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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.
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.
Looking to start a garden this year? Come to The RiverFront Community Seed Share to get free pollinator-friendly flower seeds, locally sourced right here in the community! Whether you are new to gardening or have been growing plants for years, this is a great opportunity to meet with other garden-enthusiasts, learn more about the garden community in Omaha, and gather a new collection of seeds for your garden.
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
With spring on the horizon, now is the time to start planting! Join Omaha Public Library to learn how to care for, plant, and propagate edible plants in containers from an Omaha Master Gardener. Participants will be given a pot, soil, and seeds to take home. This is a free event for adults 19+. Registration is required.
Stop by for a sweet celebration of love! Miss Anne will be her to help kids decorate their own Valentine's Day cookies. Plus, we'll have a cute craft activity for them to make and take home. Everyone will leave with big hearts and big smiles!
Grab a friend and join for a Valentine's Day cookie decorating class! You will take home a box with six adorable cookies, tools recipe and instructions. The class is $60 and RSVP is required. The last day to register is February 2nd.
Get ready for a WILD night! While parents enjoy a well-deserved date night, kids ages 5 - 12 years old will discover fun new ways to appreciate wildlife. Hosted by trained educators, each unique program includes pizza, snacks, animal experience, movie time, engaging and educational activities and more! Event drop off is at 5 p.m. and pick up is at 9 p.m. Cost is $50 per child. Limited space is available. Reservations are required
Experience an unforgettable evening of music, featuring a dynamic collaboration between renowned artists Kathy Tyree and Camille Metoyer Moten with the Omaha Symphony. This unique performance promises a vibrant blend of genres, including the rich sounds of pops, soulful R&B, jazz, and timeless classics from the American songbook. Space is Limited; Registration Required!
Hop, munch, sip + enjoy with your sweetheart(s). 30+ Curated Local Vendors, Themed signature drinks, and more.
Will you be our Talontine? Join our raptors in the Forest Room on Sunday February 9th from 1PM-2PM for a celebration of raptor love! Learn about how birds of prey choose their mates and raise their families while enjoying sweet treats and designing your own raptor-themed Talontines! This program requires preregistration. The cost is five dollars for members, and admission plus five dollars for non-members.
Today we will have tree-mendous fun with Keep Omaha Beautiful educators! We’ll read the story Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert and watch as Leaf Man rides the wind and journeys across the land. After reading the book, we’ll take a short nature walk to explore our own library landscape and collect nature treasures. We’ll finish our adventure by making our own leafy creatures.
Will you be my Valen-slime? Make your very own strawberry scented Valentine Slime to take home and share the love! This is a FREE all ages event.
Did you know that potato chips were invented by an African American? In honor of Black History Month we’re using potato chips to make this tasty salty and sweet snack.
Kids will have fun making some fun Holiday snacks with their friends. Sorry we are unable to accommodate for allergies. Registration begins: November 18th at 8:30am.
Attention teens. Get your craft on during this monthly teen program. Different craft every month. This month's project: Black Glue Painting. Registration is required.
With spring on the horizon, now is the time to start planting! Join Omaha Public Library to learn how to care for, plant, and propagate edible plants in containers from an Omaha Master Gardener. Participants will be given a pot, soil, and seeds to take home. This is a free event for adults 19+. All materials are provided while supplies last.
Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush … and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.
Let's celebrate love! There will be Valentine's Day stories, guided yoga, and a lovely craft activity to make and take home. Your heart is sure to grow at least three sizes!
Grades - K-12th. Registration required
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.
Stop by the library today to make a Valentine card. All ages are welcome. Children require parental supervision. This is a passive activity. Stickers, paper and other supplies will be available while they last.
Join us for a half hour of dancing and a story with Motion Works Dance. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion.
Today we will have tree-mendous fun with Keep Omaha Beautiful educators! We’ll read the story Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert and watch as Leaf Man rides the wind and journeys across the land. After reading the book, we’ll take a short nature walk to explore our own library landscape and collect nature treasures. We’ll finish our adventure by making our own leafy creatures.
Historically, the dominant habitat in Iowa has been tall grass prairie. Once, massive herds of bison and elk roamed over this landscape. These large herbivores played a vital role in sustaining the prairie. During this special session of Homeschool in the Hills, we’ll examine how bison and elk helped shape the prairie and we’ll look at the complex relationship between humans and these large prairie dwellers. We’ll even get an opportunity to get an up close look at the bison and elk herds at Botna Bend Park.
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