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 […]
Join King Science & Technology Magnet for a morning of activities put together by their healthcare, zoo and space programs. Create a traveling first aid kit, create pollinating seed cards/bombs, and flying free flight Gliders. Incase of bad weather, this event will move indoors.
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 […]
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 […]
You're invited to this in-person event that highlights the STEM Community Platform, and how it serves as a critical piece in leveraging business and education expertise to close the talent gap. Learn how you can be a part of this shared opportunity to grow our STEM talent and assure Omaha remains a vibrant STEM Community. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
After 6 years and over 32,000 volunteer hours, the interior and exterior restoration of the EC-135 “Looking Glass” TN #63-8049 has been nearly completed. While there is still work being done on the wings and engines, the aircraft has been restored to its former glory and sits proudly in Hangar B at the Strategic Air […]
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.
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 […]
In conjunction with Nebraska Science Festival, 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. This program […]
