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Unexpected Connections: OPL and the DCYC
When paths crossed between Omaha Public Library (OPL) and Douglas County Youth Center (DCYC) representatives, they discovered an opportunity to assist youth by providing resources to help them open their minds, or possibly escape their current realities, even if just through the pages of a book. OPL began working with DCYC Read Right facilitator and…
Girls Who Code
Beginning in 2016, OPL and Girls Who Code began working together to provide tech education to girls in grades 6-12. Every Saturday during the 10-week session, 24 girls meet at Abrahams Branch for four hours to connect, strategize, and virtually build solutions to problems they encounter in every day life. Since starting in 2012, Girls Who…
Nebraska Writers Collective
Omaha Public Library began working with the Nebraska Writers Collective (NWC) in 2009 when Matt Mason joined their ranks. Since then, Mason has worked alongside OPL Youth & Family Services Manager Julie Humphrey to grow the Teen Poetry Bash, which recently held its 16th annual event; and Adult Services Librarian Erin Duerr to launch Show …
Guest Blog: Artist Residency in Motherhood
Guest post by Victoria Hoyt, who will be exhibiting her work in the Michael Phipps Gallery of the W. Dale Clark (Main) Library during January and February. More details about the gallery reception on 1/6/17 can be found here. The work that I’m showing at the Michael Phipps Gallery originates from an idea by the…
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