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.