The Book Drop: Recent Episodes
Omaha Public Library
The Book Drop is a weekly podcast from Omaha Public Library about books, our community and the joy of reading.
This week on The Book Drop, we tackle the latest reading challenge to read a book about celebrations and explore how books help us reflect on the joy of coming together with friends, family and community for holidays, milestones and everything in between. This is The Book Drop.
Happening at the Library: Book Clubs!
- Family Reading Club | Monday, Dec. 1, 5 to 6 p.m. at Saddlebrook Branch
- Under the Dundee Sun Book Club | Tuesday, Dec. 2, 4 to 5 p.m. at A.V. Sorensen Branch
- Elkhorn Eclectics Book Club | Thursday, Dec. 4, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
- It’s All Relative Book Club | Monday, Dec. 08, 6 to 7 p.m. at Genealogy & Local History Room
- GenreLand Book Club | Tuesday, Dec. 09, 6 to 7 p.m. at Saddlebrook Branch
- Benson Mystery Book Club | Tuesday, Dec. 9, 6 to 7:15 p.m. at Benson Branch
- Chat N Chew Book Club | Wednesday, Dec. 10, noon to 1 p.m. at Downtown Branch
- What Are You Reading? Book Club | Wednesday, Dec. 10, 6 to 7 p.m. at Millard Branch
- BookTok Banter Book Club | Wednesday, Dec. 10, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Willa Cather Branch
- Out & About Reading Party | Thursday, Dec. 11, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at The Reading Room (new locations each month)
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or at omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Join the conversation for the next episode!
Answer the Query of the Week “Do you have a D&D character? Tell us everything” by email at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or DM on social media!
This week on The Book Drop, we’re on location at Spielbound Board Game Cafe to talk about the power of table top and board games to build community and spark storytelling! This is The Book Drop, featuring specials guests Kaleb Michaud and Ali Thariani.
Happening at the Library
- Stories After Dark: Found Family | Friday, Nov. 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Bookbinding Workshop: Pamphlet Stitch Binding | Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon at Downtown Branch
- Omaha Public Library is hiring: https://go.cityofomaha.org/3150
- Opening day for OPL’s new Central Library is Sunday, April 19, 2026!
- Use OPL's temporary catalog while our behind-the-scenes software upgrade continues. The MyOPL app and the main website login are temporarily unavailable.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found below!
- Link: Omaha World-Herald Article from 2012 about Kaleb Michaud via OPL's Newsbank resource
- “Around the World in Eighty Games: From Tarot to Tic-tac-toe, Catan to Snakes and Ladders, a Mathematician Unlocks the Secrets of the World's Greatest Games” by Marcus du Sautoy
- “It's All a Game: the History of Board Games From Monopoly to Settlers of Catan” by Tristan Donovan
- “Across the Board: How Games Make Us Human” by Tim Clare
- “Your Move: What Board Games Teach Us About Life” by Joan Moriarity
- “Storytelling in the Modern Board Game: Narrative Trends From the Late 1960s to Today” by Marco Arnaudo
Join the conversation for the next episode!
Answer the Query of the Week “Do you have a tradition or something you always do when you're in a celebratory mood?” by email at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or DM on social media!
This week, we talk with Nebraska Library Commission's Tessa Timperley, and local author, Tosca Lee.
Happening at the Library
- Imagine, Write, Explore! with Danielle Herzog | Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Benson Branch
- Repujado Art Workshop | Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. at South Omaha Library
- It’s All Relative Book Club Monday | Nov. 10, 6 to 7 p.m. at Genealogy & Local History Room
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found below!
“The Book With No Pictures” and “One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories” by B.J. Novak
Nebraska Celebration of Books on Nov. 15
Nebraska Center for the Book: centerforthebook.nebraska.gov
Nebraska Celebration of Books: bookfestival.nebraska.gov/2025/index.aspx
One book One Nebraska: onebook.nebraska.gov/2025/index.aspx
Tosca Lee: toscalee.com
“The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific” by Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee
Tosca’s Book Recs
“K-Jane” by Lydia Kang
“Where He Left Me” by Nicole Baart
“Circle of Days” by Ken Follett
“The Egypt Game” by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
“Midnight Creed” by Alex Kava
“Parents Weekend” by Alex Finlay
Tessa’s Book Recs
“That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You” by Elyse Myers
The English Patient” by Michael Ondaatje
Amy’s Book Recs
“Ted Kooser: More Than A Local Wonder” by Carla Ketner
“The Antidote” by Karen Russell
“Nebraska: Under a Big Red Sky” by Joel Sartore
“North Woods” by Daniel Mason
“Gumbo Life Tales From the Roux Bayou” by Ken Wells
“The Bookshop: a History of the American Bookstore” by
Evan Friss
“Night Watch” by Jayne Anne Phillips
Query of the Week Responses
The Big Short movie
“The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine” by Michael Lewis
“Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed” by Maureen Callahan
“Everything Is Tuberculosis: the History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection” by John Green
“Death March: The Survivors of Bataan” by Donald Knox
Join the conversation for the next episode!
Answer the Query of the Week “What’s your favorite board game?” by email at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or DM on social media!
On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie preview what's coming out in November and December.
Check out this month's titles here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcasts.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, our conversation takes us to the past and connects us to the present as we highlight Family History Month with one of our genealogy and local history librarians! This one’s for the history buffs and family researchers.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
Writers Workshop: Food Writing | Monday, Nov. 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
Share and Solve: Genealogy Discussion Group | Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 5:30 to 7p.m. at Genealogy and Local History Room
Lotus Lantern Craft Workshop | Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Genealogy and Local History Room
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we talk about the Reading Challenge theme to read a book about or featuring non-human characters and explore how stories about creatures, aliens , and animals still connect to the human experience. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Do You Believe in Ghosts? | Monday, Oct. 20, 6to 7 p.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
- Storytime with The Rose Theater | Wednesday, Oct. 22, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Millard Branch
- Writers Workshop: Writing Family Histories through Memoir | Wednesday, Oct. 22, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Genealogy & Local History Room
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we talk about the power of stories told in many languages, with a special guest from UNO’s Office of Latino and Latin American Studies.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
Hispanic Heritage Celebration | Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Willa Cather Branch
Out & About Storytime: Lauritzen Garden | Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Lauritzen Gardens
Omaha Reads Additional Events:
Omaha Lee: Voces Sin Limites/Omaha Reads: Voices Without Limits
Oct 17th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Willa Cather Branch
Omaha Reads: Immigrant Experience in Nebraska
Oct 23rd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Benson Branch
Omaha Reads: Children on the Move: International and US Legal Protections
Oct 26th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Branch
Omaha Reads: Javier Zamora Author Visit
Nov 4th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Metro Community College South Omaha CAM Room 120
*Live Stream Option Available
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie playfully ponder what they’d haunt if they were ghosts, and highlight spooky new book releases coming out in October.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, we celebrate Black Speculative Fiction Month with a special guest from the House of Afros, Capes and Curls. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
Stories After Dark | Friday, Oct. 3, 7 to 9 p.m. at Benson Branch
Zine Workshop | Monday, Oct. 6, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Downtown Branch
Freedom to Read: Screening of The Librarians and Dialogue on Censorship | Thursday, Oct. 9, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Film Streams, Ruth Sokolof Theater
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we’re celebrating the freedom to read and highlighting a special collaboration for Banned Books Week with Film Streams and The Write Stuff Nebraska! This is The Book Drop!
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Storytime with The Rose Theater | Friday, Sep. 26, 10:30 a.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Foraging Fundamentals | Saturday, Sept. 27, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at A.V. Sorensen Branch
- Stories After Dark: Scary Stories | Friday, Oct. 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Benson Branch
Register to attend the Freedom to Read: Screening of The Librarians and Dialogue on Censorship at omahalibrary.org/events (search for "Banned Books Week") on Oct. 9, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Film Streams Ruth Sokolof Theater.
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by Teresa Carmody, of the UNO Writer’s Workshop, as we dive into books that start with the letter O for this month’s Reading Challenge and share some standout titles you won't want to overlook.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Hispanic Heritage Celebration | Saturday, Sept. 20, noon to 2 p.m. at South Omaha Library
- Composting Basics | Thursday, Sept. 18, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Downtown Branch
- Starting or Growing Your Small Business | Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6 to 7 p.m. at Charles B. Washington Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we wrestle with the almost impossible task of choosing just one book from the 21st century for the Reading Challenge. Plus Amy and Maggie, take a nostalgic look at what people thought life would be like in the year 2000 and beyond.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Ballet Storytime | Friday, Sept 12, 10 a.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Start Your Genealogy at OPL (Virtual Program) | Tuesday, Sept. 16, 5 to 6 p.m., Online event
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we sit down at a restaurant changing lives through culinary training and meaningful work, and we celebrate Omaha Restaurant Week with a look at the library’s historic menu collection. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Hobbit Day | Saturday, Sept. 6, 2 to 4 p.m.at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Omaha Reads: Bilingual Poetry Workshop | Monday, Sept. 8, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Omaha Reads: Community Conversation | Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Composting Basics | Tuesday, Sept. 9, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
On the latest episode of the New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie roll the dice and test their ability to give book recommendations on the spot.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, we discuss the stories behind our favorite games and how those tales have leapt from consoles and tabletops to the big and small screen. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Repujado Art Workshop | Tuesday, Sept. 02, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Starting or Growing your Small Business | Wednesday, Sept 3, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Downtown Branch
- From Family to Fiction: Unearthing Historical Narratives (Virtual Program) | Thursday, Sept. 4, 5 to 6 p.m. at Online event
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we explore the world of fashion and the books that bring the industry to life, and we discuss the stories our clothing can tell about who we are.
Special guest Susan Trinkle, Fashion, Art & Humanities Instructor at Metropolitan Community College, joins the discussion.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
Tabletop Time At the Library: Modern Games | Saturday, August 23, 1:00PM – 4:00PM at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
The Championship Chase Escape Room | Sunday, August 24, 2:00PM – 4:00PM at the Genealogy & Local History Room
Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library? Visit omahalibrary.org/outreach.
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we dig a little deeper with our Central Library artists as they reveal the reads that have fueled their art.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
Stories After Dark Showcase | Friday, August 15, 6:00PM – 9:00 PM at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
The Garden Walk Saturday | August 16, 9:00AM – 12:00PM at Charles B. Washington Branch and Florence Branch
Omaha History: Dundee Saturday | August 16, 11:00AM – 12:00PM at A.V. Sorensen Branch
Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we’re getting to know the 16 local artists who were selected to create art for the new Central Library opening in Spring 2026.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Assembling Fragments: Zine-Making as Community Engagement | Saturday, August 9, :00PM – 3:00PM at the Genealogy & Local History Room
- Writers Workshop: Working Through the Dirty First Draft | Sunday, August 10, 2:00PM – 4:00PM at Downtown Branch
- Virtual Walking Tour of Broome Australia | Monday, August 11, 6:00PM – 7:00PM at Charles B. Washington Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
On the latest episode of New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie celebrate Women in Translation Month with some international gems and preview new August releases soon to hit the library shelves.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, we pull back the curtain on Omaha’s magical history and tour The Abbott House, plus books that celebrate the wonder of illusions and magic. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Willa Cather Writes the Immigrant Experience | Saturday, July 26, 2 to 3 p.m. at Willa Cather Branch
- Interactive Movie: Inside Out 2 | Saturday, July 26, 2 to 4 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Neighborhood Walking Tour | Thursday, July 31, 3 to 7 p.m. at Charles B. Washington Branch
- Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
- Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we're coming to you from OCon Expo, the perfect place to talk graphic novels and share nonfiction and biographical picks for this month's reading challenge!
