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May 30–July 31 2015

Summer Reading ProgramPresented by

Program BookletYour guide to everything happening at Omaha Public Library this summer!

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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.

Family Fun CenterFat Brain Toys Film StreamsFriends of OPL GamersKids DIY Studio NEST – Nebraska’s 529 College Savings Plans

Presenting sponsor

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

• Messenger bag

• Storm Chasers vouchers (for 8/2 or 8/3)

• Entry in NEST scholarship drawing

• Entry in drawing for gift certificates to area entertainment venues

Prizes available beginning June 1, while supplies last

Kick-off parties Library nightwith the Storm ChasersFri | May 29 | 10 am–12:30 pm

Main Library

Sat | May 30 | 1–3 pm All other locations

Sun | Aug 2 or Mon | Aug 3Use your voucher to watch a game

with other super readers!

Premier sponsorSokolof Foundation

in memory of Richard Rosinsky

Additional support provided by Omaha Public Library Foundation

In-kind sponsors Omaha Children’s MuseumOmaha Parks & RecreationOmaha Storm ChasersPapio Fun ParkPizza Hut Raising Cane’s River City RodeoRose Theater

Skate DazeSonicThat Pottery PlaceThe BookwormThe Durham Museum

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Finale parties

Wed | July 29 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Wed | July 29 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

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

table of Contents

Thurs | July 30 | 2 pm Benson Branch

4 Kids Teens Adults All ages †Registration required

Design a Hero Tues | July 21 | 4 pm Benson Branch

Design a Visor† Thurs | June 4 | 1 pm Willa Cather Branch

DIY Character Costume† Tues | June 23 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

DIY Origami† Thurs | July 30 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

DIY Superhero Accessories† Thurs | July 23 | 2 pm Benson Branch

DIY Superhero Bracelet† Fri | July 17 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch

DIY Superhero Masks & Shields† Thurs | July 2 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

DIY Superhero or Villain Shirt† Tues | June 9 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Thurs | July 2 | 2 pm Benson Branch

DIY Superhero Planter Pots† Thurs | June 4 | 2 pm Benson Branch

Thurs | July 16 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos Fri | June 19 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch

Glass Etching† Sat | June 20 | 1 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Arts & CraftsArts for All: Where Books & Art Meet† Saturdays (except July 4) | 2:30 pm South Omaha Library

Bead Bracelet† Tues | June 9 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Become a Superhero† Fri | June 5 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Book Bag† Tues | June 30 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Cartooning† Mon | July 13 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Christmas Ornament† Sat | July 11 | Noon Elkhorn Branch

Comic Crafts† Tues | June 23 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Craft Make & Take Wednesdays | 1 pm July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Elkhorn Branch

Crayon Art Tues | July 7 | 4 pm Benson Branch

Create Your Own Superhero Tues | July 7 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Design a Backpack† Thurs | June 18 | 1 pm Willa Cather Branch

5For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

Golden Threads Quilting Tuesdays | 5 pm Washington Branch

Henna Art 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 Tues | July 7 | 10 am Main Library

Painting Fun† Fri | July 24 | 10:30 am Florence Branch

Painting Superheroes† Sun | June 7 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch

Paper Airplane Building† Tues | June 16 | 2 pm 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

Sat | July 11 | 2 pm Main Library

Super Costumes Tues | July 28 | 4 pm Benson Branch

6 Kids Teens Adults All ages †Registration required

Superhero Craft & Photo Op† Tues | July 14 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Fri | July 24 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch

Superhero Gear† Fri | July 10 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch Willa Cather Branch

Tues | July 21 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Superheroes of the Sea: Fish School† Sat | June 27 | 1 pm Millard Branch

Terrarium† Tues | June 2 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

The Language of Comics† Tues | June 9 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Thurs | June 18 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Thurs | June 25 | 2 pm Benson Branch

