Gardening Tips & OPL’s Common Soil Seed Library

03/14/25 • 48 min

This week on The Book Drop, we dig into gardening tips and explore the many resources available at the library—including our Common Soil Seed Library! This is The Book Drop.
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
Gardening Workshop with No More Empty Pots | Saturday, March 29 from 2-3 p.m. at Benson Branch
Volunteer Garden Cleanup | Saturday, April 12, from 9-11 a.m. at Washington Branch

Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.

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
Gardening Workshop with No More Empty Pots | Saturday, March 29 from 2-3 p.m. at Benson Branch
Volunteer Garden Cleanup | Saturday, April 12, from 9-11 a.m. at Washington Branch

Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.

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Coach Laura 'Bird' Kuhn on Books That Motivate

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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Women’s History: A Conversation with Caitlin Cass & Jan McKenzie

This week on The Book Drop, we celebrate Women's History Month with special guests—author and cartoonist Caitlin Cass and Jan McKenzie from the League of Women Voters.
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:

Friends of OPL Annual Meeting | Saturday, March 22, 1 to 3 p.m. at Millard Branch
Author Visit: Caitlin Cass | Sunday, March 23, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Genealogy & Local History Room
Our Musical Stories | Thursday, March 27, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at South Omaha Library

Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.