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Omaha Public Library
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Nebraska Celebration Of Books
Dungeons and Dragons
Immigrant Experience
Central Library, Omaha
James Beard Awards
Carnegie Libraries Nebraska
Omaha Philatelic Society
College World Series
Banned Books Week
BJ Novak
Reading Challenge
Nonfiction
Dospace
Baseball
Censorship
One Book One Nebraska
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The Book Drop is a weekly podcast from Omaha Public Library about books, our community and the joy of reading.

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This week on The Book Drop, we're talking all things baseball as Omaha hosts the 2026 Men's College World Series. The conversation features two guests, Amy Hornocker, the Executive Director of College World Series of Omaha, Inc. (CWS, Inc.), and Jess... more

On the latest episode of the New Title Drop, Angela, Melanie, and Mark discuss books that they want to read but don’t exist yet, ranging from memoir to the very specific sport of ringette. Keep listening for a preview of exciting new releases happeni... more

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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 th... more

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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.

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Recent Guests

Amy Hornocker
Executive Director of College World Series, Inc.
College World Series, Inc.
Episode: Books and Baseball: Talking CWS in Omaha
Jess Vermuelen
Genealogy and Local History Librarian
Omaha Public Library
Episode: Books and Baseball: Talking CWS in Omaha
Brian O'Malley
Dean for Culinary, Horticulture and Business at Metropolitan Community College
Metropolitan Community College
Episode: Omaha on the Menu: The James Beard Awards with Brian O’Malley
Mick Mulhall
Gardener, Mulhall's
Mulhall's
Episode: Exploring Omaha Central Library’s City Garden with Mick Mulhall
Amy Tan
Best-selling author
Author, The Joy Luck Club author
Episode: A Sit-Down with The Rock Bottom Remainders at OPL’s Central Library
Mitch Albom
Best-selling author
Author of multiple books including Tuesdays with Morrie
Episode: A Sit-Down with The Rock Bottom Remainders at OPL’s Central Library
Matt Groening
Creator of The Simpsons and Futurama
Writer and Cartoonist
Episode: A Sit-Down with The Rock Bottom Remainders at OPL’s Central Library
Ridley Pearson
Author and journalist
Author
Episode: A Sit-Down with The Rock Bottom Remainders at OPL’s Central Library
Scott Turow
Author
Author, Chicago Public Library background
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Hosts

Maggie Peterson
Host of The Book Drop and Outreach Manager for Omaha Public Library
Amy Vather
Host of The Book Drop and Partnerships Manager
Angela Fernandez
Host of OPL mini episode series / Collection Development Librarian

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Great fun.

    It is great fun to listen to a book podcast from our neck of the woods. I enjoy hearing about the events at the library and all of the wonderful work you all do.

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    Nebklvr
    United States3 years ago
  • I love the library and the librarians!!!

    It feels so good to hear people from the community talking about books. It feels even better that the ones talking about books are the librarians we’re all missing terribly during this pandemic.

    P.S. F the mayor, fund our libraries.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eanderson1234
    United States6 years ago
  • Look forward to Fridays!

    This is my new favorite podcast. The librarians speak about a range of topics that address the Omaha community and our shared love of reading.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shelby3lou
    United States6 years ago

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- Listeners value the blend of local culture, books, and personal library stories.
- Guests often arrive well-prepared with insights on readers, collections, and literacy programs.
- Audiences appreciate the community focus and role of librarians in curating engaging content.

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217. Reading Challenge: Reading a book that starts with the letter O
Q: What makes the UNO Writer's Workshop series unique within the Omaha literary scene?
Teresa explains the workshop's connection to UNO's School of the Arts, its fall and spring readings, guest authors, and public accessibility, including open classroom visits and Q&A sessions.
217. Reading Challenge: Reading a book that starts with the letter O
Q: Amy, how did you approach this challenge in choosing titles specifically for today?
Amy describes starting with a pre-made reading list, then shifting to a broad Google search and finally pulling from books around the house to find starting with O, illustrating a mix of structured curation and spontaneous exploration.
Ep. 222 Family History Month
Q: What would you show a first-time visitor who walks in the door seeking family history?
For locals, city directories and obituary cards; for non-locals, start with online resources like Ancestry; provide a basic pedigree chart and some initial homework to get people writing things down.
Ep. 222 Family History Month
Q: What does family history mean to you, and how do you see it connecting to genealogy and storytelling?
Family history blends narrative and evidence; it's about adding context to family stories while using records as the backbone to support and illuminate that narrative.
218. Marking Banned Books Week with Film Streams and The Write Stuff Nebraska
Q: What concrete actions would you advise listeners take to support librarians and the freedom to read?
Be an informed voter, engage with school boards and boards of education, reach out to elected officials, and participate in community events that promote access to reading and censorship awareness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Book Drop

What is The Book Drop about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show unfolds as a community-centered, library-forward discussion of books, reading culture, and local history, often weaving in author interviews, curated reading challenges, and behind-the-scenes library happenings. Episodes frequently spotlight library programs, public literacy, and regional culture through conversations with librarians, authors, poets, and local business partners, with a warm, accessible tone that blends personal anecdotes with practical takeaways for readers and community members. Noteworthy traits include strong ties to the public library ecosystem, a focus on local Omaha culture, and a pattern of featuring high-profile literary guests alongside library staff—creating a distinctive blend of literature, education, a... more

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2. Jess Vermuelen
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4. Mick Mulhall
5. Amy Tan
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