On November 18, 2021, OPL's Board of Trustees approved a resolution, opens a new window to work with Heritage Omaha, opens a new window to explore opportunities to address the recommendation made in OPL's 2017 facilities master plan for a new central library on Dodge St. between 72nd and 90th streets. On January 28, 2022, an update provided by project partners confirmed that the southwest corner of 72nd & Dodge will be the focal point for the project. More details can be seen at omahacentrallibrary.org, opens a new window.
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Zen Coffee Co. Announced as Café Partner for Central Library
Jun 24, 2025
Zen Coffee Company is the official café partner for Central Library, set to open in spring of 2026 at 72nd and Dodge streets.
16 Local Artists Selected to Create New Central Library Art
Nov 19, 2024
16 Local Artists Selected to Create Art for New Central Library: Artists Chosen out of 242 Local Applicants
Artists Invited to Create Art for OPL's new Central Library
Apr 25, 2024
April 25-June 9, artists in the Omaha metro area can apply to create permanent public artwork for OPL's new Central Library.
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OPL seeking art from Omaha-area artists for new library
May 26, 2024 Omaha World-Herald: Omaha-area artists are invited to make their mark on the new space that will open in 2026.
Fundraising for new Central Library surpasses $158M goal
March 25, 2024 Nebraska Examiner: Fundraising for Omaha’s new central library surpasses $158M goal
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March 19, 2024 KETV: HDR hosted a beam-signing ceremony today to commemorate the progress on Omaha's new Central Library.
City leaders celebrate major milestone for central library
March 19, 2024 KETV: Construction on the new central Omaha Public Library location is nearing a big milestone.
OPL seeking art from Omaha-area artists for new library
May 26, 2024 Omaha World-Herald: Omaha-area artists are invited to make their mark on the new space that will open in 2026.
Fundraising for new Central Library surpasses $158M goal
March 25, 2024 Nebraska Examiner: Fundraising for Omaha’s new central library surpasses $158M goal
'You ain't seen nothing yet': City celebrates milestone
March 19, 2024 KETV: HDR hosted a beam-signing ceremony today to commemorate the progress on Omaha's new Central Library.
City leaders celebrate major milestone for central library
March 19, 2024 KETV: Construction on the new central Omaha Public Library location is nearing a big milestone.