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News Literacy Week and Student Journalism with Westside’s Lance

January 30, 2026 • Omaha Public Library • Season 7 • Episode 234

This week on The Book Drop, we dive into News Literacy Week with special guest Daniel Vanourney, Lance staff member and circulation manager for The Lance, Westside High School’s student-run print publication. Together, we explore the importance of news literacy—the ability to evaluate whether information is trustworthy—and the vital role student journalism plays in an informed community.

All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.

What’s Happening at OPL:

Pout Pout Fish Visits Storytime | Saturday, Jan. 31, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Benson Branch
Out & About Storytime: Fontenelle Forest | Wednesday, Feb. 4, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Fontenelle Forest
Share and Solve: Genealogy Discussion Group | Wednesday, Feb. 4, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Genealogy & Local History Room

Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.

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