
Coach Laura 'Bird' Kuhn on Books That Motivate
03/07/25 • 46 min
This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by Coach Laura 'Bird' Kuhn of Omaha’s professional volleyball team, the Supernovas, to explore how reading fuels athletic success, the incredible momentum behind women’s sports, and standout memoirs by today’s most inspiring athletes.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Skeletons on the Screen: Dr. Katie East | Friday, March 7, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Stories After Dark: Adventure is Out There | Friday, March 7, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Out & About Reading Party | Thursday, March 13, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Inner Rail Food Hall
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
This week on The Book Drop, we’re joined by Coach Laura 'Bird' Kuhn of Omaha’s professional volleyball team, the Supernovas, to explore how reading fuels athletic success, the incredible momentum behind women’s sports, and standout memoirs by today’s most inspiring athletes.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Skeletons on the Screen: Dr. Katie East | Friday, March 7, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Stories After Dark: Adventure is Out There | Friday, March 7, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Out & About Reading Party | Thursday, March 13, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Inner Rail Food Hall
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
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All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
- Incredible Edible Landfill | Wednesday, March 19 from 2-3 p.m. at Florence Branch
- You’ve Always Had the Power to Go Back to Ireland (Virtual Program) | Thursday, March 20 from 5-6 p.m., online event
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