Events

Join for a night of fun! Featuring topics like hairstyling, dress-up, and tea party etiquette.

Join for Community Fishing Night at Kramer Lake! Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to provide helpful tips and answer questions. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished for years to learn.

Just how do instruments make sound? In this storytime with the Omaha Symphony’s education team, we’ll explore pitch and vibration in this interactive program centered around Mary and her Little Lamb (and Llama!). Designed for students ages 3-7, all ages are welcome in this musical adventure.

Drop in and explore a variety of outdoor art, including water squirter painting, fiber art, chiseling on a group sculpture, and much more. They will be using paint so wear your messy clothes!

Take me out to the ballgame!!!  The College World Series are in town and what better way to celebrate than with a DIY Baseball Playdoh Craft!!  This is a FREE, al ages event!! First come, first serve, while supplies last!!

All Ages. This 45-minute family-friendly sow will showcase magic, juggling, storytelling, clowning and audience interaction.

Explore the science in art in this mystery science show called “Adventure of the Missing Color”. No library card or registration required. Please sit with your child.

Join this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park’s golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin at dusk. Remember to bring your camp chairs or blankets! Telescopes will be provided.

Come explore different service vehicles from your community. From fire trucks to police cars, there will be a variety of "trucks" for all. This will be held at Papillion Landing, north of the Field House.

Enjoy the timelessness of painting “en plein air,” an inspiring way to immerse yourself in the beauty of the outdoors as you capture it on canvas. Supplies are provided; however you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Join Metropolitan Community College at the Canopies in Gene Leahy Mall for this artistic experience.

It’s your time to shine! Join OPL and instructors with Pear Tree Performing Arts studio to explore culture through the power of oral tradition, folktales, and drama. Participants engage in a variety of arts-based lessons and learn about the world, diversity, different cultures, values, virtues, and morals through tales passed down from generations. This is a free event for kids, ages 6-12. Registration is required

Enjoy a fun evening with family friendly activities including guided nature hikes, games, crafts, archery, and s’mores! Stay until dusk to see all the lightning bugs come out! Bring your own jar to decorate and catch/release these amazing insects. RSVP starting May 19th by clicking the button below!

Visit the 11th Street Promenade to see a magic show featuring cards, rings, ropes, silks, and even an escape. It's the Tricks of the Trade performed by Old Market Magician, Ryan Chandler. From The CW's "Fool Us" to the "Penn & Teller: Try This At Home" magic special, Ryan is known for his unique street style which often combines magic and elements of music. You can find out more about Ryan and his show at Old Market Magician.

Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime! Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the age of the children present. At this storytime, we will learn about fire safety with a local firefighter and even see a fire truck!

Join for 30 minutes of fun with professional dancers from the American Midwest Ballet! We’ll hear a story, watch a dance, and learn some moves of our very own! In the event of inclement weather, this program will move to CB Library Meeting Room A.