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Omaha-area artists can apply through Sept. 7 to have their work considered for a potential exhibition in the Michael Phipps Gallery in 2019

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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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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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Digital Image Collections Digital Image Collections

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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Toy Library Toy Library

You can check out toys appropriate for ages birth to 8 through our toy library. Toys can be checked out for three weeks at a time! We offer…
You can check out toys appropriate for ages birth to 8 through our toy library. Toys can be checked out for three weeks at a time! We offer more than 100 different age appropriate toys, including toys adapted for children with special needs.
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Fontenelle Forest Passes Fontenelle Forest Passes

Each of OPL’s 12 locations will have day passes available for check-out year-round.
Each of OPL’s 12 locations will have day passes available for check-out year-round.
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Storybook Buddies Storybook Buddies

Each bag contains 1 doll, 2 books, and a folder containing an author biography, booklist, and journaling pages. Check one out today!
Each bag contains 1 doll, 2 books, and a folder containing an author biography, booklist, and journaling pages. Check one out today!
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TumbleBook Library TumbleBook Library

Kids, parents, and teachers! Reading is fun with animated talking picture books, videos, puzzles and games, and language learning.
Kids, parents, and teachers! Reading is fun with animated talking picture books, videos, puzzles and games, and language learning.
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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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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 Picks: Beers and Books Pairings Omaha Picks: Beers and Books Pairings

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Because we know some readers (21 and over) like to kick back with a book and a beer, this list offers up some intriguing pairings.
Because we know some readers (21 and over) like to kick back with a book and a beer, this list offers up some intriguing pairings.
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Omaha Picks: Maha Music Festival 2018 Omaha Picks: Maha Music Festival 2018

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Get ready for the Maha Music Festival on August 17-18!
Get ready for the Maha Music Festival on August 17-18!
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Omaha Picks: Fashion Reads Omaha Picks: Fashion Reads

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Do you have a passion for fashion? Check out this list of great reads that will get you in the mood for Omaha Fashion Week!
Do you have a passion for fashion? Check out this list of great reads that will get you in the mood for Omaha Fashion Week!
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Omaha Picks: Empty Nesters Omaha Picks: Empty Nesters

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Life after the kids leave: it's different for everyone, so check out this list for some ideas, inspiration, and insight!
Life after the kids leave: it's different for everyone, so check out this list for some ideas, inspiration, and insight!
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Omaha Picks: Inspiring Teachers Omaha Picks: Inspiring Teachers

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As the school year starts, it's time to celebrate inspiring teachers! Here are some books & movies for adults, teens, and kids that…
As the school year starts, it's time to celebrate inspiring teachers! Here are some books & movies for adults, teens, and kids that...
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Omaha Picks: Back to School Omaha Picks: Back to School

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Recent books for teens that take place primarily in a high school setting and could feature anything from classroom hijinks to…
Recent books for teens that take place primarily in a high school setting and could feature anything from classroom hijinks to…
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Omaha Picks: Empowering Books for Teens Omaha Picks: Empowering Books for Teens

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This list contains books where teens stand up for what they believe in even if it proves to be difficult.
This list contains books where teens stand up for what they believe in even if it proves to be difficult.
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Omaha Picks: 1st Day of School Omaha Picks: 1st Day of School

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The 1st day of school can be a nerve-racking time. Check out this list of early readers and chapter books all about starting of school to…
The 1st day of school can be a nerve-racking time. Check out this list of early readers and chapter books all about starting of school to…
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Omaha Picks: First Day of Kindergarten Omaha Picks: First Day of Kindergarten

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This list is geared towards kids going to school for the first time, but these are books for people from all walks of life!
This list is geared towards kids going to school for the first time, but these are books for people from all walks of life!
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Adult Book Clubs: August 2018 Adult Book Clubs: August 2018

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Here's what OPL-sponsored book clubs are reading this month. Check out the events calendar for more info.
Here's what OPL-sponsored book clubs are reading this month. Check out the events calendar for more info.
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Omaha Picks: Interactive Board Books Omaha Picks: Interactive Board Books

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Books for baby with flaps, textures, raised die cuts, slides, and cut-outs. Who knew books could be toys?
Books for baby with flaps, textures, raised die cuts, slides, and cut-outs. Who knew books could be toys?
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