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Learn more about one of the best genealogy collections between Chicago and Salt Lake City by attending a program designed for anyone interested in genealogy. The Greater Omaha Genealogical Society (GOGS) and Omaha Public Library will host the 4th annual Genealogy Lock-In on Friday, Sept. 28, 6:30-9 p.m., W. Dale Clark Main Library, 215 S. 15th St. 

On Tuesday, Sept. 25, Runza® Restaurants will conduct the 10th annual Great Books for Great Kids fundraiser. The funds will benefit Omaha Public Library (OPL). Last year, more than $30,000 was raised to benefit children in communities with Runza® locations and, in the past nine years, more than $240,000 has been donated.

Omaha Public Library is pleased to welcome five visiting authors in September. The upcoming events provide an opportunity for individuals of all ages and interests to meet some of their favorite authors and learn more about the inspiration behind their work. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Books will be available for purchase and signing following author discussions. 

Each year, Omaha Public Library (OPL) encourages the community to join together in reading one book as part of the Omaha Reads campaign. Omaha Reads promotes literacy and provides the City with a common theme to discuss. The selection is celebrated with book talks, author visits and related programs and events. This September, the gentility of the Gilded Age will cast a glow on our town as Omaha reads Edith Wharton’s “The Age of Innocence.” 

Omaha Public Library (OPL) and the Literacy Center will work together to offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at South Omaha Library, 2808 Q St., every Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m., beginning on August 7. The classes are free, but registration is requested at omahalibrary.org or by calling 402.444.4850. Teens and adults interested in learning English are encouraged to participate.