BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Squares//The Little Italy Square//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Little Italy Square X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago X-WR-CALDESC:Everything happening in Little Italy\, read before it goes u p. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a30u3On4o_E@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T110000 SUMMARY:Storytime at Omaha Public Library LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:Experience stories\, creative movement\, music and more. Expl ore the early literacy skills of singing\, playing\, reading\, talking an d writing in each storytime. Children of all ages are welcome\; storytime s will be tailored for the age of the children present.\nChildcare groups and groups larger than 10\, please call in advance.\n\nHosted by Omaha P ublic Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/a30u3On4o_E URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/a30u3On4o_E END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:qAl10gsAfUk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T113000 SUMMARY:Pet Plushie Adoption Day LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:Join OPL for a cuddly and creative adoption day at the librar y in celebration of National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month in October! Childr en are invited to listen to a tail-wagging read-aloud about pet adoption\ , then choose from a variety of different animal plushies to "adopt" and take home. Each animal plushie comes with the option to create a collar a nd special house along with the completion of an adoption certificate.\n\ nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyO maha/e/qAl10gsAfUk URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/qAl10gsAfUk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5Mza-Od0iv4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T110000 SUMMARY:Music & Movement LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:Music and Movement focuses on early literacy skills through s imple songs\, dance\, play and short stories designed for active toddlers and their participating caregiver(s). Recommended for ages 15 months to 3 years\, though children of all ages are welcome.\nChildcare groups and groups larger than 10\, please call in advance.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/5Mza-Od0iv4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/5Mza-Od0iv4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:lfNeOl-b7Io@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T193000 SUMMARY:Mood Readers Book Club LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:For those who are looking to chat about books and get recomme ndations\, this club is for you! Join OPL on the last Monday of the month for a lively discussion about the books you’re currently reading or have read recently. Participants are encouraged to read something within the month's featured mood or theme.\nOctober's theme is Banned Books. See som e recommended titles .\nOPL Book Club discussions are led by OPL staff an d are open to everyone.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://soci alsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/lfNeOl-b7Io URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/lfNeOl-b7Io END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:slaJUM41RGs@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000 SUMMARY:English Conversation Group LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:Are you learning English and would like to practice the langu age? If you’re at an intermediate or above level\, join our adult Convers ation Group to practice your English in a relaxed\, comfortable atmospher e. Conversation will be facilitated by OPL Staff.\nThis is a free event f or adults 19+. No registration required. Drop in visitors welcome!\n\nHos ted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha /e/slaJUM41RGs URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/slaJUM41RGs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ke74_crY1xo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T110000 SUMMARY:Vision Screening Storytime LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:Join OPL for a storytime all about eyes and vision!\nExperien ce stories\, creative movement\, music and more. We explore the early lit eracy skills of singing\, playing\, reading\, talking and writing in each storytime. Children of all ages are welcome\; storytimes will be tailore d for the age of the children present.\nChildren ages 6 months to 6 years are invited to participate in a free vision screening by Lions Clubs Int ernational after storytime. Parental permission is required.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/ke7 4_crY1xo URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/ke74_crY1xo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:rkv9hPx_uwc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T193000 SUMMARY:Open Art Studio: Alebrijes Sculptures with Linda Garcia LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:Discover the colorful world of alebrijes\, the imaginative Me xican folk art sculptures known for their vibrant patterns and fantastica l animal designs. In this hands-on program\, led by local artist Linda Ga rcia\, patrons will learn about the history and cultural significance of alebrijes before creating their own sculpture. Participants will then bri ng their creations to life using clay and other materials.\nAll supplies provided. This is a free event for adults\, teens\, and kids.\n\nHosted b y Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/rk v9hPx_uwc URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/rkv9hPx_uwc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:QcAhGLgBprg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T150000 SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife Survival LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, 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/LittleItalyOmaha /e/QcAhGLgBprg URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/QcAhGLgBprg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:QwWqHBjJXlU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T110000 SUMMARY:Music & Movement LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:Music and Movement focuses on early literacy skills through s imple songs\, dance\, play and short stories designed for active toddlers and their participating caregiver(s). Recommended for ages 15 months to 3 years\, though children of all ages are welcome.\nChildcare groups and groups larger than 10\, please call in advance.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/QwWqHBjJXlU URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/QwWqHBjJXlU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mUDQXnmvFvI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T160000 SUMMARY:America 250: We Are the Buffalo and the Buffalo Are Us LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:Experience an interactive\, sensory-filled drop-in program le d by Renee Sans Souci\, Umoⁿhoⁿ educator. She will have a variety of mate rials to touch and talk about\, including buffalo hide and items made fro m buffalo.\nCelebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declara tion of Independence with the Omaha Public Library! This year we’re celeb rating the ways America has changed over the last 250 years through a yea r-long lecture series.