Thurs | July 9 | 1 pm Willa Cather Branch

Mon | July 20 | 2 pm South Omaha Library

Wed | July 22 | 6:30 pm Florence Branch

Tubular Turtles Craft Tues | July 14 | 4 pm Benson Branch

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

Book Club† Tuesdays | 2:30 pm June 2, 16 & 30 and July 14 & 28 Elkhorn BranchTues | June 16 | 4 pm Elkhorn BranchThurs | June 25 & July 30 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Book Club† Wed | June 24 & July 22 | 1 pm Abrahams BranchThurs | June 25 & July 23 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Books & Bagels Book Club Thurs | June 4 & July 2 | 10:30 am Benson Branch

Classic Books Club Mon | June 8 & July 13 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch

Elkhorn Book Discussion Group Thurs | June 4 & July 2 | 1:30 pm Elkhorn Branch

Evening Book Club Thurs | June 11 & July 9 | 6:30 pm Elkhorn Branch

Fourth Wednesday Book Club Wed | June 24 & July 22 | 4:30 pm Florence Branch

Heroes & Villains Book Club† Tues | June 9 & July 21 | 3 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Homeschool Youth Book Club† Thurs | June 25 & July 30 | 2 pm Millard Branch

7For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

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 Sat | June 13 & July 11 | 1:30 pm Washington Branch

Sorensen Readers Book Club 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 Tues | June 23 & July 28 | 6:30 pm Willa Cather Branch

Witty Whimsical Women Book Club Wed | June 17 & July 15 | 6 pm Panera Bread, 7825 Dodge St.

Community involvement

American Red Cross Blood Drive Mon | June 8 | 11 am–5 pm Elkhorn Branch

Mon | June 29 | Noon–7:30 pm Millard Branch

Friends of OPL Book Sale 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

Sat | June 20 & July 18 | 2 pm† Millard Branch

Write Letters to Military Heroes† Sun | July 5 | 2 pm Abrahams Branch

8 Kids Teens Adults All ages †Registration required

Computers & technology

Computer Basics† Mon | June 15 & July 13 | 5:30 pm Main Library

Email Basics† Wed | June 17 & July 15 | 1 pm Main Library

Intermediate Microsoft Word† Mon | June 29 | 11 am Main Library

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† Mon | July 13 | 11 am Main Library

Microsoft PowerPoint Basics† Mon | July 27 | 11 am Main Library

Microsoft Word Basics† Mon | June 15 | 11 am Main Library

Robotics† Thurs | June 25 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Tech Time† Wednesdays (except July 29) | 6:30 pm Swanson BranchThursdays | 4 pm Millard Branch Thurs | June 11 & July 9 | 6 pm Elkhorn BranchFridays | 10 am Florence Branch Washington Branch

Education & Life Skills

ACT Practice Test† Wed | July 8 | 9 am–1 pm Saddlebrook Branch

ACT/SAT Math Preparation† Saturdays in June | 4 pm Millard Branch

ACT/SAT Prep Test† Thurs | June 11 & July 9 | Noon–4 pm Millard Branch

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

Fri | June 26 | 10 am–3 pm Swanson Branch

Thurs | July 2 | 10 am–3 pm Willa Cather Branch

Tues | July 7 | 10 am–3 pm Abrahams Branch

Beginning Golf Instruction† Thurs | June 11 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Composting 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

9For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

EntertainmentAmazing 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

Creative/Impromptu Writing† Mon | July 20 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Discovering the Hero in You: The Chrysalides Project† 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

Pre-GED Class Tuesdays & Thursdays | Noon South Omaha Library

PSAT Practice Test† 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

10 Kids Teens Adults All ages †Registration required

Fun with Farm Animals Tues | June 16 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Wed | June 17 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

Wed | July 22 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Firefighters Wed | June 24 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

Impromptu Acting† Thurs | July 16 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Introduction to Salsa Dancing† Mon | July 13 | 4 pm South Omaha Library

Jeff Quinn Magic Show Tues | June 9 | 4 pm Benson Branch

Wed | June 10 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Thurs | June 11 | 1:30 & 3 pm Elkhorn Branch

