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Omaha Public Library will be closed on Sunday, April 21, in recognition of the Easter holiday. 

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Signage Survey

In an effort to improve the library experience, we are asking for input regarding directional signs inside and outside library branches.

Fontenelle Forest Passes

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

Climate-wise Landscaping
Do-it-yourself Projects to Get You Off the Grid
Food Is the Solution
Zero Waste
Green Clean
Green Enough
Greywater, Green Landscape
The Hands-on Home
Life Without Plastic
Little House in the Suburbs
Live Green
The Mother Earth News Almanac
Plastic Purge
The Self-sufficient Life and How to Live It
Sustainability Made Simple
Toolbox for Sustainable City Living (a Do-it-ourselves Guide)

Omaha Picks: Going Green

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians

Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by going green! From how we clean our house, to what we grow and what we throw away, these books remind us…

Children's Day/Book Day (Dia)

Children’s Day/Book Day, also known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Día), is a celebration of children, families and reading.

NE SciFest

OPL will offer a series of programs designed to make science accessible, interactive, relevant and fun!

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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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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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Craft Programs Craft Programs

Enjoy crafts and activities for every age and interest.
Enjoy crafts and activities for every age and interest.
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Omaha Picks: Novels in Verse Omaha Picks: Novels in Verse

recommended by Omaha_Teen_Librarians
This list contains books for teens who are interested in reading novels in verse.
This list contains books for teens who are interested in reading novels in verse.
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Omaha Picks: Going Green for Mother… Omaha Picks: Going Green for Mother…

recommended by Omaha_Kids_Librarians
“If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled, or composted, then it should be restricted,…
“If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled, or composted, then it should be restricted,…
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Downloadable Music on Freegal Free Music Downloads: Freegal

Download four free songs every week, and they're yours to keep. Listen to thousands of artists and tens of thousands of albums, including...
Download four free songs every week, and they're yours to keep. Listen to thousands of artists and tens of thousands of albums, including today's biggest hits.
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2019 Reading Challenge: OPL's Top Shelf 2019 Reading Challenge: OPL's Top Shelf

In 2019, OPL invites patrons to take part in the reading challenge! April's challenge is to read a book from OPL's Top Shelf.
In 2019, OPL invites patrons to take part in the reading challenge! April's challenge is to read a book from OPL's Top Shelf.
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Omaha Picks: Berkshire Hathaway Omaha Picks: Berkshire Hathaway

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
Brush up on all things Berkshire Hathaway with these titles - including highlights from the 2019 shareholders' weekend annual selection…
Brush up on all things Berkshire Hathaway with these titles - including highlights from the 2019 shareholders' weekend annual selection...
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Omaha Picks: 04/19 What We're Reading Omaha Picks: 04/19 What We're Reading

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
Take a look at what OPL employees across the city are reading (or listening to) this month and find out what some of them had to say about…
Take a look at what OPL employees across the city are reading (or listening to) this month and find out what some of them had to say about…
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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: Storybook Land Books Omaha Picks: Storybook Land Books

recommended by Omaha_Kids_Librarians
This list contains books from characters that will be at Storybook Land on Sunday, April 7th from 1-4pm at the Saddlebrook Branch. The…
This list contains books from characters that will be at Storybook Land on Sunday, April 7th from 1-4pm at the Saddlebrook Branch. The…
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Omaha Picks: Companion Planting Omaha Picks: Companion Planting

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There are so many benefits to companion planting: it can be space saving, soil enriching, insect repelling, disease preventing, and more!…
There are so many benefits to companion planting: it can be space saving, soil enriching, insect repelling, disease preventing, and more!…
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Omaha Picks: Threats to Mother Earth Omaha Picks: Threats to Mother Earth

recommended by Omaha_Teen_Librarians
The Earth is precious and when its delicate balance is disrupted everyone suffers the dire consequences in these YA eco fiction books.
The Earth is precious and when its delicate balance is disrupted everyone suffers the dire consequences in these YA eco fiction books.
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Omaha Picks: It's gone viral! Omaha Picks: It's gone viral!

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
The Nebraska Science Festival runs from April 5-28. Get into the science mindset by diving into a science adventure about viruses!
The Nebraska Science Festival runs from April 5-28. Get into the science mindset by diving into a science adventure about viruses!
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Omaha Picks: National Library Week Omaha Picks: National Library Week

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
Support your local library during National Library Week (April 7-13) by reading a book set in a library.
Support your local library during National Library Week (April 7-13) by reading a book set in a library.
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Omaha Picks: Botanical Covers Omaha Picks: Botanical Covers

recommended by Omaha_Adult_Librarians
Take a look through this arrangement of novels featuring colorful flower designs on the covers.
Take a look through this arrangement of novels featuring colorful flower designs on the covers.
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Omaha Picks: Oh, Hiking We Will Go! Omaha Picks: Oh, Hiking We Will Go!

recommended by Omaha_Teen_Librarians
Spring is here and it is time to adventure into the good outdoors, even if it's just inside a book.
Spring is here and it is time to adventure into the good outdoors, even if it's just inside a book.
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Omaha Picks: In the Garden with Kids Omaha Picks: In the Garden with Kids

recommended by Omaha_Kids_Librarians
Spring is right around the corner so get your little ones ready for the great outdoors with these books.
Spring is right around the corner so get your little ones ready for the great outdoors with these books.
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