The Book Drop

This week on The Book Drop, we dive into News Literacy Week with special guest Daniel Vanourney, Lance staff member and circulation manager for The Lance, Westside High School’s student-run print publication. Together, we explore the importance of news literacy—the ability to evaluate whether information is trustworthy—and the vital role student journalism plays in an informed community. All the b...

This week on The Book Drop, your hosts Amy and Maggie are joined by Learning Librarian Emily Beasley to kick off the Reading Challenge with a discussion on the theme to read a book to boost your happiness! Emily submitted the theme idea, which was picked by OPL’s collection development team. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org...

This week on The Book Drop, we’re looking back at some of our favorite moments here on The Book Drop. We had some great guests, delightful book recommendations and meaningful conversations! 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: Tastes Like Home: The Unwritten History of Our...

Happy New Year! On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie discuss new year reading goals and what’s actually working, or not working, when it comes to building better reading habits. 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 e...

This week on The Book Drop, we’re taking a year-in-review look at book trends, favorite reads, and what we think is coming next. We’re joined by Carl Erickson from The Bookworm and Shelby Janke from the Papillion Public Library as we break down the standout literary trends of the past year, share our favorite reads. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by...

This week on The Book Drop, we’re talking about books that fit AND EVEN stretch the final reading challenge theme of the year to read a book in the cozy subgenre, while exploring why “cozy” means something different to every reader. 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: Paint & Sip | Satu...

This week on The Book Drop, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the technology powering the new Central Library’s creator space and highlight how everyone from young learners to seasoned makers can bring their ideas to life! 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: Die Hard |...

This week on The Book Drop, we take you into the world of Dungeons and Dragons with special guests who guide us, like true DMs, through the storytelling and player-driven adventure that is at the heart of the game! 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: The Pen and the Sw...

This week on The Book Drop’s monthly mini episode called New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie discuss their favorite picks from the past year and how we decide which books make the cut. 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 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...

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:...

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 Histo...

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 W...

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 Yo...

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...

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,...

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:...

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 Herit...

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 Libr...

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/podcas t.  Happening at the Library:  Hobbit Day | Saturd...

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....

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 omahalib...