Thurs | June 18 | 1 pm Florence Branch

Thurs | June 25 | 2 pm Washington Branch

Mon | July 6 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Sat | July 11 | 1 pm Millard Branch

Learn About Mammals Fri | July 3 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch

Owls from the Papio NRD† Thurs | June 11 | 1 pm Millard Branch

Parkour/Free Running Presentation Thurs | July 23 | 1 pm Main Library

Colorful Magic Tues | June 2 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Mon | June 8 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Fri | June 12 | 2 pm Sorensen Branch

Wed | July 15 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

Crime Scene Investigation† Tues | June 16 | 1 pm Millard Branch

Dinosaur Encounters Wed | June 24 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Downtown Sculpture Tour Tues | July 14 | 10 am Main Library

Dr. Oxygen Science Show Wed | June 3 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

Tues | June 9 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Mon | June 15 | 1:30 pm Elkhorn Branch

Tues | June 23 | 1 pm Florence Branch

Mon | June 29 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Wed | July 15 | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Drums of the World Fri | June 5 | 2 pm† Sorensen Branch

Tues | June 16 | 10 am Main Library

Thurs | June 25 | 10 am† Main Library

Wed | July 8 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

11For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

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 Mon | June 8 | 10 am Washington Branch

Mon | June 8 | 2 pm South Omaha Library

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† Fri | June 19 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Superhero Storytelling with Jeff Koneck Wed | June 10 | 10 am Main Library

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

Tues | July 28 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch

Wildlife Encounters 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

Mon | June 22 | 6:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Wed | July 1 | 2 pm Swanson Branch

Wed | July 8 | 2 pm Washington Branch

12 Kids Teens Adults All ages †Registration required

Infusions 101† Ages 21+ Sat | July 18 | 1 pm Benson Branch

Knife Skills in the Kitchen† Mon | July 20 | 6 pm South Omaha Library

Make the Cut! All About Meat† Sat | June 13 | 2 pm Main Library

Super Cupcakes!† Fri | July 17 | 3 pm Florence Branch

Super Foods Thurs | July 16 | 1 pm Main Library

Super Salsa† Sat | July 11 | 2 pm Florence Branch

Super Smoothies† Thurs | July 2 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Super Snacks† Thurs | June 4 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Super Soda† Sat | June 13 | 2 pm Florence Branch

Superhero Cake† Tues | June 16 | 6:30 pm Florence Branch

Superhero Cookies† Thurs | June 11 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Traditional Vegetarianism for You† Mon | June 15 | 6 pm South Omaha Library

Food & CookingBasic Cake Decorating† Fri | July 31 | 6 pm Sorensen Branch

Become a Home Brew Hero† Thurs | June 18 | 6:30 pm Millard Branch

Cooking for Teens† Thursdays | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

June 4—Breakfast wraps June 18—Super smoothies July 9—Quesadillas

Cupcake Wars: Superhero Edition† Thurs | June 25 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Thurs | July 9 | 2 pm Benson Branch

Tues | July 14 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

DIY Barbecue Rubs & Flavored Salts† Fri | June 12 | 3 pm Main Library

Thurs | June 18 | 6:30 pm Sorensen Branch

Donut Making† Mon | June 8 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Edible Wild Plants in Omaha† Sat | July 18 | 2 pm Washington Branch

Homemade Ice Cream Fri | June 26 | 3 pm† Florence Branch

Tues | July 28 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

13For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

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.

