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UID:OlHefUCqmI4@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T193000
SUMMARY:Beginning Drawing
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Discover the basics of drawing in this beginner-friendly clas
 s led by artist Yulia Brynskikh. Participants will learn foundational tec
 hniques using simple tools such as pencils while exploring line\, shading
 \, and observation. No prior drawing experience is needed. All supplies w
 ill be provided.\nThis is a free event for adults 19+. Registration is re
 quired.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Be
 nsonOmaha/e/OlHefUCqmI4
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/OlHefUCqmI4
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Im23KgSqiDM@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
SUMMARY:Baby Storytime
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Experience simple books\, rhymes\, music\, and play designed 
 to promote development and learning. Explore the early literacy skills of
  singing\, playing\, reading\, pre-writing and talking.\nRecommended for 
 ages 0 to 15 months\, though children of all ages are welcome.\n\nHosted 
 by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/Im23Kg
 SqiDM
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/Im23KgSqiDM
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UID:8l1aAH-gHxI@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T110000
SUMMARY:Music & Movement
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Music & Movement focuses on early literacy skills through sim
 ple songs\, dance\, play and short stories designed for active toddlers a
 nd their participating caregiver(s). Recommended for ages 15 months to 3 
 years\, though children of all ages are welcome.\nChildcare groups\, plea
 se call in advance.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsq
 uares.org/BensonOmaha/e/8l1aAH-gHxI
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/8l1aAH-gHxI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:SIRbJdudIMM@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000
SUMMARY:Kids Reading Club
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:The Kids Reading Club is for elementary students who are new 
 to reading! We will talk about books\, practice reading\, and sometimes h
 ave special guests. The Kids Reading Club meets on the fourth Saturday of
  the month at 1pm for one hour. The book is chosen and handed out at the 
 previous month's meeting.\nLimited copies of the book are available at Be
 nson Branch.\nParents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for th
 e duration of the program.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://s
 ocialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/SIRbJdudIMM
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/SIRbJdudIMM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:VMYlL5QyW3s@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T100000
SUMMARY:Baby Storytime
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Experience simple books\, rhymes\, music\, and play designed 
 to promote development and learning. Explore the early literacy skills of
  singing\, playing\, reading\, pre-writing and talking.\nRecommended for 
 ages 0 to 15 months\, though children of all ages are welcome.\n\nHosted 
 by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/VMYlL5
 QyW3s
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/VMYlL5QyW3s
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:LsvBnIHrT1E@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T110000
SUMMARY:Music & Movement
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Music & Movement focuses on early literacy skills through sim
 ple songs\, dance\, play and short stories designed for active toddlers a
 nd their participating caregiver(s). Recommended for ages 15 months to 3 
 years\, though children of all ages are welcome.\nChildcare groups\, plea
 se call in advance.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsq
 uares.org/BensonOmaha/e/LsvBnIHrT1E
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/LsvBnIHrT1E
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Vy6zwexxxNU@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T170000
SUMMARY:Teen Hangout
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a teen-only hangout where you can dive into craft
 s\, try out games\, explore cool hobbies\, and chill with friends in a sp
 ace full of music and good vibes. Come spark your imagination and discove
 r something new!\nThis is a free program for teens 13-18 years old.\n\nHo
 sted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/V
 y6zwexxxNU
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/Vy6zwexxxNU
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UID:sl2EOXup5mA@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T150000
SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Survival
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Learn how animals survive and thrive during Nebraska’s cold w
 inter months in this engaging and educational program with our partners f
 rom Nebraska Wildlife Rehab. Participants will be introduced to the conce
 pt of basic animal adaptations and explore how Nebraska’s native wildlife
  use physical traits and behaviors to withstand harsh winter conditions. 
 Perfect for curious learners\, this program builds an understanding of lo
 cal wildlife while encouraging appreciation for the natural world.\n\nHos
 ted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/sl
 2EOXup5mA
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/sl2EOXup5mA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:cq2AU4gYkSE@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T191500
SUMMARY:Benson Mystery Book Club
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Join OPL on the second Tuesday of the month for a lively disc
 ussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place ho
 lds on upcoming titles here. Limited copies of the book are available at 
 Benson Branch.\nOPL Book Club discussions are led by OPL staff and are op
 en to everyone.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquare
 s.org/BensonOmaha/e/cq2AU4gYkSE
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/cq2AU4gYkSE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:rwyw3Sft4Xc@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T120000
SUMMARY:Benson Pageturners Book Club
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Join OPL on the second Thursday of the month for a lively dis
 cussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place h
 olds on upcoming titles here. Limited copies of the book are available at
  Benson Branch.\nOPL Book Club discussions are led by OPL staff and are o
 pen to everyone.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquar
 es.org/BensonOmaha/e/rwyw3Sft4Xc
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/rwyw3Sft4Xc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:zFBMUxetqLg@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T113000
SUMMARY:Brief History of the Five Tribes of Nebraska
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Gillis from Humanities Nebraska will speak on the origi
 ns\, history and current state of the five tribes of Nebraska: Omaha\, Po
 nca\, Pawnee\, Santee\, and Winnebago. Of Cherokee/Choctaw descent\, Ms. 