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- The Joy of Painting Paint Along | Saturday, July 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Saddlebrook Branch (registration is full)
- Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime | Monday, July 21, 6 to 6:30 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Tabletop Time at the Library: Modern Games | Wednesday, July 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Florence Branch
- Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we celebrate Family Reunion Month and dig into genealogy with our guests Martha and Jess from OPL’s Genealogy & Local History Room. This is the Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Cardboard Mannequins: Building a Life Portrait | Saturday, July 12, 1 to 3 p.m. at Genealogy and Local History Room
- It’s All Relative Book Club | Monday, July 14, 6 to 7 p.m. at Genealogy and Local History Room
- Comparing the Genealogy Big Four: Ancestry, FamilySearch, FindMyPast, and MyHeritage (Virtual Program) | Thursday, July 17, 5 to 6 p.m., Virtual
Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library? (omahalibrary.org/outreach)
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we explore how blockbuster movies shape pop culture and we talk with our friends at Film Streams about what it means to go to the movies! This is the Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Textile Art with Mary Zicafoose | Monday July 7, 6-7 p.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
- Writers Workshop: Ethics and Organization for Writing Memoir | Tuesday July 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Genealogy and Local History Room
- Drum Workshop | Thursday, July 10, 2-3 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
On the latest episode of New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie commiserate over their bookish pet peeves, like distracting audiobook narration and genre clichés, before diving into their picks for July’s new releases.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, we’re celebrating Pride Month and sitting down with author J.R. Dawson to talk about unlikely heroes and the magic of queer storytelling.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Writers Workshop: Let's Write About Love | Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m. to noon at A.V. Sorensen Branch
- Turtle Talk with Papio NRD | Monday, June 30, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Trivia at the Library | Tuesday, July 1, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Benson Branch
Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we take on the newest reading challenge theme to read a book set in a continent we want to visit and we’ll dig into the debate over how many continents there actually are.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Community Conversation: The Sum of Us | Monday, June 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Cooking Workshop with No More Empty Pots | Tuesday, June 24, 2 to 3 p.m. at Florence Branch
- Tabletop Time At the Library: Modern Games | Wednesday, June 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we commemorate Juneteenth with special guest Dr. Cynthia Robinson, Chair of the Department of Black Studies at UNO, and we explore stories, songs, and art that celebrate African American history and resilience.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
Volunteer Garden Cleanup | Saturday, June 14, 9 to 11 a.m. at Charles B. Washington Branch
Messages in Motion: Making and Circulating Public Art | Saturday, June 14, 1 to 3 p.m. at Genealogy & Local History Room
Turtle Talk with Papio NRD | Wednesday, June 18, 2 to 3 p.m. at Charles B. Washington Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we chat with the Nebraska Humane Society about the joy pets bring to our lives and highlight Furrrst Fridays, a tail-wagging good time reading to shelter pets. This is the Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
Very Hungry Caterpillar Visits Storytime | Friday, June 6, 10:30 a.m. at South Omaha Library
Printmaking Workshop for Teens | Friday, June 6, 2025, 2:00PM – 3:00PM, W. Clarke Swanson Branch
Out & About Reading Party | Thursday, June 12, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Omaha Dog Bar
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie pay tribute to Audiobook Appreciation Month and preview what’s coming out in June.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, we highlight the tastiest James Beard Award-nominated reads and celebrate the podcasts that bring food stories to life. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
Tabletop Time At the Library: Modern Games | Tuesday, June 3, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
Candy Sushi | Thursday, June 5, 2 to 3 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
Spark Your Story: No More Empty Pots | Thursday, June 5, 4 to 5 p.m. at Charles B. Washington Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, it’s Battle of the Generations! We’ve got a special guest, Dr. Leah Georges, to help us break down generational stereotypes and explore our Millennial and Gen X identities.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
Out & About Storytime: Dundee Community Garden | Wednesday, May 28, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Dundee Community Garden
Friends of OPL Book Sale | Thursday, May 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
Stories After Dark: You've Got Mail | Friday, May 30, 7 to 9 p.m. at Genealogy & Local History Room
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we share travel-inspired reads and highlight dream destination spots from our listeners. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Neighborhood Walking Tour | Sunday, May 18, 2 to 4 p.m. at Downtown Branch
- Out & About Storytime: Joslyn Castle & Gardens | Monday, May 19, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Joslyn Castle & Gardens
- Finding Dirk: Insanity in the 19th Century (Virtual Program) | Tuesday, May 20, 5 to 6 p.m. Online
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we dive into the fun of the Summer Reading Program and share tips for enjoying all the events, activities, and books the library has to offer. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
World Collage Day | Saturday, May 10, 1 to 4 p.m. at Genealogy & Local History Room
Calm & Centered: Practices for Stress Relief and Resilience | Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Florence Branch
Talk and Tote – Debut Authors | Thursday, May 15, 6 to 7 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
On the latest episode of the New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie kick it off with a chat about what’s in their podcast queues before diving into the fresh reads you won’t want to miss this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, we explore this month’s reading challenge, books that celebrate libraries, bookstores, and the stories within them, with help from fellow book lovers in our community. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
May 3rd, is Free Comic Book Day and we have a few programs to help celebrate this GREAT day!
- Superhero Training | Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to noon, at Downtown Branch, Florence Branch and A.V. Sorensen Branch
- Comic Book Workshop | Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at at South Omaha Library and 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Saddlebrook Branch
- Science of Superheroes: The Origins and Power of Superman | Saturday, May 3, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Benson Branch
- Genealogy of Superheroes | Saturday, May 3, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Genealogy & Local History Room
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by author Ramona Ausubel to talk about her new novel The Last Animal, selected for the National Book Foundation’s Science + Literature program, and to give a sneak peek at her upcoming Omaha event (register for free here)!
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Gardening Workshop with No More Empty Pots | Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Kamishibai: Japanese Paper Theater | Monday, April 28, 6 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Out & About Storytime: Dundee Community Garden | Wednesday, April 30, 10 a.m. at Dundee Community Garden
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we tap into our Midwestern expertise to talk all things weather, from winter blizzards to summer storms, and share our favorite reads and resources for staying weather-aware. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Stories After Dark: Awkward Moments | Saturday, April 19, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Author Visit: Alena Bruzas | Wednesday, April 23, 6 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Skeletons on the Screen: Dr. Katie East | Friday, April 18, 2 p.m. at Saddlebrook Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we celebrate National Poetry Month with Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers, exploring the power of poetry and its ability to connect us all. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
Author Visit: Geo Rutherford | Saturday, April 12, 2:30 p.m. at A.V. Sorensen Branch
Talk and Tote – Debut Authors | Monday, April 14, 6 p.m. at Downtown Branch
Find Your Family History in City Directories (Virtual Program) | Thursday, April 17, 5 p.m., Online event
Writers Workshop: Legends in the Making | Saturday, April 19, 1 p.m. at Benson Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we’re breaking down one of the 2025 Reading Challenge themes and sharing book recommendations that explore what it means to belong.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Comic Book Workshop | Saturday, April 5, 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Florence Branch
- Writers Workshop: Writing Family Histories Through Memoir | Monday, April 7, 5:30 7:30 p.m. at Genealogy and Local History Room
- Author Visit: Geo Rutherford | Saturday, April 12, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at A.V. Sorensen Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
On the latest episode of New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie kick things off with a fun chat about their pets in honor of National Pet Day before diving into their top picks for exciting new book releases this April!
Check out this month's titles and place holds here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, it is time to tackle spring cleaning and DIY projects! Whether you’re ready to declutter or need a little motivation, we’ve got tips, library resources, and insights from Keep Omaha Beautiful to get you started.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Gardening Workshop with No More Empty Pots | Saturday, March 29, 2 to 3 p.m. at Benson Branch
- Wonderful Worms | Saturday, March 29, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Volunteer Garden Cleanup | Saturday, April 12, 9 to 11 a.m. at Charles B. Washington Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we celebrate Women's History Month with special guests—author and cartoonist Caitlin Cass and Jan McKenzie from the League of Women Voters.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Friends of OPL Annual Meeting | Saturday, March 22, 1 to 3 p.m. at Millard Branch
- Author Visit: Caitlin Cass | Sunday, March 23, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Genealogy & Local History Room
- Our Musical Stories | Thursday, March 27, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at South Omaha Library
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we dig into gardening tips and explore the many resources available at the library—including our Common Soil Seed Library! This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Incredible Edible Landfill | Wednesday, March 19 from 2-3 p.m. at Florence Branch
- You’ve Always Had the Power to Go Back to Ireland (Virtual Program) | Thursday, March 20 from 5-6 p.m., online event
- Gardening Workshop with No More Empty Pots | Saturday, March 29 from 2-3 p.m. at Benson Branch
- Volunteer Garden Cleanup | Saturday, April 12, from 9-11 a.m. at Washington Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by Coach Laura 'Bird' Kuhn of Omaha’s professional volleyball team, the Supernovas, to explore how reading fuels athletic success, the incredible momentum behind women’s sports, and standout memoirs by today’s most inspiring athletes.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Skeletons on the Screen: Dr. Katie East | Friday, March 7, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Stories After Dark: Adventure is Out There | Friday, March 7, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Out & About Reading Party | Thursday, March 13, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Inner Rail Food Hall
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie kick off this episode with a fun winter-themed This or That before previewing the must-read books hitting shelves in March!
Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, we hand over the mic to the hosts of 1st Sky Omaha, Paul B. Allen IV and Buddi3 Da Gawd, as they share their essential reading and media recommendations for Black History Month. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Calm & Centered: Practices for Stress Relief and Resilience | Saturday, March 1, 11 a.m. to noon at Charles B. Washington Branch
- The Pen and the Sword: D&D Club | Saturday, March 1, 1 to 4 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Paint a Partner | Thursday, March 6, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Saddlebrook Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by the director of the Omaha Film Festival to talk about this year’s festival and how aspiring filmmakers can find inspiration and resources through the library. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Gratitude Workshop | Saturday, Feb. 22, 1 to 2 p.m. | Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Virtual Book Bash | Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Online event
- DIY–Accordion Sticker Books | Thursday, Feb. 27, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | A.V. Sorensen Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we explore the rise of the romance genre and the guilty-pleasure tropes that keep us coming back for more.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
Interactive Movie: Wonka (2023) | Friday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. | Willa Cather Branch
Polish Genealogy: Finding Your Ancestors’ Polish Records (Virtual Program) | Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.
Book Clubs
Plain Pages at Willa Cather on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m.
Novel Nights at Washington Branch on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m.
Lit Happens at Sorensen Branch on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
More info at omahalibrary.org/book-club.
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we break down the next reading challenge to read a book with a one-word title. Sometimes less is more! This is the Book Drop!
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Oregon Trail Live Action | Sat., Feb. 8 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | A.V. Sorensen Branch
- Container Gardening Workshop | Sat., Feb. 8 | 1 to 2 p.m. | Charles B. Washington Branch (Registration is full)
- Full-Text Searching at FamilySearch (Virtual Program) | Wed., Feb. 12 | 5 to 6 p.m. | Online
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
On the latest episode of New Title Drop, a monthly mini-episode previewing new releases, Angela and Melanie kick things off with a conversation about the term DNF, which stands for “Did Not Finish.” They share their own reading habits for when they decide to set a book aside.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on the book drop, we’re observing National News Literacy Week with a special guest, the executive director of the Nebraska Journalism Trust, which publishes the Flatwater Free Press.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Out and About Storytime at The Joslyn | Saturday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m.
- Louise Vinciquerra: Nebraska’s Bootlegger Queen | Saturday, Feb. 1 from 2 to 3 p.m. | Genealogy and Local History Room
- Furrst Friday at the Nebraska Humane Society | Friday, Feb. 7 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, special guest Traci Thomas from The Stacks podcast (www.thestackspodcast.com) joins us to discuss the art of discovering your next read. We’re talking about the role of online trends, libraries, and other modern tools shaping our TBR piles in 2025.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or in a list at omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Snapology | Friday, Jan. 24, 3 p.m. | Downtown Branch
- Meet & Greet: Conversations with the Artists of Central Library | Sunday, Jan. 26, 2 - 4 p.m. | Downtown Branch
- Friends of OPL Book Sale | Thursday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | W. Clarke Swanson Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we take a deeper look at the top circulating titles of 2024 for OPL, and discuss what they reveal about our community’s awesome reading habits. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found at omahalibrary.org/podcast and here.
Happening at the Library:
Oregon Trail Live Action | Saturday, Jan. 18 | 1 to 3 p.m. | Saddlebrook Branch and Thursday, Jan. 23 | 6 to 7p.m. | Millard Branch
Container Gardening Workshop | Tuesday, Jan. 21 | 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Swanson Branch
Writer’s Workshop | Tuesday, Jan. 21 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Benson Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we explore debut novels as part of OPL's Reading Challenge, designed to help you step outside your reading comfort zone. Plus, we highlight authors who set the bar high from the very beginning. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
Unlocking the Genealogical Treasure in the Library of Congress (Virtual) | Tuesday, Jan. 14 | 6 to 7 p.m. | Online
Gratitude Workshop | Tuesday, Jan. 14 | 6 to 7 p.m. | Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
Container Gardening Workshop | Thursday, Jan. 16 | 6 to 7 p.m. | Downtown Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by Carl Erickson from The Bookworm and Shelby Janke from the Papillion Public Library to discuss 2024’s must-read books and what’s next for readers in 2025. This is The Book Drop
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
- Elephant and Piggie Escape Room | Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 | 1:00PM – 4:00PM | Saddlebrook Branch
- Storybook Character Bingo | Saturday, December 28, 2024, 2:00PM – 3:00PM, W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Songwriting/Composing Workshop | Monday, December 30, 2024, 1:00PM – 2:00PM, Benson Branch
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we explore spirituality as our final reading challenge theme and share book recommendations to inspire reflection. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here (omahalibrary.org/podcast).
