Events

Omaha Conservatory of Music guests bring the magic of music alive with a musical storytime! The storytime includes a special musical story, songs with movement, and an instrument petting zoo.

Fontenelle Forest Raptors at the Bennington Library

Join OPL for a special program featuring the book Harry and Hot Lava by Chris Robertson! At the conclusion of the story, children will jump and hop their way through an obstacle course using various surfaces. Go as fast as you can, but don’t fall in because…the Floor is Lava! This is a free event for children 4+. Registration is required

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 meet Mochi, the Omaha Fire Department's facility support dog!

Professor Pippy P. Poopypants has captured best friends Harold and George! Captain Underpants needs your help to save them. You’ll have to work together to solve clues and puzzles themed around the Captain Underpants series by Dav Pikey to save Harold and George before time runs out. Do you have what it takes to be a hero like Captain Underpants? Registration is required.

Join OPL at “Once Upon a Time at the Castle,” a storytime and wildlife adventure in the enchanted gardens. Storytime will feature stories, creative movement, music and more. After storytime, learn about the real creatures we read about through live wildlife interactions and activities. This month we will learn about frogs.

July Theme: Experiments! Get ready to get a little messy! This summer we’re keeping our STEM skills sharp and our hypotheses ready with kid’s experiments. Experiments will use simple household items, may vary depending on age range, and come with all necessary safety equipment. If weather allows, a portion of the program will take place outside.

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.

Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with the City of La Vista! Join for a picnic-style event filled with food, fun and summertime vibes. They’ll be serving up free hot dogs along with a side of yard games and space to relax with friends and family. Pack a blanket or lawn chair, then kick back and fill up on food and summer sunshine!

Every Thursday join in the Curiosity Lab, as we explore science with hands-on activities and experiments. *Participants should be prepared to get messy*

With hands-on access to Cricut’s easy-to-use (and free) Design Space software and a variety of Cricut cutting machines, learn how to design, cut, and customize greeting cards for all occasions. All materials are provided. Participants are invited to bring their own craft supplies and embellishments, as well.

The Metro's homegrown comics and pop culture expo. O Con Expo returns to the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs this Friday through Sunday for a weekend packed with pop culture fun. Meet celebrity guests, catch films at the Omaha Film Festival Pop-Up Cinema, browse unique vendors, and don't miss what might be the cutest attraction of all—the Corgi Room on Sunday! Best of all, kids 12 and under get in free with a paying adult.

Become the best babysitter you can be! Training will include a babysitting guidebook, basic first aid, and age-appropriate practices for caring for infants, preschoolers, toddlers, and school age youth. The clinic is taught by Nebraska 4-H Extension staff. This is a free program for ages 11 and up. Registration is required 

Calling all dino-designers; get ready for an adventure millions of years in the making! Unleash your inner sculptor and join us to make a clay dinosaur. After your prehistoric pal is built, you can give them a voice by writing a thrilling mini-adventure about their life in the wild! No experience needed—just bring your imagination! All materials are included, while supplies last. This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required.

Calling all dino-designers; get ready for an adventure millions of years in the making! Unleash your inner sculptor and join us to make a clay dinosaur. After your prehistoric pal is built, you can give them a voice by writing a thrilling mini-adventure about their life in the wild! No experience needed—just bring your imagination! All materials are included, while supplies last. This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required.

Jeff Quinn is roaring into our library with "Jurassic Magic", a dinosaur-themed Summer Reading Program magic show that's fun for all ages

They're celebrating 50 years of summer fun at Katelman Water Park, and you're invited! Special Hours: The pool will be open 2 - 8 p.m. on Friday, July 17, so we can keep the celebration going into the evening. Live Music, Birthday-Themed contests and prizes, and yard games.

Laugh and be dazzled by Jeff Quinn's amazing magic (and silly antics)! All ages invited. No library card or registration required. Bring chairs or a blanket. NOTE: This event takes place at the Gretna Crossing Park Amphitheater. Please dress for the weather. Rain location is Gretna United Methodist Church, 11457 S. 204th St.