The Book Drop

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The Book Drop is a weekly podcast from Omaha Public Library about books, our community and the joy of reading.

  1. -2 ДН.

    An Encore Conversation with B.J. Novak

    This week on The Book Drop, Amy and Maggie welcome library friend B.J. Novak (The Office) to help OPL break in the brand-new podcast studio as one of the first remote guests in the new digs. Building on the joy of his visit for the Omaha Public Library Foundation’s Between the Lines fundraiser, B.J. joins us for a special encore conversation to share his latest book recommendations. 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:  DÍA Celebration/Celebración del DÍA | Saturday, April 25, various activities from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Central LibraryWriters Workshop: Writing for Our Lives | Monday, April 27, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Willa Cather BranchStories in Stone: A Bohemian Cemetery Exploration Tour | Saturday, May 2, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Bohemian CemeteryExplore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events. Join the conversation for the next episode! Give us your favorite library memory or moment! Share your answers by email at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or DM on social media!

    39 мин.

  2. 17 АПР.

    Celebrating National Poetry Month with Zedeka Poindexter

    ​This week on The Book Drop, we're joined by Zedeka Poindexter, with Nebraska Writers Collective. for a conversation in honor of National Poetry Month and a preview of the upcoming National Youth Poet Laureate Commencement. 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: Human vs. Nature | Friday, April 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at A.V. Sorensen BranchIntro to Sustainable Fashion: Evolution of Fashion - Tailor Tags to Ateliers | Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m. to noon at Millard BranchCheckmates | Monday, April 20, 2 to 3 p.m. at Saddlebrook BranchExplore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events. Join the conversation for the next episode! Give us your favorite library memory or moment! Share your answers by email at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or DM on social media!

    34 мин.

  3. 7 АПР.

    New Title Drop | April 2026

    On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie are joined by another member of OPL’s Collection Development team, Mark. Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast.  Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear With Stephen King by Carline BicksA Room in Bombay: A Memoir by Manil SuriJapanese Gothic: A Gothic Dual-Timeline Novel of Ghosts, Hauntings and Redemption by Kylie Lee BakerIn Trees: An Exploration by Robert MoorThe Madman's Orchestra: The Greatest Curiosities From the History of Music by Edward Brooke-HitchingLike This, But Funnier by Hallie CantorThe Caretaker by Marcus KliewerWhat We Are Seeking by Cameron ReedThe Radiant Dark by Alexandra OlivaCheck in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we think you should be excited about.

    23 мин.

  4. 3 АПР.

    Reading Challenge: Read a book about writers or writing

    This week on The Book Drop, we're joined by Megan Simonich, library specialist, to discuss our latest reading challenge theme to read a book about writers or writing. 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:  Our Musical Stories | Saturday, April 4, 1 to 2 p.m. at Downtown Branch Book Bedazzling | Tuesday, April 7, 6 to 7 p.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn BranchPollinator Planting | Thursday, April 9, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Saddlebrook BranchExplore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events. Join the conversation for the next episode! Give us your favorite library memory or moment! Share your answers by email at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or DM on social media!

    51 мин.

  5. 27 МАР.

    Learning Together, Your OPL Team Gets Ready for Central Library

    This week on The Book Drop, get a "fly-on-the-wall" listen as OPL staff gather to train on the technology at the new Central Library. From geeking out over 3D printers and Glowforges to answering your big questions about parking, these candid conversations capture the genuine excitement and new-mic jitters of getting ready for day one. We’re all learning these new spaces together, and we can’t wait to welcome the community to Central Library. 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: Audiobook Crafting Club | Saturday, March 28, 3 to 4 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch Starting or Growing Your Small Business | Monday, March 30, 6 to 7 p.m. at Charles B. Washington Branch Book Bedazzling | Tuesday, March 31, 6 to 7 p.m. at A.V. Sorensen Branch Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events. Join the conversation for the next episode! Tell us what is your favorite library memory or moment? Share your answers by email at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or DM on social media!

    31 мин.

  6. 20 МАР.

    Reading Challenge: Read a Book About an Immigrant’s Experience

    This week on The Book Drop, we're joined by Angela Fernandez, Collection Development Librarian and co-host of Libroteca and New Title Drop, to discuss our latest Reading Challenge: Read a book about an immigrant’s experience. 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 & Scrapbooks | Friday, March 20, 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Charles B. Washington BranchDescendants Meet and Greet with Circle Theatre | Saturday, March 21, 2 to 3 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson BranchPollinator Planting | Monday, March 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Downtown BranchExplore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events. Join the conversation for the next episode! Tell us what you're planting in your garden this year? Share your answers by email at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or DM on social media!

    44 мин.

  7. 13 МАР.

    The Legacy of Carnegie Libraries with Nicole Blackstock

    This week on The Book Drop, we visit with public historian Nicole Blackstock, whose new podcast Rooted in the Plains explores Great Plains history through narrative storytelling. In this episode, Nicole dives into Nebraska’s Carnegie libraries and how these remarkable buildings came to towns like Broken Bow and Chadron, what they meant to their communities, and the lasting legacy they created across the state. 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:  Life in a Different Light | Saturday, March 14, 2 to 3 p.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn BranchCooking Workshop with No More Empty Pots | Monday, March 16, 2 to 3 p.m. at A.V. Sorensen Branch Audiobook Crafting Club | Tuesday, March 17, 6 to 7 p.m. at Saddlebrook BranchExplore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events. Join the conversation for the next episode! Tell us what you're planting in your garden this year? Share your answers by email at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or DM on social media!

    53 мин.

  8. 6 МАР.

    The Sound of Omaha: From 311 to Today’s Next Big Thing

    This week on The Book Drop, we’re happy to have back a true fan favorite, David Dick, assistant branch manager at Downtown Branch. We’re using the upcoming 311 Day as a springboard to reminisce about Omaha’s music scene and celebrate the thriving musicians and bands playing today. Plus, we share how you can discover local gems yourself in OPL’s music collection. But wait, there's more! Keep listening until the end for a bonus segment featuring moments from "An Evening with Anna Quindlen" on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in partnership with The Bookworm. 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: Experiments Gone Wrong | Sunday, March 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Downtown Branch Audiobook Crafting Club | Tuesday, March 10, 6 to 7 p.m. at A.V. Sorensen Branch Cooking Workshop with No More Empty Pots | Thursday, March 12, 2 to 3 p.m. at Charles B. Washington Branch Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events. Join the conversation for the next episode! Tell us what you're growing in your garden this year? Share your answers by email at thebookdrop@omahalibrary.org or DM on social media!

    50 мин.
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The Book Drop is a weekly podcast from Omaha Public Library about books, our community and the joy of reading.

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    Omaha Public Library
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    2020 - 2026
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