Happening at the Library:
- Jane Austen Tea Party | Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, 2 to 4 p.m., Library Administration Building
- Spark Your Story: Ryan Smith | Thursday, Dec. 19, 4 to 5 p.m., Charles B. Washington Branch
- Writer's Workshop: Poetry | Friday, Dec. 20, 2 to 4 p.m., A.V. Sorensen Branch
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
This week on The Book Drop, we discuss Willa Cather’s Nebraska roots with the executive director of the National Willa Cather Center, Ashley Olson, and chat about our recent reads of her celebrated works.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Learn more about the National Willa Cather Center by visiting willacather.org.
Happening at the Library:
- 24th Annual Teen Poetry Bash | Saturday, Dec. 7, 1 to 4 p.m., Abrahams Branch
- Holiday Lights Festival | Saturday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Downtown Branch
- Out and About Reading Party at Dry Spokes | Thursday, Dec. 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Interactive Die Hard | Saturday, Dec. 7, 7 to 10 p.m., Swanson Branch
Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website at omahalibrary.org/events.
On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie highlight titles to close out the year and kickstart the next. Plus, a thoughtful conversation about reading goals.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here (omahalibrary.org/podcast).
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, we’re talking dinner party favorites and cookbook inspirations, joined by local culinary storyteller Summer Miller. Summer shares insights from her latest collaborations and her love of recipe development. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
OPL Launches Podcast for Spanish-Speakers
Libroteca se dedica a conectar a nuestra comunidad de habla hispana con historias, ideas y servicios innovadores en la Biblioteca Pública de Omaha. Nuestro objetivo es celebrar los libros y el aprendizaje, mientras exploramos temas que reflejan nuestros valores e intereses compartidos.
Libroteca is dedicated to connecting our Spanish-speaking community with stories, ideas, and innovative services at Omaha Public Library. Our goal is to celebrate books and learning, while exploring topics that reflect our shared values and interests.
This week on The Book Drop, 'tis the season for holiday cooking and baking. We’re talking dinner party favorites and cookbook inspirations. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
Writer's Workshop: Poetry (teens) | Saturday, November 23, 1 to 2 p.m., Willa Cather Branch
A Trip Down Menu Lane | Sunday, November 24, 2024, 2 to 3 p.m., Genealogy & Local History Room
Tea-Rex Party | Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Benson Branch
Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
This week on The Book Drop, we discuss the bookish news of the year and your hot takes, from social media’s 'Brat' craze to the latest in a rise of book-to-film adaptations. This is The Book Drop.
Listener’s note: We’d love to know why you tune into the Book Drop podcast, what keeps you coming back and what you’d like to hear in future episodes! Send us your feedback at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
- Omaha History: Park and Boulevard System | Saturday, Nov. 16 from noon to 1 p.m., A.V. Sorensen Branch
- Writer’s Workshop: Microfiction | Monday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
- Start Your Genealogy at OPL (Virtual Program) | Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 5 to 6 p.m., online
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, Amy and Maggie tackle our November reading challenge—finding books by, about, or featuring a veteran, while discussing how veterans are portrayed on screen and in stories.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
- Stories After Dark: Family | Saturday, November 09, 7 p.m. to 8:30pm | W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- CIAO! Connecting Italian Ancestors Online (Virtual Program) | Thursday, November 14, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Out & About Reading Party | Thursday, November 14, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Joslyn Art Museum
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
On the latest episode of the New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie chat about the joy of cookbooks versus online recipes and share their top picks for November new releases.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, we’re talking about must-read horror novels and uncovering the ghostly legends behind local haunted spots. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
- Create a Family History Keepsake | Saturday, Oct. 26 10:30-11:30 a.m. Genealogy and Local History Room
- Omaha Reads: Theodore Wheeler Author Visit | Sunday, Oct. 27 3-4 p.m. Downtown Branch
- Storybook Land | Sun, Nov. 3 1-4 p.m. Westroads Mall
- Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
This week on The Book Drop, we’re on location at the Nebraska Library Association conference, where we chat with librarians from across the state about their profession. From meaningful reads to unexpected career paths, it’s an episode filled with insight and inspiration. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
- Freedom to Read Day of Action, Saturday, October 19, 10:00am–11:00am | Multiple Locations
- Stories in the Stacks, Saturday, October 19, 5:30pm–8:00pm | Genealogy & Local History Room
- Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt, Sunday, October 20, 2:00PM – 4:00PM | Downtown Branch
- Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
This week on The Book Drop, we highlight books that bring family stories to life and chat about why Family History Month is the perfect time to reflect on our roots.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
- Legends and Libraries: D&D Club | Saturday, Oct.12, 1:00PM – 4:00PM at Millard Branch
- Ancestral Tarot Thursday | Oct. 17, 2024, 6:00PM – 7:00PM at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Stories in the Stacks | Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, 5:30PM – 8:00PM | Genealogy & Local History Room
- Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library? Afrocon on Saturday, Oct. 12.
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
We have a little special mini episode with special guest, Pat Leach, and a preview of Nebraska Celebration of Books (N.COB), on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the UNL Union in Lincoln, Nebraska. The event is organized by the Nebraska Center for the Book. For a full schedule, click here.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Explore all OPL upcoming events here.
On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie share their favorite ghost characters and highlight the new books to watch for in October
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, we get meta with a podcast about podcasts that celebrate reading and books. We explore the important topics they cover and how they align with key library priorities like protecting the freedom to read.
Happening at the Library:
- Stories After Dark: “Scaredy-cat” | Friday, October 04, 7:00pm–8:30pm | Benson Branch
- Out & About Storytime: Gene Leahy Mall | Tuesday, October 08, 10:30am–11:00am
- Victorian Mourning Customs: Lifting the Veil off Morbid Genealogical Treasures (Virtual Program) | Thursday, October 10, 5:00pm–6:00pm | Online event
- Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
- Omaha Farmers Market in the Old Market | Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Out & About Storytime: The Joslyn | Saturday, October 5, 2024 11:00AM – 11:30AM
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
This week on The Book Drop, we explore our favorite 20th-century icons and discuss what it really means to be 'iconic.' If you love reading biographies, this episode is for you, as we highlight the lives and legacies of some unforgettable figures.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
- Government Documents For Genealogists, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2-3pm at Geneology and Local History Room
- Basi Affia Author Visit, Saturday, Sept. 21, 3pm at Downtown Branch
- Poppy will be at the Omaha Farmer’s Market downtown on Saturday, Sept. 28!
- Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
This week on The Book Drop, we dive into the intriguing world of museum heists with a special guest, Art History Professor Adrian Duran, and we'll share our favorite museum mysteries and thrilling heist stories.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
- Two Patents & A Great Idea, Saturday, September 14, 10:00am–11:30am at Charles B. Washington Branch and Saturday, September 14, 2:00pm–3:30pm at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Out & About Storytime: Joslyn Castle & Gardens, Monday, September 16, 5:30pm–6:30pm at Joslyn Castle & Gardens
- Between the Lines with Tommy Orange, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7pm at Creighton University’s Mike and Josie Harper Center
The author of “There There” will be the headliner of the Omaha Public Library Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Tickets are available at Omahalibraryfoundation.org. - ARTELATINX 2024, September 20, 2024 – October 18, 2024 at Bancroft Street Market (Organized by UNO’s Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS))
- Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie kick off spooky season and discuss the can't-miss books hitting the shelves this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, we're confessing to the classic books that slipped through the cracks during our school days and exploring what else we should add to our to-be-read lists.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
- Last Remnants of the Past: Guided Workshops, Saturday, Aug. 24, 10:30am –12:30pm, Genealogy & Local History Room
- Writer's Workshop: Microfiction, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Millard Branch
- Stories After Dark: 20th Century Icons, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 7:00pm – 8:30pm, Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
- Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
This week on The Book Drop, we offer up books with a color in the title for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category and discuss which colors reflect our personalities.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Learn more about OPL’s Reading Challenge here.
- The Garden Walk, Saturday, Aug. 17, 9:00am – Noon, Florence Branch and Charles B. Washington Branch
- Remnants of the Past: Guided Workshops, Saturday, Aug. 17, 10:30am – 12:30pm and Drop-in, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 10:30am – 2:30pm, Genealogy & Local History Room
- Avoiding an Ancestor Identity Crisis, Thursday, Aug. 22, 5:00pm – 6:00pm, Online
- Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
This week on the Book Drop, we discuss fun facts for book lovers day, our book loves, and the New York Times list of top books from the 21st century.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
- Book Bash Friday, Aug. 9, 7 pm
- Remnants of the Past: Guided Workshops, Saturday, Aug. 10, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
- Library Night with the Omaha Storm Chaser, Sunday, Aug. 11, 5 pm
- Omaha Reads Nominations
- Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie discuss their favorite summer activities and highlight their picks for titles to check out this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, we talk about our favorite magazines over the years and the ways you can access more magazine content at OPL.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
- Storytime with String Sprouts, Monday, July 29, 2024, 10:30AM – 11:00AM, Charles B. Washington Branch
- Medieval Faire Adventure, Monday, July 29, 2024 1:00PM – 3:00PM, Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Library Night with the Omaha Storm Chasers, Wednesday, August 07, 7:00pm–11:00pm, Werner Park
- Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
This week on The Book Drop, we offer up books written by or about a person with a disability for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category and discuss representation in media.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
- Read to a Dog Saturday, July 20, 10:30am-11:30am, Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Omaha History Escape Room, Genealogy & Local History Room, three programs - 1-2, 2:30 - 3:30, 3:30-4:30
- Illustration Workshop with Bruce Arant, Thursday, July 25, 2:00pm–3:00pm at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
- Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
This week on The Book Drop, we celebrate Omaha's 170th birthday, quiz ourselves on state facts, and discuss our favorite Nebraska reads. This is The Book Drop.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
- Out & About Storytime: Joslyn Castle & Gardens, Monday, July 15, 5:30pm–6:30pm
- Immigration: Ports Of Entry (Virtual Program), Thursday, July 18, 5:00pm–6:00pm.
- Nebraska Land Animals, Friday, July 19, 10:30am–11:00am, Downtown Branch,
- Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie discuss their favorite summer activities and highlight their picks for titles to check out this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, we bring on a special guest to talk about the history of the American Girl dolls and books, and imagine the American Girl stories we wish existed.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
- Summer Reading Program
- Keep an eye out for Poppy, OPL's mobile library!
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
This week on The Book Drop, we offer up books featuring LGBTQIA+ families for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category and we drag Amy into the world of Bridgerton.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
This week on The Book Drop, we talk about reading for your Meyers-Brigg Type and discuss the personality tests — or Buzzfeed quizzes — we love most.
Happening at the library:
June 1-July 31 | Summer Reading Program
Various dates | Pete the Cat Visits Storytimes
Various dates | Do You Believe in Ghosts?
Keep an eye out for Poppy at upcoming events!
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
- MB Types Part 1-TikTok slideshow by Suhani
- MB Types Part 2-TikTok slideshow by Suhani
- MB Types Part 3-TikTok slideshow by Suhani
On the latest episode of the New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie discuss the genre-specific podcasts they'd love to host and share their picks for titles to check out this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, we discuss food and cooking through the lens of the James Beard Award and share some of our favorite culinary reads with special guest Brian O'Malley.
Happening at the library:June 1 | Juneteenth Flag Raising & Luncheon
June 1-July 31 | Summer Reading Program
Keep an eye out for Poppy at upcoming events!
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
This week on The Book Drop, we offer up books featuring mythology for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category and share which mythological characters we'd want to embody.
Happening at the library:Partnership Passes
Outreach activities + Poppy
Spark Your Story: City Sprouts (intended for ages 11-18)
Pres Fest
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
This week on The Book Drop, meet new hosts Maggie and Amy as they share their reading origin stories, discuss pivotal books and provide insights into the podcast's next chapter.
Happening at the library:
- Top Shelf 2023 has launched!
- Opportunities to join Out & About Storytimes ramp up as summer approaches.
