The Omaha Public Library celebrates Willa Cather’s 150th birthday with multiple events including local authors reading selections of Cather's works, a discussion of her letters through the years with Andrew Jewell, and a conversation with literary historian and biographer Melissa Homestead. Also, Holly Pelesky joins us to tell us about the book You Can Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith.

Freegal Music is a free music service from the Omaha Public Library. Download and/or stream music on any compatible device. Also, Amy Wenzel tells us about the book Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.

Registration for the 23rd Annual Teen Poetry Bash is open. For teens grades 8-12, poets competing prepare two original poems to perform as slam poetry or read aloud. Each entrant will perform one original poem. Top scoring entrants move on to the next round to perform their second poem and be eligible for the cash prizes. All contestants and attendees must pre-register on Eventbrite. Also, Tammy Hansen Snell talks about the book In Pursuit of Disobedient Women by Dionne Searcey.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at storytime with Lakota puppeteer Brian Henning as he and his friend Berry share stories and culture of Native Americans. Children of all ages are welcome. Then, Rose Ann Fennessy tells us about the book Starter Villain by John Scalzi.

Join OPL for an author talk featuring Tosca Lee on Sunday, November 12th from 3-4pm at the new downtown library branch at 1401 Jones Street. Tosca Lee will discuss her new novel The Long March Home. It's about three best friends who are captured in the Philippines during WWII and their struggle to survive the Bataan Death March. Also, Angela Fernandez book talks Taste Makers by Mayukh Sen.

Storybook Land returns to Omaha. Meet and greet your favorite storybook characters—Elephant & Piggie, Rainbow Fish, Llama Llama, Dinosaur, Paddington, and others—at Westroads Mall in Omaha! All kids receive a free book, while supplies last. Also, David Dick book talks How To Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix.

For the curious to the avid family historians out there, the Omaha Public Library has added two new genealogy research databases to its already robust list of resources free and available to the public. Plus, Holly Pelesky joins us to talk about the book Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka.

Kids take part in a Dr. Seuss story with Heartland Youth Ballet by dancing out the characters and animals. This is a fun and active way for children to connect with the story and bring it to life. Heartland Youth Ballet students will then share their version of the Dr. Seuss story. This storytime is geared for toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to attend. Check the OPL events calendar to see when they'll be at your branch. Also, David Dick joins us to talk about the book Maeve Fly by C.J. Leede.

Join the Omaha Public Library as they celebrate Family History Month with a trio of genealogy themed programs. Also, Mark Sorenson book talks The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw.

Do you have a scary story to share? Join Omaha Public Library at the Benson Branch during October's Benson First Friday on October 6th from 7-9pm for a spooky season-themed story slam. This is a fun storytelling event for adults where presenters from the public tell a 5-8 minute scary stories. Storytellers are encouraged to register prior to the event here. Judges will be chosen from the audience and prizes will be awarded to the creepiest tale. Wear a costume and get entered into a drawing for a spooky-themed prize! Also, Elly Roberts stops by to book talk A Little Devil in America by Hanif Abdurraqib.