Facilities Projects

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Southwest corner of 72nd & Dodge

Photo courtesy of Margaret Sullivan Studio

Southwest Douglas County

News & Updates

In the News: OPL’s Central Library Under Construction

Local media recently got a behind-the-scenes look at the progress being made on our new Central Library, currently under construction.

A collection of local history; OPL's Genealogy room

KMTV Jan. 13, 2025: Highlighting OPL's genealogy resources, featuring how patrons can use the collection for family history.

Distinctive Omaha library design emerges

Nov. 15, 2024 Omaha World-Herald: Distinctive design of new library emerging - 'Book' concept coming to life at 72nd and Dodge Streets

OPL less than a year away from move to new central location

WOWT Oct. 16, 2024: Steel and glass are up at the construction site as the Central Library begins to take shape.
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