Benson Branch Library
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Monday May 19 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Out & About Storytime: Joslyn Castle & Gardens
Join OPL at “Once Upon a Time at the Castle” for storytime and activities, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more. Storytime is geared towards children ages 2-8, but all ages are welcome. Bring your own blanket and snacks and meet us in the gardens! Rain......More
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Saturday May 24 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Baby Storytime
Experience simple books, rhymes, music, and play designed to promote development and learning. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, pre-writing and talking. Recommended for ages 0 to 15 months, though children of all ages are welcome. Al......More
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Saturday May 24 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Music & Movement
Music & Movement focuses on early literacy skills through simple songs, dance, play and short stories designed for active toddlers and their participating caregiver(s). Recommended for ages 15 months to 3 years, though children of all ages are welcome. Childcare group......More
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Saturday May 24 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Kids Reading Club
The Kids Reading Club is for elementary students who are new to reading! We will talk about books, practice reading, enjoy snacks, and sometimes have special guests. The Kids Reading Club meets on the fourth Saturday of the month at 1pm for one hour. The book is chosen......More
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Wednesday May 28 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Out & About Storytime: Dundee Community Garden
Join OPL staff at different parks and places for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Rain or shine, we'll be there! Out & About Storytime at Dundee Community Garden will be......More
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Saturday May 31 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Baby Storytime
Experience simple books, rhymes, music, and play designed to promote development and learning. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, pre-writing and talking. Recommended for ages 0 to 15 months, though children of all ages are welcome. Al......More
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Saturday May 31 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Music & Movement
Music & Movement focuses on early literacy skills through simple songs, dance, play and short stories designed for active toddlers and their participating caregiver(s). Recommended for ages 15 months to 3 years, though children of all ages are welcome. Childcare group......More
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Saturday June 7 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Baby Storytime
Experience simple books, rhymes, music, and play designed to promote development and learning. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, pre-writing and talking. Recommended for ages 0 to 15 months, though children of all ages are welcome. Al......More
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Saturday June 7 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Very Hungry Caterpillar Visits Storytime
The Very Hungry Caterpillar will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will......More
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Tuesday June 10 6:00pm - 7:15pm CDT
Benson Mystery Book Club
Join OPL on the second Tuesday of the month for a lively discussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place holds on upcoming titles here. L......More
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Thursday June 12 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Benson Pageturners Book Club
Join OPL on the second Thursday of the month for a lively discussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place holds on upcoming title......More
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Thursday June 12 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Drum Workshop
Join Omaha Street Percussion for a workshop designed to give young patrons an opportunity to drum, while at the same time learn the importance of teamwork. Participants will be challenged to multi-task by using skills such as counting, listening, and watching for inst......More
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Saturday June 14 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Baby Storytime
Experience simple books, rhymes, music, and play designed to promote development and learning. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, pre-writing and talking. Recommended for ages 0 to 15 months, though children of all ages are welcome. Al......More
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Saturday June 14 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Music & Movement
Music & Movement focuses on early literacy skills through simple songs, dance, play and short stories designed for active toddlers and their participating caregiver(s). Recommended for ages 15 months to 3 years, though children of all ages are welcome. Childcare group......More
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Saturday June 14 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Puppetry Workshop
Join OPL as we welcome Taylor Adams, head puppeteer for Opera Omaha’s Fantastic Mr. Fox. Taylor will educate young patrons about puppetry and encourage them through the creative process of making their own puppets. All supplies are free and included. Registration is re......More
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Monday June 16 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Out & About Storytime: Joslyn Castle & Gardens
Join OPL at “Once Upon a Time at the Castle” for storytime and activities, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more. Storytime is geared towards children ages 2-8, but all ages are welcome. Bring your own blanket and snacks and meet us in the gardens! Rain......More
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Tuesday June 17 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Writers Workshop: Let's Write About Love
Join Teaching Artist Noni from the Nebraska Writers Collective as they lead a writer's workshop. Participants will participate in a prompted writing activity where Noni encourages you to explore the power of love poems, whether they be about math or friendship or prair......More