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Theresa on living in Ponca Hills + 3 Likes/3 Things to Change about Omaha Theresa on living in Ponca Hills + 3 Likes/3 Things to Change about Omaha
Theresa Jehlik talks about living in Ponca Hills, 3 Likes about living in Omaha, and 3 Things to Change about the city. She mentions North Omaha restaurants OJ’s Cafe and Finicky Franks. Learn more + see more about Theresa Jehlik and the Benson Branch...
Theresa on moving from Canada + How Omaha has changed since 1980 Theresa on moving from Canada + How Omaha has changed since 1980
Theresa Jehlik talks about moving from Western Canada to Omaha in 1980 and how the city has changed in the 30 years she has lived here. Theresa Jehlik and the Benson Branch on Omaha.net.
History of the Benson Branch + recent changes History of the Benson Branch + recent changes
Theresa Jehlik gives a brief history lesson on Benson Branch Library and talks about the changes she’s made since she become Branch Manager in July 2007. Learn more + see more about the Benson Branch on Omaha.net.
Events for Adults + Children at the Benson Branch Events for Adults + Children at the Benson Branch
Theresa Jehlik talks about the different kinds of events at the Benson Branch Library. Learn more + see more about the Benson Branch on Omaha.net.
Being part of the Benson Community + Who the Benson Branch serves Being part of the Benson Community + Who the Benson Branch serves
Theresa Jehlik talks about being part of the Benson community and the diverse group of people who use the library. She mentions the Benson Business Association, the Benson Neighborhood Association, and the Benson-Ames Alliance. Learn more + see more about...
Theresa Jehlik introduces the Benson Branch Library Theresa Jehlik introduces the Benson Branch Library
Theresa Jehlik talks about the Benson Branch, a neighborhood library. She says that children’s books, adult continuing education, and computer access are three of the most popular services the library provides. Learn more + see more about the Benson...
Monya's passion: library programming for adults Monya's passion: library programming for adults
Manya Shorr talks about the one group the library needs to serve better: younger adults without children (it’s even hard to name this group, help her out!). She mentions Literary Speed Dating and Board Silly, a board game night. Read more about...
Manya on Omaha.net Manya on Omaha.net
I’m Manya Shorr and I’m on Omaha.net!
Moving to Omaha + 3 Likes 3 Things to Change Moving to Omaha + 3 Likes 3 Things to Change
Manya Shorr talks about moving from Portland, OR to Omaha ("like Portland was 35 years ago"), the 3 things she likes, and the 3 things she would like to change. Read more about Manya and the Swanson Branch Library she manages on Omaha.net!
Swanson library events + how to use the OPL system Swanson library events + how to use the OPL system
Manya Shorr talks about the regular events, book groups, and new features of the W. Clark Swanson Library. She mentions running Mayhem in the Midlands, a yearly crime fiction conference. Read more about the Swanson Branch Library on Omaha.net!
Manya introduces the responsibilities of reference librarian/branch manager Manya introduces the responsibilities of reference librarian/branch manager
Manya Shorr talks about what makes a good reference librarian ("Learning to ask the right questions to get at what people really want") and being promoted to Swanson Branch manager. Read more about the Swanson Branch Library on Omaha.net!
Beyond books + using the library from home Beyond books + using the library from home
Manya Shorr talks about what the W. Clarke Swanson Library offers beyond books (DVDs, Audbiobooks, databases, etc.) and how people can utilize the library from home (full text newspaper articles, Consumer Reports, and more!). Read more about the Swanson...
What makes Swanson different from other branches What makes Swanson different from other branches
Manya Shorr talks about what makes the W. Clarke Swanson Library different from other branches in the Omaha Public Library system. She highlights the library’s unique Adult Reference Librarian and the recently launched "Rent a Librarian"...
Indre and Kazu's 3 Things to Dig in Omaha, 3 Things to Change Indre and Kazu's 3 Things to Dig in Omaha, 3 Things to Change
Indre and Kazu talk about living in Omaha after being born in Lithuania and Japan, their 3 Things to Dig About Omaha, and their 3 Things to Change About Omaha. Indre’s favorite Omaha business is the Lithuanian Bakery; Kazu’s favorite business is...
Long Dog Fat Cat's special products Long Dog Fat Cat's special products
Indre and Kazu talk about some of Long Dog Fat Cat’s special products: collars from MazzyCo and sweaters from the Nebraska Dachshund Rescue. Learn more about Long Dog Fat Cat on Omaha.net.
Indre and Kazu introduce Long Dog Fat Cat Indre and Kazu introduce Long Dog Fat Cat
Indre and Kazu introduce Long Dog Fat Cat and describe what makes their natural pet food store special. Learn more about Long Dog Fat Cat on Omaha.net
How Long Dog got started + focusing on lcoal quality How Long Dog got started + focusing on lcoal quality
Indre and Kazu on why they started Long Dog Fat Cat and the many local companies they work with. Look for ostrich dog treats from Lincoln, NE coming soon! Learn more about Long Dog Fat Cat on Omaha.net
30 Second Pitch Elevator Pitch + Outtakes 30 Second Pitch Elevator Pitch + Outtakes
Indre and Kazu have 30 seconds to describe Omaha’s Long Dog Fat Cat Natural Pet Food. Well…30 seconds + a few takes :-) Learn more about Long Dog Fat Cat on Omaha.net
Long Dog Fat Cat on owning dogs in Omaha and increasing adoption Long Dog Fat Cat on owning dogs in Omaha and increasing adoption
Indre and Kazu on the dogs they own, why they love them, and why it’s better to adopt than buy dogs from puppy mills. They mention Hefflinger Dog Park, the Nebraska Dachshund Rescue, and Pug Partners of Nebraska. Learn more about Long Dog Fat Cat on...
Omaha's bike culture: past, present, and future