GamesBe 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

14 Kids Teens Adults All ages †Registration required

Minecraft Club† Tuesdays (except June 2) | 4:15 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Tuesdays | 4:30 pm June 2 & 16 and July 7 & 21 Sorensen Branch

Minecraft Competition† Sat | June 13 & July 11 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Minute to Win It† Thurs | June 18 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Speed Booking† Mon | July 6 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Speed Reading† Wed | July 15 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Super Brainy Trivia Contest Thurs | June 18 | 1 pm Main Library

Super Smart Games† Wed | June 10 | 1 & 3 pm Millard Branch

Tues | July 7 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament Sat | June 13 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Mon | June 15 | 2 pm† Millard Branch

Tues | July 14 | 2 pm† Millard Branch

Super Strength & Speed† Wed | June 17 | 1 & 3 pm Millard Branch

Tues | July 28 | 2 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Superhero Boot Camp† Tues | July 21 | 2 pm Millard Branch

Superhero Jeopardy† Thurs | July 23 | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Superhero Training Course Wed | June 3 | 1 & 3 pm† Millard Branch

Tues | June 9 | 10 am Main Library

Superhero LEGO Challenge Tues | June 30 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Team Trivia† Tues | June 30 | 3 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Teen Hangout Tuesdays (except June 2 & July 7) | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Tuesdays (except July 28) | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Tues | June 16 & July 21 | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Wednesdays | 5 pm South Omaha Library

Thursdays | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

The Hero Games Tues | June 16 | 4 pm Swanson Branch

Yugioh Card Tournament† Thurs | June 11 | 2 pm Millard Branch

15For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

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

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

16 Kids Teens Adults All ages †Registration required

Thrilling Thursday Lock-Ins† Thursdays | 6–9 pm Washington Branch

Villains Lock-In† Fri | July 17 | 6–9 pm Benson Branch

lock-insEnd of Summer Lock-In with Travis Wizardry† Fri | July 31 | 6–9 pm South Omaha Library

Friday Night Kick Backs† Fridays (except July 3) | 6–10 pm Washington Branch

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† Fri | June 19 | 6 pm–Sat | June 20 | 8 am Sorensen Branch

Heroes Lock-In† Fri | June 19 | 6–9 pm Benson Branch

Kids Summer Lock-In† Fri | June 26 & July 31 | 6–10:30 pm Abrahams Branch

Nerf Lock-In† Sat | June 13 & July 25 | 7–10 pm Millard Branch

Star Wars Lock-In† Sat | July 11 | 7–10 pm Millard Branch

Superhero Teen Lock-In† Sat | June 20 | 6–10 pm Swanson Branch

Techie Teen Lock-In† Sat | July 18 | 6–10 pm Swanson Branch

Teen Lock-In† Fri | June 19 & July 17 | 6 pm–midnight Abrahams Branch

MoviesInteractive Movie Day† Mon | July 27 | 2 pm South Omaha Library

Movie Day Mondays | 1 pm Millard Branch

Tuesdays (except June 2) | 2 pm Washington Branch

Sat | June 13 | 1 pm Benson Branch

Movie Day Tuesdays | 2 pm Washington Branch

Tues | June 9 | 1 pm† Millard Branch

Tues | June 30 | 4–11 pm Swanson Branch

Movie Day Fri | June 19 & July 17 | 1:30 pm Main Library

Movie Day Tuesdays | 1 pm Sorensen Branch

Fri | July 17 & 24 | 2 pm Willa Cather Branch

Movie Marathon Tues | June 23 | 11 am–3:30 pm Saddlebrook Branch

Superhero Movie Marathon Tues | July 28 | 10 am–5:30 pm Saddlebrook Branch

17For complete program descriptions and registration information, visit omahalibrary.org.

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

Mon | July 20 | 6:30 pm† Abrahams Branch

Teddy Bear Picnic† Thurs | June 4 | 10:30 am Florence Branch

Teen Summer Wrap Party Thurs | July 30 | 2 pm Benson Branch

Reading & Storytimes

Baby & Me Storytime Wednesdays | 9:30 am Millard BranchThursdays (except July 30) | 9:30 am Saddlebrook BranchThursdays | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch (except July 30) Willa Cather Branch Fridays | 10 am Elkhorn BranchFridays | 10:30 am Sorensen Branch

Baby TALK Lapsit Fridays | 10:30 am June 5 & 19 and July 3 & 17 South Omaha LibraryFri | June 12 & July 10 | 1 pm South Omaha LibraryThurs | 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 Thursdays | 10 am Elkhorn Branch

