Teens

Avery has been told that she can inherit a fortune, but she has to solve the puzzles left behind by the eccentric billionaire first. Can you help her outsmart the others in line to inherit before time runs out in this escape room based on the best-selling Inheritance Games series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

Learn to be a better babysitter with 4H. Registrants will receive 5 hours of training and leave with a babysitting kit (guidebook, activities, and first-aid supplies), skills to babysit responsibly for different age groups, and a knowledge base on the business-end of babysitting. Register online. Bring a sack lunch.

Design, create, and vote on your favorite t-shirt during this fun competition workshop! Everyone will bring their t-shirt visions to life for a chance to win cool 3D printed prizes! (Bringing your own t-shirt is optional)

Scrapbook to your heart's content with the library's stash of paper, stickers, markers, and more. Bring memorable photos or tickets if you have them!

This is a free event for teens aged 13-19. Registration is required. Join Dr. Katie East for an entertaining look into forensic anthropology on the screen to learn what forensic anthropologists actually do. Compare television, movies and real life. It may be entertaining when pop culture gets forensic anthropology wrong, but the consequences are more real than you think.

Join a group of writers to work on drafts, partake in challenges, and share what you like. Grades 6-12

Create a vibrant and colorful canvas or bookmark with flag designs using melted crayon wax and a CrayPen! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Calling all demigods! Join OPL at Camp Half-Blood for a celebration of all things Percy Jackson! Come discuss the books and do crafts and activities based on the fandom with others who love it. Based on the Percy Jackson book series by Rick Riordan. Costumes are encouraged but not required. All materials are free and provided while supplies last.

Learn about competition and esports, and receive coaching directly from a former professional player! Whether you just want to improve, have dreams of competing on the big stage or want to meet others interested in competition like you, this workshop is designed to help you reach those goals and form healthy, productive habits around gaming.

Spring is here, let’s get gardening! Join Omaha Public Library for an interactive workshop with No More Empty Pots to learn about sustainable food production and build skills that support sustainable food-growing and production practices, environmental consciousness, and improved food self-sufficiency. This is a free event for teens aged 13-18. All materials are provided while supplies last.

Calling all demigods! Join OPL at Camp Half-Blood for a celebration of all things Percy Jackson! Come discuss the books and do crafts and activities based on the fandom with others who love it. Based on the Percy Jackson book series by Rick Riordan. Costumes are encouraged but not required. All materials are free and provided while supplies last.

Join a group of writers to work on drafts, partake in challenges, and share what you like. Grades 6-12

Spring is here, let’s get gardening! Join Omaha Public Library for an interactive workshop with No More Empty Pots to learn about sustainable food production and build skills that support sustainable food-growing and production practices, environmental consciousness, and improved food self-sufficiency. This is a free event for teens aged 13-18. All materials are provided while supplies last.

Spring is here, let’s get gardening! Join Omaha Public Library for an interactive workshop with No More Empty Pots to learn about sustainable food production and build skills that support sustainable food-growing and production practices, environmental consciousness, and improved food self-sufficiency. This is a free event for teens aged 13-18. Registration is encouraged.

Calling all demigods! Join OPL at Camp Half-Blood for a celebration of all things Percy Jackson! Come discuss the books and do crafts and activities based on the fandom with others who love it. Based on the Percy Jackson book series by Rick Riordan. Costumes are encouraged but not required. All materials are free and provided while supplies last.

Join Dr. Katie East for an entertaining look into forensic anthropology on the screen to learn what forensic anthropologists actually do. Compare television, movies and real life. It may be entertaining when pop culture gets forensic anthropology wrong, but the consequences are more real than you think. This is a free event for teens aged 13-19

Join a group of writers to work on drafts, partake in challenges, and share what you like. Grades 6-12

Sign up to make a galaxy coaster at the library! Ages 12-18

Spring is here, let’s get gardening! Join Omaha Public Library for an interactive workshop with No More Empty Pots to learn about sustainable food production and build skills that support sustainable food-growing and production practices, environmental consciousness, and improved food self-sufficiency. This is a free event for teens aged 13-18. Registration is required.

