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Off the Shelf

Off the Shelf is a weekly update on the news and events taking place at the Omaha Public Library. Locally produced at KIOS by David Koesters, it can be heard Mondays at 8:44am during Morning Edition, and again at 4:44pm on All Things Considered.

Latest Episodes
  • The Omaha Public Library Partnership Pass program welcomes two new additions: the Omaha Jitterbugs and the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum. Unlock the potential of your Omaha library card. Also, Bethany tells us about the book Dark Matter by Blake Crouch.
  • Clifford the big red dog visits the library for a special storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos. Children of all ages are welcome. Also, Karen Peach stops by to tell us about Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab.
  • NovalList Plus and NovaList Plus K-8 are free resources available to OPL cardholders that help readers discover books narrowed to an individual's specific tastes. Also, Angela Fernandez tells us about the book The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan.
  • A small string or wind ensemble from the Omaha Symphony will perform music chosen around a theme at various branches of the Omaha Public Library throughout the month. Performances will be followed by an opportunity for participants and musicians to reflect on and discuss our shared experience. Plus, Erin Duer tells us about the book Open Throat by Henry Hoke.
  • Celebrate Genealogy Week with the Omaha Public Library. It kicks off with an in-person program sharing the real-life stories of the Orphan Trains on Sunday, March 3rd, from 2-3:15pm at the Genealogy & Local History Room at 3020 S. 84th St. in Omaha. There will also be open-house genealogical activities and displays throughout the week, culminating in National Genealogy Day on March 9. Also, Courtney Kilroy tell us about the book A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers.
  • Join fellow book lovers for OPL’s Virtual Book Bash. Attendees will hear about new and exciting books from library staff, have a chance to win bookish prizes, and get to chat virtually with fellow book lovers. Also, Jessica drops in to talk about the book What the Dead Know by Barbara Butcher.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.