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Long-awaited library possibly heading for southwest Omaha

March 8, 2024 KETV: A long-awaited library is likely coming to southwest Omaha in the area between Elkhorn and Gretna.

Omaha City Council agenda notes for March 12

March 8, 2024 WOWT: Here are a few items on the agenda for next week’s Omaha City Council meeting.

Omaha to open 14th public library branch, pending approval

March 7, 2024 KETV: Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert's office announced the city will buy land for a new library in southwest Omaha.

Southwest Omaha library land purchase submitted for review

March 7, 2024 WOWT: The city says it’s found a site for a “long-needed” library branch in southwest Omaha.

Off the Shelf: College Admissions Test Preparation

Learn about OPL's e College Admissions Test Preparation resource.

Off the Shelf: Meet a Musician Storytime

Join Omaha Symphony Musician Kasumi Leonard as she plays her flute during storytime.
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152 Libraries Exceed 1M Checkouts of Digital Content in 2023

23 library systems joined the million+ circulation status for the first time in 2023.

Amy Mather Discusses 2024 Reading Challenge at OPL

Amy Mather from the Omaha Public Library joined the KETV studio to talk about their new reading challenge for 2024.

Off the Shelf: LinkedIn Learning

Learn skills and software through online courses from LinkedIn Learning, free with your library card.

Off the Shelf: Escape Rooms

Unlock Winter Break Escape Rooms for Kids (Ages 7-12) Inspired by Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Off the Shelf: Virginia Frank Writing Contest

The Virginia Frank Memorial Writing Contest is held each year to recognize the creative writing talent of students in grades 5-8.

Off the Shelf: Kanopy

Stream more than 30,000 independent and international films as well as documentaries and other educational entertainment through Kanopy.

OPL Erin Duerr Discusses Willa Cather Events

Erin Duerr from the Omaha Public Library, joined the studio to talk about upcoming events honoring author Willa Cather.

Off the Shelf: Celebrating Willa Cather

The Omaha Public Library celebrates Willa Cather’s 150th birthday with multiple community events.

KETV Family Festival Welcomes Christmas to Five Attractions

Residents from around the Metro got their holiday fill at five downtown Omaha attractions Sunday for the annual KETV Family Festival.

North Omaha's Festive Holiday Celebration

13th Annual Christmas in the Village Event Brings Holiday Spirit to North Omaha.
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