Below are the upcoming calendar events. To see previous events you can see the Events Calendar Archives page. If interested in volunteering for any event, see volunteer form at www.acbnebraska.org/support-us or www.acbnebraska.org/volunteer.
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Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Meet the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha at the Virtual Across Nebraska meeting
Join us by Zoom or telephone.
Telephone Call-In:
351-888-7627
Zoom is the primary platform for the discussion. To help protect the integrity of the virtual meeting, the Zoom link will not be posted on social media. It will be shared directly with participants who request it.
To receive the Zoom link or ask questions:
Email: info@acbnebraska.org
Phone: 402-679-8448
🗳️ ACB Nebraska Special Meeting
Meet the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha
Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Community.
Join the American Council of the Blind of Nebraska for an engaging conversation during our monthly Across Nebraska Meeting featuring the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha (LWVGO)!
The League is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to encouraging informed and active participation in government, helping people understand important public-policy issues, and providing voter education and civic resources.
What might we discuss? (Read more here)
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Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00 a.m.
Join the ACBN Quarterly Book Club!
The American Council of the Blind of Nebraska (ACBN), Radio Talking Book Service (RTBS), and the Nebraska Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) invite you to join us for our next Book Club discussion!
Date and Time
Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00 a.m.
How to Participate
Join us by Zoom or telephone.
Telephone Call-In: 351-888-7627
Zoom is the primary platform for the discussion. To help protect the integrity of the book club, the Zoom link will not be posted on social media. It will be shared directly with participants who request it.
To receive the Zoom link or ask questions, contact:
• Email: info@acbnebraska.org
• Phone: 402-679-8448
This Quarter’s Selection
Little Underworld by Chris Harding Thornton
Set in Omaha during the depths of the Great Depression, Little Underworld follows former police officer and private investigator Jim Beely after he kills the man who assaulted his young daughter. When a notoriously corrupt detective offers to dispose of the body in exchange for Jim’s help undermining a ruthless political candidate, Jim is drawn into a dangerous web of crime, corruption, and shifting loyalties. As murders multiply and conspiracies deepen, Jim struggles to determine whom he can trust while confronting the moral compromises that surround him. Thornton blends historical fact with noir fiction to paint a vivid portrait of 1930s Omaha, where politics, organized crime, and law enforcement are deeply intertwined. Ultimately, the novel explores justice, redemption, and the blurry line between doing what is right and simply surviving. (Book description courtesy of Macmillan Publishers.)
About the Book Club
We’re excited to read our second book together! This quarterly book club features books about Nebraska and the Great Plains, as well as works by Nebraska authors. Join us for engaging conversations, new perspectives, and a shared appreciation of our region’s rich literary heritage.
How to Read or Listen
To prepare for the discussion, listen to Little Underworld on RTBS beginning Tuesday, September 8 -17 during Bookshelf, airing at 1:00 p.m. with a replay at 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Borrowers of the Nebraska Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) can also download the book through BARD or request it on cartridge.
Everyone Is Welcome!
While many participants are blind or visually impaired, the book club is open to everyone. Sighted family members, friends, and anyone who enjoys reading are encouraged to attend. We look forward to bringing people together through the joy of reading, thoughtful discussion, and a shared appreciation for Nebraska’s literary heritage.
Questions or need the Zoom link?
Email info@acbnebraska.org or call 402-679-8448.
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Thursday, October 8, 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Omaha Council of the Blind Chapter Meeting In-person or virtually
First United Methodist Church
7020 Cass Street (Door #6); Omaha, NE
Members and guests catch up on local news.
Make plans for holiday activities.
Call 402-679-8448 or email info@acbnebraska.org for the Zoom link.
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Monday, October 12, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Monthly Board Meeting of the American Council of the Blind of Nebraska
Open to all interested people.
Call 402-679-8448 or email info@acbnebraska.org for the Zoom link.
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Monday, November 9, 2026 7:30 -9:00 pm (Virtual)
Monthly Board Meeting of the American Council of the Blind of Nebraska
Open to all interested people.
Reach out to 402-679-8448 or info@acbnebraska.org for the Zoom link.
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Thursday, November 12, 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Omaha Council of the Blind Chapter Meeting In-person or virtually
First United Methodist Church
7020 Cass Street (Door #6); Omaha, NE
Members and guests catch up on local news.
Finalize plans for holiday activities.
Call 402-679-8448 or email info@acbnebraska.org for the Zoom link.
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