Events

Join OPL for a fun-filled afternoon watching "Wonka" (2023)! It will be an interactive experience with activities during the movie. Families may bring blankets, pillows, and food with the expectation that each family will clean up their mess. Doors will open at 1:45 p.m. with the events starting at 2 p.m. This is a free event for kids 5+.

Learn about the amazing world of bees! Discover how to get your start with backyard beekeeping with special guests from Valhalla Bee Farm. Taste and ask questions about honey with Bee Bum Honey. There will be activities for all ages from kids to adults!

Join OPL and the Boxcar Children to solve a brand new mystery! Follow clues and mysteries through an interactive choose your own adventure story where each choice will lead you to a craft or activity that will change the story and lead you to another clue or decision. You decide where the story goes! Can you solve the mystery and make it to the end? designed for kids ages 6-12 year

Missing any socks? You just might find the culprit at our store! Author Lisa Smith and illustrator Cherri Yost will be here to read and sign their book The Sneaky Sock Gremlin. Don't miss out!

Don’t miss your chance to see comedian Ben Bailey live in Omaha! He drove the smash hit series Cash Cab (still in syndication around the world) for over 550 episodes, earning multiple Daytime Emmy® Awards. Prior to becoming “the Cash Cab guy,” he performed at The Comedy Store in LA, in clubs across NYC, and at major comedy festivals around the world. Bailey starred in two specials for Comedy Central. He released "Road Rage and Accidental Ornithology" in 2011; and “Ben Bailey: Live and Uncensored” in 2016.

B – I – N – G – O! How well do you know classic and popular storybook characters? Come play bingo with others at OPL, test your knowledge of storybook characters, and maybe win a book to take home! Come as a family or with friends and enjoy

Pop into creativity! Join our DIY Mini Gumball Machine Workshop and let your kid's imagination dispense some serious fun! This is a FREE, all ages event!
Please keep in mind that some schools are out this day and spaces will fill up quickly, you can reserve your spot as early as open (10am) Supplies are first come first serve!

Today there will be a special guests from Keep Omaha Beautiful who will read Ruby’s Birds by Mya Thompson. Just as Ruby learns to identify the birds in her neighborhood, we will also learn to observe specific features in order to identify common backyard Nebraska birds. They will make a tool to help us on our birdwatching adventures and conclude with a bird watching expedition outside.

Let's make some music! Brains will grow and smiles will shine as kids work together to make some awesome music with Miss Kerry from Kindermusik with Overton Music Studios!

Join us at the library for crochet club! You can bring your own supplies to work on individual projects or you can join library staff in learning a new small project each month. All ages welcome. (Recommended 10+)

It’s the granddaddy of them all! The big one! This show is packed with sights, sounds and activities for the whole family! If you love to fish, hunt, boat, camp or travel… if you love anything and everything to do with the great outdoors… you’ve got to make plans to be here!

Today there will be a special guests from Keep Omaha Beautiful who will read Ruby’s Birds by Mya Thompson. Just as Ruby learns to identify the birds in her neighborhood, we will also learn to observe specific features in order to identify common backyard Nebraska birds. They will make a tool to help us on our birdwatching adventures and conclude with a bird watching expedition outside.

Get ready for a TUX-tastic good time as we decorate delicious Penguin cookies, then waddle over as we snack on our treats and hear the story "Tacky The Penguin". This is a FREE, all ages event! First come, first serve while supplies last!

Get in the mood for some melodies and win prizes at another round of Music BINGO with the Music BINGO People! Gretna United Methodist Church is at 11457 S. 204th St.

Take a break and enjoy some family and friends time playing Bingo! Join at the Community Center and see who shouts BINGO first! If you’re lucky, you might even take home a prize! All ages welcome

Join for an exclusive screening of The Negotiator: Billy Caldwell, a compelling documentary that sheds light on the extraordinary life of Billy Caldwell—also known as Sauganash. This film explores Caldwell’s role as a chief, diplomat, and treaty negotiator during one of the most turbulent periods in Native American history.

This session is free for all attendees and is intended for participants aged 14 and older with an interest in the natural world. Kick off our 2025 season (and 8th year!) of "A Land Ethic Workshop." This free, introductory session will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar as we introduce participants to our 10-month-long programming series, "A Land Ethic Workshop".

Gather the family for dinosaur-themed fun during the running of our traveling exhibition, Antarctic Dinosaurs.
10AM-Noon: Engage in cool dino experiments with Dinosaur Ranger Anthony from Stomp Chomp Roar. 1PM: Join a special tour of Antarctic Dinosaurs full of fun dino facts. Plus, enjoy crafts and games throughout the day. This drop-in activity is included in regular museum admission; FREE for members

Fly-tying is the art of attaching materials such as feathers, thread, metal, beads and more to a hook, with the aim of imitating an insect or small prey. Fly tying is a great way to add to your tackle box, express creativity and to have another excuse to go fishing.

