by Dr. David J. Hibler Sr. On December 9, 2018, the Benson Plant Rescue/Community Produce Rescue (BPR-CPR, Inc.) donated $10,000 to OPL toward the purchase of children’s books and educational software. Omaha Public Library Foundation Executive Director Wendy Townley said she couldn’t think of a larger donation given by a local community group. Over the…
2019 Reading Challenge: Read a book set in a different country than your own
In 2019, OPL invites patrons to take part in the reading challenge! Each month, OPL will highlight a theme and offer suggestions for titles to read or listen to. As you’re working through the challenge, feel free to tag @omahalibrary on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook to let us know which read you picked up this…
Mayor’s Grant will Support Benson Branch’s Children’s Area
When the Benson Neighborhood Association (BNA) considered projects worthy of funding from the 2019 Mayor's Neighborhood Grant program, their local library came right to mind. The group chose to focus their efforts on supporting OPL's Benson Branch, specifically the children's area, and submitted a proposal for $5,000 to fund new family and kid-friendly seating. "We're…
2019 Reading Challenge: Book by an Author of Color
In 2019, OPL invites patrons to take part in the reading challenge! Each month, OPL will highlight a theme and offer suggestions for titles to read or listen to. As you’re working through the challenge, feel free to tag @omahalibrary on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook to let us know which read you picked up this…
May/June 2019: “Deep Surface” Explores Consciousness in Main Library’s Michael Phipps Gallery
"Deep Surface" Rexo Droppers | Bob Mathews | Sophie Newell On display May 3 - June 30 Michael Phipps Gallery, W. Dale Clark Main Library The artists featured in "Deep Surface" draw from the ephemera of memory and inner consciousness to explore narrative through color, fabric and found objects. Bob Mathews depicts animal figures in…
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