David Koesters
Producer / HostDavid started in broadcasting at his hometown radio station in Holdrege, Nebraska while still in high school. He went on to earn journalism and law degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has worked for a number of radio and television stations around the United States. He is a big advocate for community media and loves being a part of the local fabric of NPR. He also has a cat.
You can hear David weekday evenings on KIOS, as well as his weekly segments highlighting the library, local history, and local community organizations during Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
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We learn about the College Admissions Test Preparation resource. A free online resource where students can take practice college entrance exams, do interactive tutorials, and get eBooks from the LearningExpress Library to help you prepare for college success. We also hear from Jessica who tells us about the book Wayward by Dana Spiotta. -
We visit a Seed Share event at the University of Nebraska Douglas-Sarpy County Extension Office at 8015 W Center Road. Learn about what the Nebraska Extension Office does and what they can do for you. -
Join Omaha Symphony musician Kasumi Leonard as she plays her flute during a storytime reading of Chickadee, Criminal Mastermind by Monica Silvie. Also, Angela Fernandez tells us about the book Congratulations, the Best is Over! by R. Eric Thomas. -
Conservation Nebraska's mission is to protect our state's natural legacy by educating the public, supporting communities, and increasing civic engagement. -
Students ages 10-14 will develop leadership skills while learning African American history, with a focus on African American leaders from Nebraska. This five day camp will include nutritional refreshments each day as well as community based educational experiences. Camp runs Feb. 5-9, from 4:30pm – 5:30pm, at the Charles B. Washington Branch Library. Also, Angela Fernandez tell us about the book A House of My Own by Sandra Cisneros. -
The Knit Wits are a local knitting group who meet every Wednesday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Omaha Public Library Millard Branch. They knit and crochet hats, mittens, and scarves to donate to various organizations in the area. If you can use a pair of scissors, cut material, or want to learn to knit/crochet/sew, you too can become a Knit Wit with this welcoming group. -
The Omaha Public Library (OPL) Reading Challenge is back! OPL staff have created a series of reading challenges to push you outside your reading comfort zone and into new literary realms. Take on one challenge each month or complete them on your own timeline. We then hear from David Dick who tells us about the book Hit Parade of Tears by Izumi Suzuki. -
Terry O'Hanlon shares how he came about writing a memoir of his childhood. With help from his spouse Margie and granddaughter Jamie, his book, O'Hanlon: My Life As An Army Brat, recounts stories of the O'Hanlon family as they crisscross the country and spend time in post-war Japan as family of a career military officer during the 1940s and 50s. -
Do Space teams up with the library by bringing special robots for kids to program after storytime. Also, Taylor Corbaley tells us about the book Notes from a Public Typewriter by Michael Gustafson. -
We attend a Legislative Crash Course put on by Strongly Worded Letters, an organization dedicated to making community engagement accessible to all.
