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New Year, New Business

Join us for a series of free workshops for new small business owners and those who dream of starting their own business.

Author Visit: Nick Bruel

Jan 30th | 4:30pm - 7:00pm
W. Dale Clark (Main) Library

Omaha Public Library welcomes Nick Bruel, the author best known for the "Bad Kitty" series, as we celebrate the release of his newest...

Clifford Visits Storytime

Jan 25th - Feb 2nd

Beloved storybook character, Clifford the Big Red Dog, will visit us for a special storytime!

Top Shelf

Explore more than 100 titles chosen by OPL staff as the best books from 2018.

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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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.
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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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Virginia Frank Memorial Writing Contest Virginia Frank Memorial Writing Contest

The Virginia Frank Memorial Writing contest is held each year in the spring to recognize the creative writing talent of area students.
The Virginia Frank Memorial Writing contest is held each year in the spring to recognize the creative writing talent of area students.
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Omaha Symphony Visits Storytime Omaha Symphony Visits Storytime

Jan 3rd - Feb 8th
Act out the story of Cinderella through ballet and movement with an Omaha Symphony artist! Registration may be required.
Act out the story of Cinderella through ballet and movement with an Omaha Symphony artist! Registration may be required.
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Omaha Picks: Artist Books for Children Omaha Picks: Artist Books for Children

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Learn about the lives of these great artists and get inspired to create your own masterpiece.
Learn about the lives of these great artists and get inspired to create your own masterpiece.
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Omaha Picks: Teen Books You Might Have… Omaha Picks: Teen Books You Might Have…

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Do you think you read all of the great teen books that came out in the last two years? Take a look at some of these books you might have…
Do you think you read all of the great teen books that came out in the last two years? Take a look at some of these books you might have…
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Omaha Picks: 01/19 What We're Reading Omaha Picks: 01/19 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) 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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New Year New You: Get Organized New Year New You: Get Organized

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Find tips and tricks for getting your home in shape.
Find tips and tricks for getting your home in shape.
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New Year New You: Read More Books New Year New You: Read More Books

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Do you think you read everything interesting that came out in 2018? Think again! Take a look at these fiction titles from last year and…
Do you think you read everything interesting that came out in 2018? Think again! Take a look at these fiction titles from last year and…
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New Year New You: Take a Vacation New Year New You: Take a Vacation

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Is the new year inspiring you to finally start checking more destinations off your travel bucket list? Check out these great titles for…
Is the new year inspiring you to finally start checking more destinations off your travel bucket list? Check out these great titles for…
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New Year New You: Save Money New Year New You: Save Money

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Kick off the new year by focusing on your finances. Check out these books on budgeting, homebuying and securing your information online.
Kick off the new year by focusing on your finances. Check out these books on budgeting, homebuying and securing your information online.
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New Year New You: Get A New Job New Year New You: Get A New Job

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Whether you're a first-time job seeker or someone looking for a career change, books on this list can help you on your job hunt.
Whether you're a first-time job seeker or someone looking for a career change, books on this list can help you on your job hunt.
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New Year New You: Eat Healthier New Year New You: Eat Healthier

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Books to help you break bad habits, lose weight, and feel great in 2019.
Books to help you break bad habits, lose weight, and feel great in 2019.
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Omaha Picks: Chinese New Year Reads Omaha Picks: Chinese New Year Reads

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2019 is the year of the Pig. People born during the year of the pig have beautiful personalities and are blessed with good fortune in life.
2019 is the year of the Pig. People born during the year of the pig have beautiful personalities and are blessed with good fortune in life.
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Omaha Picks: NYT Best Illustrated… Omaha Picks: NYT Best Illustrated…

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This list consists of New York Times best illustrated picture books of 2018 as chosen by a panel of judges and on the basis of artistic…
This list consists of New York Times best illustrated picture books of 2018 as chosen by a panel of judges and on the basis of artistic…
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Omaha Picks: Quick Reads for Busy Teens Omaha Picks: Quick Reads for Busy Teens

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If you don't think you have time for reading these books are for you. They can all be read in 11 hours or less.
If you don't think you have time for reading these books are for you. They can all be read in 11 hours or less.
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Omaha Picks: Teen Thrillers Omaha Picks: Teen Thrillers

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Check out this list if you are in the mood for suspenseful reads!
Check out this list if you are in the mood for suspenseful reads!
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Omaha Picks: Science Fiction for Kids Omaha Picks: Science Fiction for Kids

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Celebrate National Science Fiction Day on January 2nd with an "out of this world" book.
Celebrate National Science Fiction Day on January 2nd with an "out of this world" book.
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