Calendar of events

Upcoming in 2022 |
Ongoing/Weekly/Monthly |
Previous event |

Dates, locations, and times are subject to change. Some workshops or events may charge a fee. Contact us to submit your event.

May

May 3, 2022 Adrienne Christian Poetry Reading & Discussion
Zoom, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Adrienne Christian is the author of three poetry collections: "Worn", "A Proper Lover", and "12023 Woodmont Avenue" (2013). Common themes in her work are family, love, and African-American life.
May 3, 2022 "The Making of an Author: Ian Fleming"
Norfolk Public Library, 308 W Prospect Ave
Norfolk, NE, 6:30 pm
Presented by Dr. Wes Wingett, attendees will learn how Fleming's early life not only influenced his future, but helped position him to be the author of the James Bond novels. This program is free and open to the public.
May 6, 2022 First Friday Reading - Joy Castro
Zoom, 12:00 pm
Joy Castro is the award-winning author. A former Writer-in-Residence at Vanderbilt University, she is currently the Willa Cather Professor of English and Ethnic Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
May 12, 2022 Author Event - Kassandra Montag
Broken Bow Public Library, 626 S D St.
Broken Bow, NE, 7:00 pm
Kassandra Montag will be discussing her book After the Flood.
May 14, 2022 Metaphor & Simile Workshop with Matt Mason
Zoom, 10:00 - 11:30 am
We all KNOW that metaphors and similes are important for poetry, we all had to learn that in high school. But they're also great for speeches and really any description you might use in life. In this workshop we'll go a little deeper than being tested on which one uses "like" or "as" and which doesn't. We'll talk about what they bring to a description, how we can make them work more effectively in what we communicate.

June

June 2, 2022 Writing Workshop with Jonis Agee
South Sioux City Library, 2121 Dakota Ave
South Sioux City, NE, 2:30 - 5:30 pm
June 2 - June 4, 2022 67th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference
National Willa Cather Center, 413 N. Webster St.
Red Cloud, NE
The annual Spring Conference will explore the landscape of literary prizes as we mark the publication centenary of Willa Cather’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel One of Ours. A scholarly symposium will be a part of the three-day schedule, with Dr. Melissa Homestead, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, serving as this year's Spring Conference academic director.
June 7, 2022 Heidi Hermanson Poetry Reading & Discussion
Zoom, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Heidi Hermanson is a first-generation Nebraskan who has been published in Midwest Quarterly, Hiram Poetry Review, the Omaha World Herald (“Nebraska On A Dollar a Day”) and elsewhere.
June 12, 2022 "Writing 'Round the Sacred Hoop," Writing Workshop with Jack Phillips
John G. Neihardt State Historic Site, 306 W Elm St.
Bancroft, NE
For poets, writing is a way of seeing, of walking, of living; it is a life's work that enlivens the poet and the listener. The morning sessio will include light yoga-style earth-honoring poetry reading and writing, and structured periods of silence. The afternoon workshop will be lead by Jack Phillips, a poet, nature-writer, naturalist, and Principal of The Naturalist School. Registration for the morning session is required. Afternoon session is free of charge.
June 13-16, 2022 Alrdich Writing Camp for Kids
Bess Streeter Aldrich House/Gardens, 204 East F Street
Elmwood, NE, 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Does your child like to write? What better place to get inspired than at the home of famous Nebraska Author Bess Streeter Aldrich. This event is open to children grades 3 to 6. There is limited space so call 402-867-4233 or email kurkshrader@gmail.com for a reservation.
June 14, 2022 Virtual Author Series: Jonis Agee
Zoom, 7:00 pm
Join in on this discussion with Jonis Agee about her book The Bones of Paradise. Pre-registration is required!
June 18, 2022 The Well Turned Poem with Kim Noriega
Zoom, 10:00 - 11:30 am
In this workshop, we’ll explore the power of the turn as a means to writing poems that do indeed turn, leap, and swerve, in short, poems that move/us.

July

July 5, 2022 Brandy Prettyman Poetry Reading & Discussion
Zoom, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Brandy Prettyman is the author of "Forbidden Fruit: Poems of Love, Loss, Hope, and Regret". She earned a Bachelor in Business Administration and spent the last decade (maybe it's longer, but let's not make this awkward) reading and writing poetry as well as working on a debut novel. Her writing tends to explore the dark emotions we face when confronted by our own morality and mortality.
July 9, 2022 Journaling for Poets with Holly Lyn Walrath
Zoom, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Poets are observers. One way to keep track of your observations and ideas is through a writing journal. In this workshop, we'll cover the basics of journaling for poets, not just as a method of processing and keeping track of your thoughts, but as a method of improving your writing life and working towards a career as a writer. If you feel out of sorts or disorganized in your writing life, this workshop is for you!

August

August 2, 2022 Scott Abels Poetry Reading & Discussion
Zoom, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Scott Abels is an author and instructor for Foundational English and English as a Second Language. This event is free and open to the public.
August 7, 2022 57th Annual Neihardt Day
John G. Neihardt State Historic Site, 306 W Elm St.
Bancroft, NE
Details to come.
August 9, 2022 National Book Lovers Day
August 18, 2022 Virtual Author Series: Matt Mason and the 2022 Nebraska Youth Poet Laureate
Zoom, 7:00 pm
Kick off the new school year with what is sure to be a lively poetry reading with Nebraska Poet Laureate Matt Mason. Mason will share poetry from his most recent colletion and he will also share the virtual stage with the 2022 Nebraska Youth Poet Laureate! Stay tuned for an announcement about this year's youth poet laureate winner. Pre-registration for this event is required!

