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Explore more than 100 titles chosen by OPL staff as the best books from 2018.

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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.
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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…
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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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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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2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids & Teens 2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids & Teens

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Give gifts that are fun and educational this holiday season! These recommended books are for toddlers, kids, and teens.
Give gifts that are fun and educational this holiday season! These recommended books are for toddlers, kids, and teens.
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Holiday Crafts Holiday Crafts

Get crafty this holiday season! Join us for free, fun activities for every age group with all supplies provided.
Get crafty this holiday season! Join us for free, fun activities for every age group with all supplies provided.
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Omaha Picks: Festive Reads Omaha Picks: Festive Reads

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Winter is coming, but these books will warm your heart.
Winter is coming, but these books will warm your heart.
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Omaha Picks: What Should I Read this… Omaha Picks: What Should I Read this…

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Don't know what to read? Here are 24 books to check out based on your plans this holiday season.
Don't know what to read? Here are 24 books to check out based on your plans this holiday season.
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Omaha Picks: Holiday Love Stories Omaha Picks: Holiday Love Stories

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'Tis the season for holiday romances.
'Tis the season for holiday romances.
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Omaha Picks: What We're Reading 11/18 Omaha Picks: What We're Reading 11/18

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Take a look at what OPL employees across the city are reading (or watching or listening to) this month and find out what some of them had…
Take a look at what OPL employees across the city are reading (or watching or listening to) this month and find out what some of them had…
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Omaha Picks: Life & Works of Jane Austen Omaha Picks: Life & Works of Jane Austen

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Brew up a pot of tea, read Jane Austen's classic works and learn about her life before you head to the annual Jane Austen Tea on December 8…
Brew up a pot of tea, read Jane Austen's classic works and learn about her life before you head to the annual Jane Austen Tea on December 8…
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Omaha Picks: Jane Austen Retellings Omaha Picks: Jane Austen Retellings

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These novels are full of inspiration from Jane Austen's timeless classics. Check one out and then join us on December 8 for a Jane Austen…
These novels are full of inspiration from Jane Austen's timeless classics. Check one out and then join us on December 8 for a Jane Austen...
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Omaha Picks: Mary Poppins Read-Alikes Omaha Picks: Mary Poppins Read-Alikes

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"Mary Poppins Returns" comes to theaters this month. Revisit the original book series and some supercalifragilisticexpialidocious…
"Mary Poppins Returns" comes to theaters this month. Revisit the original book series and some supercalifragilisticexpialidocious...
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Omaha Picks: Human Rights Day for Teens Omaha Picks: Human Rights Day for Teens

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In honor of Human Rights Day, December 10, this list was created for young adult patrons interested in reading about individuals…
In honor of Human Rights Day, December 10, this list was created for young adult patrons interested in reading about individuals…
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Omaha Picks: Bedtime Board Books Omaha Picks: Bedtime Board Books

recommended by Omaha_Kids_Librarians
This list contains titles to read to your baby at bedtime.
This list contains titles to read to your baby at bedtime.
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Omaha Picks: Human Rights Day for Adults Omaha Picks: Human Rights Day for Adults

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In honor of Human Rights Day, December 10, this list was created for adult patrons interested in reading about individuals struggling with…
In honor of Human Rights Day, December 10, this list was created for adult patrons interested in reading about individuals struggling with…
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Omaha Picks: True Crime for Teens Omaha Picks: True Crime for Teens

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Check out this list for teens if you are a fan of reading about crimes that actually happened and the people involved.
Check out this list for teens if you are a fan of reading about crimes that actually happened and the people involved.
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Omaha Picks: Fairytale Reimaginings Omaha Picks: Fairytale Reimaginings

recommended by Omaha_Kids_Librarians
There's a reason classic fairytales continue to get retold generation after generation. Join the adventure with these middle grade…
There's a reason classic fairytales continue to get retold generation after generation. Join the adventure with these middle grade…
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Omaha Picks: Learning Colors Omaha Picks: Learning Colors

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A mix of new and classic stories that teach colors to the very young.
A mix of new and classic stories that teach colors to the very young.
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