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Welcome to Mission: Astronaut, a hands-on experience where visitors learn about space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to solve and focus on engineering, physics, teamwork, and fun!
Tony Award®-nominated musical Waitress offers a unique recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, an adept pie maker and waitress at the local diner, finds herself trapped in a small town and an unfulfilling marriage. Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, Jenna worries that her dream of opening her own pie shop may slip away. However, a baking contest in a nearby county and the arrival of the town’s charming new doctor provides her with a tantalizing recipe for happiness. Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award®-winner Sara Bareilles, this regional premiere of Waitress is a hit musical that’s “a little slice of heaven” (Entertainment Weekly).
Don’t Miss Over 100,000 Sq Ft of the latest products, services and innovations for your Home, Garden & Outdoor Living! Featuring waterfalls, ponds, and blooming plants while you savor the sights, sounds and smells of springtime!
Discover the fun of coding and wearable tech with our Code Bracelet Take and Make Kit! This engaging DIY activity combines creativity and STEM learning as you create a custom bracelet that represents a unique message using binary code. Perfect for kids, teens, and families, this kit teaches basic coding concepts while crafting a one-of-a-kind accessory. Available while supplies last
BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a hovering hummingbird, a sly fox, and more! Ignite your imagination, create brick-built works of your own, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
Curious George 2006 Film. Based on the beloved book series, this film features the voices of Frank Welker, Will Ferrell, Drew Barrymore, David Cross, Eugene Levy, Joan Plowright, and even Dick Van Dyke! This good little monkey has entertained audiences with his mischief for 83 years.
Secret Agents Glitter Waffles, Chameleon, Stinger and Ringleader have been recruited by Agent Sunflower (currently undercover at Ellis Elementary School as a school counselor) to make their school a kinder place for all. The school has been overcome with the winter blues, excessive grumpiness, school testing stress and an overall dark cloud of doom and gloom. Will these elementary school students succeed in their secret spy missions? Can they break the secret codes from headquarters? Will their secret agency be discovered? Will they make a difference in this school? Will their excessive use of glitter attract the ire of the janitor? Will they work together better than a herd of cats? What does a glitter waffle taste like and what kind of syrup do you put on it? Join for this exciting spy-tastic adventure play!
Welcome the Lunar New Year at the library! Join on Sunday, February 2 from 2:00-3:00PM for a Lunar New Year celebration. Enjoy a performance by Omaha's Linh Quang Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe with refreshments from Bubbly Tea. Wear red to help us bring good fortune and prosperity for the year of the snake. We hope to see you there!
Enjoy family-friendly Omaha magician Ryan Chandler as he performs at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! With the camera acting as a giant magnifying glass on stage, be sure not to blink as magic & audience members are projected on a large screen. Chandler, who has appeared on television with magicians Penn and Teller, will perform at the Kountze Memorial Theater.
Pre-party 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Theater opens at 3:30 p.m.
Movie begins at 4 p.m.
Free but registration is required (only 133 seats in the theater), Join at the movie theater for a free showing of the popular 90’s movie “Hook”.
Before the show, there will be pre-movie fun with crafts, character meet and greet, photo opportunities, raffles, and discounted food and drinks from the Liquid Sunshine Taproom.
In February, they will learn about turtles of Nebraska.
I Spy with my little eye a sensory craft filled with hearts and love!! Join us as we create a one-of-a-kind ISpy Sensory Bottle! These are great for all ages and are the perfect educational toy for the car or home!! This is a FREE, all ages event!
Egg Carton Bird Feeders. February is National Bird Feeding Month! To celebrate we’re making egg carton bird feeders.
Craft a heart-tastic Valentine catapult with popsicle sticks and rubber bands! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
Use the supplied materials and get creative with this monthly challenge. At the library, we support making bad art!
Join at Do Space this February for engaging weekly activities focused on music. Designed for preschool-age children, our program will incorporate apps, games, toys, and art to explore STEM concepts while fostering early learning skills and brain development.
Come and warm up your heart! Miss Jill will be reading the book Hedgehugs by Steve Wilson and Lucy Tapper. Then, we'll have a craft activity for kids to make and take home, plus an active game to get those muscles moving
Dive into a world of colors and patters as you design your very own kaleidoscope! In this hands-on workshop, kids will craft a unique kaleidoscope using fun materials.
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.
At this storytime, they will learn about fire safety with a local firefighter and even see a fire truck!
In our final Creative Card Making session of the season, participants will create a Valentine's Day card and treat with guided instructions by Stampin' Up!® Independent Demonstrator, Penny Keener. Registration is required and can be completed below. If you would like to register more than one adult for this program, please refresh the page between registrations. Adults Only!
