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Friends of OPL Book Sale

Jul 5th | 10:00am - Dec 1st | 3:00pm
W. Clarke Swanson Branch

Book sales are held every Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Harry & the Potters Live @ Main Library!

Aug 4th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
W. Dale Clark (Main) Library

Wrap up the summer with an energetic after-hours rock and roll concert with Harry and the Potters, because, as our Summer Reading Program…

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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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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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2018 Program Booklet 2018 Program Booklet

View our guide to all the great programs taking place at Omaha Public Library this summer!
View our guide to all the great programs taking place at Omaha Public Library this summer!
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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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Summer Lock-Ins Summer Lock-Ins

Join us after hours for games, snacks and just plain fun! Registration required.
Join us after hours for games, snacks and just plain fun! Registration required.
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2018 SRP Picks: Libraries Rock! 2018 SRP Picks: Libraries Rock!

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This list contains books that are music-themed in celebration of this year's summer reading theme of "Libraries Rock!".
This list contains books that are music-themed in celebration of this year's summer reading theme of "Libraries Rock!".
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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 - June Omaha Picks: What We're Reading - June

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Take a look at what OPL employees across the city are reading (or watching or listening to) this month.
Take a look at what OPL employees across the city are reading (or watching or listening to) this month.
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Omaha Picks: Nelson Mandela's Birthday Omaha Picks: Nelson Mandela's Birthday

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Nelson Mandela would have been 100 this year. Learn more about his life and legacy through these books and DVDs. For more information see…
Nelson Mandela would have been 100 this year. Learn more about his life and legacy through these books and DVDs. For more information see…
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Omaha Picks: Cookbooks for Teens Omaha Picks: Cookbooks for Teens

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This list contains cookbooks that teens might find helpful when preparing food for the holidays.
This list contains cookbooks that teens might find helpful when preparing food for the holidays.
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Omaha Picks: Railroad & Train Books Omaha Picks: Railroad & Train Books

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In honor of Railroad Days (July 14 & 15), here's a list of books about trains for older kids.
In honor of Railroad Days (July 14 & 15), here's a list of books about trains for older kids.
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Omaha Picks: Railroad and Train Books… Omaha Picks: Railroad and Train Books…

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In honor of Railroad Days (July 14 & 15), here's a list of picture books about trains for kids under the age of 5.
In honor of Railroad Days (July 14 & 15), here's a list of picture books about trains for kids under the age of 5.
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Omaha Picks: Best Wordless Picture Books Omaha Picks: Best Wordless Picture Books

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Check out these picture books without words and let your imagination soar.
Check out these picture books without words and let your imagination soar.
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Omaha Picks: Comic Books & Graphic… Omaha Picks: Comic Books & Graphic…

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This list contains a variety of comic books and graphic novels across all genres.
This list contains a variety of comic books and graphic novels across all genres.
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Omaha Picks: Get Graphic Omaha Picks: Get Graphic

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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: Graphic Novels Omaha Picks: Graphic Novels

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Omaha Public Library has graphic novels for everyone! Check out our offerings in the list below.
Omaha Public Library has graphic novels for everyone! Check out our offerings in the list below.
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Omaha Picks: Libraries Rock! Picture… Omaha Picks: Libraries Rock! Picture…

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Picture books that show the joy of singing.
Picture books that show the joy of singing.
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2018 SRP Picks: Making Music 2018 SRP Picks: Making Music

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Go behind the scenes to learn more about music and discover history and stories about your favorite rock, punk and indie bands!
Go behind the scenes to learn more about music and discover history and stories about your favorite rock, punk and indie bands!
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