The Book Drop

This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by the director of the Omaha Film Festival to talk about this year’s festival and how aspiring filmmakers can find inspiration and resources through the library. This is The Book Drop. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: Gratitude Workshop | Saturday, Feb. 22, 1 to 2 p.m. | Milton R. Abrahams BranchVirtual Book Bash | Tu...

02-21

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This week on The Book Drop, we explore the rise of the romance genre and the guilty-pleasure tropes that keep us coming back for more. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: Interactive Movie: Wonka (2023) | Friday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. | Willa Cather Branch Polish Genealogy: Finding Your Ancestors’ Polish Records (Virtual Program) | Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. Book Clubs Plain Pa...

02-14

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This week on The Book Drop, we break down the next reading challenge to read a book with a one-word title. Sometimes less is more! This is the Book Drop! All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: Oregon Trail Live Action | Sat., Feb. 8 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | A.V. Sorensen BranchContainer Gardening Workshop | Sat., Feb. 8 | 1 to 2 p.m. | Charles B. Washington Branch (Registration is full...

02-07

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On the latest episode of New Title Drop, a monthly mini-episode previewing new releases, Angela and Melanie kick things off with a conversation about the term DNF, which stands for “Did Not Finish.” They share their own reading habits for when they decide to set a book aside. Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast. Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.

02-04

23:23

This week on the book drop, we’re observing National News Literacy Week with a special guest, the executive director of the Nebraska Journalism Trust, which publishes the Flatwater Free Press. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: Out and About Storytime at The Joslyn | Saturday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. Louise Vinciquerra: Nebraska’s Bootlegger Queen | Saturday, Feb. 1 from 2...

01-31

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This week on The Book Drop, special guest Traci Thomas from The Stacks podcast (www.thestackspodcast.com) joins us to discuss the art of discovering your next read. We’re talking about the role of online trends, libraries, and other modern tools shaping our TBR piles in 2025. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or in a list at omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: Snapology | Friday, Jan. 24, 3 p.m. | Downtown BranchMeet &am...

01-24

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This week on The Book Drop, we take a deeper look at the top circulating titles of 2024 for OPL, and discuss what they reveal about our community’s awesome reading habits. This is The Book Drop. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found at omahalibrary.org/podcast and here. Happening at the Library: Oregon Trail Live Action | Saturday, Jan. 18 | 1 to 3 p.m. | Saddlebrook Branch and Thursday, Jan. 23 | 6 to 7p.m. | Millard Branch Container Gardening Workshop ...

01-17

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This week on The Book Drop, we explore debut novels as part of OPL's Reading Challenge, designed to help you step outside your reading comfort zone. Plus, we highlight authors who set the bar high from the very beginning. This is The Book Drop. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library: Unlocking the Genealogical Treasure in the Library of Congress (Virtual) | Tuesday, Jan. 14 | 6 to 7 p.m. | Online Gratitude Workshop | Tuesday...

01-10

01:08:31

This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by Carl Erickson from The Bookworm and Shelby Janke from the Papillion Public Library to discuss 2024’s must-read books and what’s next for readers in 2025. This is The Book Drop All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library: Elephant and Piggie Escape Room | Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 | 1:00PM – 4:00PM | Saddlebrook BranchStorybook Character Bingo | Saturday, December 28, 2024, 2:00PM – 3:00P...

12-20

01:07:44

This week on The Book Drop, we explore spirituality as our final reading challenge theme and share book recommendations to inspire reflection. This is The Book Drop. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here (omahalibrary.org/podcast). Happening at the Library: Jane Austen Tea Party | Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, 2 to 4 p.m., Library Administration Building Spark Your Story: Ryan Smith | Thursday, Dec. 19, 4 to 5 p.m., Charles B. Washington Bra...

12-13

01:03:07

This week on The Book Drop, we discuss Willa Cather’s Nebraska roots with the executive director of the National Willa Cather Center, Ashley Olson, and chat about our recent reads of her celebrated works. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Learn more about the National Willa Cather Center by visiting willacather.org. Happening at the Library: 24th Annual Teen Poetry Bash | Saturday, Dec. 7, 1 to 4 p.m., Abrahams Branch Holiday Lights Fes...

12-06

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On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie highlight titles to close out the year and kickstart the next. Plus, a thoughtful conversation about reading goals. Check out this month's titles and place holds here (omahalibrary.org/podcast). Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.

12-03

24:05

This week on The Book Drop, we’re talking dinner party favorites and cookbook inspirations, joined by local culinary storyteller Summer Miller. Summer shares insights from her latest collaborations and her love of recipe development. This is The Book Drop. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Explore all upcoming events on the OPL websiteOPL Launches Podcast for Spanish-Speakers Libroteca se dedica a conectar a nuestra comunidad de habla hispana con hi...

11-27

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This week on The Book Drop, 'tis the season for holiday cooking and baking. We’re talking dinner party favorites and cookbook inspirations. This is The Book Drop. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library: Writer's Workshop: Poetry (teens) | Saturday, November 23, 1 to 2 p.m., Willa Cather Branch A Trip Down Menu Lane | Sunday, November 24, 2024, 2 to 3 p.m., Genealogy & Local History Room Tea-Rex Party | Tuesday, No...

11-22

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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. Happeni...