Events

Create mazes and obstacles for Hexbugs! For kids in grades kindergarten through 6th grade.

Get fit with fun as the Amazing Athletes guide you through a variety of active activities. Then, nurture your muscles and your mind with a healthy snack and a fun craft activity!

Homeschool Only Program.  Get creative as you design a putt-putt course as a team.  Then play the course and have fun!

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.

Rocks, Rocks, and More Rocks. Get ready to dig! Nebraska is full of amazing rocks and land shapes and we're going on a scavenger hunt to find the coolest native rocks right here in the forest! You'll learn how these earthy treasures keep the trees standing tall and help the forest stay healthy!

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!

STEM has never been so sweet! In this hands-on program, kids will explore science and engineering using tasty treats as their tools. From building with snacks to experimenting with edible creations, learning is fun when you can eat your experiments at the end! This is a free event for kids 6-10. Registration is required

Join fellow book lovers from across Omaha for a quiet reading party with Omaha Public Library! This nontraditional book club meets on the second Thursday of each month. This month we would like to invite you to a sneak peek at Omaha Central Library

Grab your clubs and join us for The Amateurs Putt-Putt Tournament at The RiverFront! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first timer, there’s fun for everyone! Head over to the Community Space at the Greenhouse Apartment building next to the Boat Cove to test your skills.

Ages 8-14. Stop by after school for a treat and a craft activity.

Stories in Motion with Circle Theatre is returning to Omaha Public Library storytimes! Families are invited to explore the sights and sounds of India through "The Festival of Colors" by New York Times bestselling authors Kabir Sehgal & Surishtha Sehgal.

Explore the garden, flowers, and the science of plants at this drop-in event for ages 1-6. No library card or registration required.

Grab your clubs and join us for The Amateurs Putt-Putt Tournament at The RiverFront! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first timer, there’s fun for everyone! Head over to the Community Space at the Greenhouse Apartment building next to the Boat Cove to test your skills.

Come create your own comedy stories with Shelly Nosbisch from the Nebraska Writers Collective! Participants will use a prompted writing activity to create their own project and share it with the others, if they want. This is a free program for ages 8-12. Registration is required.

Sushi with a twist! Come hang out and make your own sushi using Rice Krispie treats and candy. Learn about different types of sushi, test your skills with some chopstick games, and enjoy a fun (and tasty) challenge. This is a free event for teens ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Let your little one’s imagination run wild! Kiddie Craft is a hands-on, creative program designed for children to explore colors, textures, and simple craft techniques in a fun and supportive environment. Each session features themed crafts that help build fine motor skills, encourage creativity, and foster social interaction. Grown-ups are welcome to craft alongside their kids or relax nearby. It’s the perfect way to spark a lifelong love of art and play! Come create a fluffy paper cloud with raindrops to brighten up a rainy spring day!

Calling all gamers! Have a blast learning how to code while building robotic games to test your code. You will learn about sequencing commands, value and sensor inputs, and loops. This month, kids will create a Robo Frog. This is a free event for kids 6-9. Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted into this program. Registration is required.

In this hands-on biodesign activity, visitors ages 8 and up will explore the fascinating world of biodegradable polymers derived from seaweed. Using alginate, a natural polymer found in large brown algae like kelp, participants mix a custom algae gel and transform it into colorful, squishy strings through a chemical reaction in a calcium bath.

Stop by Metropolitan Community College (Nebraska) South Omaha Campus, Mahoney building, on April 11 from 11am until 3pm, for exciting hands-on activities (with new ones added every year), which encompass a variety of science disciplines including physics, chemistry and biology. This event is free and open to all!

Get ready, Omaha! The Festival of Colors is coming to the heart of downtown for the first time ever at Gene Leahy Mall, and it’s going to be bigger, brighter, and more vibrant than ever before! Join for an unforgettable afternoon filled with music, colors, food, and celebration as we bring the spirit of Holi to the city. Holi marks the arrival of spring, the victory of good over evil, and a time to celebrate joy, unity, and community.

STEM has never been so sweet! In this hands-on program, kids will explore science and engineering using tasty treats as their tools. From building with snacks to experimenting with edible creations, learning is fun when you can eat your experiments at the end! This is a free event for kids 6-10. Registration is required

Calling all crafters! The Papillion Public Library’s annual Fabric Swap will take place on Sunday, April 12 from 1-4pm. Refresh your fabric stash while reducing textile waste! Have clean fabric to donate? Drop it off at the Papillion Public Library’s front desk from March 22-April 10. No small scraps please.

Experience the timeless childhood tale like you’ve never seen it before — live on stage! Stretch your imagination muscles with the Cat in the Hat, and be prepared for a good time for both kids and adults! Expect laughs, surprises, and just a bit of delightful disorder!  

Get ready to launch into orbit! Miss Tina will read a few space-themed stories before guiding little astronauts through an out-of-this-world yoga adventure. Then, they'll get to enjoy a fun craft activity. It's going to be a blast!

