The Book Drop

This week on The Book Drop, we discuss the bookish news of the year and your hot takes, from social media’s 'Brat' craze to the latest in a rise of book-to-film adaptations. This is The Book Drop.Listener’s note: We’d love to know why you tune into the Book Drop podcast, what keeps you coming back and what you’d like to hear in future episodes! Send us your feedback at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library: Omaha History: Park and Boulevard System | Saturday, Nov. 16 from noon to 1 p.m., A.V. Sorensen Branch Writer’s Workshop: Microfiction | Monday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Bess Johnson Elkhorn BranchStart Your Genealogy at OPL (Virtual Program) | Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 5 to 6 p.m., onlineExplore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.

This week on The Book Drop, Amy and Maggie tackle our November reading challenge—finding books by, about, or featuring a veteran, while discussing how veterans are portrayed on screen and in stories. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.Happening at the Library: Stories After Dark: Family | Saturday, November 09, 7 p.m. to 8:30pm | W. Clarke Swanson BranchCIAO! Connecting Italian Ancestors Online (Virtual Program) | Thursday, November 14, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Out & About Reading Party | Thursday, November 14, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Joslyn Art Museum Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website

On the latest episode of the New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie chat about the joy of cookbooks versus online recipes and share their top picks for November new releases.Check out this month's titles and place holds here.Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.

This week on The Book Drop, we’re talking about must-read horror novels and uncovering the ghostly legends behind local haunted spots. This is The Book Drop.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library: Create a Family History Keepsake | Saturday, Oct. 26 10:30-11:30 a.m.  Genealogy and Local History RoomOmaha Reads: Theodore Wheeler Author Visit | Sunday, Oct. 27 3-4 p.m. Downtown Branch Storybook Land | Sun, Nov. 3 1-4 p.m. Westroads Mall Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website

This week on The Book Drop, we’re on location at the Nebraska Library Association conference, where we chat with librarians from across the state about their profession. From meaningful reads to unexpected career paths, it’s an episode filled with insight and inspiration. This is The Book Drop. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library: Freedom to Read Day of Action, Saturday, October 19, 10:00am–11:00am | Multiple LocationsStories in the Stacks, Saturday, October 19, 5:30pm–8:00pm | Genealogy & Local History Room Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt, Sunday, October 20, 2:00PM – 4:00PM | Downtown BranchWhere’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website

This week on The Book Drop, we highlight books that bring family stories to life and chat about why Family History Month is the perfect time to reflect on our roots. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.Happening at the Library: Legends and Libraries: D&D Club | Saturday, Oct.12, 1:00PM – 4:00PM at Millard Branch Ancestral Tarot Thursday | Oct. 17, 2024, 6:00PM – 7:00PM at Milton R. Abrahams Branch Stories in the Stacks | Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, 5:30PM – 8:00PM | Genealogy & Local History Room Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library? Afrocon on Saturday, Oct. 12.Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website

We have a little special mini episode with special guest, Pat Leach, and a preview of Nebraska Celebration of Books (N.COB), on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the UNL Union in Lincoln, Nebraska. The event is organized by the Nebraska Center for the Book. For a full schedule, click here. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.Explore all OPL upcoming events here.

On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie share their favorite ghost characters and highlight the new books to watch for in OctoberCheck out this month's titles and place holds here.Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.

This week on The Book Drop, we get meta with a podcast about podcasts that celebrate reading and books. We explore the important topics they cover and how they align with key library priorities like protecting the freedom to read.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.Happening at the Library: Stories After Dark: “Scaredy-cat” | Friday, October 04, 7:00pm–8:30pm | Benson BranchOut & About Storytime: Gene Leahy Mall | Tuesday, October 08, 10:30am–11:00amVictorian Mourning Customs: Lifting the Veil off Morbid Genealogical Treasures (Virtual Program) | Thursday, October 10, 5:00pm–6:00pm | Online eventWhere’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?  Omaha Farmers Market in the Old Market | Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Out & About Storytime: The Joslyn | Saturday, October 5, 2024  11:00AM – 11:30AMExplore all upcoming events on the OPL website

This week on The Book Drop, we explore our favorite 20th-century icons and discuss what it really means to be 'iconic.' If you love reading biographies, this episode is for you, as we highlight the lives and legacies of some unforgettable figures. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library: Government Documents For Genealogists, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2-3pm at Geneology and Local History Room Basi Affia Author Visit, Saturday, Sept. 21, 3pm at Downtown BranchPoppy will be at the Omaha Farmer’s Market downtown on Saturday, Sept. 28!Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website