Happy Hunger Games! Come try your luck at survival skills and activities themed around the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins and see if you have what it takes to win the Hunger Games in this interactive program for teens ages 12-18. Good luck! And may the odds be ever in your favor! Registration is required

Join a Teaching Artist from the Joslyn Art Museum in this exciting artmaking activity to create some really vibrant and expressive artwork. Teens will dive headfirst into the exciting world of printmaking, and we will use nature as our inspiration. Teens will create their own design on a reusable fabric tote bag! All supplies are included. This is a free event for teens aged 13 -18. Registration is required

Celebrate summer, sunshine, and youthful shenanigans at the TAB Summer Party! Step in at any time to make friendship bracelets, get henna tattoos by a professional artist from Mehndi by Shaleen, and play Jackbox games. There will be snacks.

Happy Hunger Games! Come try your luck at survival skills and activities themed around the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins and see if you have what it takes to win the Hunger Games in this interactive program for teens ages 11-18. Good luck! And may the odds be ever in your favor! Registration is required

Join OPL for 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 is a free event for teens aged 13-18. Registration is required

It's nerf or nothin'! Join us Friday, June 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 for the much anticipated return of Teen NERF Night!  Bring your buds and battle it out in the library stacks. We will have NERF guns available to use, but feel free to bring your own.  Pizza is provided. See you there! This event is ages 12-18 only.

Join OPL for 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 is a free event for teens aged 13-18.

Are you ready to get crafty? Come design your own book tote while listening to book talks. Have fun decorating your own unique book tote using various art supplies and iron on patches. You are encouraged to talk about a book you enjoyed with the rest of the group, but it is not required. All supplies are included.
This is a free event for teens aged 13-18. Registration is required 

Step up to the plate for the third annual tasty trials! Snack bag included to save any bounty for later.

Are you ready to get crafty? Come design your own book tote while listening to book talks. Have fun decorating your own unique book tote using various art supplies and iron on patches. You are encouraged to talk about a book you enjoyed with the rest of the group, but it is not required. All supplies are included.
This is a free event for teens aged 12-18. Registration is required 

Join OPL for 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 is a free event for teens aged 13-18. Registration is required

Join Teaching Artist, Liliana Falcon, for an exciting artmaking activity to create a unique piece of art to take home! Teens will explore color and use found objects as inspiration. All supplies are included. This is a free event for teens aged 13 and older. Registration is required

Happy Hunger Games! Come try your luck at survival skills and activities themed around the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins and see if you have what it takes to win the Hunger Games in this interactive program for teens ages 12-18. Good luck! And may the odds be ever in your favor! Registration is required

Join OPL for 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 is a free event for teens aged 13-18. Registration is required

Happy Hunger Games! Come try your luck at survival skills and activities themed around the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins and see if you have what it takes to win the Hunger Games in this interactive program for teens ages 12-18. Good luck! And may the odds be ever in your favor! Registration is required

Join a Teaching Artist from the Joslyn Art Museum in this exciting artmaking activity to create some really vibrant and expressive artwork. Teens will dive headfirst into the exciting world of printmaking, and we will use nature as our inspiration. Teens will create their own design on a reusable fabric tote bag! All supplies are included. This is a free event for teens aged 13 -18. Registration is required

Get ready to unearth Egypt's ancient secrets as your crew investigates the mystery of the Lost Mummy. This escape room will bring the past back to life. But hold on... maybe some things are best left buried. This is a free event for teens aged 13-18. Registration is required and will open June 15. There will be three escape rooms at 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.

Join a Teaching Artist from the Joslyn Art Museum in this exciting artmaking activity to create some really vibrant and expressive artwork. Teens will dive headfirst into the exciting world of printmaking, and we will use nature as our inspiration. Teens will create their own design on a reusable fabric tote bag! All supplies are included. This is a free event for teens aged 13 -18. Registration is required

Join OPL for 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 is a free event for teens aged 13-18. Registration is required

Join Teaching Artist, Liliana Falcon, for an exciting artmaking activity to create a unique piece of art to take home! Teens will explore color and use found objects as inspiration. All supplies are included. This is a free event for teens aged 13 and older. Registration is required

Are you ready to get crafty? Come design your own book tote while listening to book talks. Have fun decorating your own unique book tote using various art supplies and iron on patches. You are encouraged to talk about a book you enjoyed with the rest of the group, but it is not required. All supplies are included.
This is a free event for teens aged 13-18. Registration is required 

Get ready to unearth Egypt's ancient secrets as your crew investigates the mystery of the Lost Mummy. This escape room will bring the past back to life. But hold on... maybe some things are best left buried. This is a free event for teens aged 13-18. Registration is required and will open June 15. There will be three escape rooms at 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.