Join for a cozy evening of sweet treats and beautiful views at S'mores and Sunsets! Gather around the fire at one of our local parks, where we'll be making delicious s'mores while enjoying the breathtaking sunset. This family-friendly event is open to all ages, and no registration is required. Just bring your appetite for marshmallows and a love for the outdoors! We look forward to seeing you there for a fun and relaxing evening.

Sushi with a twist! Come hang out and make your own sushi using Rice Krispie treats and candy. Learn about different types of sushi, test your skills with some chopstick games, and enjoy a fun (and tasty) challenge. Registration is required.

Curiosity Crew is a one-hour, hands-on STEM program for children ages 2–11 that blends play, exploration, and early learning! Stop by to learn about a topic and complete an activity!

In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join OPL at Lauritzen Gardens for stories that celebrate gardens, plants, insects and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Storytime is geared for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Lauritzen Gardens will offer free admission to families who attend this storytime.

Get to know the new OPL Do Space in our Skills Class! Each session will focus on learning a new skill, machine, or software. This session will focus on the introductory 3D modeling skills. Participants will be able to get to know the software Tinkercad and start their 3D printing journey!  Register now for this 2-hour, hands-on program.

Ages 2-6. Be part of a fun, fruit-themed party that fills the space with bright colors and sweet energy. Feel free to dress up!

Stories in Motion with Circle Theatre is returning to Omaha Public Library storytimes! Families are invited to explore the sights and sounds of India through "The Festival of Colors" by New York Times bestselling authors Kabir Sehgal & Surishtha Sehgal.

Celebrate reading with a party all about bookmarks! Kids can decorate a variety of bookmarks using fun supplies and their own creativity. From colorful designs to imaginative patterns, everyone will leave with a collection of unique bookmarks to enjoy with their favorite books. All supplies are included while supplies last. This is a free event for kids ages 6-10, and registration is required.

Count Olaf is scheming again! He’s locked the key to the Baudelaire’s fortune in a box, and the three Baudelaire children need your help to get it back before Count Olaf can secure the fortune for good. Come solve clues and puzzles themed around the Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. Can you help Violet, Klaus, and Sunny in time? This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required.

Work on your fiber art projects while enjoying the company of others. Crocheting, knitting, cross stitching, and other fiber art mediums welcomed. Third Friday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30 in the Main Library's Meeting Room.

Hop on over for a festive evening of Bunny Hop Bingo this April! Bring the whole family for a spring-filled celebration featuring fun bingo rounds, sweet treats, and egg-cellent prizes. Whether you're a bingo beginner or a seasoned player, there's something for everyone to enjoy. With pastel vibes, playful energy, and a few bunny surprises along the way, this event is sure to put a spring in your step!

Travel back to the 1920s with Murder at the Juice Joint – an old-fashioned whodunnit in the magnificent setting of the Arbor Lodge Mansion. Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends.

Spring is in full swing! Take a guided spring hike and discover all the edible and medicinal plants that are beginning to emerge this time of year. Become familiar with interesting spring folklore and seasonal practices associated with the coming of May. Learn how fairy tales and traditional stories contain a lexicon for being in dialogue with the natural world. We will also discuss how you can incorporate wild foods and medicines into your own garden. Ages 16+ please. $10 per person. Park entry fee included in registration. Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge.

Get ready for a day full of energy, learning and family fun! Healthy Kids Day at Fremont Family YMCA is your chance to explore new ways to help your kids stay active, confident and thriving this summer. From hands-on activities to movement challenges, we’re here to kickstart a season of healthy habits.

Explore Midtown Crossing in a whole new way! The Great Midtown Treasure Hunt is a free and open-to-the-public treasure hunt that invites participants to visit neighborhood businesses and landmarks, solve puzzles, games and riddles at each stop, and sleuth for clues that lead them closer to the “Hidden Treasure”. Team up with friends or bring the whole family! This self‑guided hunt is most ideal for teams of 4. All ages are welcome to put your problem-solving skills to the test, all at your own pace.

STEM has never been so sweet! In this hands-on program, kids will explore science and engineering using tasty treats as their tools. From building with snacks to experimenting with edible creations, learning is fun when you can eat your experiments at the end! This is a free event for kids 6-10. Registration is required

Come enjoy a cooking demonstration with No More Empty Pots to learn skills such as nutrition, teamwork, and food-safety. The session will feature local, seasonal and garden fresh foods. This free event is open to adults and children aged 5 and up. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration is required.

Compete in teams to finish a 500-piece puzzle in 2 hours or less! Register your team of 2-4 people or as an individual looking to join another team. Registration open today online or in person by dropping by either library and speaking with a librarian.

Looking for a way to celebrate the spring with your family? Join at the Forest for our Family Campfire Festival! Explore a trail off the beaten path, make a flower-themed craft, play corn hole, or join at a campfire sing-along.

Join for an evening of murder and mayhem in the Wild West as Arbor Lodge Mansion transforms into the Deadwood Saloon. It’s an old-fashioned whodunnit in a magnificent setting! Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends.