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New $158 million central library opens in Omaha
April 20, 2026 Omaha World-Herald: This article features information about OPL's Central Library and how it will serve as a community hub.
Families celebrate the opening of Central Library
April 19, 2026 KMTV: This video features shots from opening day at Central Library.
Omaha Cuts the Ribbon Today on New Central Library
April 19, 2026 Grow Omaha: This article mentions some of the features at Central Library.
Photos: New Omaha Central Library opens to the public
April 19, 2026 Omaha World-Herald: This photo gallery features Central Library's grand opening.
Omaha's new Central Library officially opens to the public
April 19, 2026 KETV: This video features scenes from Central Library's grand opening.
102,000-square-foot Central Library holds grand opening
April 19, 2026 News Channel Nebraska: This video features scenes from Central Library's opening day.
Omaha Central Library opens to public
April 19, 2026 WOWT: This video shows scenes from Central Library's opening day.
Mural once displayed at the New York Times returns to Omaha
April 17, 2026 Omaha World-Herald: This article features information on the mural artist Eugene Kingman was commissioned made.
Omaha's new library opens this weekend
April 17, 2026 The Reader: This article features information about all that visitors can enjoy at the new Central Library.
A Conversation about Omaha's New Library
April 17, 2026 The Reader: This article features a conversation with Nancy Novak, an interior designer, and Tom Trenolone, an architect.
Podcast studio, 3D printers and a genealogy floor
April 17, 2026 KMTV: This video highlights all that Central Library has to offer!
OPL Exec Director invites you to the Central Library
April 17, 2026 OMAPOD: This podcast features OPL's Executive Director Laura Marlane who invites all to the grand opening of Central Library.
Omaha's new Central Library opens Sunday
April 16, 2026 WOWT: This video features photos of and information about the new Central Library.
OWH Column: Central Library's opening marks a new chapter
This column, featuring the building layout of Central Library appeared in the April 13, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald.
Omaha prepares to open a new library
April 12, 2026 OWH: This article reflects on the history of the first library in Omaha until today.
New Central Public Library set to open in April
April 9, 2026 The Gateway: This article features a UNO student's review of OPL's new Central Library.