The Book Drop Podcast
1) 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, Nico...Show More
2) 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 ...Show More
3) 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 mo...Show More
4) 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: s...Show More
5) Getting Ready to Move Into Central Library
We’re talking about the brand-new Omaha Public Library Central Library that is weeks away from opening, April 19, 2026. We’ve gathered some incredible behind-the-scenes insights from the librarians, a...Show More
6) Reading Challenge: Read a Love Story
Happy Valentine’s Day. In this episode of The Book Drop, Amy and Maggie are joined by Grace Trembath, recently selected as Assistant Branch Manager for the Central Library team, for a conversation on ...Show More
7) Takeover with 1st Sky Omaha for Black History Month 2026
This week on The Book Drop, we’re turning the show over to 1st Sky Omaha in the Morning for a full-on takeover with Paul B. Allen and Buddi3 Da Gawd. They dive into Black literacy during Black History...Show More
8) New Title Drop | February 2026
On the latest episode of the new title drop, Angela and Melanie discuss what they love about the Winter Olympics before getting into their book recs for February 2026. Check out this month's titles a...Show More
9) News Literacy Week and Student Journalism with Westside’s Lance
This week on The Book Drop, we dive into News Literacy Week with special guest Daniel Vanourney, Lance staff member and circulation manager for The Lance, Westside High School’s student-run print publ...Show More
10) Reading Challenge: Read a Book to Boost Your Happiness
This week on The Book Drop, your hosts Amy and Maggie are joined by Learning Librarian Emily Beasley to kick off the Reading Challenge with a discussion on the theme to read a book to boost your happi...Show More