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OPL's Discovery Passes help people connect with community
This column has information about OPL's Discovery Passes and appeared in the Nov. 23, 2025, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
$150 Million Central Library Scheduled to Open April 19
Nov. 14, 2025 Grow Omaha: This article features information about Central Library and that it will open on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Look inside Omaha Central Library before the opening in 2026
Nov. 14, 2025 The Gateway: This article features information about what Omaha Central Library looks like before opening day in April.
Take a Sneak Peak of Omaha Central Library
Nov. 14, 2025 Omaha World Herald: This article features information about the construction of the new Omaha Central Library.
Take a look inside Omaha’s new $158 million library
Nov. 14, 2025 The Reader: This article features Central Library, one of the largest investments in a public library system in the U.S..
Construction at Omaha Central Library is finished
Nov. 13, 2025 KETV: This video shows off Omaha Central Library to excite book fanatics about the grand opening soon.
Take a look inside the new Omaha Central Library
Nov. 13, 2025 WOWT: Take a look inside the new Omaha Central Library and learn more about when it will open to the public.
New Central Library opens as Crossroads remains stalled
Nov. 13, 2025 KMTV: The construction of the new Central Library is complete and brings changes for the area.
OWH Column: Finish the 2025 OPL Reading Challenge
This column has creative ideas on how to finish the 2025 OPL Reading Challenge and appeared in the Nov. 9, 2025, edition of the OWH.
Goblins, Knights, & Dice: A Guide to Tabletop Gaming in OMA
Nov. 3, 2025 Omaha Magazine: This article features information about tabletop gaming in Omaha and how OPL has many resources for gamers.
Omaha artist hopes floating seeds will carry away visitors
Nov. 2, 2025 Omaha World Herald: This article features information about Lee Running and her artwork featured in the new Central Library.
Software Migration on the Horizon at OPL
OPL is preparing for a software migration that will temporarily cause some disruption but promises to unlock a new level of efficiency.
With Roles as Civic Hubs, Libraries Turn Over a New Page
Oct. 14, 2025 Bloomberg: This article features Central Library and explores how libraries can encourage economic development.
OWH Column: Witchy reads for the spooky season
This column, featuring witchy reads for Halloween, appeared in the Oct. 12, 2025, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
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).
OWH Column: Celebrate Hobbit Day at OPL branches
This column, featuring information about Hobbit Day at OPL, appeared in the Aug. 31, 2025, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).