Omaha Public Library is updating its behind-the-scenes software this November, and you will see some disruptions to service as we complete the transition. This software enables our staff to manage and check out materials and for you to place holds. We appreciate your patience and understanding! 📖 What you need to know: Keep your materials…
Welcoming You to OPL’s Central Library | A Place for Finding Your Roots
We explore how OPL's new Central Library will become a hub for preserving and celebrating Omaha’s stories through genealogy and local history.
Pardon Our Progress: Software Migration on the Horizon at OPL
This column, featuring a message about OPL's upcoming software migration, appeared in the Oct. 26, 2025, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE). To many, the library is a haven of reading and resources, everything from physical materials — books, movies, music, seeds for your garden — or digital materials like online databases and research tools.…
OWH Column: Witchy reads for the spooky season: Here are some the Omaha Public Library recommends
This column, featuring information about some witchy reads for Halloween appeared in the Oct. 12, 2025, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE). It is also available at Omaha.com (opens in a new tab).
Join OPL for Banned Books Week 2025, Oct. 5-11
Each year, OPL joins librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers and readers of all types in recognizing Banned Books Week, a reminder of everyone’s fundamental right to read and access the stories that are important to them. Libraries are a cornerstone of intellectual freedom, supporting the right of every individual to choose what they read for…
OWH Column: Make the Most of Your Garden with OPL Resources
This column, featuring Omaha Public Library's gardening resources, appeared in the Sep. 14, 2025, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE). It is also available at Omaha.com (opens in a new tab).
Welcoming You to OPL’s Central Library | A Place for Families
In this second installment of OPL’s video series taking a closer look at the new Central Library, set to open Spring 2026, the spotlight turns to families.
OWH Column: Celebrate Hobbit Day at Omaha Public Library branches
This column, featuring information about Hobbit Day at OPL, appeared in the Aug. 31, 2025, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE). It is also available at Omaha.com (opens in a new tab).
OPL executive director wants new Central Library to send a clear message: “you belong here”
This column, featuring a message from OPL Director Laura Marlane, appeared in the Aug. 17, 2025, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE). When I joined the Omaha Public Library ten years ago, it was clear we were a big system with a small-town budget. We had a vast reach, a growing city to serve and…
Meet Matt Couch: Leading the Next Chapter at Omaha’s New Central Library
When OPL’s new Central Library opens in 2026, it will be more than a building — it will be a place for everyone to gather, learn, create, and discover something new. And at the helm as Central Library’s branch manager will be someone who knows Omaha Public Library (OPL) inside and out: Matt Couch. 14…
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