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…
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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…
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Recursos de OPL sobre inmigración, derechos y apoyo comunitario

Prefer to read in English? Read this post in English at omahalibrary.org/blog. Las bibliotecas han sido durante mucho tiempo lugares de refugio, información y conexión. Esta función es especialmente vital en tiempos de incertidumbre o miedo. Como institución pública comprometida con la equidad y el acceso para todos, la biblioteca apoya a personas y familias…
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Celebrate National Library Week with OPL | April 6-12, 2025

What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to creative programming and connection, libraries are essential to thriving communities. National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. This year’s theme is “Drawn to the Library.…
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