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  • Teen Programs
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Summer Reading Programs



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Kids' Programs



  • Preschool Storytime
    When: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 10:30 AM
    Where: Milton R. Abrahams Branch (444-6284) at Meeting Room

    Stories, flannelboard stories, fingerplays and songs for preschoolers. Come on the days that you can....
  • Whoppers - Baby & Me Storytime
    When: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 10:30 AM
    Where: Willa Cather Branch (444-4851) at Meeting Room

    Based on water themes and with caregiver interaction; enjoy fingerplays, songs, tickle rhymes, and books appropriate...
  • Talking Clams - Jr. Friends Puppet Show
    When: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 1:00 PM
    Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852) at Meeting Room

    Ahoy, mates! The Jr. Friends of W. Clarke Swanson Branch will make a splash with...
  • Homeschool Youth Book Discussion
    When: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 2:00 PM
    Where: Millard Branch (444-4848) at West Meeting Room

    For homeschooled children. Please read and be ready to discuss two books from the Magic Tree...
  • Saddlebrook Kids' Challenge - Miss Nancy Sleeps on the Roof!
    When: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 7:00 PM
    Where: Saddlebrook Branch (884-7473)

    If Saddlebrook Library Kids read at least 20,000 books this summer, Miss Nancy will climb the ladder at 7PM to...
  • Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest for Kids
    When: Friday, July 30, 2010 - 1:00 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274)

    Use sidewalk chalk to create a piece of art! 1st, 2nd & 3rd place will win a prize.
  • Whoppers - Find Your Way to the Finale Storytime
    When: Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 10:00 AM
    Where: Saddlebrook Branch (884-7473) at Event Room

    Celebrate Saturdays with stories! Experience the delight of interacting with stories through books, songs, fingerplays and movement....
  • LEGO Club
    When: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 4:00 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area

    Play the new board game LEGO Creationary or use your imagination to build anything...
  • Wii Fit Kids Club
    When: Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 1:00 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area

    Come work out at the Library! Try out yoga, do strength training, aerobics and...
  • Wave Writers
    When: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 5:00 PM
    Where: Saddlebrook Branch (884-7473) at Event Room

    If you love a good story and would like to try your hand at making waves with...
  • LEGO Club
    When: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 4:00 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area

    Play the new board game LEGO Creationary or use your imagination to build anything...
  • Movie Day
    When: Friday, August 13, 2010 - 1:00 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area

    Come to the Library and enjoy watching the adventures of Alice and the Mad...
  • Game Time
    When: Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 2:00 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Teen Area

    Get up and get down! Come to the Library and play a Wii dancing...
  • Open Gaming Ages 7-11
    When: Monday, August 16, 2010 - 5:00 PM
    Where: South Omaha Library (444-4850) at Conference Room A

    Play PS2, GameCube, Nintendo Wii and more.


  • Create a Book Cover
    When: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 4:30 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Teen Area

    If you have textbooks to cover because school has started, bring them to the...
  • LEGO Club
    When: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 4:00 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area

    Play the new board game LEGO Creationary or use your imagination to build anything...
  • Homework Help
    When: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 4:30 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Teen Area

    During this time, get basic homework help, use Tutor.com, research, or type a paper...
  • Wave Writers
    When: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 5:00 PM
    Where: Saddlebrook Branch (884-7473) at Event Room

    If you love a good story and would like to try your hand at making waves with...
  • LEGO Club
    When: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 4:00 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area

    Play the new board game LEGO Creationary or use your imagination to build anything...
  • Homeschool Youth Book Discussion
    When: Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 2:00 PM
    Where: Millard Branch (444-4848) at West Meeting Room

    For homeschooled children. Please read and be ready to discuss any two books from the Hank...



Teen Programs



  • Now Showing at the Swim-In - Teen Movie Day
    When: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 1:00 PM
    Where: Willa Cather Branch (444-4851) at Meeting Room

    Come watch a movie on the big screen and enjoy snacks!
  • Teen Homeschool Book Discussion
    When: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 2:00 PM
    Where: Millard Branch (444-4848) at East Meeting Room

    See Paul Christopherson, Young Adult Librarian, for July's book selection. Pop and chips will be provided.
  • Venture into Scuba Diving!
    When: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 2:30 PM
    Where: Saddlebrook Branch (884-7473) at Event Room

    Come explore the exciting sport of scuba diving! Diventures will be talking about scuba diving, the world...
  • Young Adult End of SRP Pizza Party
    When: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 4:00 PM
    Where: Milton R. Abrahams Branch (444-6284) at Meeting Room

