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George Marshall
Alone at Dawn
Topgun
Sea Stories
Beyond the Call
Touching the Dragon
8 Seconds of Courage
Seized by the Sun
A Dog Called Hope
Living With No Excuses
All the Gallant Men
American Commander
As Good as Dead
Choosing Courage
American Wife
Black Cat 2-1

Omaha Picks: Military Biographies

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

The Best of Thanksgiving
Friendsgiving
The Perfect Turkey
Festive Holiday Recipes
Christmas Cookies
Christmas With Southern Living, 2018
Tasting Table Cooking With Friends
Sweet Treats for the Holidays
12 Days of Christmas Cookbook
Vegan Holiday Cooking From Candle Cafe
Holiday Cookies
Holiday Dinners With Bradley Ogden
The Holiday Kosher Baker
Scandikitchen Christmas
Fruits of the Harvest
The Instant Pot® Holiday Cookbook

Eats & Treats for a Holiday Feast

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Whether you're bringing a side dish or planning the entire menu, check out these books for the perfect recipes for your holiday event.

Living on the Borderlines
There There
Where the Dead Sit Talking
Betrayal at the Buffalo Ranch
LaRose
Prudence
Great Short Stories by Contemporary Native American Writers
The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven
House of Purple Cedar
Dirty Copper
The Round House
Walking the Clouds
Extra Indians
Flight
Shadow Tag
Ten Little Indians

Native American Heritage Month

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Native American Heritage Month celebrates the "rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories" and acknowledges "the…

Paddington Bear Visits Storytime

Nov 15th | 10:30am - Nov 23rd | 10:15am

Enjoy stories & activities with this children’s book character. Don’t forget your camera!

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2019 Reading Challenge 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!
Mix up your reading routine and explore new literary realms in the coming year! Read or listen to a book coordinating to 12 different challenges selected by OPL librarians. One theme will be highlighted each month, including suggestions for titles related to that theme.
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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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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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Kids & Teens

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Events for Teens Events for Teens

Various Locations
Looking for something fun to do, join us for teen movies, hangouts, cooking, clubs, crafts, games and more.
Looking for something fun to do, join us for teen movies, hangouts, cooking, clubs, crafts, games and more.
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Omaha Picks: Dinovember Omaha Picks: Dinovember

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Explore this list for books all about dinosaurs!
Explore this list for books all about dinosaurs!
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Omaha Picks: Gratitude Books for Kids Omaha Picks: Gratitude Books for Kids

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Books to help kids understand what gratitude is and how they can practice being thankful.
Books to help kids understand what gratitude is and how they can practice being thankful.
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College Prep Center College Prep Center

Practice tests, interactive tutorials, and eBooks from LearningExpress Library to help you prepare for college success.
Practice tests, interactive tutorials, and eBooks from LearningExpress Library to help you prepare for college success.
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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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Omaha Picks: 11/19 What We're Reading Omaha Picks: 11/19 What We're Reading

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Take a look at what OPL employees across the city are reading (or listening to) this month and find out what some of them had to say about…
Take a look at what OPL employees across the city are reading (or listening to) this month and find out what some of them had to say about…
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Reading Challenge: Classic New To You Reading Challenge: Classic New To You

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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: If You Like The Good Place Omaha Picks: If You Like The Good Place

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The incomparable series will be over after this season, but luckily there are books a plenty to keep the spirit alive. From books…
The incomparable series will be over after this season, but luckily there are books a plenty to keep the spirit alive. From books…
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Omaha Picks: If You Like This Is Us Omaha Picks: If You Like This Is Us

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The books on this list explore similar themes in "This Is Us" such as parent-child relationships, sibling relationships,…
The books on this list explore similar themes in "This Is Us" such as parent-child relationships, sibling relationships,…
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Omaha Picks: Epic Fantasy Omaha Picks: Epic Fantasy

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Epic fantasy (or "high fantasy") is set in an alternative, fictional world, rather than the "real" or…
Epic fantasy (or "high fantasy") is set in an alternative, fictional world, rather than the "real" or…
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Omaha Picks: Books Written in NaNoWriMo Omaha Picks: Books Written in NaNoWriMo

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National Novel Writing Month (NoWriMo) is here! Check out these successful Wrimos to keep you inspired. Then head to…
National Novel Writing Month (NoWriMo) is here! Check out these successful Wrimos to keep you inspired. Then head to…
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Omaha Picks: If You Liked....Riverdale Omaha Picks: If You Liked....Riverdale

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Whether you are invested in Betty and Veronica's friendship, the drama-filled life of the Coopers and the Blossoms, or the eerie mysterious…
Whether you are invested in Betty and Veronica's friendship, the drama-filled life of the Coopers and the Blossoms, or the eerie…
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Omaha Picks: Books for Kids Who'd… Omaha Picks: Books for Kids Who'd…

recommended by Omaha_Kids_Librarians
Minecraft? Roblox? Subway Surfers? Fortnite? If your child likes to game, check out these books and ebooks.
Minecraft? Roblox? Subway Surfers? Fortnite? If your child likes to game, check out these books and ebooks.
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Omaha Picks: Native American Heritage… Omaha Picks: Native American Heritage…

recommended by Omaha_Kids_Librarians
Picture books, non-fiction works and biographies to help our youngest readers celebrate the wide variety of cultures, traditions, and…
Picture books, non-fiction works and biographies to help our youngest readers celebrate the wide variety of cultures, traditions, and…
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Omaha Picks: It's About Time Omaha Picks: It's About Time

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Check out the books on this list that are great for when it's that time of year to "fall back," "spring ahead" or for…
Check out the books on this list that are great for when it's that time of year to "fall back," "spring ahead" or for...
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Omaha Picks: Paddington Bear Visits Omaha Picks: Paddington Bear Visits

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To celebrate Paddington Bear visiting various storytimes at Omaha Public Library (Nov 15-23), try one of the following titles all about…
To celebrate Paddington Bear visiting various storytimes at Omaha Public Library (Nov 15-23), try one of the following titles all about…
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