You’ll work with the Cornhusker Fly-Fishers as you make a fly of your own to take home. Stop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 to give a fly a try! This event is free and open to the public.

A puzzle competition with an Escape Room twist! Each team will have 2 hours to complete the same 368-piece puzzle and solve the included mystery. There will be 10 teams competing to see who can finish the puzzle the fastest!

Get ready to wiggle and giggle with Bluey!! Dance, twirl, and pop bubbles with your favorite blue pup!! Let's make memories that will have us saying 'yippie, yi, yay!' all day long. Don't miss out on this pawsome party, mate! This is a free all ages event!

Hiyah! Premier Martial Arts is going to turn our toy store into a dojo! Your little warrior will have a blast learning basic martial arts and self-defense skills, as well as techniques to improve concentration, self-discipline, respect, and confidence.

Design a miniature living world inside of a jar, learning about plant care and ecosystems! Create your own green, thriving microhabitat in this fun, hands-on workshop!

Join fellow book lovers for the in-person OPL Book Bash at the Library Administration Building. Attendees will hear about new and exciting books from library staff, have a chance to win bookish prizes, and get to mingle with fellow book lovers. Attendees will each take home a list of their favorite titles. Reading enthusiasts and book clubs are encouraged to attend! Adult beverages and light appetizers will be served. Registration is required to attend this event.

A small string or wind ensemble from the Omaha Symphony will perform music chosen to reflect the musicians’ decision to pursue music and/or their journey to Omaha. Each musician will share their personal story. This is a free event for all ages.

Make homemade playdoh that's scented like strawberries! Then add in your BEARY cute bears and mix-ins to add the perfect texture to your sensory jar!! This is a FREE, all ages event! First come, first serve, while supplies last!

Join OPL for a fun-filled afternoon watching Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (2001) movie! It will be an interactive experience with activities during the movie. Families may bring blankets, pillows, and food with the expectation that each family will clean up their mess.

Don't Miss The Home & Garden Event of the Year!

Join OPL and the Boxcar Children to solve a brand new mystery! Follow clues and mysteries through an interactive choose your own adventure story where each choice will lead you to a craft or activity that will change the story and lead you to another clue or decision. You decide where the story goes! Can you solve the mystery and make it to the end? designed for kids ages 6-12 year

Joe Gatto is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” Most recently, he toured for two years with his stand-up solo show “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy” in sold out theaters across the United States, Canada and Australia. Prior to that, he has toured with the Jokers live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London. Suggested for audiences 16+.

Dragon needs your help! The tacos for the party are locked in a box. Come help Dragon get to the tacos before it’s too late in this escape room based on the best-selling "Dragons Love Tacos" books by Adam Rubin. Designed for participants ages 6-10.

Bring your lunch and join other movie lovers for a screening and discussion. Each month will feature a different genre, starting in March with an 80’s classic (The Goonies).

Join OPL at The Joslyn for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and exploration of a piece of art. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. This Storytime is part of The Joslyn's monthly Art-tastic Saturdays.

The Brick Bus is making a stop at the store! They'll have building prompts, timed challenges, set builds, and more. Plus, we'll have a bunch of our own building toys out for kids to try. It's the ultimate block party

A small string or wind ensemble from the Omaha Symphony will perform music chosen to reflect the musicians’ decision to pursue music and/or their journey to Omaha. Each musician will share their personal story. This is a free event for all ages.

As a part of our "Read Across America" week celebrations, they are excited to have Mayor Don Groesser for a special guest Storytime on Monday, March 3.

Get ready for a SEUSS-tastic celebration!! Join for some messy fun as we mix up a concoction of ooey gooey OOBLECK, then gather around for a beloved Dr. Seuss Storytime of "Bartholomew and the Oobleck" See you all there, and leave the mess to them!! This is a FREE, all ages event. First come, first serve, while supplies last.

Join for Storytime with Miss Nebraska 2024, Raechel Warren.

Scurry on by for some mousey fun! Our friend Miss Tina will be reading a few of the popular Mouse Mansion books. Then, she'll guide kids through a fun mouse-themed craft activity to make and take home. Everyone will go home squeaking with joy!

Ages 10-18. This month we are making potato pancakes. The recipe will contain potatoes, eggs, flour, and vegetable oil. Registration is required by March 2 to participate. Space is limited.

Learn how to make a crochet clover bookmark! For ages 12-18

It’s the return of the Omaha Irish Film Festival to the Benson Theatre! This year, the festival is taking place at College of Saint Mary and Benson Theatre over the course of 3 days.

Finchbot Jousting with Microbit MakeCode

The monarch butterfly population has dropped 90% in the last 25 years due to habitat loss. Join from 1-3PM on Saturday, March 8 to make milkweed and nectar flower seed balls with the help of Milkweed Matters! Learn about endangered pollinators and be part of the solution.

Dragon needs your help! The tacos for the party are locked in a box. Come help Dragon get to the tacos before it’s too late in this escape room based on the best-selling "Dragons Love Tacos" books by Adam Rubin. Designed for participants ages 6-10.