This week on The Book Drop, we dive into the intriguing world of museum heists with a special guest, Art History Professor Adrian Duran, and we'll share our favorite museum mysteries and thrilling heist stories.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library: Two Patents & A Great Idea, Saturday, September 14, 10:00am–11:30am at Charles B. Washington Branch and Saturday, September 14, 2:00pm–3:30pm at Milton R. Abrahams Branch Out & About Storytime: Joslyn Castle & Gardens, Monday, September 16, 5:30pm–6:30pm at Joslyn Castle & GardensBetween the Lines with Tommy Orange, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7pm at Creighton University’s Mike and Josie Harper CenterThe author of “There There” will be the headliner of the Omaha Public Library Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Tickets are available at Omahalibraryfoundation.org. ARTELATINX 2024, September 20, 2024 – October 18, 2024 at Bancroft Street Market (Organized by UNO’s Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS)) Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website

On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie kick off spooky season and discuss the can't-miss books hitting the shelves this month.Check out this month's titles and place holds here. Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.

This week on The Book Drop, we're confessing to the classic books that slipped through the cracks during our school days and exploring what else we should add to our to-be-read lists. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library: Last Remnants of the Past: Guided Workshops, Saturday, Aug. 24, 10:30am –12:30pm, Genealogy & Local History RoomWriter's Workshop: Microfiction, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Millard BranchStories After Dark: 20th Century Icons, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 7:00pm – 8:30pm, Bess Johnson Elkhorn BranchWhere’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website

This week on The Book Drop, we offer up books with a color in the title for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category and discuss which colors reflect our personalities.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Learn more about OPL’s Reading Challenge here. The Garden Walk, Saturday, Aug. 17, 9:00am – Noon, Florence Branch and Charles B. Washington Branch Remnants of the Past: Guided Workshops, Saturday, Aug. 17, 10:30am – 12:30pm and Drop-in, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 10:30am – 2:30pm, Genealogy & Local History RoomAvoiding an Ancestor Identity Crisis, Thursday, Aug. 22, 5:00pm – 6:00pm, Online Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website

This week on the Book Drop, we discuss fun facts for book lovers day, our book loves, and the New York Times list of top books from the 21st century. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library:Book Bash Friday, Aug. 9, 7 pmRemnants of the Past: Guided Workshops, Saturday, Aug. 10, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Library Night with the Omaha Storm Chaser, Sunday, Aug. 11, 5 pmOmaha Reads Nominations Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website

On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie discuss their favorite summer activities and highlight their picks for titles to check out this month.Check out this month's titles and place holds here.Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.

This week on The Book Drop, we talk about our favorite magazines over the years and the ways you can access more magazine content at OPL. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.Happening at the Library:Storytime with String Sprouts, Monday, July 29, 2024, 10:30AM – 11:00AM, Charles B. Washington BranchMedieval Faire Adventure, Monday, July 29, 2024 1:00PM – 3:00PM, Milton R. Abrahams BranchLibrary Night with the Omaha Storm Chasers, Wednesday, August 07, 7:00pm–11:00pm, Werner Park Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library? Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website

This week on The Book Drop, we offer up books written by or about a person with a disability for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category and discuss representation in media.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.Happening at the Library:Read to a Dog Saturday, July 20, 10:30am-11:30am, Milton R. Abrahams BranchOmaha History Escape Room, Genealogy & Local History Room, three programs - 1-2, 2:30 - 3:30, 3:30-4:30Illustration Workshop with Bruce Arant, Thursday, July 25, 2:00pm–3:00pm at Bess Johnson Elkhorn BranchWhere’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?

This week on The Book Drop, we celebrate Omaha's 170th birthday, quiz ourselves on state facts, and discuss our favorite Nebraska reads. This is The Book Drop.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.Happening at the Library:Out & About Storytime: Joslyn Castle & Gardens, Monday, July 15, 5:30pm–6:30pmImmigration: Ports Of Entry (Virtual Program), Thursday, July 18, 5:00pm–6:00pm.Nebraska Land Animals, Friday, July 19, 10:30am–11:00am, Downtown Branch, Where’s Poppy, OPL’s mobile library?Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website

On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie discuss their favorite summer activities and highlight their picks for titles to check out this month.Check out this month's titles and place holds here.Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.