- Through June 9, a call is open for artists to produce permanent public art for the new Central Library.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie discuss the graphic novels that got them interested in the format and share their picks for titles to check out this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop it's our longest episode ever as Michelle, Anna, Erin, David and Elly get ready to pass on the hosting mics. We test our own TBD knowledge, share some of our favorite memories and get in a few last book recommendations.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The Book Drop will return in mid May with its new hosts!
This week on The Book Drop we find out what kind of sharks we are, talk about Shark Heart by Emily Habeck for the latest TBD Book Club and choose an animal we'd like to turn into for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
This week on The Book Drop we make an announcement, talk about books that fooled us and confront our feelings about April Fool's Day for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
See and answer the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
On the latest episode of the New Title Drop the team becomes anxiety-ridden by the idea of spring cleaning their phone app usage and Angela and Melanie share their picks for titles to check out this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
On this mini episode of The Book Drop we welcome local author and yoga therapist Susi Amendola to talk about her new book The Centered Heart: Evidence-Based, Mind-Body Practices to Stress Less and Improve Cardiac Health.
Susi Amendola's new book The Centered Heart: Evidence-Based, Mind-Body Practices to Stress Less and Improve Cardiac Healthwill be published on April 2, 2024. Find more info about Susi and her work at www.yourcenteredheart.com.
You can find The Centered Heart in the OPL catalog.
This week on The Book Drop we talk about good books with bad covers, first impressions and our favorite signs of spring for query of the week.
Happening at the library:
- Voting for Omaha Reads 2024 is happening now! This years nominees are:
- Solito by Javier Zamora
- Open Throat by Henry Hoke
- The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
- Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom
- The War Begins in Paris by Theodore Wheeler
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
See and answer the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop a friend of the pod stops by with some St. Patrick's Day Trivia, we share titles for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category and talk about holiday plans for query of the week.
Happening at the library:
- Music Evoking Stories | 12 events between March 1st & April 3rd
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
See and answer the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we chat about what we've been reading lately, talk about library joy and share what listeners are reading for query of the week.
Happening at the library:
- It's planting season! Learn more about OPL's Common Soil Seed Library and check out our seed library here!
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
See and answer the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
On the latest episode of the New Title Drop we share our best books of 2024 so far and Angela and Melanie share their picks for titles to check out this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop we discuss the wealth of books being publish in March, check in on the OPL Reading Challenge with books about social justice and recommend new holidays for query of the week.
Happening at the library:
- Share your nominations for Omaha Reads 2024.
- Music Evoking Stories | 12 events between March 1st & April 3rd
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
See and answer the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we celebrate Galentine's Day by honoring the complexity of female creeps, mean girls and unlikeable femmes in literature. And we talk about favorite revenge tales for Query of the Week.
Happening at the library:
- All OPL locations (except South Omaha Library) will be closed on February 19th.
- Virtual Book Bash | Thursday, February 22, 7pm
- Share your nominations for Omaha Reads 2024.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
See and answer the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop it's our sesquicentennial! We celebrate with a discussion of our favorite (and not so favorite) trends, tropes, and automatic TBRs. And we ask, what makes you immediately put down a book for query of the week.
Happening at the library:
- All OPL locations (except South Omaha Library) will be closed on February 19th.
- Virtual Book Bash | Thursday, February 22, 7pm
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
See and answer the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
In the first New Title Drop of the year Anna, Melanie and Angela talk about favorite reading spots and share new titles coming out this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop we learn which of us is the most dependent on technology and check off our first category in the 2024 OPL Reading Challenge with books about Tech & Culture. We also reminisce about our favorite technology from childhood for query of the week.
Happening at the library:
- The Virginia Frank Memorial Writing Contest is held each year in the spring to recognize the creative writing talent of area students in grades 5-8. Students must submit an original work of fiction under 750 words that features a character from a book they have read on their own and enjoyed. Each winner receives a cash prize and certificate, is recognized in a ceremony, and has their story published on the library website. The school libraries of each winning student are also recognized with a matching cash prize. The deadline for 2024 entries is February 23, 2024. https://omahalibrary.org/virginia-frank-memorial-writing-contest/
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
See and answer the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we share our personal reading IN & OUT lists for 2024 and try to stay warm with some cozy reads.
Happening at the library:
- Teen Hangout at the Downtown Branch | Tuesday, January 23, 3:30–4:30pm | Downtown Branch
- Spark Your Story: Precious McKesson | Thursday, January 25, 4:30–5:30pm | Charles B. Washington Branch
- Brian Corey: Do You Believe in Ghosts?| Thursday, January 25, 6:30–7:30pm
Benson Branch
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
See and answer the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week it's the season 5 premiere of The Book Drop. We take a look back at our 2023 predictions, take some wild swings at 2024 and talk about reading goals for query of the week.
Check out these new OPL book clubs:
- Mood Readers at Downtown on the last Monday of the month, 6:30-7:30
- Let’s Get Lit-erary at Bess Johnson Elkhorn on the fourth Mondays, 6:30-7:30
- BookTok Banter at Willa Cather on the third Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30
- What’re You Reading book clubs
- Millard on the second Wednesdays, 6-7
- Swanson on the third Thursdays, 6-7
- Florence on the fourth Thursday, 6:30-7:30
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
See and answer the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
On the latest episode of the New Title Drop, Michelle, Angela and Melanie share their favorite books of the year and talk about new titles heading to shelves this season. This is the New Title Drop for December 2023 and January 2024.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
The Book Drop will return for Season 5 on January 12th, 2024.
This week, it's the season four finale of The Book Drop. We reflect on our year in reading, share our Spotify Wrapped and talk about best reads of the year for query of the week.
Check out all the books we talked on this episode here.
Reminder about upcoming library holiday closures:
- Dec. 24 - closed Christmas Eve
- Dec. 25 - closed Christmas
- Jan. 1, 2024 - closed New Year's Day
The Book Drop will return for Season 5 January 12th, 2024.
This week on The Book Drop we offer up book about food for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category and talk about our favorite off the wall flavor combinations of query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Family Favorites Recipe Swap | Saturday, December 16, 1–4pm | Genealogy & Local History Room
- Willa Cather’s Life in Letters | Saturday, December 09, 1:00pm–2:00pm (sponsored by Humanities Nebraska)
- The Life & Works of Willa Cather: A Conversation | Saturday, December 16, 3:00pm–4:30pm | Downtown Branch
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
This is our second to last episode for 2023. Don't miss our season finale on December 15th. The Book Drop will be back for Season 5 on January, 13th, 2023.
This week on The Book Drop we relish in the latest library survey data, follow a literary conspiracy theory and check in on the Bad Art Friend for the latest edition of Bookish News. We also talk about our own personal Roman Empires for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
Willa Cather 150 Series
- Celebrating Willa Cather at 150: A Reading | Thursday, December 07, 6:00pm–7:00pm | Dundee Book Company
- Willa Cather’s Life in Letters | Saturday, December 09, 1:00pm–2:00pm (sponsored by Humanities Nebraska)
- The Life & Works of Willa Cather: A Conversation | Saturday, December 16, 3:00pm–4:30pm | Downtown Branch
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The Next Query of the Week is...
What's the best book you read in 2023?Share youranswer to the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week it's the latest edition of The Book Drop Book Club. We revisit our very first book club pick, discuss Diane Marie Brown's Black Candle Women and conjure up our ideal magical powers for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Songwriting Workshop with RIKÉ(teen program) | Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 1-2pm at Millard Branch
- Lakota Puppeteer Visits Storytime| Thursday, November 30, 2023 | 10:30am at Willa Cather Branch
- Jane Austen Tea Party| Saturday, December 9th, 2-4pm at The Living Room
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
See and answer the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
On this mini episode of The Book Drop we welcome local author Theodore Wheeler to talk about his latest novel The War Begins in Paris. We also talk about Omaha's growing book community and Dundee Book Company's journey from mobile book cart to literary community hub.
Theodore Wheeler's latest book The War Begins in Pariswill be published by Little, Brown & Co. on November 14, 2023. Find more info about Wheeler's work and upcoming tour at theodore-wheeler.com.
You can find The War Begins in Paris and Wheeler's other works in the OPL catalog.
On the latest episode of the New Title Drop we share our cozy reading habits and Angela and Melanie share their picks for titles to check out this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop we talk about what kind of non-librarian library patrons we might be, share titles by Black authors for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category and talk about our favorite books we've read for this year's Challenge for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Jane Austen Tea Party| Saturday, December 9th, 2-4pm at The Living Room
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
See and answer the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we share some of the best and worst seasonal jokes, explore the world of horror graphic novels and comics and talk about favorite fall traditions for query of the week.
Looking for a book club? Check out OPL's book clubs at omahalibrary.org!
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Check out and share your answer to the next query of the week here... https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we recommend titles for some of our favorite characters of the season, are humbled by an internet quiz and talk about our favorite monsters and spooky characters for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Downtown Branch Artwork Reception| Saturday, October 28, 2:00pm–4:00pm
- Tosca Lee Author Visit | Sunday, November 12, 3:00pm–4:00pm @ Downtown Branch
- Your Genealogy: Is It in the Cards? | Saturday, November 18, 2023, 2:00PM – 3:30PM @ Genealogy & Local History Room
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The next query of the week is...
What's your favorite book that you've read for this year's OPL Reading Challenge?Share your answer here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we're joined by two of our fellow local book pros for our Winter Book Preview, we talk about which author interactions could bring us to tears and the words and themes that always get us to pick up a book for query of the week.
Check out these books events coming up in the Omaha area:
- At The Bookworm
- Anitra Rowe Schulte will sign "Willow and Bunny" | Sunday, October 22nd at 1:00 pm
- PRH Rep Night, 2023 | Monday, October 23rd at 5:45pm
- Trey Moody and Carolina Hotchandani | Wednesday, October 25th, at 6pm
- The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond Meet-and-Greet | Thursday, October 26th at 5pm
- Theodore Wheeler will sign "The War Begins in Paris" | Tuesday, November 14th at 6pm
- Literary Pub Quiz at Pageturners Lounge every 3rd Wednesday at 7pm
- At Papillion Public Library
- Mysteries and Mocktails | Monday, October 30th at 6pm
- NaNoWriMo Write Night | Every Wednesday in November 5:30-8:30pm
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The next query of the week is...
Who’s your favorite fictional monster or spooky character?Share your answer here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
On the latest episode of the New Title Drop Michelle, Angela and Melanie debate the age old autumnal question of apples vs pumpkins and share their picks for titles to check out this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop we talk about best concerts we've been to, check in on the OPL Reading Challenge with books about music and create our personalized fauxchella lineups for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Mysterious Codes: Passenger Manifest Letters and Numbers (Virtual Program)| Thursday, October 12, 5 – 6PM
- Using Your Known DNA Matches to Further Your Research | Saturday, October 21, 2 – 3PM | Genealogy & Local History Room
- Have a Blast in the Past!| Friday, October 27, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM |Genealogy & Local History Room
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
See and answer the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop the chapel bells are ringing as we talk about weddings in books. We also share the best food we've had at wedding celebration for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants: A Panel Discussion| Sunday, September 24, 2023 | 3:00PM – 4:00PM | Community Engagement Center @ UNO
- Scary Stories After Dark| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Friday, October 06 | Benson Branch
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.Checkout and share your answer to the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we challenge ChatGPT to a ref off, talk about uploading our consciousnesses to the cloud and nominate our favorite robots for world leader for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Omaha Reads kicks off in September. Join OPL and fellow community members for programming around this year's title, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
- See all the Omaha Reads programming here.
- DIY Picture Book family program | Multiple locations in September & Octobe
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.Checkout and share your answer to the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
On the latest episode of the New Title Drop Anna, Melanie and Angela talk about getting through the last throes of summer and share their picks for titles to check out this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop we discover which Barbie we are based on our reading interests, offer up book recommendations for your favorite summer movies and talk about the best things we've seen on screen this year for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Omaha Reads kicks off in September. Join OPL and fellow community members for programming around this year's title, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
- See all the Omaha Reads programming here.
- DIY Picture Book family program | Multiple locations in September & October
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Checkout and share your answer to the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we moonlight as advice columnists, play a game with some 1-star book reviews and share the best advice we've received for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Seed Saving: San Marzano Tomatoes | Saturday, August 25, 2-4pm | Charles B. Washington Branch
- Tosca Lee Author Visit | Tuesday, August 29th, 6pm | Willa Cather Branch
- DIY Picture Book family program | Multiple locations in September & October
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Checkout and share your answer to the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we discuss the end of summer, check in with the OPL Reading Challenge with books about mental health and talk about things that make our brains happy for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Tosca Lee Author Visit | Tuesday, August 29th, 6pm | Willa Cather Branch
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The next query of the week is... "What's the best advice you've ever received?"
