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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 FamilySearch  on 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 Memory on 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