Upcoming Events

Are you an author and or trying to be a future author? In either case speaking to an audience about your book is important to promote your work.  You need to be trustworthy, competent, and likeable.

National folk costumes, or kroje, in the Czech Lands developed over centuries from the simple garments of the people to the colorful, artistic ensembles one finds today at festivals and in museums.

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group.

Basics of Wills and Revocable Trusts will be presented by Attorney Deborah Peterson.

Join us for an exciting journey into the ancient world of marine fossils found right here in our local area!

Ever wonder what happens when you put your recycling bin out on the curb, how it is being used to make the world a better place, and if you are even putting the right stuff in the bin?

Mikayla Oz provides a high energy, interactive magic show with lots of audience participation, modern music, hilarious comedy. Bring a blanket and come enjoy a spectacular show!

Come face to face with some of the amazing critters you can find in the forest and learn all about why they are so neat!

Join us for a meet-and-greet with Stormy from the Omaha Storm Chasers (baseball) and Hoot from the Omaha Union (soccer). We’ll listen to a story and hear all about what it’s like to be a mascot handler for games at Werner Park!

Experience Omaha Children’s Museum’s most POP-ular program. Discover new tools to create bubbles, turn bubbles into smoke and even make bubbles big enough for a person to stand in.

Join us for a story about racecars. Get a close up look at a real Cage Kart Racecar and meet the drivers!

*In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled.

Enjoy this armchair tour of some of Nebraska’s most interesting historical markers.

Author/photographer Jeff Barnes shares the images and stories of Nebraska’s lesser known historical monuments, placed far off the beaten path.

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group.

Wildlife Encounters and their animal ambassadors will join us at the park for an exciting, interactive, educational program all about animals adaptations, history, geography, and cool facts about each animal.

Railroads became the primary mode of long-distance transportation in the United States during the mid-to-late 1800s. As the number of railroads increased, so did problems such as theft, vandalism, robberies, labor disputes, and trespassing.

Join Comedic Super Hero Scientists Dr. Oxygen (aka Tim Gilloon) as he brings science to life! Dr. Oxygen has been educating kids and adults on the finer points of science for 20+ years with a show that unites minds and is fun for everyone!

In the spirit of Jack Hanna, Steve Irwin, and the Kratt Brothers, Peter and Poppin’ Penelope will teach us about some of the most interesting animals in the world--only they don’t seem to know their animals are made of balloons!

Take a journey into Will's high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories & Science). Join us for a story, a song, a science experiment, silliness and plenty of audience participation!

Animals on the Go is Gifford Farm’s traveling, hands-on experiences for kids! Attendees will be allowed to touch various animals, which could include Reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and even an arachnid!

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group.

Join Jeff Quinn at the park for an hour of magical entertainment and be prepared to be AMAZED!

In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled.

Join us for a 30 minute interactive dance and sing along performance with Mister K and his puppet plas from KPAO Omaha!

In the event of inclement weather, this program will move to Library Meeting Room B.

Yvonne Hollenbeck is an award-winning quilter and the nation’s top award-winning cowgirl poet as well as one of the most published.

Join us for juggling, family humor, and audience antics that are fun for all ages! Brian is an International Jugglers’ Association Champion with a zany, high energy show for the whole family!