Omaha Public Library is pleased to announce its participation in One Book One Nebraska 2012. Each year, Nebraska selects and promotes a title for its citizens to read to celebrate the literary richness of our state. "I Am a Man: Chief Standing Bear's Journey for Justice” by Joe Starita was announced by the Nebraska Center for the Book as this year’s title. Omaha Public Library encourages everyone to read the book and participate in a series of programs in February and March. All programs and are free and open to the public.
Visit with Author Joe Starita
- Friday, Feb. 17, 4 p.m., Florence Branch, 2920 Bondesson St., 402.444.5299
- Sunday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m., Milton R. Abrahams Branch, 5111 N. 90th St., 402.444.6284
Book Discussions
- Thursday, Feb. 16, 4 p.m., Florence Branch
- Thursday, Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m., A.V. Sorensen Branch, 4808 Cass St., 402.444.5274
- Saturday, March 31, 2 p.m. W. Dale Clark Main Library, 215 S. 15th St., 402.444.4800
Movie: “Standing Bear’s Footsteps”
- Saturday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m., Willa Cather Branch, 1905 S. 44th St., 402.444.4851
- Friday, Feb. 24, 4 p.m., W. Clarke Swanson Branch, 9101 W. Dodge Rd., 402.444.4852
- Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5:45 p.m., Florence Branch
- Saturday, March 3, 11 a.m., Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch, 2100 Reading Plz., 402.289.4367
- Saturday, March 10, 2 p.m., W. Dale Clark Main Library
Behind the Book History Panel
- Saturday, March 17, 2 p.m., W. Dale Clark Main Library
Some events require registration. For detailed program descriptions or to register, visit omahalibrary.org or call the hosting branch. For more information about One Book One Nebraska, visit onebook.nebraska.gov. One Book One Nebraska 2012 is sponsored by the Nebraska Center for the Book, Nebraska Humanities Council, Nebraska Library Association, and Nebraska Library Commission.
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