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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.
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.
Valentine's Day teas available in February! The cost is $60/person plus tax. Menu includes a variety of mini treats plus some savory items (all made in the bakery). Seating is limited to 20, reserve your spots.
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.
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.
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.
Guests 21 and over will embark on a multi-stop journey through Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Pavilion and the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium with special experiences and activities around every corner. Reservations are required as capacity is limited.
Pre-K Play at La Vista Community Center. Ages 0-4.
Ages 10-18. Sign up for this chocolate event where they will get to taste some chocolates, play a chocolate coin toss game, and create a layered chocolate pudding trifle to enjoy. Register by February 10. If you have food allergies please let us know when you register. Call the library to sign up.
Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project. The Silhouette Cameo is an extremely versatile electronic cutting and drawing machine that makes cutting paper, cardstock or vinyl for your favorite projects, a snap! Paper Crafting Drop-In is free and open to the public. No registration necessary.
From the heart of Kansas City, LeVelle Browning, affectionately known as LB, emerges as the radiant beacon of R&B and Neo-Soul. With a career that is as vibrant as his personality, LeVelle stands out in the contemporary music scene with his authentic sound, heartfelt lyrics, and captivating stage presence.
Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? All will be answered in this madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s irreverently hilarious Dog Man spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club.
Customize your own heart-shaped bunting for Valentine's Day! All supplies provided. Adults Only. 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.
Make your heart flutter and swirl with delight with mesmerizing DIY Snow Globes!! This is a FREE, all ages event! Perfect afternoon for a Valentine's Workshop with kids out of school!! Please keep in mind that events fill up quickly when school in not in session. Supplies are first come, first serve. You can come as early as open (10 am) to reserve your spot
Many people enjoy Conversation Hearts on Valentine’s Day, but we are here to teach conservation! We will be creating “Conservation Hearts” with recycled materials. Participants will learn about fast fashion and over-packaging and discuss some ways to cut back on waste this year.
Participants are welcome to contribute a few small pieces of scrap fabric cut from worn-out clothing or leftovers from sewing projects. We will provide materials. The heart takes about 30 minutes to make.
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!
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