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Former Nebraska bank robber turned law student to speak at Omaha Public Library
July 31, 2012
Shon Hopwood, author of “Law Man: My Story of Robbing Banks, Winning Supreme Court Cases, and Finding Redemption,” will speak at three Omaha Public Library events: 
  • Monday, August 13, noon, at W. Dale Clark Main Library, 215 S. 15th St. 
  • Monday, August 13, 6 p.m., at Millard Branch, 13214 Westwood Ln.
  • Wednesday, August 15, noon, at Charles B. Washington Branch, 2868 Ames Ave. 
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Omaha Public Library staff celebrates Summer Reading Program accomplishments
July 27, 2012
Saddlebrook Branch staff to be splashed with color 

WHAT: Color Splash & Hydrant Party Celebration
WHO: Open to the public?Media, children, teens, community groups, educators and others 
WHEN: Saturday, July 28, 1:45-2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave. (northwest side of the building) 
WHY: Saddlebrook Branch challenged its patrons to read 45,000 books during the Summer Reading Program (SRP). Patrons accomplished this goal and will be rewarded by splashing some of their favorite librarians and library staff with multi-colored paint.   
VISUALS: Librarians being doused with color, families enjoying the fun, interview opportunities with Omaha Public Library Saddlebrook Branch Manager Jennifer Jazynka.
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Family-friendly band to perform at Omaha Public Library
July 23, 2012
Everyone is invited to attend a free outdoor concert featuring family-friendly band The String Beans. Join us at Saddlebrook Branch library and community center, 14850 Laurel Ave., on Friday, July 27, 7-9 p.m. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, friends and family. The concert will be followed by playing outdoor games and making s'mores. 
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Second annual wine and cheese tasting at Florence Branch
July 10, 2012
Omaha Public Library and Omaha Parks and Recreation will host a free wine and cheese tasting event for adults ages 21 and up on Thursday, July 19, 6:30-8 p.m., Florence Branch, 2920 Bondesson St. R.S.V.P. by calling 402.444.5299. Those in attendance will have their names entered for prize drawings. The event is sponsored by Baker's, City of Omaha Parks & Recreation, Omaha Public Library Friends & Foundation and The Winery.
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Teens can learn life skills at Omaha Public Library
July 02, 2012
Almost everyone has heard that “life doesn’t come with an instruction manual,” but as we age, there are so many things we wish we would have known when we were younger. Omaha Public Library in partnership with the student success and transition company LifeBound will offer a series of summer enrichment workshops for middle school students at W. Dale Clark Main Library, 215 S. 15th St., to help them prepare for a successful future. 
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