A love of learning and a desire to show people how to do things may be the paving stones for a clear career path. It certainly seemed to be the case for A.V. Sorensen Branch Manager Lucy Lewis. While a junior at the University of Michigan studying to become a teacher, a friend of her parents asked if she had ever considered … Continue reading
“The first time I stuck my hands in the ground to plant, it was like all the pain that I was in just went ‘woooosh.’” Omaha Public Library librarian Carol Erkens moved her hands downward in one swift motion. “…right into the ground.” Erkens described her first time planting and how a seed library project … Continue reading
Rhonda Taylor always looks forward to library time at Growing and Building Together (GBT) Children’s Academy. As the director of the Benson-area daycare facility, she was thrilled when the Benson Branch children’s librarian called and offered to visit GBT Academy, bringing the library to the children. “We don’t have transportation for the kids, so it’s … Continue reading
Believe it or not, we’ve reached our final week of Summer Reading Program (SRP)! Did you make your goals? If not, there’s still time! Don’t forget to log your reading time and claim badges online to receive prizes or be entered into drawings. As an OPL employee, I’m not eligible for prizes, but I did … Continue reading
Another busy week at OPL! I attended two programs last week, and finished another book. Yeah! On July 9, I visited Charles B. Washington Branch to attend Wildlife Encounters. This is one of my favorite programs every summer. Wildlife Encounters is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to educating the public about our natural world while offering … Continue reading
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