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All OPL branches will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 14 for staff training.

A colorful poster announcing a pizza party for adults celebrating summer reading achievements, featuring an open book and rainbow graphics on a purple background. For Adults BOOKED IT! PIZZA PARTY July 23 through Aug 26 See all events. Join us for a celebratory pizza party now that you've achieved your summer reading goal!"
You've achieved your summer reading goal! Join us for a celebratory pizza party for adults at several OPL branches. Enjoy complimentary pizza and drinks while supplies last. We'll also have some nostalgic crafts! See what branches are hosting their own Booked It! Pizza Party.

Promotional graphic for the eighth reading challenge of 2026 from OPL. It says, "Suggested reads. Challenge Number 8. 2026 Reading Challenge: Read a Love Story" and features three book covers that complete the prompt.

August Reading Challenge

Who doesn't love love? Dive in to the eighth reading challenge of the year with a romantic book, a book about love between friends or love for yourself! Find different books at OPL that fulfills August's challenge.
Promotional graphic OPL's Summer Reading Program that says, "Unearth a Story. Free! All ages! Summer Reading Program June 1-July 31, 2026 Learn more and sign up." Link takes you to a survey about this year's SRP activities..

SRP Feedback Requested

OPL would love your feedback to continue to improve our Summer Reading Program. If you participated, please let us know your thoughts. Provide feedback on OPL's Summer Reading Program.

A collection of book covers contained in the "Omaha Picks: Percy Jackson and the Olympians Readalikes" booklist.

Omaha Picks: Percy Jackson and the Olympians Readalikes

If you enjoy stories about mythology, folktales, magic or adventure check out the titles on this list!
A collection of book covers contained in the "Omaha Picks: Commanding Books" booklist.

Omaha Picks: Commanding Books

This list contains books for teens where the title seems to command the reader to do something.
A collage of nine book covers for the book list "Omaha Picks: Lettuce Read!"

Omaha Picks: Lettuce Read!

With lettuce in the headlines, it's a perfect time to learn a little about leafy greens and the history of food safety.

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Looking to become fluent in a new language or brush up on some common phrases before a trip? With over 70 languages to pick from, Mango will teach you vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, culture, comprehension and retention! Browse the app today. 

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Events on the Horizon for Kids: 

August 2 | Escape the Past Escape Room at Central Library

August 4 | Incredible Edible Buried Dinosaurs at Willa Cather Branch

August 11 | Incredible Insects with Papio NRD at Florence Branch

August 22 | Wildlife Rehab 101 with NE Wildlife Rehab at Milton R. Abrahams Branch

Events on the Horizon for Teens: 

August 7 | Book Bedazzling at W. Clarke Swanson Branch

August 8 | Video Game Tournament: Mario Kart World at Central Library

August 18 | Teen Hangout: Clay Pottery at Downtown Branch

August 20 | SUReal Collage Art for Teens at Willa Cather Branch
Two teenagers sit by each other while playing a video game at OPL.

A patron smiles as they sit in front of their crafts they made at an OPL event.

Events on the Horizon for Adults: 

August 6 | Online Safety for Aging Adults at Central Library

August 15 | The Garden Walk at Charles B. Washington Branch

August 20 | Writing Club at Benson Branch

August 20 | Bats of Nebraska at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch

 

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