Share your answer here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we're joined by OPL's Arts & Culture Librarian Holly to talk about short stories, essays and explore a few literary awakenings from our youth.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Researching Nebraska Land Records (Virtual) | Thursday, August 17, 5 – 6PM
- Friends of Omaha Public Library Book Sales | Every Thursday and the first Saturday of every month from 10AM - 3PM, except holidays.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Check out the next query of the week here... https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
On the latest New Title Drop we talk about our favorite reads of the year (so far) and Melanie and Angela share their picks for titles to look this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop we talk about what's in the news including Jay-Z at the library, AI in publishing and the wobbliness of time.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Book Bash | Thursday, August 10, 7-pm | Two ways to atttend:
- Virtual on Crowdcast
- In-Person at The Living Room
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Check out the next query of the week here... https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop it's the The Book Drop Book Club Live. Listen in as we discussion Lan Samantha Chang's The Family Chao, the meaning of family names and talk about birth order theory for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Family Zumba |Saturday, July 29, 10:30 – 11:30am | Downtown Branch
- Book Bash | Thursday, August 10, 7-pm | Two ways to atttend:
- Virtual on Crowdcast
- In-Person at The Living Room
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Check out the next query of the week here... https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop it's all about friends. We talk about oldest pals, share titles about friends and frenemies and discuss our favorite bestie date ideas for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Family Zumba |Saturday, July 29, 10:30 – 11:30am | Downtown Branch
- Book Bash | Thursday, August 10, 7-pm | Two ways to atttend:
- Virtual on Crowdcast
- In-Person at The Living Room
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Check out the next query of the week here... https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
On the latest New Title Drop Michelle, Angela and Melanie talk about what book worlds they'd like to visit and share their picks for titles to check out this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop we talk about our best handmade gifts, contemplate what makes a hobby a hobby and share some books about our favorite pastimes.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- The Book Drop: Book Club Live! | Thursday, July 06, 2-3pm
- Family Zumba |Saturday, July 29, 10:30 – 11:30am | Downtown Branch
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Check out the next query of the week here... https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we plan an imaginary adventure, share our favorite road trip titles and talk about our ideal road trip playlist for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Summer Reading Program is here! Sign up between now and July 31st.
- Read to receive great prizes and enjoy free, fun activities for all ages all summer long.
- The Book Drop: Book Club Live! | Thursday, July 06, 2-3pm
- Discovering Witches: The Real Records and Manuscripts Seen in Movies, Books & TV Shows (Virtual) | Thursday, July 22, 5-6PM
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Check out the next query of the week here... https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
On this mini episode of The Book Drop we're joined by local author J.R. Dawson to talk about her debut novel The First Bright Thing, finding yourself in literature and tapping into your local community as a new writer.
J.R. Dawson will be at The Bookworm in Omaha on Monday, June 12th for a title launch party. Check out jrdawsonwriter.com for more info.
This week on The Book Drop we share what we've been reading lately, ponder death and imagine beloved video game characters made out of food.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Summer Reading Program is here! Sign up between now and July 31st.
- Read to receive great prizes and enjoy free, fun activities for all ages all summer long.
- Discovering Witches: The Real Records and Manuscripts Seen in Movies, Books & TV Shows (Virtual)
- Thursday, July 22, 5-6PM
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Check out the next query of the week here... https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
On the latest New Title Drop we talk about summer reading habits and Angela and Melanie share their picks for The New Title Drop for June 2023.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop, Michelle, Anna and Angela talk about the feeling of home, books by Latine Authors for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category and favorite podcasts for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Summer Reading Program is here! Sign up between now and July 31st.
- Read to receive great prizes and enjoy free, fun activities for all ages all summer long.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Check out the next query of the week here... https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week in The Book Drop we talk about our favorite summer activities as kids, share our Summer Book Preview and make increasingly bad guesses at song of the summer for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Summer Reading Program is here! Sign up between now and July 31st.
- Read to receive great prizes and enjoy free, fun activities for all ages all summer long.
- Downtown Branch Grand Opening | Sunday, May 21, 12:30 PM – 5 PM
- You are invited to the grand opening of the new Downtown Branch at 1401 Jones Street! This event begins with a ribbon cutting and remarks from city and library officials. Tour inside and see everything the Downtown Branch has to offer! Storytimes will take place at 2 and 4 p.m. in the storyhouse.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Check out the next query of the week here... https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we share current favorite form of escapism, have a collective existential crisis over being born in the 1900s and explore our favorite tropes in fiction.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Soil Health for Gardeners | Saturday, May 13, 2-3:30 PM at Millard Branch
- In this introductory class we will explore the science of healthy soils and different techniques for assessing and improving your soil’s health.
- Downtown Branch Grand Opening | Sunday, May 21, 12:30 PM – 5 PM
- You are invited to the grand opening of the new Downtown Branch at 1401 Jones Street! This event begins with a ribbon cutting and remarks from city and library officials. Tour inside and see everything the Downtown Branch has to offer! Storytimes will take place at 2 and 4 p.m. in the storyhouse.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Check out the next query of the week here... https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we talk about how we've been spending our screen time and share some titles about movies and TV for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category. We also imagine what reality TV shows we'd be on for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Free Comic Book Day| May 6, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM(except the Genealogy & Local History Room)
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
On the latest episode of the New Title Drop Anna, Angela and Melanie talk about what genres they're into right now as well as their picks for titles to check out this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop we get into the fun and frustration of personality tests with books for your enneagram type. We also share our other favorite personality tests and indicators for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Día at OPL April 17th - April 26th
- El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration of children, families, diversity, and reading. Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the ages of the children present.
- Check out the OPL calendar for events including Lakota Storytelling, and Music and Movement with WhyArts.
Omaha Public Library is embarking on a citywide library facilities plan for Omaha. Help determine a vision for your neighborhood library, your community, and Omaha’s future.
Your voice matters! Take this short survey by May 1st.All Omaha Public Library (OPL) locations and Do Space also have English and Spanish print versions available.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The next query of the week is...What type of reality TV show would you be on?
Answers can be shared here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we rate library things from the amazing, giving people their first library card, to the terrible, damaging a library book the minute you get it home. And we try to decide our absolute favorite thing about the library for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Digitize Your Family History (virtual program) | April 20th, 5pm
- Music Evoking Stories: Family | April 21st, 2pm at Florence Branch
Omaha Public Library is embarking on a citywide library facilities plan for Omaha. Help determine a vision for your neighborhood library, your community, and Omaha’s future.
Your voice matters! Take this short survey by May 1st.All Omaha Public Library (OPL) locations and Do Space also have English and Spanish print versions available.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
This week on The Book Drop it's all things plant related. We share titles for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category and talk about our biggest plant struggles for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Common Soil 10th Anniversary Open House | April 8th, 2pm at Benson Branch
Omaha Public Library is embarking on a citywide library facilities plan for Omaha. Help determine a vision for your neighborhood library, your community, and Omaha’s future.
Your voice matters! Take this short survey by May 1st.All Omaha Public Library (OPL) locations and Do Space also have English and Spanish print versions available.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The next query of the week is...What's your favorite personality test?
Answers can be shared here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
On the latest episode of the New Title Drop Michelle, Melanie and Angela share what gets a book to the top of their TBR pile as well as their picks for titles to look for this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop it's The Book Drop Book Club LIVE. Listen in on our discussion around Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles, the results of which tragic Greek characters we are and which God or Goddess we'd seek favor from for query of the week.
This episode was recorded on March 16th, 2023 with a live virtual audience. Due to its live recording there might be parts that don't translate well to audio, but please enjoy!Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Common Soil 10th Anniversary Open House | April 8th, 2pm at Benson Branch
Omaha Public Library is embarking on a citywide library facilities plan for Omaha. Help determine a vision for your neighborhood library, your community, and Omaha’s future.
Your voice matters! Take this short survey by May 1st.All Omaha Public Library (OPL) locations and Do Space also have English and Spanish print versions available.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
This week on The Book Drop we talk about our female heroes, share what we've been reading lately and learn about a menagerie of mythological creatures for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Common Soil 10th Anniversary Open House | April 8th, 2pm at Benson Branch
Omaha Public Library is embarking on a citywide library facilities plan for Omaha. Help determine a vision for your neighborhood library, your community, and Omaha’s future.
Your voice matters! Take this short survey by May 1st.All Omaha Public Library (OPL) locations and Do Space also have English and Spanish print versions available.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
This week on The Book Drop we celebrate award season with Oscar drama predictions, share some watch-a-likes for nominated films and talk about our celebrity doppelgängers for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- The Book Drop Book Club Live | March 16th at 2pm. We'll be reading The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Join us on Riverside.fm to participate in the discussion.
- Common Soil 10th Anniversary Open House | April 8th, 2pm at Benson Branch
Omaha Public Library is embarking on a citywide library facilities plan for Omaha. Help determine a vision for your neighborhood library, your community, and Omaha’s future.
Your voice matters! Take this short survey by May 1st.All Omaha Public Library (OPL) locations and Do Space also have English and Spanish print versions available.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
See the next query of the week and share your answer here... https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
On this month's New Title Drop Anna, Angela and Melanie talk about what they're reading and share new titles to be excited about for March 2023.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.
This week on The Book Drop we talk about seeing our selves in pop culture, share titles about or featuring LGBTQIA+ history for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category and talk about our favorite historical fashions for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- The Book Drop Book Club Live | March 16th at 2pm. We'll be reading The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Join us on Riverside.fm to participate in the discussion.
Omaha Public Library is embarking on a citywide library facilities plan for Omaha. Help determine a vision for your neighborhood library, your community, and Omaha’s future.
Your voice matters! Take this short survey by May 1st.All Omaha Public Library (OPL) locations and Do Space also have English and Spanish print versions available.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The next query of the week is...In honor of St. Patrick's Day, what is your favorite mythical creature?
Answers can be shared here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we talk about internet on the moon, Hilderbabes and A.I. in publishing with our latest in Bookish News.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Virtual Book Bash| February 23rd at 7pm
- The Book Drop Book Club Live | March 16th at 2pm. We'll be reading The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Join us on Riverside.fm to participate in the discussion.
Omaha Public Library is embarking on a citywide library facilities plan for Omaha. Help determine a vision for your neighborhood library, your community, and Omaha’s future.
Your voice matters! Take this short survey by May 1st.All Omaha Public Library (OPL) locations and Do Space also have English and Spanish print versions available.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
This week on The Book Drop we dream up own Groundhog Days, share some political fiction and decide on what public offices we'd like to hold for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Virtual Book Bash| February 23rd at 7pm
- The Book Drop Book Club Live | March 16th at 2pm. We'll be reading The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Join us on Riverside.fm to participate in the discussion.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
On the first episode of our new monthly mini series, Collection Development librarians Angela and Melanie stop by to share new titles to get excited about this month.
Check out this month's titles and place holds here.
Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited out.
This week on The Book Drop, we dive into the collection obsession of true crime, offer up some recommendations from the genre and make guesses for where we'd land if we got sucked into a true crime narrative.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The next query of the week is...If you could hold any political office, what would it be?Answers can be shared here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we talk anticipation around pop culture, the struggle of picking a favorite author and attempt to relieve your hold list woes with recommendations for the library's most popular books.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- SAVE THE DATE: The Book Drop Book Club Live on March 16th at 2pm. We'll be reading The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Join us on Riverside.fm to participate in the discussion.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
This week on The Book Drop it's the season 4 premiere! We talk about reading goals for the new year, take a look back the book world in 2022 and once again make wild predictions for the year ahead.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Friends of OPL Annual Meeting |January 14, 1pm - 3pm at Millard Branch
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The next query of the week is...What role would you play in a true crime mystery?Answers can be shared here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop it's the season three finale, we talk about our year in reading, narrow down our favorite reads of 2022 and David makes an announcement.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
That's a wrap on Season 3 of The Book Drop. Join us for Season 4 starting January 13th. We'd love to know what you'd like to hear from us next season. Fill out our feedback survey here.