Ages 10-18. Sign up to make nacho pizzas with them after-school! Registration required by February 2
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.
Stop by the Youth Department at Sump for a fun craft! Supplies will be available (while they last) for one hour for this self-guided activity. First Thursday of each month with Community Helpers from the Police and Fire Departments.
Join Washington Branch every Thursday as local community members share their story. Enjoy snacks, engage in discussion with the storyteller, and explore new professions, storytelling mediums, and activities. This program is for teens 11–18 years old.
Test your sleuthing skills at the library! Follow the clues to find hidden objects and earn stamps. Turn in a full stamp card and receive a prize! Don't worry, the fun doesn't stop there... You can grab a new card and keep playing! This activity is aimed at children ages 6-11, but younger siblings and parents can play along too. See you there, super sleuths!
Ages 6 - 12. Roll out the red carpet and help the library celebrate the newest book and movie in Dav Pilkey's Dog Man series. We will have snacks, games, crafts and more! Feel free to come wearing a cape!
The fairy tale characters have escaped the library! Find out what they're up to and join in the fun. Recommended for ages 1-6. No library card or registration required.
Spread the love with Poppy! Join us for a Trolls-tastic Valentine's story time event. Meet Poppy, snap some pics, and then get cozy for an enchanting story time with the queen of positivity. It's a hug-filled, heartwarming celebration your little ones won't want to miss! This is a FREE, all ages event!
Drop the kids off for a camp style evening of fun at AV Sorensen. Kids will eat pizza, do crafts, and play games and parents can enjoy an evening to themselves. For children in 1st-5th grade.
Calling all food lovers and art enthusiasts—Soup-er Bowl is back and bigger than ever! Five chefs (Chef Around the Block, Viva Fit Kitchen, Breeze Bakery, Winchester Bar & Grill, & chef Dakota) compete to create the ultimate soup - and you choose the winner! Paint your own pottery bowl or take home a handcrafted piece by local artists. Sample soups and vote for your favorite. Enjoy a live pottery wheel demonstration. Fun for all ages - come hungry!
$2/Person. Come join for a fun family swim night!
Imagine the thrill of catching a fish with a fly you tied yourself! Come learn the art of fly tying with the Cornhusker Fly Fishers. All materials and equipment provided. Best suited for ages 12+. Youth ages 12 to 15 must come with an accompanying adult. Pre-registration for this event is required as supplies are limited.
Celebrate part of Valentine’s month with your special someone. Head out for a guided hike and return for a craft, hot cocoa and treats. $20/Couple
Ages: 3 – 8. Join for an afternoon of crafting as we make special Valentine’s Day cards. All supplies will be provided, so just bring your imagination. Come celebrate the season of love with us and create cards that are sure to make someone’s day!
Nature explorers is an exciting interactive program designed for kids ages 6-11 to explore the wonders of nature and animals. Kids will learn about different animal species, their habitats, and meet an educational animal up close. Take part in an activity or craft and enjoy a guided hike. February's theme is snakes. Are snakes slimy? Where do they go in the winter? We will answer these questions during a meet and greet with a snake
Join us as we celebrate the release of the new Dog Man movie! Test your skills in a special police academy obstacle course, do some Dog Man detective work, and enjoy themed activities celebrating everyone’s favorite police dog!
Join in the sunroom of Arbor Lodge Mansion for a special Valentine's Tea. Enjoy an assortment of teas and dainty brunch and dessert selections, along with musical entertainment and a brief history of Valentine's Day greetings. In addition to the tea, participants can explore the mansion and view the special “Love Is in the Air” exhibit, featuring displays of Morton Family weddings and vintage Valentine card collections. Teas will be at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost is $30 per person and includes your mansion admission and entrance to the tea. Purchase tickets
Join for an immersive adventure as we bring the Oregon Trail game to life! After gathering your rations, teams will embark on an interactive journey with hands-on activities reminiscent of the 90s computer game. Can you survive the Oregon Trail? There will be two live action sessions, at 11 a.m. and noon. This is a free event for adults 19+. Registration is required.
Exciting News for Omaha Shoppers! The Omaha Winter Market is expanding to better serve our community. Starting this February, you can join us on Saturdays at our brand-new location on the north side of Omaha near 90th and Fort at Fōwling Warehouse Omaha! This will be in addition to the Sunday markets which will still be held at Nebraska Brewing Company. 35+ local vendors featuring baked goods, farm-fresh produce, meats, boutique items, and crafts.
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