 Gillis was the Executive Director of the John Neihardt State Historic Sit
 e and its Institute for Vision and Learning for 19 years\, retiring in 20
 19.\nThis is a free event for 19+. Registration is required and opens Oct
 . 1.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Benso
 nOmaha/e/zFBMUxetqLg
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/zFBMUxetqLg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:vOzF3z_2waE@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T193000
SUMMARY:Adult Writing Club
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:In this informal writing club\, there are no assigned prompts
  – you just come to write amongst peers! After a period of quiet writing 
 time\, we’ll transition to a brief share-out. You are not obligated to sh
 are your work. Writers of all genres are welcome! If you have writer’s bl
 ock\, or want to experiment with creative writing\, prompts and writing d
 ice are available for use!\nThis is a free event for adults and does not 
 require registration.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://social
 squares.org/BensonOmaha/e/vOzF3z_2waE
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/vOzF3z_2waE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Agmi-gBZ3WA@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T160000
SUMMARY:Other Worlds Book Club
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Join OPL on the third Saturday of the month for a lively disc
 ussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place ho
 lds on upcoming titles here. Limited copies of the book are available at 
 Benson Branch.\nOPL Book Club discussions are led by OPL staff and are op
 en to everyone.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquare
 s.org/BensonOmaha/e/Agmi-gBZ3WA
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/Agmi-gBZ3WA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:8Q7OrvcmiYw@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T140000
SUMMARY:Kids Reading Club
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:The Kids Reading Club is for elementary students who are new 
 to reading! We will talk about books\, practice reading\, and sometimes h
 ave special guests. The Kids Reading Club meets on the fourth Saturday of
  the month at 1pm for one hour. The book is chosen and handed out at the 
 previous month's meeting.\nLimited copies of the book are available at Be
 nson Branch.\nParents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for th
 e duration of the program.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://s
 ocialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/8Q7OrvcmiYw
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/8Q7OrvcmiYw
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:YgG94hnhstM@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T190000
SUMMARY:Accessible Art
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed and creative art session designed for p
 eople of all ages and abilities. A teaching artist from WhyArts will guid
 e participants through an adaptable\, hands-on project that encourages se
 lf-expression and exploration.\nAll materials will be provided while supp
 lies last\, just bring your creativity and enjoy a welcoming space where 
 everyone can create their own way!\nParents/caregivers must remain with t
 heir child(ren) and/or vulnerable person(s) for the duration of the progr
 am…\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Benson
 Omaha/e/YgG94hnhstM
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/YgG94hnhstM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:yBXl7KLXrQM@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T191500
SUMMARY:Benson Mystery Book Club
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Join OPL on the second Tuesday of the month for a lively disc
 ussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place ho
 lds on upcoming titles here. Limited copies of the book are available at 
 Benson Branch.\nOPL Book Club discussions are led by OPL staff and are op
 en to everyone.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquare
 s.org/BensonOmaha/e/yBXl7KLXrQM
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/yBXl7KLXrQM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:XHmW3dbNvv4@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T120000
SUMMARY:Benson Pageturners Book Club
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Join OPL on the second Thursday of the month for a lively dis
 cussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place h
 olds on upcoming titles here. Limited copies of the book are available at
  Benson Branch.\nOPL Book Club discussions are led by OPL staff and are o
 pen to everyone.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquar
 es.org/BensonOmaha/e/XHmW3dbNvv4
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/XHmW3dbNvv4
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:OeCkFDwzaVY@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T140000
SUMMARY:Dragon Egg Creations
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:Dragon Egg Creations is a fun\, hands-on art program for kids
  ages 6–12! Create and decorate two magical dragon eggs using clay\, Styr
 ofoam\, gems\, and dragon eyes. Build cozy nests to keep your eggs safe\,
  then design your own dragon mask and transform into a dragon. Perfect fo
 r creative kids who love dragons\, fantasy\, and making one-of-a-kind art
 !\nParents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for the duration 
 of the program and are encouraged to help younger children with the activ
 ity.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Benso
 nOmaha/e/OeCkFDwzaVY
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/OeCkFDwzaVY
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:t0SUiLkGKT8@socialsquares.org
DTSTAMP:20261020T045659Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T193000
SUMMARY:Writing Club
LOCATION:Benson Branch\, 6015 Binney Street\, Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:In this informal writing club\, there are no assigned prompts
  – you just come to write amongst peers! After a period of quiet writing 
 time\, we’ll transition to a brief share-out. You are not obligated to sh
 are your work. Writers of all genres are welcome!\nThis is a free event f
 or adults and does not require registration.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Li
 brary\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/t0SUiLkGKT8
URL:https://socialsquares.org/BensonOmaha/e/t0SUiLkGKT8
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