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The Book Drop

Omaha Public Library

275 episodes

3 days ago

Happy New Year! On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie discuss new year reading goals and what’s actually working, or not working, when it comes to building better reading habits. Check out this month's titles and place holds here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about. The Book Drop with Amy and Maggie will return after a short break on Jan. 16, 2026!&nb...

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Happy New Year! On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie discuss new year reading goals and what’s actually working, or not working, when it comes to building better reading habits. Check out this month's titles and place holds here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about. The Book Drop with Amy and Maggie will return after a short break on Jan. 16, 2026!&nb...

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New Title Drop | January 2026

Happy New Year! On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie discuss new year reading goals and what’s actually working, or not working, when it comes to building better reading habits. Check out this month's titles and place holds here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about. The Book Drop with Amy and Maggie will return after a short break on Jan. 16, 2026!&nb...

3 days ago

24 minutes

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229. 2025 Reading Reflections and Predictions

This week on The Book Drop, we’re taking a year-in-review look at book trends, favorite reads, and what we think is coming next. We’re joined by Carl Erickson from The Bookworm and Shelby Janke from the Papillion Public Library as we break down the standout literary trends of the past year, share our favorite reads. 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: Puzzle Competition | Saturd...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 28 minutes

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228. Reading Challenge: Read a Book in the Cozy Subgenre

This week on The Book Drop, we’re talking about books that fit AND EVEN stretch the final reading challenge theme of the year to read a book in the cozy subgenre, while exploring why “cozy” means something different to every reader. 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: Paint & Sip | Saturday, Dec. 20, 2 to 4 p.m. at Saddlebrook BranchOur Musical Stories | Monday, Dec. 22, 6 t...

3 weeks ago

55 minutes

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227. A Closer Look at Do Space inside OPL's new Central Library

This week on The Book Drop, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the technology powering the new Central Library’s creator space and highlight how everyone from young learners to seasoned makers can bring their ideas to life! 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: Interactive Movie: Die Hard | Saturday, Dec. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams BranchJane Austen Tea Party...

4 weeks ago

46 minutes

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226. Adventurers Welcome: Discovering D&D at the Library with OPL

This week on The Book Drop, we take you into the world of Dungeons and Dragons with special guests who guide us, like true DMs, through the storytelling and player-driven adventure that is at the heart of the game! THIS IS THE BOOK DROP. 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: The Pen and the Sword: D&D Club | Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch25th Annual...

1 month ago

1 hour 9 minutes

The Book Drop

New Title Drop “Favorites” | December 2025

This week on The Book Drop’s monthly mini episode called New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie discuss their favorite picks from the past year and how we decide which books make the cut. Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast. Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.

1 month ago

35 minutes

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225. Reading Challenge: Read a Book About Celebrations

This week on The Book Drop, we tackle the latest reading challenge to read a book about celebrations and explore how books help us reflect on the joy of coming together with friends, family and community for holidays, milestones and everything in between. This is The Book Drop. Happening at the Library: Book Clubs! Family Reading Club | Monday, Dec. 1, 5 to 6 p.m. at Saddlebrook BranchUnder the Dundee Sun Book Club | Tuesday, Dec. 2, 4 to 5 p.m. at A.V. Sorensen BranchElkhorn Eclectics ...

1 month ago

48 minutes

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224. Inside Spielbound: How Games Bring Us Together

This week on The Book Drop, we’re on location at Spielbound Board Game Cafe to talk about the power of table top and board games to build community and spark storytelling! This is The Book Drop, featuring specials guests Kaleb Michaud and Ali Thariani. Happening at the Library Stories After Dark: Found Family | Friday, Nov. 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams BranchBookbinding Workshop: Pamphlet Stitch Binding | Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon at Downtown BranchOmaha Publ...