This week on The Book Drop we welcome Amy and Nicole to talk about the world of romance fiction. We share our thoughts on steamy versus sweet, the best Pride & Prejudice and fictional crushes.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Reading Challenge Book Club | December 13, 2022, 6pm – 7pm at Millard Branch
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The Book Drop's last episode of Season 3 will drop on Friday, December 9th before the show breaks until January 13th. We'd love to know what you'd like to hear from us next season. Fill out our feedback survey here.
This week on The Book Drop we wrap up the 2022 OPL Reading Challenge with recommendations for essays and short stories and talk about the books we'd like to spend a day in for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Postcards and Photographs for Genealogy (Virtual Program) |December 08, 5pm - 6:15 pm
- Reading Challenge Book Club | December 13, 2022, 6pm – 7pm at Millard Branch
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The next query of the week is...What was the best book you read this year?
Answers can be shared here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop it's all about food! We talk about staff potlucks, explore food as a metaphor and share our most disappointing culinary experiences for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Reading Challenge Book Club | December 13, 2022, 6pm – 7pm at Millard Branch
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The next query of the week is...Who is your fictional crush?
Answers can be shared here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we welcome Carl from The Bookworm to talk about the books we're excited to read this winter. And we say farewell to the spooky season as we share our favorite Halloween decor of the year.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Friends of OPL Book Sale, Saturday, November 5, 2022, 10am – 3pm
- Storybook Land at Westroads Mall | November 6, 2022, 1- 4pm
- Mining the Gold in Genealogical Periodicals (Virtual Program), November 10, 2022, 5pm – 6pm
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The next query of the week is...What's your biggest food disappointment?
Answers can be shared here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we round up some of the latest literary world news (both good and bad), talk about our Halloween plans and share the bits of culture we can't quite escape for query of the week.Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Escape Room (all ages) | October 29, 10-2pm at South Omaha Library
- Spark Your Story: Jade Rogers | November 3, 2022, 4-5pm at Charles B. Washington Branch
- Storybook Land at Westroads Mall | November 6, 2022, 1-4pm
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The next query of the week is...
What's your biggest food disappointment?Answers can be shared here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop everyone shares their two truths and a lie, the team explores the world of unreliable narrators and talks about which fictional character they wouldn't want to share a meal with for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Escape Room (all ages) | October 29, 10-2pm at South Omaha Library
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Next query is...
What's the best Halloween decor you saw this year?
Share your answer here... https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we travel from the Flying Forties to the turn of the Millennium with books for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category. We also talk about the technology that has most impacted our lives for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Scary Stories After Dark | Friday, Oct. 7, 7-9pm at Benson Branch
- Open House for A.V. Sorensen Branch | Wednesday, Oct. 12, 4-6pm
- What Are You Reading? Book Club | Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5:45-6:45pm
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
This week on The Book Drop we talk about how the book isn't always better, share some book-to-small-screen recommendations and makes wishes for titles we'd love to see get adapted for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Omaha’s Underground Queer Culture: An Omaha Reads Panel Discussion | October 1, 6-7pm at The Max
- Scary Stories After Dark | Friday, Oct. 7, 7-9pm at Benson Branch
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
This week it's our 100th episode. Listen in on our recorded live show as we share what we're reading, deal with our inevitable technical difficulties and finally locate Elly after a month's long search. This episode was recorded September 15th, 2022 with a live virtual audience. Due to its live recording there may be parts that don't translate as well to audio, please enjoy!Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Omaha Reads Book Discussion | Sep. 24th, 10am - 11am at Millard Branch
- Omaha’s Underground Queer Culture: An Omaha Reads Panel Discussion | October 1, 6-7pm at The Max
- Scary Stories After Dark | Friday, Oct. 7, 7-9pm at Benson Branch
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Our next query of the week is:What technological innovation made the most impact on your life?Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we spill some library secrets and share some tips and services we think you should know about. We also talk about best job perks for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- The Book Drop Live: 100th Episode | September 15, 2022, 2 – 3:30 PM
- Timothy Schaffert Author Visit | Sep 11th, 3pm - 5pm at Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel
- Omaha Reads Virtual Book Discussion | Sep 20th, 12pm - 1pm
- Omaha Reads Book Discussion | Sep 24th, 10am - 11am at Millard Branch
- Omaha’s Underground Queer Culture: An Omaha Reads Panel Discussion | October 1, 6-7pm at The Max
Highlights of all the resources mentioned in this episode can be found here.
This week on The Book Drop we share what’s making us happy right now, revisit the OPL Reading Challenge with our recommendations for microhistories and talk about our favorite useless facts for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- The Book Drop Live: 100th Episode | September 15, 2022, 2 – 3:30 PM
- Omaha Reads Book Discussion | Sep 8th, 6pm - 7:30pm at Wilson & Washburn
- Timothy Schaffert Author Visit | Sep 11th, 3pm - 5pm at Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel
- Omaha Reads Virtual Book Discussion | Sep 20th, 12pm - 1pm
- Omaha Reads Book Discussion | Sep 24th, 10am - 11am at Millard Branch
- Omaha’s Underground Queer Culture: An Omaha Reads Panel Discussion | October 1, 6-7pm at The Max
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
This episode was originally recorded in August 2021.
On this special mini episode of The Book Drop we welcome local author Timothy Schaffert and OPL's Adult Services Manager Amy Mather to talk about Timothy's latest book, The Perfume Thief.We also chat about the history of Omaha LitFest, the writing process and our favorite perfume scents.
All the books and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here.
Check out all the OPL events calendar for all the Omaha Reads 2022 events:
- Book Discussion | Sep 8th, 6pm - 7:30pm at Wilson & Washburn
- Timothy Schaffert Author Visit | Sep 11th, 3pm - 5pm at Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel
- Virtual Book Discussion | Sep 20th, 12pm - 1pm
- Book Discussion | Sep 24th, 10am - 11am at Millard Branch
- Omaha’s Underground Queer Culture: An Omaha Reads Panel Discussion | October 1, 6-7pm at The Max
This week on The Book Drop we imagine what they might find as Main Library is packed up, create the wildest book playlist we can and share our favorite misheard lyrics for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- The Book Drop Live: 100th Episode | September 15, 2022, 2 – 3:30 PM |
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Our next query of the week is:What’s the best perk you’ve had at a job?Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we're talking about Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris for the latest meeting of The Book Drop Book Club. We also workshop names for our imaginary vacation homes for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Researching the History of a House (Virtual) | August 18, 5–6:15pm
- Community Farewell Party for Main Library | August 20, 2-4pm
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Our next query of the week is:What are your favorite misheard song lyrics?Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we're joined by Youth Services Specialist Jay to help us explore the New Adult corner of the publishing world and we dish about the hardest parts of becoming full fledged adults for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Virtual Book Bash | Thursday, August 11, 7–8:30pm
- Researching the History of a House (Virtual) | August 18, 5–6:15pm
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Our next query of the week is:What are your favorite misheard song lyrics?Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we talk about our favorite reads of the year (so far), ask ourselves what is the Midwest and share our favorite books by midwestern authors for our latest OPL Reading Challenge episode.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Virtual Book Bash | Thursday, August 11th, 7-8:30pm
- Find your local librarians outside the library at the following events
- Maha Festival | Friday, July 29th & 30th
- Benson Days parade | Saturday, July 30th, 10am
- Benson First Friday | Friday, August 5th
- Out & About Storytime at the Gene Leahy Mall | August 9th, 10:30-11am
- Library Night at with the Omaha Storm Chasers | August 3rd & 7th
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep94
This week on The Book Drop it's our Reading Challenge Help Desk episode and we're here to help you with OPL Reading Challenge categories you might be struggling with. We also share which fictional characters we'd like to go on a journey with for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Summer Reading Program runs June 1st - July 31st
- OPL Board of Trustees meetings have moved to the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5pm. The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 20th at Florence Branch.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep93
Next week's query of the week is...Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
Hello listeners! We had a large number of our team out both expectedly and unexpectedly this week and took the opportunity to take a little break. Please enjoy this very tiny episode with some events coming up at the library. We'll be back next week with our Reading Challenge Help Desk Episode!
This week on The Book Drop we're joined by OPL's Pop Culture Librarian Angela to dish about celebrity memoirs, royal book deals and our own run-ins with the rich and famous.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep91
Are you having trouble with a reading challenge category? Tell us which one and a book you’ve read recently and we’ll share some recommendations in our July 15th episode. Email us at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or fill out this quick form.
This week on The Book Drop we discuss the pitfalls of book rating systems, get a little nostalgic as we share what we've been reading lately and talk about our ideal book clubs for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep90
Are you having trouble with a reading challenge category? Tell us which one and a book you’ve read recently and we’ll share some recommendations in our July 15th episode. Email us at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or fill out this quick form.
Our next query of the week is:What's your brush with celebrity?Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we welcome OPL's Outreach & Partnerships Manager Maggie to help us explore the world of TikTok for Books. We also share our favorite viral videos for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep89
Are you having trouble with a reading challenge category? Tell us which one and a book you’ve read recently and we’ll share some recommendations in our July 15th episode. Email us at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or fill out this quick form.
Our next query of the week is:What's your brush with celebrity?Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we share recommendations for travel and water books for the OPL Reading Challenge, talk about literary travel destinations and wish Elly well as she embarks on the busy Summer Reading Program season.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Summer Reading Program runs June 1st - July 31st
- Reading Challenge Book Club on Tuesday, June 14, 6-7pm at Corkscrew Wine & Cheese in Blackstone
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep88
This week on The Book Drop, the team dreams of idyllic swimming spots, shares their Summer Book Preview and once again takes wild swings at choosing the song of the summer.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Summer Reading Program runs June 1st - July 31st
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep87
Next week's query of the week is...Where have you traveled that was inspired by a book?Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we dreams up hypothetical library card designs, share books by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category and talk about close calls with mother nature for query of the week.Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Going Beyond the Obvious in FamilySearchon Thursday, May 19, 5PM – 6:15PM
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep86
This week on The Book Drop, we try to catch up on some local book world news and talk about moms in books, TV and pop culture.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Gallery Opening Reception: Collective Memoryon Friday, May 6th, 4-5pm
- Amy Wu Virtual Author Visit & Panel Discussion on Thursday, May 12th, 5-6pm
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep85
This week on The Book Drop we announce an exciting new addition to OPL's collection and talk about the origins and current state of chick lit.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep84
Next week's query of the week is...Who’s your favorite pop culture mom?
Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop, Elly chats with youth librarian Sam about OPL's Storytime with Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium. We celebrate two years of recording and talk about books about neurodiversity for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- OPL's Storytime with Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium on the first and third Mondays of the month.
- Check out all of OPL's book clubs here!
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep83
Next week's query of the week is...Who’s your favorite pop culture mom?
Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we welcome OPL's social media manager Lessly as our resident historical fiction expert. We also discuss the importance of indoor plumbing when choosing a favorite historical period for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Fairtale STEM with NE SciFest on April 9th and 12th.
- Seuss-sational Science on April l9th and 15th.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep82
Next week's query of the week is...What is your favorite baby animal?Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we talk about Pickard County Atlas by Nebraska author Chris Harding Thornton for our latest book club episode. Elly teaches us a new phrase and we talk about favorite themes from mystery and thriller fiction for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep81
Next week's query of the week is...What's your favorite historical time period?Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop, we talk about award winning movies for Oscar Season, make our best, but uneducated guess for this year's Best Picture winner, and imagine who we'd thank in our Oscar speeches for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- The Omaha Seed Share (mentioned in this episode) has been rescheduled for March 19th, 12-4pm at the Fabric Lab (2514 N. 24th St.)
- Bruce the Bear will be at OPL storytimes March 18-26. Check out the OPL event's calendar for dates and locations.
The next TBD Book Club episode will drop March 25th. We're reading Pickard County Atlas by Chris Harding Thornton.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep80
This week on The Book Drop we welcome OPL's Urban Gardening Librarian Jake to talk about all things spring. We talk about seed planting, discover what kind of poisonous plants we'd be and share our greatest plant success stories.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- The Omaha Seed Share (mentioned in this episode) has been rescheduled for March 19th, 12-4pm at the Fabric Lab (2514 N. 24th St.)
