When Michelle Hoffman began working at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch in 1998, she didn’t necessarily expect to still be there over 20 years later. Hoffman looked for a job in the Elkhorn community once her kids were in school full time. Originally, she pursued a job in travel and tourism, but quickly realized that it…
Staff Spotlight: Ann Fritscher Retires
Ann Fritscher always enjoyed working in her school libraries in her youth, so it came as no surprise that her first paid job was working at the old South Omaha Library on 23rd & M Streets during high school. After graduating from Central High School in 1970, Fritscher began working full-time as a circulation clerk…
In Memory: Lori Monjarez-Hill
In memory of Lori Monjarez-Hill, January 28, 1961 – February 14, 2021 “You always knew when Lori was getting to work in the morning because you could hear her singing down the hall,” said Linda Miles, facilities manager at OPL. “She was always in a good mood – always looking on the bright side.” OPL…
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…
Staff Spotlight: Lori Arends
When people think of library personnel, librarians naturally come to mind. While librarians certainly account for a significant portion of OPL’s staff, many other key employees work behind the scenes to make things happen. One of these people is Lori Arends. Since October 2011, Arends has worked in the administrative offices at OPL as the…
Staff Spotlight: Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Retires
After completing her degree, she applied for a position with OPL in the children’s services department and was hired. She began working at Florence Branch in 1995, and also worked at Millard Branch as a children’s librarian before moving to W. Dale Clark Main Library to work in the History & Social Sciences department. In…
OPL offers a variety of resources to plan the perfect trip
These chilly winter days may have you dreaming of summer or warmer destinations. If the snow, ice and below average temps have prompted you to get out of town in pursuit of a less-than-cold climate, OPL can help! OPL has a variety of travel resources to help plan an excellent trip and make the…
Hospice House Book Club Connects Caregivers
Book clubs form in a variety of ways for a number of reasons. Most commonly, people involved in book clubs simply enjoy reading and discussing what they've read.
Toy Library contributes to learning for library family
OPL received this letter from an Omaha mom who wanted to share how her family was impacted by OPL's Toy Library. The Toy Library launched in June 2016 and offers more than 200 different types of toys. Patrons will find everything from American Girl dolls to board games, building blocks, musical instruments and more! Items…
Patron Spotlight: Rosemary Mangiameli
Rosemary Mangiameli
“She’s a joy to talk to and joyous about all things library.” That’s how W. Clarke Swanson Branch youth services librarian Nancy Chmiel des
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