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 • 287 episodes
The Book Drop
Latest Episodes
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
New Title Drop | March 2026
This month on New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie swap moving stories, both memorable and challenging, while OPL staff gear up for the exciting transition to the new Central Library.Check out this month's titles and place
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24:32
100 Years of Stamp Collecting with the Omaha Philatelic Society
This week on The Book Drop, OPL’s podcast, we are delighted to welcome Collection Processing Manager, Ben Brick, back to the show. Ben joins Amy and Maggie to highlight the most historic of hobbies: stamp collecting. In honor of the centennial ...
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Season 7
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Episode 236
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54:42