The Book Drop

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...

This week on The Book Drop, we tap into our Midwestern expertise to talk all things weather, from winter blizzards to summer storms, and share our favorite reads and resources for staying weather-aware. 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: 

• Stories After Dark: Awkward Moments | Satur...

This week on The Book Drop, we celebrate National Poetry Month with Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers, exploring the power of poetry and its ability to connect us all. 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:
Author Visit: Geo Rutherford | Saturday, April 12, 2:30 p.m. at A.V. Sorensen...

This week on The Book Drop, we’re breaking down one of the 2025 Reading Challenge themes and sharing book recommendations that explore what it means to belong.

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: 

• Comic Book Workshop | Saturday, April 5, 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Florence Branch
• Writers Workshop: Writing Family Hi...

On the latest episode of New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie kick things off with a fun chat about their pets in honor of National Pet Day before diving into their top picks for exciting new book releases this April!

Check out this month's titles and place holds here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. 

Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited...

This week on The Book Drop, it is time to tackle spring cleaning and DIY projects! Whether you’re ready to declutter or need a little motivation, we’ve got tips, library resources, and insights from Keep Omaha Beautiful to get you started.

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: 

• Gardening Workshop with No Mo...

This week on The Book Drop, we celebrate Women's History Month with special guests—author and cartoonist Caitlin Cass and Jan McKenzie from the League of Women Voters.

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: 

• Friends of OPL Annual Meeting | Saturday, March 22, 1 to 3 p.m. at Millard Branch 
•  Author Visit:...

This week on The Book Drop, we dig into gardening tips and explore the many resources available at the library—including our Common Soil Seed 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: 

• Incredible Edible Landfill | Wednesday, March 19 from 2-3 p.m. at Florence Branch
• You’ve Always ...

This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by Coach Laura 'Bird' Kuhn of Omaha’s professional volleyball team, the Supernovas, to explore how reading fuels athletic success, the incredible momentum behind women’s sports, and standout memoirs by today’s most inspiring athletes.

All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. 

Happening at...

This week on The Book Drop, we hand over the mic to the hosts of 1st Sky Omaha, Paul B. Allen IV and Buddi3 Da Gawd, as they share their essential reading and media recommendations for Black History Month. 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: 

• Calm & Centered: Practices for Stres...

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...

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 Ances...

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 Branch
• Container Gardening Workshop | Sat...

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 m...

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 ...

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 Lib...

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 a...

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 Cong...