Work on the driveway leading to Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch will begin Friday, September 6, at 7:30 am. There may be short periods of time when both lanes will be blocked, however, at least one lane will remain open during the repair work.…
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month!
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. Sign-up today! Check out these top ten reasons for having a library card: Books…
In Memory: April Underwood
In memory of April Underwood, April 13, 1963 – July 26, 2019 “April was stillness, patience and light personified,” said Jaime Ebane, clerk at Millard Branch. Sadly, that light was extinguished too soon when April Underwood, library specialist at Millard Branch, passed away unexpectedly on July 26. Underwood began her career with Omaha Public Library…
OPL Zine Collection Q&A
Zine Q&A with OPL Readers & Writers Librarian Erin Duerr Q: What are zines? A: Zines are niche, handmade, hyper-local booklets created by community members for community members. Anyone with access to a copy machine or printer can create a zine, making this format more accessible than traditional publishing channels for quickly spreading ideas. Q…
Recommended Reads for Back to School
OPL wants to help readers find new books — or at least books new to them. Every month in the Omaha World-Herald, OPL employees will recommend reading based on different writing genres, themes or styles. As many families started back to school this week, OPL staff have suggested some of their favorite books related to…
Sense Screening Storytime: Making an Impact
Michelle Craig is home from work two days a week with her two youngest children, Noah (age 4) and Adeline (16 months). On those days, they participate in different area activities, a favorite being storytime at W. Clarke Swanson Branch. Unbeknownst to Michelle, the storytime they attended on September 7, 2018, included special guests from…
Omaha Public Library announces top circulating titles from 2018
Regular library users will tell you that waiting for a highly anticipated read that you placed on hold can be tough. Some readers skip the wait by utilizing Omaha Public Library’s Bestseller Express, and others take advantage of the materials in their various available formats. Omaha Public Library (OPL) has prepared a list of top…
26th & Q St. Bridge Replacement Project
The City of Omaha is replacing the 26th & Q St. Bridge between 26th and 27th streets and is teaming up with Metro to provide area residents and commuters information on bus routes and passes, as well as vehicle and pedestrian detours. South Omaha Library will remain open and accessible during this time. The aging…
Banned Books Week 2018
Banned Books Week, September 23-29, brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those that may be considered unorthodox or unpopular. The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted for removal…
Omaha Public Library announces top circulating titles from 2017
Regular library users will tell you that waiting for a highly anticipated read that you placed on hold can be tough. Some readers skipped the wait by utilizing Omaha Public Library’s Bestseller Express, and others took advantage of the materials in their various available formats. Omaha Public Library (OPL) has prepared a list of top…
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