The Book Drop

This week on The Book Drop, we’re getting to know the 16 local artists who were selected to create art for the new Central Library opening in Spring 2026.

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: 

• Assembling Fragments: Zine-Making as Community Engagement | Saturday, August 9, :00PM – 3:00PM at the Ge...

This week on The Book Drop, we pull back the curtain on Omaha’s magical history and tour The Abbott House, plus books that celebrate the wonder of illusions and magic. 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: 

• Willa Cather Writes the Immigrant Experience | Saturday, July 26, 2 to 3 p.m....

This week on The Book Drop, we're coming to you from OCon Expo, the perfect place to talk graphic novels and share nonfiction and biographical picks for this month's reading challenge!

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: 

• The Joy of Painting Paint Along | Saturday, July 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. at ...

This week on The Book Drop, we celebrate Family Reunion Month and dig into genealogy with our guests Martha and Jess from OPL’s Genealogy & Local History Room. 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: 

• Cardboard Mannequins: Building a Life Portrait | Saturday, July 12, 1 to 3 p.m. at...

This week on The Book Drop, we explore how blockbuster movies shape pop culture and we talk with our friends at Film Streams about what it means to go to the movies! 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: 

• Textile Art with Mary Zicafoose |  Monday July 7, 6-7 p.m. at Bess Johnson Elkho...

On the latest episode of New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie commiserate over their bookish pet peeves, like distracting audiobook narration and genre clichés, before diving into their picks for July’s new releases.

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.

This week on The Book Drop, we’re celebrating Pride Month and sitting down with author J.R. Dawson to talk about unlikely heroes and the magic of queer storytelling.

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: 

• Writers Workshop: Let's Write About Love | Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m. to noon at A.V. Sorense...

This week on The Book Drop, we take on the newest reading challenge theme to read a book set in a continent we want to visit and we’ll dig into the debate over how many continents there actually are.

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: 

• Community Conversation: The Sum of Us | Monday, June 23, 6 to 7:30 p...

This week on The Book Drop, we commemorate Juneteenth with special guest Dr. Cynthia Robinson, Chair of the Department of Black Studies at UNO, and we explore stories, songs, and art that celebrate African American history and resilience.

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:
Volunteer Garden Cleanup |  ...

This week on The Book Drop, we chat with the Nebraska Humane Society about the joy pets bring to our lives and highlight Furrrst Fridays, a tail-wagging good time reading to shelter pets. 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:
Very Hungry Caterpillar Visits Storytime | Friday, June 6...

This week on The Book Drop, we highlight the tastiest James Beard Award-nominated reads and celebrate the podcasts that bring food stories to life. 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:
Tabletop Time At the Library: Modern Games | Tuesday, June 3, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Bess Johnson ...

This week on The Book Drop, it’s Battle of the Generations! We’ve got a special guest, Dr. Leah Georges, to help us break down generational stereotypes and explore our Millennial and Gen X identities.

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 & About Storytime: Dundee Community Garden | Wednesday, May...

This week on The Book Drop, we share travel-inspired reads and highlight dream destination spots from our listeners. 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: 

• Neighborhood Walking Tour | Sunday, May 18, 2 to 4 p.m. at Downtown Branch 
• Out & About Storytime: Joslyn Castle & Gardens...

This week on The Book Drop, we dive into the fun of the Summer Reading Program and share tips for enjoying all the events, activities, and books the library has to offer. 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:
World Collage Day | Saturday, May 10, 1 to 4 p.m. at Genealogy & Local...

This week on The Book Drop, we explore this month’s reading challenge, books that celebrate libraries, bookstores, and the stories within them, with help from fellow book lovers in our community. 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: 
May 3rd, is Free Comic Book Day and we have a few ...

This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by author Ramona Ausubel to talk about her new novel The Last Animal, selected for the National Book Foundation’s Science + Literature program, and to give a sneak peek at her upcoming Omaha event (register for free here)!

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: 

• Gard...