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Omaha on the Menu: The James Beard Awards with Brian O’Malley

May 22, 2026

This week on The Book Drop, we're joined by Brian O'Malley to dive into the 2026 James Beard Media Awards, discussing everything from this year's nominees, including Nebraska's own Ted Genoway, to the American Classic award for Johnny's Cafe.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: Neighborhood Walking Tour | Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Florence BranchStori...

Exploring Omaha Central Library’s City Garden with Mick Mulhall

May 15, 2026

This week on The Book Drop, Amy and Maggie are joined by Mick Mulhall of Mulhall’s Nursery and Garden Center to dig into the details of the native Nebraska landscaping in the Omaha Central Library’s City Garden. 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: A Brief History of the Scottish Rite Masons in Nebraska | Saturday, May 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Central LibraryOut & About St...

New Title Drop | May 2026

May 05, 2026

On the latest episode of the New Title Drop, Angela, Melanie and Mark share their favorite kinds of non-fiction reads in a quick conversation before highlighting the must-read titles coming out in May 2026.Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast.Backtalker: An American Memoir by Kimberle Williams CrenshawArtifacts by Natalie LemleBone of My Bone by Johanna Van VeenMake Believe: On Telling Stories to Children by Mac BarnettCanon by Paige LewisH...