September

September 6, 2022 P. Ivan Young Poetry Reading & Discussion
Zoom, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
P. Ivan Young is an author and currently works as a communications coordinator for Nebraska Children and Families Foundation. This event is free and open to the public.
September 18 - 24, 2022 Banned Books Week
September 22, 2022 Virtual Author Series: Pam Houston
Zoom, 7:00 pm
Transport yourself to the Colorado Rockies, Nebraska prairie, and beyond during the conversation with author Pam Houston. Join as she shares excerpts from her book and discusses the pleasures of place-based writing and her connections to Willa Cather, both as a writing professor and a fan. Pre-registration for this event is required.

October

October 4, 2022 Stacey Waite Poetry Reading & Discussion
Zoom, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Stacey Waite is Associate Professor of English and Graduate Chair at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln and is the author of: "Choke" (winner of the Frank O’Hara Prize for Poetry). This event is free and open to the public.

November

November 1, 2022 Michael Catherwood Poetry Reading & Discussion
Zoom, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Michael Catherwood's awards include a Nebraska Arts Council Grant, Pushcart Nomination, The Holt Prize for Poetry, and Finalist for the Ruth Lily Prize. This event is free and open to the public.
November 10, 2022 Virtual Author Series: Joe Starita
Zoom, 7:00 pm
Settle in for a fascinating author talk with Joe Starita about his book which chronicles the live of Native American doctor Susan La Flesche Picotte. Tickets to this event are free but pre-registration is required.

December

December 6, 2022 Lorraine Duggin Poetry Reading & Discussion
Zoom, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Lorraine Duggin is a lifelong Nebraskan, born in Omaha, where she has been teaching English as a Second Language and other English classes at Metropolitan Community College since 1999. She has been a Master Artist with the Nebraska Arts Council and Iowa Arts Council's Poets in Schools/Communities programs since the 1980's. This event is free and open to the public.
December 8, 2022 Virtual Author Series: Lisa Mendelman
Zoom, 7:00 pm
Learn all about the interplay of sentimentalism and modernism in Willa Cather's work. Menlo College professor Lisa Mendelman will examine Cather's depiction of the modern woman's identity in the early twentieth centery via Thea Kronberg in The Song of the Lark, as well as how the sentimental aesthetic operates between individuals and art. Tickets for this event are free but pre-registration is required.

Ongoing

Lincoln

Graphic Novel Book Club, Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the month. 7 p.m. Indigo Bridge Books & Cafe, 701 P Street, Suite 102.
Lincoln City Library Book Talks and Discussion Groups, All of the groups are free and open to the public. Just drop in at one of the gatherings or call the branch location if you need more information.
One Book One Lincoln, Various activities. Inviting Lincoln to read and discuss the same book. Become a fan on Facebook.
Pop in Storytime, Morrill Hall, 645 N. 14th Street. Through stories, songs, and movement, come learn more about the natural world. Everyone is invited to participate, however stories and activities are planned for children ages 3-5.

> Back to top

Various

A Novel Idea Book Club
Wine Experience, 415 Main St, Fremont, NE
Join for a fun discussion and friendly company. This club meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Click here to see the title for each month.
Book Club for Adults
Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W 2nd St, Grand Island, NE
Meets the 1st Monday of every month at 5:30 pm. First Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm. Click here for the 2022 selections.
Bygone Book Club
Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W 2nd St, Grand Island, NE Local historians lead book discussions at 11:00 am on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Click here to see the title selection.
Preschool Storytime
Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE
Come enjoy stories geared for ages 3–6 every Thursday starting at 10:30 am.
Open Book Club
Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Ave, Kearney, NE
This library-sponsored group is open to everyone ages 18 or older. No registration is required and the group meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:30 pm. Contact the library for more information.
Between the Lines Book Club
Saddlebrook Branch, 14851 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE Meets the 1st Friday of the month at 10:30 am. Registration is required.
Omaha Public Library Book Clubs
Omaha Public Library hosts book clubs at most library locations. OPL book clubs typically meet monthly and are facilitated by OPL staff.
Nebraska Writers Workshop
Baright Public Library, 5555 South 77th St, Ralston, NE
Every Wednesday. 5:30 - 6 p.m. Teens only; 6 - 6:30 p.m. Poetry; 6:30 - 7 p.m. Scripting (Stage & Film); 7 - 9 p.m. Fiction & Readings for Feedback.
Book Discussion Group
Schuyler Public Library, 108 E. 18th Street, Schuyler, NE
Open Book Discussion Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Tri-State Writers Group
South Sioux City Public Library, 2121 Dakota Avenue, South Sioux City, NE
Join this friendly and creative writing workshop-based group for adult authors of all genres. The group meets every Thursday at 7:00 pm.

> Back to top

The Nebraska Center for the Book

GET INVOLVED

Related Links

NCB on Facebook

Calendar of events

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Ongoing

Lincoln

Various

Related Links