Join State Poet of Nebraska (2025-2029) Jewel Rodgers for an evening celebrating the relationship between poetry and visual art. Rodgers will present a selection of readings inspired by "Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention," offering her perspectives on the exhibition's themes and artworks and inviting new ways of seeing and thinking about the work on […]
A panel discussion featuring editors and essayists from The Lives of Immigrants and Refugees: Tales of Migration, Hope, Grief, and Finding Home in Nebraska, who explore migration, identity, memory, and belonging through literature, followed by audience dialogue about the role of storytelling in strengthening civic understanding and preserving community history. The Lives of Immigrants and […]
The "Walk Through Memory Lane with African American Activists" exhibit includes photos of people who made local contributions in the fields of civil rights, education, sports, media, and business. The exhibit is now open to the public on Saturdays by appointment from 1-4 p.m. To book a tour, please email ewclibrary4402@gmail.com.
A documentary screening of "Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting" will be followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers Ben West and Yancey Burns that will explore Native representation, the impact of harmful stereotypes, and the movement to end Native American mascots. This event is part of a series of three screenings […]
Novelist and humanities scholar Alison Moore and singer/songwriter Phil Lancaster have combined audio visual elements, historical fiction and musical ballads into a collaborative performance that brings the Orphan Train movement, a largely-unknown chapter in American history, to public awareness. The presentation tells the story of the 250,000 orphans and unwanted children who were put on […]
The Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace, Jetter’s Depot, and South Omaha through historic documents, photographs, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside Terrace on trace paper, correspondence from the Housing Authority, newspaper clippings from the 1930s and 1940s, and historic photos courtesy of The Durham Museum. Together, […]
Could you rebuild your life in four weeks? Step into the shoes of someone returning home after incarceration and experience the obstacles that often stand in the way of success. This simulation, operated by RISE, is a tool for community members to better understand the invisible handcuffs and road blocks of returning citizens. While the […]
A documentary screening of "Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting" will be followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers Ben West and Yancey Burns that will explore Native representation, the impact of harmful stereotypes, and the movement to end Native American mascots. This event is part of a series of three screenings […]
The Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace, Jetter’s Depot, and South Omaha through historic documents, photographs, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside Terrace on trace paper, correspondence from the Housing Authority, newspaper clippings from the 1930s and 1940s, and historic photos courtesy of The Durham Museum. Together, […]
A documentary screening of "Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting" will be followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers Ben West and Yancey Burns that will explore Native representation, the impact of harmful stereotypes, and the movement to end Native American mascots. This event is part of a series of three screenings […]
Novelist and humanities scholar Alison Moore and singer/songwriter Phil Lancaster have combined audio visual elements, historical fiction and musical ballads into a collaborative performance that brings the Orphan Train movement, a largely-unknown chapter in American history, to public awareness. The presentation tells the story of the 250,000 orphans and unwanted children who were put on […]
The Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace, Jetter’s Depot, and South Omaha through historic documents, photographs, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside Terrace on trace paper, correspondence from the Housing Authority, newspaper clippings from the 1930s and 1940s, and historic photos courtesy of The Durham Museum. Together, […]