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socia lsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/mUDQXnmvFvI URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/mUDQXnmvFvI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1d4i6caxh-o@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T113000 SUMMARY:Stories in Motion: Music and Movement Around the World LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:Stories in Motion with Circle Theatre turns storytime into a joyful\, global adventure! Through music\, movement\, and hands-on play\, toddlers and caregivers will explore folktales from [insert Africa or Eu rope depending on which book you choose] using folk dances\, songs\, rhyt hm games\, and playful storytelling featuring Anansi the Spider: A Tale f rom the Ashanti by Gerald McDermott .\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n \nhttps://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/1d4i6caxh-o URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/1d4i6caxh-o END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:wdlPzvICzNk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T200000 SUMMARY:Murder Mystery Party LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:Put on your sleuthing hats and get ready to party! Nothing sa ys a good time like a mystery to solve\, and at this party a murder has j ust occurred. Work together with other partygoers to catch the killer bef ore time runs out!\nThis is a free event for adults. Registration is requ ired and opens October 1. Please call (402) 444.4828 or email dt-managers @omahalibrary.org to register.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps ://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/wdlPzvICzNk URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/wdlPzvICzNk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:tDMpqjkBKs4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T193000 SUMMARY:Bilingual Introduction to U.S. Citizenship/ Introducción a la Ciu dadanía Estadounidense LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an overview of the U.S. Citizenship an d Naturalization process\, including eligibility requirements\, applicati on fees\, and the steps involved in becoming a U.S. citizen. Participants will learn about the naturalization test sections—civics questions\, wri ting\, and basic English requirements—while exploring citizenship prepara tion classes\, registration opportunities\, and scholarship support avail able through the Latino Center of the Midlands.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/tDMpqjkBKs4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/tDMpqjkBKs4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pmmaHobTOAs@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T190000 SUMMARY:English Conversation Group LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:Are you learning English and would like to practice the langu age? If you’re at an intermediate or above level\, join our adult Convers ation Group to practice your English in a relaxed\, comfortable atmospher e. Conversation will be facilitated by OPL Staff.\nThis is a free event f or adults 19+. No registration required. Drop in visitors welcome!\n\nHos ted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha /e/pmmaHobTOAs URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/pmmaHobTOAs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:iDC_TIQw05E@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T150000 SUMMARY:Manga Party LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:Calling all manga fans! Hang out\, read\, chat\, and geek out over your favorite manga while making fun\, manga-inspired crafts. Wheth er you’re a longtime fan or totally new to manga\, this is a great place to relax\, get creative\, and share what you love.\nThis is a free event for teens ages 13-18. This program does not require registration. Craft s upplies and books to check out will be provided while supplies last.\n\nH osted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOma ha/e/iDC_TIQw05E URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/iDC_TIQw05E END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:GQl3yOnHn40@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T140000 SUMMARY:Black History: A Legacy of Achievement LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Cynthia L. Robinson and Karen Johns\, M.Ed.\, for an engaging exploration of Black history\, achievement\, and innovation. Di scover the history and development of the University of Nebraska Omaha’s Department of Black Studies\, the people and movements that shaped its cr eation\, and its continuing role in Omaha. Then explore the groundbreakin g contributions of Black inventors whose creativity and ingenuity have sh aped technology\, science\, and everyday life.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/GQl3yOnHn40 URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/GQl3yOnHn40 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:rS-XBT7uB3M@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T173000 SUMMARY:Charm Bracelet Stories LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:What story will your bracelet tell? Create a one-of-a-kind ch arm bracelet that reflects who you are\, what you love\, and the experien ces that make you unique. Choose beads and meaningful charms—a canoe for your love of the outdoors\, a basketball for your favorite sport\, or sym bols of your favorite memories and hobbies. Every bracelet tells a differ ent story\, and no two are alike! All materials are provided.\nThis is a free event for kids\, ages 6-12. Registration is required and opens Nov. 1.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/LittleI talyOmaha/e/rS-XBT7uB3M URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/rS-XBT7uB3M END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:sP5B-5Pk1P4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T130000 SUMMARY:Chat N Chew Book Club LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:Join OPL on the second Wednesday of the month for a lively di scussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place holds on upcoming titles here. Limited copies of the book are available a t the Downtown Branch.\nOPL Book Club discussions are led by OPL staff an d are open to everyone.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://soci alsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/sP5B-5Pk1P4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/sP5B-5Pk1P4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:syHMT6faPSw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261020T050156Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T193000 SUMMARY:Junk Journaling Workshop LOCATION:Downtown Branch\, 1401 Jones St.\, Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, you will receive supplies to begi n your junk journal journey: a slim notebook\, beautiful botanical-inspir ed embellishments of all shapes and sizes\, and plenty of adhesive to ass emble it all.\nBring a few of your most treasured quotes\, phrases\, line s of poetry\, song lyrics\, you name it. If it makes your heart sing\, it belongs within the pages of your junk journal. Registration is required and opens Nov. 1.\n\nHosted by Omaha Public Library\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/syHMT6faPSw URL:https://socialsquares.org/LittleItalyOmaha/e/syHMT6faPSw END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR