The Book Drop

This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by Coach Laura 'Bird' Kuhn of Omaha’s professional volleyball team, the Supernovas, to explore how reading fuels athletic success, the incredible momentum behind women’s sports, and standout memoirs by today’s most inspiring athletes. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibr

On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie kick off this episode with a fun winter-themed This or That before previewing the must-read books hitting shelves in March! 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.

This week on The Book Drop, we hand over the mic to the hosts of 1st Sky Omaha, Paul B. Allen IV and Buddi3 Da Gawd, as they share their essential reading and media recommendations for Black History Month. 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: Calm & C

This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by the director of the Omaha Film Festival to talk about this year’s festival and how aspiring filmmakers can find inspiration and resources through the library. 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: Gratitude W

This week on The Book Drop, we explore the rise of the romance genre and the guilty-pleasure tropes that keep us coming back for more. 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: Wonka (2023) | Friday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. | Willa Cather Branch Polish Genealogy:

This week on The Book Drop, we break down the next reading challenge to read a book with a one-word title. Sometimes less is more! 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: Oregon Trail Live Action | Sat., Feb. 8 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | A.V. Sorensen BranchConta

On the latest episode of New Title Drop, a monthly mini-episode previewing new releases, Angela and Melanie kick things off with a conversation about the term DNF, which stands for “Did Not Finish.” They share their own reading habits for when they decide to set a book aside. Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast. Check in with us

This week on the book drop, we’re observing National News Literacy Week with a special guest, the executive director of the Nebraska Journalism Trust, which publishes the Flatwater Free Press. 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: Out and About Storytime at The Joslyn | Saturd

This week on The Book Drop, special guest Traci Thomas from The Stacks podcast (www.thestackspodcast.com) joins us to discuss the art of discovering your next read. We’re talking about the role of online trends, libraries, and other modern tools shaping our TBR piles in 2025. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or in a list at omahalibrary.

This week on The Book Drop, we take a deeper look at the top circulating titles of 2024 for OPL, and discuss what they reveal about our community’s awesome reading habits. This is The Book Drop. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found at omahalibrary.org/podcast and here. Happening at the Library: Oregon Trail Live Action | Saturday, Jan. 18 | 1 to