1877 Society

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215 South 15th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102
Added by Jopie, at 29 May 2018

Founded in 2014, 1877 Society is a not-so-secret group of young professionals who have one thing in common: a passion for Omaha’s public libraries. All members are associated with the Omaha Public Library Foundation, which exists to raise funds and advocate for Omaha Public Library, its programs, patrons, services, and staff.

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• Anynomous

  05 October 2018

  For the fourth consecutive year, 1877 Society invited Omaha-area writers in their forties and younger to submit unpublished prose and poetry for its annual writing contest.

  This year’s winners were Amy O’Reilly, for her poem “We Bought This House For The Natural Light,” and Ryn Baginski, for her short story “The Magician and the Sun.” Each received a $500 cash prize from the Omaha Public Library Foundation.

  The winners were announced October 3, during the monthly Literary Pub Quiz at Pageturners Lounge.

  Personal essays and short stories under 5,000 words were submitted in the prose category. Writers could also submit one single-spaced poem of under three pages in the poetry category. Entrants were permitted to submit in both categories.

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• Anynomous

  01 October 2018

  “My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!” You guessed it: this year's Animus title is "The Princess Bride." Join us at Aksarben Cinema on Thursday, October 25! Event proceeds will support your Omaha Public Library.

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• Anynomous

  01 October 2018

  Join us Wednesday at Pageturners Lounge when we announce the winners of the annual 1877 Society Writing Contest. Come for the pub quiz; stay for the witty banter and special category devoted to Omaha Public Library.

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• Anynomous

  01 August 2018

  For the fifth consecutive year, the Omaha Public Library Foundation will host its annual fundraiser featuring a celebrated author. Between the Lines with Amy Thielen will take place on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at the Institute for the Culinary Arts on the Metro Community College Fort Omaha Campus. Clayton Chapman of The Grey Plume will serve as honorary chair. Event proceeds from Between the Lines with Amy Thielen will support Omaha Public Library programs and services.

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• Anynomous

  09 July 2018

  SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT!! Thursday's Animus: Exordium | DC vs. Marvel fundraiser at Aksarben Cinema will include a 6 p.m. screening of the latest superhero movie, Ant-Man and the Wasp. The reception starts at 5 p.m. The debate will follow the film. Get your tickets today! Event proceeds will support Omaha Public Library.

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• Anynomous

  03 July 2018

  Next week the debate begins -- and, quite possibly, ends -- between DC and Marvel fans. Get your tickets today for Animus: Exordium | DC vs. Marvel at Aksarben Cinema. This unique fundraiser will benefit one thing we all can agree on: Omaha Public Library. Featuring panelists David DeMarco of Legend Comics & Coffee; Abby Cape of Omaha Public Library; Tracie Mauk of Big Canvas; Ryan Syrek of The Reader; and emcee Matt Tompkins of Omaha Live.

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  30 June 2018

  Comic book fans, don't miss your chance to debate THE BEST superhero franchise! It's Animus: Exordium | DC vs. Marvel.

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  19 June 2018

  Today's the day! Our annual writing contest began accepting submissions this morning. Spend some time this summer putting pen to paper. Cash prizes will be awarded in October!

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  05 June 2018

  Which is the superior superhero franchise: DC or Marvel? YOU can help us decide on Thursday, July 12!

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