Omaha Public Library (OPL) closed on March 16, 2020, in an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, and remained closed due to City of Omaha budget concerns. Following the approval of CARES Act funding by the state and county, Mayor Jean Stothert announced on August 25 that libraries may reopen. Learn more about OPL's…
2020 Election: Register to Vote, Get Information, and Make Voting Plan
Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Omaha Public Library is ready to help eligible Nebraska residents register to vote and get information about the upcoming election. How OPL can help: Eligible Nebraska residents can pick up voter registration forms at any open OPL locations, in person or through the curbside pick-up service through…
Celebrate Family History Month at OPL!
Established by Congress in 2001 to encourage people to explore their ancestry, National Family History Month is celebrated annually during the month of October. Omaha Public Library has several events and online resources to help family historians at all levels of experience! Online Events Thurs | Oct. 1 | 6 pm Finding Treasure in the…
OPL’s COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Omaha Public Library's top priority is providing the best service as safely as possible for library patrons and staff. As branches begin reopening on Monday, Sept. 21, patrons can expect to see changes in OPL's guidelines, facilities, and services. These precautions are being taken to mitigate the risk of community spread of COVID-19. Guidelines: We…
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…
OPL Can Help Ready Students to Return to School
Summer's days are numbered and it’s almost time to return to school, in whatever way learning will happen this year. With most Omaha-area schools kicking off classes by mid-August, OPL would like to remind Omaha and Douglas County residents of the great ways their library cards can be used to help make the grade! Homework…
Is Magical Realism a Fantasy Genre?
In a recent discussion with my fellow Well-Read Collective team members, the topic of different fantasy genres came up in preparation for a genre study.
Resources for Racial Equity and Anti-Racism
"In the last couple of weeks, our community and others across the country have been rocked by protests and demonstrations following the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Breonna Taylor in Louisville, and James Scurlock here in Omaha. As your local librarians, our job is to help you find information and learn about the world…
Books About Living With Others
As the COVID-19 pandemic has kept many people at home, chances are you’re spending more time than you’re used to in close quarters with your family or roommates.
New Hobbies & Boredom Busters
It’s the perfect time to pick up a new hobby - whether you’re finding yourself with unexpected free time, looking for a new skill to learn with your family, or just plain bored with your usual pastimes, Omaha Public Library staff have ideas for you. If you’re interested in introspection, take a look at the…
1 - 10 of 291
- Go to page 1
- Go to page 2
- …
- Go to page 30
- Next page
