Omaha Public Library

Phone: select specific library location
www.omahapubliclibrary.org

The public library system is under utilized by young families in the metropolitan area. There is a specific area dedicated to young readers as well as a number of story times for children as young as 2 years old. There are books for children of every age as well as many materials addressing a full range of parenting issues.

If you live in Douglas County, you may visit any library branch and use your library card for free. If you live outside the county, there is a small annual fee for a card.

To access information, go to the home page using the link listed above. For information on location, hours and children’s programs, click on Site Map in the upper left hand corner and follow the appropriate links.

Omaha Children's Museum

Phone: 402-342-6164
www.ocm.org

This website will provide information about location, cost and special exhibits. Recommended ages are identified within event descriptions. The Museum also has activities year round for children ranging from toddlers to teens.

Metro Area YMCA

Phone: select specific YMCA
www.metroymca.org

This link will provide general descriptions of the programs available through the YMCA. Within the program description, you will find initials of the various YMCA sites in the metro area which indicate where that specific program is being offered. (SW = South/Southwest YMCA)

To find specific sites and site information, click on “About the YMCA” then select “Locations and Hours”.

Millard Family Resource Center

14607 Echo Hills Drive
895-8596
www.mpsomaha.org

This address will link you to Millard Public Schools main web page. Once you reach this page, look on the left side for the title: Community Involvement. Click on this title and you will find a drop down menus that includes the title: Family Resources. Clicking on this topic will provide a brief description of the Resource Center and what is available there.

*This Resource is available only to families living within Millard Public Schools boundaries. If you call the phone number, the program coordinator can give you current information about what other similar resources exist around the state.

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It is easy to forget the very most important learning opportunities occur in your own home. Day in and day out, you teach your child all day long. Outings are wonderful learning opportunities, but learning is not limited to being able to go somewhere special. Just as many learning opportunities are available in your very own home with things already available to you there.