The Book Drop
The Book Drop is a weekly podcast from Omaha Public Library about books, our community and the joy of reading.
Episodes
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 Room
- Wri...
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...
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:
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 Branch
- Medieval Faire Adventure, Monday, July 29, 2024 1:00PM – 3:00PM, Milton...
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 Branch
- Omaha History Escape Room, Genealogy & Local H...
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–6:30pm
- Immigration: Ports Of Entry (Virtual Program), Thu...
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 bring on a special guest to talk about the history of the American Girl dolls and books, and imagine the American Girl stories we wish existed.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
Happening at the Library:
- Summer Reading Program
- Keep an eye out for Poppy, OPL's mobile library!
- Explore all upcoming events on the OPL website
This week on The Book Drop, we offer up books featuring LGBTQIA+ families for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category and we drag Amy into the world of Bridgerton.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
We talk about reading for your Myers-Briggs Type and discuss the personality tests — or Buzzfeed quizzes — we love most.
Happening at the library:
Summer Reading
Pete the Cat Storytimes
Do You Believe in Ghosts?
Keep an eye out for Poppy!
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
On the latest episode of the New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie discuss the genre-specific podcasts they'd love to host and share 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 discuss food and cooking through the lens of the James Beard Award and share some of our favorite culinary reads with special guest Brian O'Malley.
Happening at the library:
June 1 | Juneteenth Flag Raising & Luncheon
June 1-July 31 | Summer Reading Program
Keep an eye out for Poppy at upcoming events!
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can...
This week on The Book Drop, we offer up books featuring mythology for the latest OPL Reading Challenge category and share which mythological characters we'd want to embody.
Happening at the library:
Partnership Passes
Outreach activities + Poppy
Spark Your Story: City Sprouts (intended for ages 11-18)
Pres Fest
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
This week on The Book Drop, meet new hosts Maggie and Amy as they share their reading origin stories, discuss pivotal books and provide insights into the podcast's next chapter.
Happening at the library:
- Top Shelf 2023 has launched!
- Opportunities to join Out & About Storytimes ramp up as summer approaches.
- Through June 9, a call is open for artists to produce permanent public art for the new Central Library.
On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie discuss the graphic novels that got them interested in the format and share 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 it's our longest episode ever as Michelle, Anna, Erin, David and Elly get ready to pass on the hosting mics. We test our own TBD knowledge, share some of our favorite memories and get in a few last book recommendations.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
The Book Drop will return in mid May with its new hosts!
This week on The Book Drop we find out what kind of sharks we are, talk about Shark Heart by Emily Habeck for the latest TBD Book Club and choose an animal we'd like to turn into for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
This week on The Book Drop we make an announcement, talk about books that fooled us and confront our feelings about April Fool's Day for query of the week.
All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.
See and answer the next query of the week here --> https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery
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