1 month ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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223. Getting Ready for Nebraska Celebration of Books on Nov. 15

This week, we talk with Nebraska Library Commission's Tessa Timperley, and local author, Tosca Lee. Happening at the Library Imagine, Write, Explore! with Danielle Herzog | Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Benson BranchRepujado Art Workshop | Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. at South Omaha LibraryIt’s All Relative Book Club Monday | Nov. 10, 6 to 7 p.m. at Genealogy & Local History RoomExplore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events. All the books and resources we talk ab...

2 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

The Book Drop

New Title Drop | November-December 2025

On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie preview what's coming out in November and December. Check out this month's titles here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcasts. Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.

2 months ago

20 minutes

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Ep. 222 Family History Month

This week on The Book Drop, our conversation takes us to the past and connects us to the present as we highlight Family History Month with one of our genealogy and local history librarians! This one’s for the history buffs and family researchers. 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: Writers Workshop: Food Writing | Monday, Nov. 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch ...

2 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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221. Reading Challenge: Books With Non-Human Characters

This week on The Book Drop, we talk about the Reading Challenge theme to read a book about or featuring non-human characters and explore how stories about creatures, aliens , and animals still connect to the human experience. This is The Book Drop. 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: Do You Believe in Ghosts? | Monday, Oct. 20, 6to 7 p.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn BranchStory...

2 months ago

51 minutes

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with UNO’s Dr. Doña-Reveco

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....

3 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

The Book Drop

New Title Drop | October 2025

On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie playfully ponder what they’d haunt if they were ghosts, and highlight spooky new book releases coming out in October. Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast. Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.

3 months ago

20 minutes

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219. Celebrating Black Speculative Fiction and Omaha’s Afrocon

This week on The Book Drop, we celebrate Black Speculative Fiction Month with a special guest from the House of Afros, Capes and Curls. This is The Book Drop. 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: Stories After Dark | Friday, Oct. 3, 7 to 9 p.m. at Benson Branch Zine Workshop | Monday, Oct. 6, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Downtown Branch Freedom to Read: Screening of The Librarians and Dial...

3 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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218. Marking Banned Books Week with Film Streams and The Write Stuff Nebraska

This week on The Book Drop, we’re celebrating the freedom to read and highlighting a special collaboration for Banned Books Week with Film Streams and The Write Stuff Nebraska! This is The Book Drop! 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: Storytime with The Rose Theater | Friday, Sep. 26, 10:30 a.m. at Milton R. Abrahams BranchForaging Fundamentals | Saturday, Sept. 27, 10:30 ...

3 months ago

51 minutes

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217. Reading Challenge: Reading a book that starts with the letter O

This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by Teresa Carmody, of the UNO Writer’s Workshop, as we dive into books that start with the letter O for this month’s Reading Challenge and share some standout titles you won't want to overlook. 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, Sept. 20, noon to 2 p.m. at South Omaha LibraryComposting Basic...

3 months ago

45 minutes

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216. Reading Challenge: Read a book published in the 21st Century

This week on The Book Drop, we wrestle with the almost impossible task of choosing just one book from the 21st century for the Reading Challenge. Plus Amy and Maggie, take a nostalgic look at what people thought life would be like in the year 2000 and beyond. 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: Ballet Storytime | Friday, Sept 12, 10 a.m. at W. Clarke Swanson BranchSta...

3 months ago

35 minutes

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215. A Conversation with Ooh De Lally for Omaha Restaurant Week

This week on The Book Drop, we sit down at a restaurant changing lives through culinary training and meaningful work, and we celebrate Omaha Restaurant Week with a look at the library’s historic menu collection. This is The Book Drop. 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: Hobbit Day | Saturday, Sept. 6, 2 to 4 p.m.at W. Clarke Swanson BranchOmaha Reads: Bilingual Poetry Works...

4 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes

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New Title Drop | September 2025

On the latest episode of the New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie roll the dice and test their ability to give book recommendations on the spot. Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast. Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.

4 months ago

17 minutes