard Branch
Tuesdays at 10:30 am Millard Branch Saddlebrook Branch
Tues | June 14 & July 12 | 6:30 pm Elkhorn Branch
Wednesdays at 10:30 am Millard Branch Willa Cather Branch
Wed | June 1 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Wed | June 1 and July 6 & 27 | 10:30 am Main Library
Thursdays at 10 am Benson Branch
Fridays at 10:30 am Florence Branch Swanson Branch
Saturdays at 10 am Benson Branch
Saturdays at 10:30 am Swanson Branch
Music & Movement Fridays at 9:30 am & 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch
Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10 am Washington Branch
Tuesdays at 10:30 am South Omaha Library
Read to a Dog Tuesdays at 6:30 pm R Millard Branch
Sat | June 18 & July 16 | 1 pm Swanson Branch
Sundays at 4 pm Abrahams Branch
Toddler Storytime Mondays (except July 4) at 9:30 am Millard Branch
Wednesdays at 10:30 am Sorensen Branch
Thursdays at 9:30 & 10:30 am Millard Branch
locationsW. 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