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…
Family History Month
OPL offers year-round opportunities to begin or continue researching family history using its extensive genealogy resources, such as MyHeritage, Ancestry Library Edition, Omaha Star Digital Archives, and the Gilbert M. and Martha H. Hitchcock Omaha World-Herald Digital Archive. “There are so many resources available at the library for discovering one’s family history,” said Genealogy and…
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…
October 8-14 | Teen Read Week: Unleash Your Story
Celebrate Teen Read Week, a national youth literacy initiative that encourages teens to be regular library users and readers. Teens are invited to participate in Teen Hangout, Teen Gaming, or Teen Advisory Board meeting at several locations. Visit omahalibrary.org for the full schedule of teen events Oct. 8-14, as well as other OPL events. Check out a…
Florence Branch Parking Lot
October 2, 2017 Beginning October 2, Florence Branch will be in process of getting a new parking lot. The project is expected to take up to 90 days. During the project, parts of the parking lot will be inaccessible. While some spots will be available throughout the project, there will be less and may not…
Halloween Happenings
Halloween can be a frighteningly frenzied time of year. Between shopping for and creating treats, costumes and decorations, parents may be seeking a simple solution for seasonal fun without adding to the already hectic time and expenses! Omaha Public Library (OPL) can help with fun, free, pre-planned programs and activities for all ages to enjoy…
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