7 events found.
Week of Events
Illustrated Poem Contest
Each year, as part of Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW), the American Chemical Society (ACS) sponsors an illustrated poem contest for K-12 students. The Omaha ACS section invites all area students to compete. The theme of CCEW 2022 is The Buzz About Bugs: Insect Chemistry. Students in grades K-12, click here for more Information. Parents and Teachers: You can also […]
Free
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NE SciFest Art Contest
Open to all ages, we want you to create (draw, paint, glue, sculpt) artwork that reflects ocean life and be entered to win an NE SciFest swag package. Three winners will receive a swag bag of NE SciFest goodies. Send a clear photo of your creation to nescifest@gmail.com by April 30 to be entered to win […]
Free
April 5, 2022
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Teen DIY: Morse Code Bracelet
Teen DIY: Morse Code Bracelet
A Morse Code Bracelet is a minimal and meaningful bracelet that can be a great gift or fun to create for yourself. Select a name or phrase and then use the International Morse Code chart to figure out the number of dots and dashes you will need. The library will provide all of the needed […]
Free
April 5, 2022
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Fairytale STEM with NE SciFest
Fairytale STEM with NE SciFest
Join Omaha Public Library staff to explore STEM by way of familiar and popular fairytales. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are all around us, even in the stories we love. Explore one or more of these concepts with hands-on activities inspired by a tale. All supplies will be provided. This program is recommended for children […]
Free
April 5, 2022
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Teen DIY: Morse Code Bracelet
Teen DIY: Morse Code Bracelet
A Morse Code Bracelet is a minimal and meaningful bracelet that can be a great gift or fun to create for yourself. Select a name or phrase and then use the International Morse Code chart to figure out the number of dots and dashes you will need. The library will provide all of the needed […]
Free
April 6, 2022
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Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies
From Star Wars to Frozen to Titanic to The Martian — join beloved astrophysics icon Neil deGrasse Tyson for an entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong and what they got right. His presentation will incorporate contemporary films plus some classics that you may not have known had […]
April 7, 2022
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Legos at the Library
Legos at the Library
Come for some brick-snappin' fun! You can design and build your own creations and enjoy hanging out with other Lego enthusiasts. We'll supply the Legos, you just need to bring your imagination. No registration is needed for this program designed for youth ages 3–12.
Free
April 9, 2022
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Fairytale STEM with NE SciFest
Fairytale STEM with NE SciFest
Join OPL staff to explore STEM by way of familiar and popular fairytales. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are all around us, even in the stories we love. Explore one or more of these concepts with hands-on activities inspired by a tale. All supplies will be provided.
Free
April 9, 2022
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Seuss-sational Science
Seuss-sational Science
Meet the Omaha Children's Museum's resident "Seussical Scientist," as we bring Dr. Seuss' classics to life with experiments and silliness inspired by the legendary books! This larger than life program bridges literacy and STEM learning in a fun and engaging way! This program is a part of the Nebraska Science Festival. Check out the OPL events calendar for more […]
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