    Must be enrolled and actively participating in the Teen Summer Reading Program at Milton R....
  • Galley Grub - Build Your Own Sundae Party
    When: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 6:00 PM
    Where: Millard Branch (444-4848) at Combined Meeting Rooms

    Build Your Own Sundae Party. Teens signed up for the Summer Reading Program can play on...
  • Battle on the High Seas - Teen Game Time
    When: Friday, July 30, 2010 - 1:00 PM
    Where: Willa Cather Branch (444-4851) at Meeting Room

    Come play games on the Wii and PS2 like MarioKart, Wii Sports Resort, and Rock Band....
  • First Mates on Deck - Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
    When: Friday, July 30, 2010 - 4:00 PM
    Where: Willa Cather Branch (444-4851) at Meeting Room

    Open to all 7th thru 12th graders that are in public, private or home schools. TAB...
  • Friday Night Youth Summer Jump-off
    When: Friday, July 30, 2010 - 6:00 PM
    Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (444-4849)

    It's the fourth year of FNYSJ and it's better than ever! Join us for a teen lock-in each...
  • Galley Grub - Build Your Own Sundae! Summer Reading Program Finale
    When: Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 1:00 PM
    Where: Willa Cather Branch (444-4851) at Meeting Room

    Come celebrate the end of Summer Reading Program with a delicious treat!
  • The Big Dunk
    When: Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 3:00 PM
    Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (444-4849)

    Who will be making the most waves this summer? Whoever is in the dunking booth of course! Help...
  • LEGO Club
    When: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 4:00 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area

    Play the new board game LEGO Creationary or use your imagination to build anything...
  • Friday Night Youth Summer Jump-off
    When: Friday, August 06, 2010 - 6:00 PM
    Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (444-4849)

    It's the fourth year of FNYSJ and it's better than ever! Join us for a teen lock-in each...
  • Wii Fit Teen Club
    When: Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 2:00 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area

    Have fun while working out at the Library! Try out yoga, do strength training,...
  • Wave Writers
    When: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 5:00 PM
    Where: Saddlebrook Branch (884-7473) at Event Room

    If you love a good story and would like to try your hand at making waves with...
  • LEGO Club
    When: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 4:00 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area

    Play the new board game LEGO Creationary or use your imagination to build anything...
  • Teen Movie Day
    When: Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 1:00 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Teen Area

    Watch the story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who becomes an...
  • Movie Day
    When: Friday, August 13, 2010 - 1:00 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Storytime Area

    Come to the Library and enjoy watching the adventures of Alice and the Mad...
  • Friday Night Youth Summer Jump-off
    When: Friday, August 13, 2010 - 6:00 PM
    Where: Charles B. Washington Branch (444-4849)

    It's the fourth year of FNYSJ and it's better than ever! Join us for a teen lock-in each...
  • Game Time
    When: Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 2:00 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Teen Area

    Get up and get down! Come to the Library and play a Wii dancing...
  • Create a Book Cover
    When: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 4:30 PM
    Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch (444-5274) at Library Teen Area

    If you have textbooks to cover because school has started, bring them to the...



Computer Classes



  • Intro to Microsoft Word 2007
    When: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - 6:30 PM
    Where: Saddlebrook Branch (884-7473) at PC Lab

    Learn the basics of creating and using a word processing document.
  • Computer Basics
    When: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 6:00 PM
    Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852)

    Learn about the keyboard, mouse, printer; how to open and close a program; use menus and toolbars; and...
  • Internet Basics
    When: Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 1:00 PM
    Where: W. Clarke Swanson Branch (444-4852)

    Learn how to use the Internet to search effectively. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or experience using a mouse and...
  • Beginning Microsoft Word 2007
    When: Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 10:30 AM
    Where: Florence Branch (444-5299) at Computer Pod

    Learn the basic elements and how to format a document.
  • Computer Basics
    When: Monday, August 16, 2010 - 6:00 PM
    Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (444-4800) at AIM Public Computer Lab

    Learn the basics of a computer and how to use the mouse...
  • Microsoft Excel Basics
    When: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 5:30 PM
    Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (444-4800) at Training Computer Lab

    Learn how to set up, manipulate and format a basic spreadsheet. Basic computer...
  • Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007
    When: Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 10:30 AM
    Where: Florence Branch (444-5299) at Computer Pod

    Learn to format pages in columns, use drop caps, insert pictures and more. Beginning MS Word 2007...
  • Working with Photos
    When: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 5:30 PM
    Where: W. Dale Clark Main Library (444-4800) at Training Computer Lab

    Learn about different picture file types (e.g. jpg, gif, bmp, png)
    Make basic...


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