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Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by attending one of OPL's bilingual storytimes, cultural events or fiestas!

Between the Lines with Amy Thielen

A fundraiser for the Omaha Public Library Foundation Patron Party, Lecture, Q & A, Book Signing with Amy Thielen Wednesday, Sept 26

Family History Month

October is Family History Month! Learn more about one of the best genealogy collections in the Midwest and our Genealogy Lock-In on Oct. 5.

Banned Books Week

Read a banned or challenged book! See lists of banned or challenged books for kids, teens and adults - all available in OPL's collection.

Omaha Reads Programs & Events

Join us in reading this year's book selection, and mark your calendar for special book-related programs and discussions.

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Hours & Locations Hours & Locations

See OPL branch library hours and locations. Find by address, ZIP code or see list of open branches. View map of all 12 library locations.
See OPL branch library hours and locations. Find by address, ZIP code or see list of open branches. View map of all 12 library locations.
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Sign Up For a Library Card Sign up for a Library Card

Apply on our website or come into any library with your photo I.D. If your I.D. doesn't have your current address, bring along a piece of…
Apply on our website or come into any library with your photo I.D. If your I.D. doesn't have your current address, bring along a piece of mail or a legal document with your name and current address on it.
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Search the catalog by keyword, format, language, location and other filtered options.
Search the catalog by keyword, format, language, location and other filtered options.
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New York Times Bestsellers List New York Times Bestsellers List

Find The New York Times® bestselling book list here.
Find The New York Times® bestselling book list here.
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Historical Images & Artifacts Historical Images & Artifacts

View the historical images in the OPL digital image collection. More content is being digitized all the time, so check back often!
View the historical images in the OPL digital image collection. More content is being digitized all the time, so check back often!
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Tutor.com Tutor.com

Get personalized homework help from Tutor.com every day from 2 p.m. to midnight on subjects including math, science, English & more!
Get personalized homework help from Tutor.com every day from 2 p.m. to midnight on subjects including math, science, English & more!
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Free Zoo Pass Free Zoo Pass

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium partnership with Omaha and Council Bluffs public libraries offering free zoo tickets to library members.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium partnership with Omaha and Council Bluffs public libraries offering free zoo tickets to library members.
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Kids eBooks & audiobooks on Overdrive Kids eBooks & audiobooks on Overdrive

Find eBooks and digital audiobooks just for you. Overdrive: Children’s eBooks, audiobooks, and more, available anytime, anywhere.
eReading room for Kids, borrow eBooks & audiobooks free from our library. It’s an easy, safe & fun way to browse with your child for the digital titles they want to read. Read anytime, anywhere on your phone, tablet or computer.
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Sense Screening Storytimes Sense Screening Storytimes

Community partners Lions Club International and Boys Town National Research Hospital will provide free sense screenings for children.
Community partners Lions Club International and Boys Town National Research Hospital will provide free sense screenings for children.
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Book Clubs for Kids & Teens Book Clubs for Kids & Teens

OPL offers a wide variety of book clubs for kids and teens. Click to see a complete list of events!
OPL offers a wide variety of book clubs for kids and teens. Click to see a complete list of events!
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Check Out/Hold "The Hate U Give" Today Check Out/Hold "The Hate U Give" Today

The 2018 Omaha Reads selection is available as a book, large print book, ebook, audiobook (CD or downloadable) or as a pre-loaded audiobook.
The 2018 Omaha Reads selection is available as a book, large print book, ebook, audiobook (CD or downloadable) or as a pre-loaded audiobook.
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Omaha Reads 2018: Readalikes for Kids Omaha Reads 2018: Readalikes for Kids

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Explore more of the themes from "The Hate U Give" in the titles on this list.
Explore more of the themes from "The Hate U Give" in the titles on this list.
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Omaha Reads 2018: Readalikes Omaha Reads 2018: Readalikes

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Explore more of the themes from "The Hate U Give" in the titles on this list.
Explore more of the themes from "The Hate U Give" in the titles on this list.
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The Great American Read The Great American Read

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Read along with PBS as they explore "how and why writers create their fictional worlds, how we as readers are affected by these stories,…
Read along with PBS as they explore "how and why writers create their fictional worlds, how we as readers are affected by these stories,...
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Omaha Picks: What We're Reading Omaha Picks: What We're Reading

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Take a look at what OPL employees across the city are reading (or watching or listening to) in September and find out what some of them had…
Take a look at what OPL employees across the city are reading (or watching or listening to) in September and find out what some of them had…
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Omaha Picks: Hispanic Heritage Month Omaha Picks: Hispanic Heritage Month

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National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) celebrates "the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens…
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) celebrates "the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens…
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Omaha Picks: Hispanic Heritage Month Omaha Picks: Hispanic Heritage Month

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In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), we've compiled this list of books that celebrate their…
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), we've compiled this list of books that celebrate their…
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Omaha Picks: Fall into a Good Book Omaha Picks: Fall into a Good Book

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There's a little something for everyone in this list that will make you think of falling leaves, pumpkins, cooler weather, darker days and…
There's a little something for everyone in this list that will make you think of falling leaves, pumpkins, cooler weather, darker days…
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Omaha Picks: Pirate Books Omaha Picks: Pirate Books

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In celebration of International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th, try reading one of these pirate books for teens!
In celebration of International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th, try reading one of these pirate books for teens!
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To All the Boys I've Loved Before To All the Boys I've Loved Before

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Like "To All the Boys I've Loved Before," these YA romances are quirky, upbeat and diverse.
Like "To All the Boys I've Loved Before," these YA romances are quirky, upbeat and diverse.
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Omaha Picks: Sense Screening Storytime Omaha Picks: Sense Screening Storytime

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Explore the senses of sound and sight with these titles that will be featured at the library's Sense Screening Storytimes in September.…
Explore the senses of sound and sight with these titles that will be featured at the library's Sense Screening Storytimes in September.…
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Omaha Picks: Dragon Books Omaha Picks: Dragon Books

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To celebrate Taco Dragon from the book "Dragon Loves Tacos" coming to visit Omaha Public Library, try reading one of the following books…
To celebrate Taco Dragon from the book "Dragon Loves Tacos" coming to visit Omaha Public Library, try reading one of the following books...
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