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Summer Reading Program Kickoff Parties

Join OPL for the 2019 Summer Reading Program Kickoff events featuring books, games, crafts, snacks & more!

"Deep Surface" Explores Consciousness

Work by artists Rexo Droppers, Bob Mathews and Sophie Newell is on display through June 30 at Main Library's Michael Phipps Gallery

Heartland B-cycle Passes

Beginning May 3, 2019, OPL cardholders will be able to check out a B-cycle pass for up to five days.

Topgun
Beyond the Call
8 Seconds of Courage
Seized by the Sun
A Dog Called Hope
Living With No Excuses
All the Gallant Men
American Wife
Choosing Courage
Soldier Girls
Defiant
Thirteen Soldiers
You Are Not Forgotten
The Heart and the Fist
What It Is Like to Go to War
Jarhead

Omaha Picks: Military Biographies

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians

Military biographies by and about soldiers from World War II to Iraq.

2019 Reading Challenge

Branch out of your literary comfort zone by reading one book for each of the challenges. Complete all 12 to be entered into a prize drawing!

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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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Out & About Storytimes Out & About Storytimes

Join us at different parks and places in the Omaha metro area for storytime! Geared toward preschoolers, but all are welcome.
Join us at different parks and places in the Omaha metro area for storytime! Geared toward preschoolers, but all are welcome.
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Summer Reading Program Event Booklet Summer Reading Program Event Booklet

There's no excuse for boredom this summer! Check out free activities and events for all ages all summer at OPL!
There's no excuse for boredom this summer! Check out free activities and events for all ages all summer at OPL!
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STEM events STEM events

Click here for a complete list of STEM programs offered at OPL!
Click here for a complete list of STEM programs offered at OPL!
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Omaha Picks: Stories of Service Omaha Picks: Stories of Service

recommended by Omaha_Teen_Librarians
This list contains both fiction and nonfiction books for teens about veterans and the various wars that they have fought in.
This list contains both fiction and nonfiction books for teens about veterans and the various wars that they have fought in.
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2019 Virginia Frank Contest Winners 2019 Virginia Frank Contest Winners

Friends of the Omaha Public Library honored 12 students in grades 5-8 for their winning stories on April 28, 2019.
Friends of the Omaha Public Library honored 12 students in grades 5-8 for their winning stories on April 28, 2019.
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Omaha Picks: 05/19 What We're Reading Omaha Picks: 05/19 What We're Reading

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
Take a look at what OPL employees across the city are reading (or watching or listening to) this month 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) this month and find out what some of them had…
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Reading Challenge: Author of Color Reading Challenge: Author of Color

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
Mix up your reading routine and explore new literary realms in the coming year! OPL librarians have created a series of reading challenges…
Mix up your reading routine and explore new literary realms in the coming year! OPL librarians have created a series of reading challenges…
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Omaha Picks: Get Graphic Omaha Picks: Get Graphic

recommended by Omaha_Teen_Librarians
This list contains comic books and graphic novels for teens.
This list contains comic books and graphic novels for teens.
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Omaha Picks: Jewish American Heritage… Omaha Picks: Jewish American Heritage…

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
To honor Jewish American Heritage Month, check out these titles by or about Jewish Americans.
To honor Jewish American Heritage Month, check out these titles by or about Jewish Americans.
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Omaha Picks: Asian Pacific American… Omaha Picks: Asian Pacific American…

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
Honor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by checking out these titles.
Honor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by checking out these titles.
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Omaha Picks: Gardening With Kids Omaha Picks: Gardening With Kids

recommended by CommonSoil2
Want to get your kids involved in gardening? This list is for you! Check out the books and websites for children recommended by your…
Want to get your kids involved in gardening? This list is for you! Check out the books and websites for children recommended by your…
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Omaha Picks: Quests and Adventures Omaha Picks: Quests and Adventures

recommended by Omaha_Kids_Librarians
Stories of action, danger, and excitement.
Stories of action, danger, and excitement.
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Omaha Picks: Books You May Have… Omaha Picks: Books You May Have…

recommended by Omaha_Teen_Librarians
With so many books to choose from it's impossible to read them all. So, here is a list of teen reads you should make room for on your to…
With so many books to choose from it's impossible to read them all. So, here is a list of teen reads you should make room for on your to...
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Omaha Picks: They are just like me! Omaha Picks: They are just like me!

recommended by Omaha_Kids_Librarians
Explore people and places from all around the world. The characters in these books represent diverse backgrounds but common themes of…
Explore people and places from all around the world. The characters in these books represent diverse backgrounds but common themes of…
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Omaha Picks: Suspense and Thrillers Omaha Picks: Suspense and Thrillers

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
Get your dose of adrenaline with these exciting reads.
Get your dose of adrenaline with these exciting reads.
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Omaha Picks: Travel Resources Omaha Picks: Travel Resources

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
Planning a trip this summer? We have resources to help you plan.
Planning a trip this summer? We have resources to help you plan.
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Omaha Picks: I Survived Choosing My Own… Omaha Picks: I Survived Choosing My Own…

recommended by Omaha_Kids_Librarians
Kids, are you looking for more survival series books? Do you want to choose your own story path? Try one of these!
Kids, are you looking for more survival series books? Do you want to choose your own story path? Try one of these!
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