This week on The Book Drop, we talk about the power of stories told in many languages, with a special guest from UNO’s Office of Latino and Latin American Studies.
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:
Hispanic Heritage Celebration | Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Willa Cather Branch
Out & About Storytime: Lauritzen Garden | Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Lauritzen Gardens
Omaha Reads Additional Events:
Omaha Lee: Voces Sin Limites/Omaha Reads: Voices Without Limits
Oct 17th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Willa Cather Branch
Omaha Reads: Immigrant Experience in Nebraska
Oct 23rd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Benson Branch
Omaha Reads: Children on the Move: International and US Legal Protections
Oct 26th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Branch
Omaha Reads: Javier Zamora Author Visit
Nov 4th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Metro Community College South Omaha CAM Room 120
*Live Stream Option Available
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
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