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Central Library unveils large local art collection
OWH Article March 30, 2026: This article features Central Library and the unveiling one of the city's largest local art collections.
Local artists leave mark on new Omaha Public Library
March 29, 2026 WOWT: This video features one of the artists, a former librarian, whose artwork is on display at Central Library.
Central Library reveals largest collection of local art
March 29, 2026 KETV: This video features information about Central Library's local art collection.
Latin Thunder brings lucha libre wrestling to OPL storytime
March 19, 2026 KETV: This video features information about a special storytime with Latin Thunder.
OWH Column: Genealogy room migrates to new Central Library
This column, featuring information about the new genealogy room at Central Library in the March 15, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald.
Omaha Magazine: Garden prep goes green with OPL resources
Feb. 19, 2026 Omaha Magazine: The Common Soil Seed Library lets residents “check out” seed packets for home gardens with no return needed.
OWH Column: Top Book Titles of 2025
This column, featuring the top checkouts of 2025 in the Feb. 15, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
The Omaha Public Library starts a new chapter with Do Space
Feb. 5, 2026 KETV: This video features information about the Do Space transition.
OWH Column: Do Space, now part of OPL
This column features information about the Do Space transition and appeared in the Feb. 1, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
Worth the Wait: Some genealogy services to pause temporarily
OPL's Genealogy & Local History Room will close to the public in preparation for the move to the new Central Library.
Having trouble seeing a movie or TV show? OPL can help
This column was penned by OPL's Executive Director Laura Marlane and appeared in the Jan. 18, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
OPL launches annual Reading Challenge with kickoff party
Jan. 7, 2026 KETV: This video features information about the 2026 Reading Challenge and the kickoff party.
OWH Column: Turn the page on old habits with help from OPL
This column, featuring resources for starting off the New Year appeared in the Jan. 4, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
OPL celebrates young writers in creative competition
Dec. 4, 2025 KETV: This video features information about the 25th Annual Teen Poetry Bash.
OWH Column: OPL staff suggest epistolary books
This column, featuring recommended epistolary books appeared in the Dec. 7, 2025, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
OWH Column: Discovery Passes connect people 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).