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Summer Reading Program 2019

"Hush" Artists Draw Natural Inspiration

Documenting nature by camera or collected impressions, artists Buck Christensen & Betni Kalk share a fascination with organic cycles…

Llama Llama Visits Storytime

Beloved storybook character Llama Llama will join us for a special storytime.

Author Jennifer Egan

The University of Nebraska at Omaha, OPL and KANEKO present an evening with Jennifer Egan, Pulitzer Prize-winning author.

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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.

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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.

Kids & Teens

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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!

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Summer Lock-Ins Summer Lock-Ins

Join us after hours for games, snacks and just plain fun! Registration required.

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Fontenelle Forest Passes Fontenelle Forest Passes

Each of OPL’s 12 locations have day passes available (one per day/per location) for check-out to OPL cardholders ages 18+.

Each of OPL’s 12 locations have day passes available (one per day/per location) for check-out to OPL cardholders ages 18+. Passes are good for one-time admission on the day of the week designated on the pass, and each pass admits two adults and children from their household.

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Omaha Picks: Aliens Omaha Picks: Aliens

recommended by Omaha_Teen_Librarians

This list contains books for teens all about aliens and extraterrestrials in celebration of our 2019 SRP theme: A Universe of Stories!

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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!

Toys in the collection are geared toward children ages 0-8 years. Patrons will find a variety of toys including dolls, musical instruments, building blocks, games and more!