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Well-Read Collective

We are here to help you find your next favorite read, explore new genres and talk about new and forthcoming titles.

Kick-Off Parties

"Libraries Rock!" Join us for the 2018 Summer Reading Program Kick-Off event at your local branch.

Genealogy Events

Various Locations

Learn about your family history or local history at our genealogy events. Each has a unique focus designed to introduce you to new resources

"Beachcombers" May/June 2018

This energetic, playful exhibition by Erin Blayney & Kimberly Glass is on display in Main Library's Michael Phipps Gallery through July 2.

Fontenelle Forest Passes

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

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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 Catalog Search Catalog

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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Kids & Teens

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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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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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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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STEM Programs STEM Programs

Click here for a complete list of STEM programs offered at OPL!
Click here for a complete list of STEM programs offered at OPL!
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Homework Help Homework Help

All of our locations offer helpful staff, Live Homework Help® through tutor.com, informational databases & other reference materials.
All of our locations offer helpful staff, Live Homework Help® through tutor.com, informational databases & other reference materials.
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Catalog Carousels

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Staff Picks

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The Great American Read The Great American Read

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
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: Handmaid's Tale Read-alikes Omaha Picks: Handmaid's Tale Read-alikes

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
These titles have similar themes of dystopian futures or extreme patriarchal societies.
These titles have similar themes of dystopian futures or extreme patriarchal societies.
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Omaha Picks: Books in Translation Omaha Picks: Books in Translation

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
Explore a diverse collection of voices and perspectives through this list of translated fiction books.
Explore a diverse collection of voices and perspectives through this list of translated fiction books.
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Omaha Picks: Girls and Science Omaha Picks: Girls and Science

recommended by Omaha_Kids_Librarians
Give your budding female scientist some of these books about real and imagined scientific girls.
Give your budding female scientist some of these books about real and imagined scientific girls.
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Omaha Picks: May the 4th Be With You! Omaha Picks: May the 4th Be With You!

recommended by Omaha_Kids_Librarians
In celebration of Star Wars Day on May 4th, this list contains books all about Star Wars and your favorite characters.
In celebration of Star Wars Day on May 4th, this list contains books all about Star Wars and your favorite characters.
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Omaha Picks: Science & Tech Board Books Omaha Picks: Science & Tech Board Books

recommended by Omaha_Kids_Librarians
This list contains board books about science and technology in celebration of Nebraska Science Festival.
This list contains board books about science and technology in celebration of Nebraska Science Festival.
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Omaha Picks: Royal Reads Omaha Picks: Royal Reads

recommended by Omaha_Teen_Librarians
This list contains books about royals including kings, queens, princes and princesses.
This list contains books about royals including kings, queens, princes and princesses.
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Omaha Picks: Royal Wedding Reads Omaha Picks: Royal Wedding Reads

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
Celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle!
Celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle!
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Omaha Picks: Military Biographies Omaha Picks: Military Biographies

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
Military biographies by and about soldiers from World War II to Iraq.
Military biographies by and about soldiers from World War II to Iraq.
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Omaha Picks: A Mighty Girl Omaha Picks: A Mighty Girl

recommended by Omaha_Kids_Librarians
Do you want to raise a smart, confident and courageous girl? Read her one of these girl-empowering books starring stellar Mighty Girl…
Do you want to raise a smart, confident and courageous girl? Read her one of these girl-empowering books starring stellar Mighty Girl…
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Omaha Picks: STEM Fiction for Teens Omaha Picks: STEM Fiction for Teens

recommended by Omaha_Teen_Librarians
This list contains stem fiction books for teens who are interested in reading science, technology, engineering and math themed books.
This list contains stem fiction books for teens who are interested in reading science, technology, engineering and math themed books.
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Omaha Picks: In A Galaxy Far, Far… Omaha Picks: In A Galaxy Far, Far…

recommended by Omaha_Teen_Librarians
In celebration of Star Wars Day on May 4th, this list contains books all about Star Wars and your favorite characters.
In celebration of Star Wars Day on May 4th, this list contains books all about Star Wars and your favorite characters.
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