Sarah Myers joined the OPL team in 2018 as a part-time library aide at W. Dale Clark Main Library. She worked there until March 2020, at which time she was promoted to a clerk position at W. Clarke Swanson Branch. Shortly thereafter, the COVID pandemic forced libraries to close and furlough part-time employees. Myers was…
Patron Spotlight: Justin Sampson
When Justin Sampson lost his job in fall 2022, he began contemplating a career change and visited a local job center to explore potential career paths. One opportunity in particular piqued his interest: drone pilot. He dug in to learn more about the emerging field–which, he discovered, could be utilized in everything from package delivery…
Volunteer Spotlight: Isaac Davidson
Born and raised in Omaha, attending youth programming at OPL is not unusual for 11-year-old Isaac Davidson, but becoming a volunteer and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) member has been an exciting behind-the-scenes adventure. Davidson started volunteering in 2022 during the OPL Summer Reading Program. His school librarian jokingly suggested that he start shelving books because…
Partner Spotlight: Collective for Youth
Where can you find a gardening group, soccer match and book club all in the same space on a school day? At a Collective for Youth After-School Program! This year, OPL celebrates 13 years as a Collective for Youth after-school program provider. As a partner, OPL responds to the needs of students and program sites…
Celebrating 10 Years of the Common Soil Seed Library
This article was orginally featured in the Omaha World-Herald on April 2, 2023. As the weather begins to warm in the Omaha metro, many area residents will prepare for another growing season by clearing out old foliage, amending soil with compost and fertilizers, and perhaps sowing cold-weather crops for some early garden goodness. This upcoming…
March Mania for Genealogists
March is not just about sports! This March, family historians can go wild for a different reason. March 11 is National Genealogy Day - a great time to think about memorializing our families and recording their stories; and this year, Omaha Public Library and the Greater Omaha Genealogical Society (GOGS) are joining forces to celebrate…
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