Family Storytime Mondays | 10:30 am  Abrahams Branch Millard BranchWednesdays | 10 am June 17 and July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Main Library

18 Kids Teens Adults All ages †Registration required

Wednesdays | 10:30 am Millard Branch Willa Cather BranchFridays | 10:30 am Swanson Branch Willa Cather BranchSaturdays (except July 4) | 10 am Benson BranchSaturdays (except July 4) | 10:30 am Swanson BranchSat | June 13 | 11 am Main Library

Firetruck Storytime Tues | June 23 | 10 am Washington Branch

Nature Storytime at Chalco Hills Mon | June 1 & July 6 | 10:30 am Chalco Hills Recreation Area 8901 S. 154th St.

Preschool Storytime Tuesdays | 10:30 am Millard Branch South Omaha LibraryThursdays | 10:30 am South Omaha Library

Read to a Dog Tuesdays | 6:30 pm Millard Branch

Saturdays (except July 4) | 11 am† Willa Cather BranchSundays | 4 pm Abrahams Branch

Reading Buddies† Tues | June 16 | 3 pm Thurs | July 16 | 3 pm Millard Branch

Rhythm & Rhymes Fri | June 12 & July 10 | 9:30 am Millard Branch

Story Adventures at Joslyn Art Museum Tues | June 16 & July 21 | 10:30 am 2200 Dodge St.

Storytime Tuesdays | 10 am Washington BranchTuesdays | 10:30 am Saddlebrook BranchSaturdays (except July 4) | 9:30 am Saddlebrook BranchSat | June 20 & July 18 | 10:30 am Millard Branch

Storytime with a Police Officer Tues | July 14 | 10 am Washington Branch

Storytime with Childcare Centers Thursdays | 10:30 am Benson Branch

Superhero Storytime & Crafts Wed | June 3 | 10 am Main Library

Toddler Storytime Mondays | 10 am Elkhorn BranchTuesdays | 1:30 pm Elkhorn BranchWednesdays | 10:30 am Sorensen BranchThursdays | 9:30 & 10:30 am Millard BranchSaturdays (except July 4) | 10:30 am Saddlebrook Branch

Costume Character VisitsPancake Pig Visits Storytime Sat | June 6 | 10 am Benson BranchTues | June 9 | 10:30 am Florence Branch Wed | June 10 | 10:30 am Sorensen BranchThurs | June 11 | 10:30 am Main LibrarySat | June 13 | 11 am Millard Branch

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Ladybug Girl Visits Storytime Sat | July 11 | 10:30 am Swanson Branch

Tues | July 14 | 10:30 am South Omaha Library

Wed | July 15 | 10:30 am Willa Cather 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 192nd & W. Dodge Rd.

June 10—Scheels 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 20902 Cumberland Dr.

July 8—UNO Mallory Kountze Planetarium Durham Science Center, UNO Campus 60th & Dodge St.

July 15—Aksarben Aquarium 21502 W. Hwy 31, Gretna, NE

July 22—Stone Ridge Splash Park Butler & 162nd Avenues, Elk Creek Crossing & Stone Ridge Development

July 29—Ta-Ha-Zouka Park 905 Elkhorn Dr.

Out & About Storytime Thursdays | 10:30 am hosted by Swanson Branch

June 4—Regency Park Harney Pkwy S. & Fieldcrest Dr.

June 11—Cunningham Lake 96th & Garvin Rd. (entrance 3)

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 Fridays | 10:30 am hosted by Saddlebrook Branch

June 5—Build a Boat at Standing Bear Lake 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.

June 26—BounceU 11144 Q St.

July 3—Daytime Fireworks at Stone Creek 168th St. at Kansas

July 10—Sporting Around at Oakview Mall 3420 Oak View Dr.

July 17—Gerald R. Ford Birthplace 3212 Woolworth Ave.

July 24—Downtown Slides 1302 Farnam St.

July 31—OPPD Arboretum North side of Blondo at 106th St.

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

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