Teen DIY: Morse Code Bracelet

City of Kearney Public Library 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, United States

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

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies

Holland Performing Arts Center 1200 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, United States

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 […]

Event Series Legos at the Library

Legos at the Library

City of Kearney Public Library 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, United States

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

#049Day

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum 28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, United States

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 […]

Regular Admission

Fairytale STEM with NE SciFest

A.V. Sorensen Branch 4808 Cass St., Omaha, NE, United States

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

Seuss-sational Science

W. Dale Clark (Main) Library 215 S. 15th St., Omaha, NE, United States

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 […]

Free

Fairytale STEM with NE SciFest

W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United States

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 […]

Free

Tinker Tots

City of Kearney Public Library 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, United States

Join us for a hands-on STEM program designed especially for you and your preschooler. Help your child develop important math, science, and learning readiness skills while having fun! An adult caregiver must remain with the participating child. Limited to 10 participants ages 2–5.   Register today at https://www.cityofkearney.org/Activities/Activity/Detail/Tinker-Tots-184

Free

Build, Connect, Create

City of Kearney Public Library 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, United States

Explore, create, and learn as you build with our collection of STEM toys, including Snap Circuits, KEVA Planks, Straws and Connectors, Magna-Tiles, and more! What is STEM? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. There is a push for youth to start learning about STEM early to empower them with skills to succeed and […]

Free

Omaha Science Cafe with Common Senses Festival

Join Michael Hollins, James Coleman and Dr. Matthew Goodwin for our next virtual Omaha Science Café on April 13 at 9am. This team is behind two of the Common Senses Festival installations. Essentially the two installations, combined, make up The EMMA project. Think a prescriptive environment that uses sensors to assess a person’s arousal state […]

Free

Seuss-sational Science

Benson Branch 6015 Binney Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Meet the "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.

Free

Mad Hatter Tea Party

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum 28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, United States

Follow us down the rabbit hole! The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum's Spring Fling is now the “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.” Visit the museum for a fun-filled, whimsical day featuring tea from around the world. Plus, kids of all ages can engage in educational activities like spin paint and more.  If that wasn't enough, […]