The next TBD Book Club episode will drop March 25th. We're reading Pickard County Atlas by Chris Harding Thornton.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep79
Click here to see and answer the latest Query of the week -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop, it's another round of Bookish News with some wholesome headlines from the book world. We also write the headlines for our imaginary 15 minutes of fame for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep78
Next week's query of the week is...What is your greatest plant or gardening success story?Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we talk about books about sports for the 2022 OPL Reading Challenge and our favorite sports to watch from query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Virtual Book Bashon Thursday, February 24th at 7pm.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep77
This week on The Book Drop we talk about the wonderful world of books with pink covers. We also share the news of a big addition to the OPL catalog and talk about favorite colors for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Virtual Book Bashon Thursday, February 24th at 7pm.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep76
Next week's query of the week is...Write the headline for your 15 minutes of fame.Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we talk about firsts, self-discovery, and reinvention, we drop a few spoilers and talk about our best job perks for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Virtual Book Bashon Thursday, February 24th at 7pm.
All the books, media and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here -- https://bit.ly/TBDep75
Next week's query of the week is...What's your favorite color?Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we share our wild days at the library, catch up on what we've been reading and talk about 2022 reading goals for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
Virtual Book Bash on Thursday, February 24th at 7pm.
The 2022 OPL Reading Challenge is under way. This month's challenge is Read a comic or graphic novel by a women. For suggested titles check out the OPL website.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.-- https://bit.ly/TBDep74
This week on The Book Drop we're back for season 3 with imagined local literary endorsements, the saga of the Bad Art Friend and what we'd wear as our ghost selves for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Storytimes
- Adult Book Clubs
- Friends of the Omaha Public Library Annual Meeting, Saturday, January 22, 1-3pm
- Virtual Book Bash on Thursday, February 24th, 7pm
- OPL Board of Trustees Meeting, Thursday, January 20, 5pm
All the books, movies, TV and resources talked about in this episode can be found here. — https://bit.ly/TBDep73
On this Season 2 finale of The Book Drop we take a look back at the year in books and publishing, check in on our 2021 predictions and look ahead to 2022.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep72
We'd love to hear your thoughts on this season and ideas of what you'd like to hear from us in Season 3. Drop us an email at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or fill out this quick feedback form --- https://forms.gle/yxVafdRmMY8yMxdL8
The Book Drop will return for season 3 on January 14th.
This week on The Book Drop we talk about with our year in reading, give out the 2021 Book Drop awards (to ourselves) and talk about the best things that happened this year for query of the week.
Save the date for The Book Drop's LIVE episode event! The Book Drop Happy Hour will take place on Wednesday, December 15, 6-7pm on Crowdcast.io.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep71
We'd love to hear your thoughts on on this season and ideas of what you'd like to hear from us in Season 3. Drop us an email at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or fill out this quick feedback form --- https://forms.gle/yxVafdRmMY8yMxdL8
This week on The Book Drop we're back from our hiatus with stories about families of all kinds, a twitter live read and a query on family traditions and inside jokes.
Save the date for The Book Drop's LIVE episode event! The Book Drop Happy Hour will take place on Wednesday, December 15, 6-7pm on Crowdcast.io.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep70
Next week's query of the week is...What was the best book you read in 2021?Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
On this special mini episode of The Book Drop, Michelle and Elly tap into the internet's favorite new oracle to offer up book recommendations for your bones and no bones days.
All of the books and resources talked about in this episode can be found here --- https://bit.ly/TBDbooksbones
Due to the upcoming holiday, The Book Drop's next full length episode will drop on December 3rd.
This week on The Book Drop we share our recommendations for books by Native, First Nations and Indigenous Authors for the latest 2021 OPL Reading Challenge category. We also work out our potential pen names for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Friends of Omaha Public Library Book Sales every Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., except holidays.
- Reading Challenge Book Club is every 2nd Tuesday 12-1pm and 3rd Thursday 6-7pm
- Monthly OPL Board of Trustees Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 5 PM at different library locations unless otherwise noted. Next one is Thursday, November 18, 2021, 5pm – 6pm at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep69
Due to the upcoming holidays, The Book Drop's next episode will drop on December 3rd.
This week on The Book Drop we celebrate our happiest time of the year with books, movies and TV recommendations for your spooky season. We also share the most haunted places we've ever visited for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Save the date for The Book Drop's LIVE episode event! The Book Drop Happy Hour will take place on Wednesday, December 15, 6-7pm on Crowdcast.io.
- Storybook Land Online | 10am-3pm
- Saturday, November 6th
- Saturday, November 13th
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep68
Find the upcoming query here... https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we touch on Nebraska books news, the horrors of Halloween themed foods and explore the world of dark academia in fiction and true life. This is The Book Drop.
Don't forget to fill out the OPL Strategic Plan Community Survey:https://bit.ly/OPLStratPlansurvey
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
- Virtual Genealogy Seminar with Annette Burke Lyttle on Saturday, October 23, 10am – 12:30pm
- Save the Date for The Book Drops' first ever LIVE episode. The Book Drop Happy Hour will take place on Wednesday, December 15, 6-7pm on Crowdcast.io.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep67
Next week's query of the week is...What would your pen name be?Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we talk about reading ruts, explore books told from multiple points of view for the latest category from OPL's 2021 Reading Challenge and share who we'd host on our very own talk shows.
Don't miss your opportunity to participate in Omaha Public Library's strategic planning process. In-person community forums will be taking place around the city.
Tuesday, October 12 @ Millard
Thursday, October 14 @ South Omaha Library
Monday, October 18 @ Milton R. Abrahams
Tuesday, October 19 @ Charles B. Washington
Fill out the online OPL Strategic Plan Survey 2021 survey here -- https://bit.ly/OPLStratPlan2021
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep66
This week on The Book Drop we talk about Kazuo Ishiguro's Klara and the Sun for our latest book club episode. We also warn against transferring your loved ones' consciousness to an AI and share everyone's favorite androids (good and bad) for query of the week.
Don't miss your opportunity to participate in Omaha Public Library's strategic planning process. In-person community forums will be taking place around the city.
Thursday, October 7 @ Willa Cather (just added!)
Tuesday, October 12 @ Millard
Thursday, October 14 @ South Omaha Library
Monday, October 18 @ Milton R. Abrahams
Tuesday, October 19 @ Charles B. Washington
Fill out the online OPL Strategic Plan Survey 2021 survey here -- https://bit.ly/OPLStratPlan2021
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep65
This week on The Book Drop we're celebrating Banned Books Week and the freedom to read. We talk about notable and recent book challenges and revisit our childhoods and all the controversial things we were and weren't allowed to read and watch growing up.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep64
Next week's query of the week is...If you could host a talk show, who would your first guest be? Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
This week on The Book Drop we try our hand as astrologers and offer up some literary horoscopes. We also puzzle the meaning of the newest emojis, learn about the existence of Shoestrology and share ideas for literary tattoos.
Don't miss these upcoming Omaha Reads events:Omaha Reads Book Discussion | Thursday, September 23, 2021, 6pm – 7pm
Omaha Reads Closing Reflection | Thursday, September 30, 2021, 6pm – 7pm
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep63
Next week's query of the week is...What's a controversial book you read as a kid? Drop your answers here -- https://forms.gle/EkNuaNECe1sKgLmg9
This week on The Book Drop it's the latest in Bookish News. Elly, David and Michelle take the reins to talk about another uproar over book weeding, a literary April Fool's joke gone awry and the problems with publishing mergers. They also share what they'd want a lifetime supply of for query of the week.
Omaha Reads events started Thursday, September 2 with a Virtual Author Visit with Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar. Don't miss these other events:
- Omaha Reads Book Discussions on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 12–1pm and Thursday, September 23, 6-7pm.
- Omaha Reads Closing Reflection on Thursday, September 30, 2021, 6-7pm
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep62
On this special mini episode of The Book Drop, David Dick welcomes OPL Civic Health Librarian, Jeff Pospisil to talk about reading for empathy and to share a few local resources around food and housing insecurity.
All of the books and resources talked about in this episode can be found here --- https://bit.ly/TBDempathy
This week on The Book Drop it's our Fall Book Preview. We've got monsters, both real and imagined, the singing of book titles and favorite fall drinks.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:Friends of the Omaha Public Library Book Sales are hosted every Thursday and first Saturday of the month from 10am - 3pm (except holidays).
Omaha Reads events start Thursday, September 2 with a Virtual Author Visit with Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar.
The next book for The Book Drop Book Club is Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Grab a copy and join us for our discussion in early October.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep61
This week on The Book Drop we imagine the dangerous world of library Olympics, talk about the world of comics and offer up a dramatic reading of the 1954 Comic Book Hearings. We also share our favorite onomatopoeia for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:Virtual Book Bash if you missed it live. -- https://bit.ly/37CMDyX
Amber Ruffin & Lacey Lamar Virtual Author Visit on Thursday, September 2 at 6pm -- https://www.crowdcast.io/e/u84zgvri
Find more information about Omaha Reads here -- https://omahalibrary.org/omaha-reads/
Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, August 14th!
All the articles, resources and titles we talked about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep60
This week on The Book Drop we guess movie titles made out of emojis, talk about our favorite blockbusters along with books that read like them and share our favorite shows and movies to rewatch for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:Virtual Book Bash on Thursday, August 12th at 7pm.
This year's Omaha Reads book is "You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism" by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar. Place a hold on the book and register for related events here on the Omaha Public Library website -- https://bit.ly/OmahaReads2021
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. -- https://bit.ly/TBDep59
On this special mini episode of The Book Drop we welcome local author Timothy Schaffert and OPL's Adult Services Manager Amy Mather to talk about Timothy's latest book, The Perfume Thief.We also chat about the history of Omaha LitFest, the writing process and our favorite perfume scents.
Don't miss Timothy Schaffert's Virtual Author Visit on Thursday, August 5 at 6pm.
All the books and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here
-- https://bit.ly/TBDPerfume
This week on The Book Drop it's our Reading Challenge Help Desk! We've got book recommendations for listener requests, updates on our own challenges and a rapid fire round of kids' book titles for our littlest reading challenge participants. We also talked about the best (and worst) books we've received as gifts for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:Virtual Book Bash on Thursday, August 12th at 7pm.
Help us pick our next Book Club book title. Vote HERE -- https://bit.ly/TBDbookclub3
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep58
This week on The Book Drop we share what we've been reading lately, examine our obsession with cults and true crime, and talk about the book scenes that live rent free in our minds for query of the week.
It's summer! Don't forget to register for the Summer Reading Program! Check out the OPL calendar for events happening this summer.
Are you having trouble with a reading challenge category? Tell us which one and a book you’ve read recently and we’ll share some recommendations in our July 30th episode. Email us at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or fill out this quick form.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep57
This week on The Book Drop we're talking about The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead for the second meeting of The Book Drop Book Club. We also share the books and experiences that changed the way we look at history for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep56
Are you having trouble with a reading challenge category? Tell us which one and a book you’ve read recently and we’ll share some recommendations in our July 30th episode. Email us at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or fill out this quick form.
This week on The Book Drop we discuss the existence of UFOs, accidentally pitch a Jersey Shore in space TV series and share our favorite books about aliens and outer space. We also get into our horoscopes for Query of the Week.
It's summer! Don't forget to register for the Summer Reading Program! Check out the OPL calendar for events happening this summer.
Are you having trouble with a reading challenge category? Tell us which one and a book you’ve read recently and we’ll share some recommendations in our July 30th episode. Email us at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or fill out this quick form.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep55
This week on The Book Drop we talk about bathtub reads, laser scarecrows and title suggestions for the Read a Book about Animals category from the OPL Reading Challenge. We also share our favorite famous furry friends for query of the week.
It's summer! Don't forget to register for the Summer Reading Program! Check out the OPL calendar for events happening this summer.
The second edition of The Book Drop Book Club will drop in July. We're reading The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Grab a copy and join us for our discussion in early July.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep54
This week on The Book Drop we celebrate Pride Month with a short history of Drag Queen Story Hour and a fresh round of book picks. We also share personal pump up jams for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:How to Start a Book Clubon Tuesday June 15, 6-7PM.
It's summer! Don't forget to register for the Summer Reading Program! Check out the OPL calendar for events happening this summer.
The second edition of The Book Drop Book Club will drop in July. We're reading The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Grab a copy and join us for our discussion in early July.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep53
This week on The Book Drop we dip back into the OPL Reading Challenge with recommendations for books about Refugee and Immigrant Experiences. We also imagine ridiculous ways to die in literature and share the best ice cream flavors for query of the week.
It's summer! Don't forget to register for the Summer Reading Program! Check out the OPL calendar for events happening this summer.
The second edition of The Book Drop Book Club will drop in July. We're reading The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Grab a copy and join us for our discussion in early July.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep52
This week on The Book Drop we talk about OPL's famous human scalp and other weird and interesting things you can find in library collections. We learn about the etymology of the ding ding man and talk about our most unique possessions for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep51
This week on The Book Drop we mourn the loss of Yahoo Answers, offer up picks for this year's summer book preview and once again take a stab at predicting the song of the summer for query of the week.