Join OPL for a Titanic-sized adventure! You will be “locked” in a room, and in order to escape in time, you will need to solve various puzzles and clues related to the RMS Titanic before your time is up. There will be a session at 3:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m., and 5 p.m. for participants ages 13-18. Maximum of 10 people per room per time slot.

Join OPL for a Titanic-sized adventure! You will be “locked” in a room, and in order to escape in time, you will need to solve various puzzles and clues related to the RMS Titanic before your time is up. There will be a session at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m for participants ages 13-18. Maximum of 10 people per room per time slot.

Are you an aspiring songwriter or composer? Are you interested in sharing your work? Join professional musician Andre Vander Velde to learn about getting started in writing songs and composing music. This is a free event for teens 13-18. Registration is required

Part of our TeenTober celebration, this is a financial literacy series for high schoolers presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. In this presentation teens will learn about "Managing Your Money" and "Debit & Credit Cards". Registration is encouraged.

Are you an aspiring songwriter or composer? Are you interested in sharing your work? Join professional musician Andre Vander Velde to learn about getting started in writing songs and composing music. This is a free event for teens 13-18. Registration is required

Part of our TeenTober celebration, this is a financial literacy series for high schoolers presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. In this presentation teens will learn about "Consumer Loans & Paying for Higher Education" and "Credit, Credit Report, Credit Score, & Preventing Identity Theft".

Are you an aspiring songwriter or composer? Are you interested in sharing your work? Join professional musician Andre Vander Velde to learn about getting started in writing songs and composing music. This is a free event for teens 13-18. Registration is required

Are you an aspiring songwriter or composer? Are you interested in sharing your work? Join professional musician Andre Vander Velde to learn about getting started in writing songs and composing music. This is a free event for teens 13-18. Registration is required

The library is going digital! Grab a controller to head-to-head with your friends on our provided Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Switch, or PS4 consoles. Or bring your own console and games to use on our giant 86-inch flat screen!

Join for a relaxing and creative event with local artist Yulia Brynskikh! Follow along as Yulia guides you step-by-step in painting a beautiful image—no experience necessary. Enjoy a variety of snacks as you paint, chat and connect with fellow art lovers. All supplies provided. Space is limited, so be sure to register early!  This is a free event for teens ages 13-19.

Join for a relaxing and creative event with local artist Yulia Brynskikh! Follow along as Yulia guides you step-by-step in painting a beautiful image—no experience necessary. Enjoy a variety of snacks as you paint, chat and connect with fellow art lovers. All supplies provided. Space is limited, so be sure to register early!  This is a free event for teens ages 13-19.

Ages 10-18.  Pizza provided.  We will be playing Mario Kart this month!

Celebrate the sunlight! You lose an hour of sleep, but you gain an hour of sun! Join us for sunlight and spring crafts, music, and vibes. Grades 6-12 welcome, no library card or registration required. 

Join for a Wicked: For Good viewing, themed snacks, crafts, and more! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades.

Teens come and unleash your creativity by sculpting your very own clay animal! Afterward, you’ll have the option to bring your creation to life by writing a short story or adventure about your new clay friend. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! All materials are included, while supplies last. This is a free event for Teens ages 12-18. Registration is required

Teens come and unleash your creativity by sculpting your very own clay animal! Afterward, you’ll have the option to bring your creation to life by writing a short story or adventure about your new clay friend. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! All materials are included, while supplies last. This is a free event for Teens ages 12-18. Registration is required

Teens come and unleash your creativity by sculpting your very own clay animal! Afterward, you’ll have the option to bring your creation to life by writing a short story or adventure about your new clay friend. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! All materials are included, while supplies last. This is a free event for Teens ages 12-18. Registration is required

Teens come and unleash your creativity by sculpting your very own clay animal! Afterward, you’ll have the option to bring your creation to life by writing a short story or adventure about your new clay friend. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! All materials are included, while supplies last. This is a free event for Teens ages 12-18. Registration is required

Did you know some animals, plants, and even rocks can glow under special light—and you can see it too! Using a handheld blacklight, educators from Nebraska Wildlife Rehab will help uncover the science of biofluorescence with a unique presentation and hands-on glowing experiments! This is a free event for Teens 13+. Registration is highly encouraged