The Book Drop
The Book Drop is a weekly podcast from Omaha Public Library about books, our community and the joy of reading.
Podcasting since 2020 • 288 episodes
The Book Drop
Latest Episodes
Learning Together, Your OPL Team Gets Ready for Central Library
This week on The Book Drop, get a "fly-on-the-wall" listen as OPL staff gather to train on the technology at the new Central Library. From geeking out over 3D printers and Glowforges to answering your big questions about parking, these candid c...
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Season 7
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Episode 240
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31:12
Reading Challenge: Read a Book About an Immigrant’s Experience
This week on The Book Drop, we're joined by Angela Fernandez, Collection Development Librarian and co-host of Libroteca and New Title Drop, to discuss our latest Reading Challenge: Read a book about an immigrant’s experience.All the boo...
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Season 7
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Episode 239
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43:36
The Legacy of Carnegie Libraries with Nicole Blackstock
This week on The Book Drop, we visit with public historian Nicole Blackstock, whose new podcast Rooted in the Plains explores Great Plains history through narrative storytelling. In this episode, Nicole dives into Nebraska’s Carnegie libraries ...
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Season 7
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Episode 238
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52:49
The Sound of Omaha: From 311 to Today’s Next Big Thing
This week on The Book Drop, we’re happy to have back a true fan favorite, David Dick, assistant branch manager at Downtown Branch. We’re using the upcoming 311 Day as a springboard to reminisce about Omaha’s music scene and celebrate the thrivi...
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Season 7
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Episode 237
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49:44