The Book Drop

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: Prac...

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 |  Saturd...

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 A...

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 Gardenin...

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...

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 1...

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 .   Ha...

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. | Saddlebr...

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 Libr...

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 |...

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 Y...

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 Annua...

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 Podcas...

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,...

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@omaha...

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...

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 Au...

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:...

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, 202...

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. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library:  Stories After Dark: “Scaredy-cat” | Friday, October 04, 7:00pm–8:...

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 Genealogist...