Check out the OPL website to learn more about StoryWalks® at Lauritzen Gardens and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.
Check out our playlist on Spotify for our picks for song of the summer.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep50
This week on The Book Drop we announce our next book club title, Michelle has exciting personal news and we share more of our favorite nonfiction reads. We also share the coolest things we've seen in a museum for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:
Reading Around the World on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10:30AM.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep49
This week on The Book Drop we talk about books that made us laugh, celebrate one year of recording the podcast and tell some really bad jokes for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:Reading Challenge Book Club on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 12PM. All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep48
This week on The Book Drop, Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason stops by for National Poetry Month. We offer up recommendations for the OPL Reading Challenge and share our favorite weird history stories for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:Recover Art: 2020 Artists in Conversation on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 2PM.
Find our guest Matt Mason on the internet:http://matt.midverse.com/
Nebraska Writers Collective
State Poet | Humanities Nebraska
Poetry From the Plains
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep47
On this episode of The Book Drop we celebrate National Library Week with tales of the heroes and villains of library world. We also share our librarian origin stories and talk about everyone’s favorite OPL branch for query of the week.
Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:OPL Reading Challenge Book Club on Tuesday, April 13th and Thursday, April 15th.
Celebrate National Library Week with OPL by asking for an illustrated branch sticker at your local branch or when scheduling your next curbside pick-up appointment. OPL worked with Minnesota-based artist Kevin Cannon to capture the special characteristics of each of OPL’s 12 branches. Then share your library love by posting a picture of your sticker to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, and tag @OmahaLibrary or include #OmahaLibrary in your post.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep46
This week on The Book Drop we welcome local author Theodore Wheeler to talk about Nebraska literature, writing about the Midwest and building a community of books lovers with a single book cart. We all play a game to see how many Teds from Nebraska we can identify and we talk about our favorite thing about the places where we live for query of the week.
- Find more information about Ted and his writing online at https://theodore-wheeler.com/.
- For more information about Dundee Book Company check out their website (https://dundee-book-company.square.site/) or @dundeebookco on social media.
- Omaha Lit Fest info can be found at https://omaha-lit-fest.com/ and watch for updates on social media @omahalitfest.
If you're looking for more recommendations for the 2021 Omaha Public Library Reading Challenge Read a Book Set in Nebraska check out our resource list or the other resources listed here.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — bit.ly/TBDep45
This week we share what we’ve been reading lately, David makes a play for the most out there reading recommendation and we talk about our favorite spring activities for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBD44_2
This week it's our longest episode yet as we discuss Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam for our first Book Club episode of The Book Drop. We’ve got anxieties, predictions and casting ideas as well as what unconventional item we’d pack for the apocalypse for query of the week.
For more information on OPL's book club services, check out our website.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — bit.ly/TBDep43
This week on The Book Drop we share some of the latest and greatest news stories from the book world, offer up dramatic readings of Nora Roberts’ blog and write the titles of our memoirs for query of the week.
Don't forget to check out the OPL events calendar for upcoming events:
Online Family Storytimes, Monday through Saturday
We're getting ready to discuss our first book for our podcast book club, "Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan Alam. Check out the book before our discussion episode on March 12th.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep42
This week we go looking for friends in fiction, discuss the overuse of trauma bonding in adult literature and question if we might possibly be your parasocial friends. We also give Anna unfair grief about her pop culture blind spots and pick our fictional BFFs for query of the week.
Don't forget to check out the OPL events calendar for upcoming events:
OPL Reading Challenge Book Club on Tuesday, March 9th.
Virtual Book Bash on Thursday, February 25th.
We're getting ready to discuss our first book for our podcast book club, "Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan Alam. Check out the book before our discussion episode on March 12th.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep41
This week we talk about weirdest movies to see on Valentine’s day, share some of our favorite romance and relationship adaptations, and although absent, Elly drops her spicy take on Barry Jenkins movies. We also get to know out listeners a bit better by the romance tropes they’d write themselves into for query of the week.
Don't forget to check out the OPL events calendar for upcoming events:
OPL Reading Challenge Book Club on Thursday, February 18th and Tuesday, March 9th.
Virtual Book Bash on Thursday, February 25th.
We're also getting ready to discuss our first book for our podcast book club, "Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan Alam. Check out the book before our discussion episode on March 12th.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep40
This week we share all the newsletters, email blasts, social media accounts, websites and publications we follow to stay up-to-date on new books and publishing news. We also talk about the ultimate James Baldwin playlist and imagine the late, great Ursula K. Le Guin as an Instagram influencer. And we share our favorite childhood books for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep39
This week we kick off the 2021 OPL Reading Challenge with the Read a Book with Illustrations category. OPL Arts & Culture Librarian Mark Sorensen also shares his knowledge about visual storytelling and we all talk about the historical and public figures we'd like to start fan clubs for for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep38
For even more recommendations for the Read a Book with Illustrations category, check out this list — http://bit.ly/bookwillustrations
The Book Drop is back for Season 2! This week we share our plans for the new season, offer an update on curated bookshelves and make educated and wildly speculative predictions for the book world in 2021. We also talk about new year reading goals for query of the week.
Don't forget to check out the OPL events calendar for upcoming events:
OPL Reading Challenge Book Club on Thursday, January 21st and Tuesday, February 9th.
Virtual Book Bash on Thursday, February 25th.
All the books, articles and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep37
On the final episode of season one of The Book Drop we talk about winter reading aesthetics, share our plans for next season and talk about our favorite season one episodes for query of the week.
The podcast team would also love to hear your thoughts on season one and what you'd like to hear in the second season. Fill out our short survey here — http://bit.ly/TBDs1Survey
In the last regular episode of the season the podcast team looks at the year in reading, explore our own 2020 reading and give ourselves awards for reading accomplishments both big and small. We also share our best reads of the year for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep35
This week on The Book Drop we finish up the 2020 Reading Challenge with our picks for nonfiction graphic novels. We also share our favorite childhood cartoons and talk about being seen in animation for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep34
This week we talk about Korean Wave and share our favorite cultural exports from South Korean. We also share dream vacations for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep33
This week the team talks about what we've been reading lately and what's helping us through our reading slumps. We also share some listener reading recommendations for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep32
This week the team spills their feelings about classic literature and offers up picks for the Read a Classic That's New to You task from the 2020 OPL Reading Challenge. We also share some controversial opinions about film adaptations of classic literature for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep31
This week the podcast team talks with OPL's Adult Services Manager, Amy Mather, about local food history, favorite restaurants and the upcoming Read It & Eat Virtual Culinary Conference. We also share our favorite eating experiences for query of the food.
Check out the Read It & Eat Virtual Culinary Conference Saturday, November 7th, 2020, 1:00-3:00 PM on Crowdcast.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep30
This week the podcast team finishes out the spooky season with a chat about scary movies, books, music and childhood memories. We also discuss the best places to haunt if you’re a ghost for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep29
This week the podcast team takes a look at the news in publishing and libraries around the world. We also share our weirdest phobias for query of the week.
All the news items we talked about in this episode can be found here -- http://bit.ly/TBDep28
On this episode of the podcast the team talks about scare thresholds and offers up titles for for the spooky season . We also talk about favorite scary movies for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep27
This week the podcast team talks about the dawn of young adult publishing and favorite YA books in celebration of TeenTober. We also talk about best Halloween costumes for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep26
In this special mini episode Michelle shares all the need-to-know information and important deadlines for voting in Nebraska this November. She also offers up a couple book recommendations to get you prepped for election day.
Find books and additional resources here — http://bit.ly/OPLvoting
This week the podcast team discusses recent discourse in the publishing world around #ownvoices and offers up titles for the Read a Book by a Nonbinary or LGBTQ+ Author challenge from the 2020 OPL Reading Challenge. We also have our most heated debate yet about candy choices for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep25
This week the team talks about the rise of exclusive and proprietary content in the world of publishing ahead of this year's Banned Books Week. We also think up our dream celebrity book clubs for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep24
On this episode the podcast team shares their favorite recent reads for another reading roundup. We also pass along a few listener recommendations for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep23
On this episode the team talks exciting new titles coming out this season for our Fall Book Preview. We also share what we're most looking forward to this autumnal season for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep22
This week the podcast team talks about the curious world of celebrity bookshelves and the rise of the credibility bookshelf. We then take it upon ourselves to offer up book recommendations to a few celebrities based on our limited view of their reading habits. We also discuss first fandoms and pop culture obsessions for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep21
This week the podcast team talks with Kassandra Montag about her book After the Flood, her writing life and having her novel chosen as the 2020 Omaha Reads title. We also offer up our best post-apocalyptic survival skills for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep20
This week the podcast team explores the history of audiobooks and offers up our picks for the Listen to a Book task from the 2020 OPL Reading Challenge. We also talk about the commercial jingles that have wormed their way into our brains for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — http://bit.ly/TBDep19
This week on the podcast the team breaks down the librarian stereotype, explores bookish decor and accessories and tell you what we think goes too far. We also talk about worst haircuts for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV, resources and bookish items we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep18
This week on The Book Drop the team talks about concert memories both good and bad, explores the art of music writing and offers up our best picks for music titles. We also imagine our dream headliners for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep17
This week the podcast team spills some behind the scenes library knowledge including the one thing that really hurts our library feelings. We also talk about first jobs for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep16
This week the podcast team takes a bit of a midsummer break to chat about literary world news, muse over Shakespearean insults and declare some book dealbreakers. We also revisit our childhood career aspirations for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep15
This week on the podcast we welcome back a team member, talk about Baby Carlson and discuss reading nonfiction for fun. We also get real about what is, and what isn't, appropriate to use as a bookmark for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep14
This week the podcast team talks about the good, the bad and confusing world of book awards. We also give ourselves awards for those hard to accomplish, everyday tasks for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep13
On this week's episode the podcast team welcomes a special guest to explore Fantasy, Myth and Fairy Tales which is both a 2020 OPL Reading Challenge category and this year's Summer Reading Program theme. We also imagine what animal or magical creature we'd each like for a familiar.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep12
On this episode the podcast team celebrates Pride month with books, film, TV and comics. We also share our go-to karaoke songs for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep11
On this episode the podcast team shares an update on library services and events. We also offer up terrible super hero names for our chosen super hero powers for query of the week.
All the books and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep10
On this episode the podcast team explores the curious history and many forms of reading guilty pleasures. We also share surprising things we've done during quarantine for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep9b
On this special mini episode the team shares books, tools and resources around racial equity, anti-racism and civic engagement.
All the books, organizations and resources (plus extras) we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDmini1
On this episode Erin talks about what's up with Summer Reading Program this year, the podcast team shares their picks for the Read a Book in One Sitting challenge and we all talk about our favorite places to curl up and read.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep8
On this episode the team welcomes collection development librarian Melanie Schultz as our first discussion guest for our Summer Book Preview. We also make widely different guesses as to what the song of the summer will be for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep7
On this episode the podcast team shares the books that recently made it off our to be read pilesfor our first reading roundup. We also talk about what we're currently obsessed with for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep6
On this episode the podcast team talks about feuds, scandals and takedowns in the literary world. We also imagine visiting our favorite libraries, both real and imaginary, for the query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep5
On this episode Michelle talks to librarian Melanie Schultz about OPL's 2020 Reading Challenge and the podcast team shares their favorite titles for the #OwnVoices challenge. We also share our favorite books to re-read for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep4
On this episode Elly and Erin share fun facts about the U.S. Census along with instructions on how to make sure you get counted. The podcast team offers up their picks for the best apocalyptic fiction and talk about cute and terrifying things for the query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep3
On this episode we check in with OPL children's staff members, Miss Cassie & Miss Katya, about the joys and struggles of creating virtual storytimes. The podcast team talks about where to find free reading material online and we share our favorite fictional pairs for the query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep2
Welcome to The Book Drop! On our first episode we introduce our new show and the podcast team talks about how COVID-19, working from home and social distancing are affecting our reading habits. We also share what we're reading, watching and listening to right now for our first query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV and resources we talked about in this episode can be found here — https://bit.ly/TBDep1
Episode Hosts: Erin Duerr, Michelle Carlson, David Dick, Elly Roberts, Anna Wilcoxon