Facilities Projects
Several Omaha Public Library facilities projects are underway. Visit these pages for updates and information. New content will be added as it becomes available.
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News & Updates
$150 Million Central Library Scheduled to Open April 19
Nov. 14, 2025 Grow Omaha: This article features information about Central Library and that it will open on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Look inside Omaha Central Library before the opening in 2026
Nov. 14, 2025 The Gateway: This article features information about what Omaha Central Library looks like before opening day in April.
Take a Sneak Peak of Omaha Central Library
Nov. 14, 2025 Omaha World Herald: This article features information about the construction of the new Omaha Central Library.
Take a look inside Omaha’s new $158 million library
Nov. 14, 2025 The Reader: This article features Central Library, one of the largest investments in a public library system in the U.S..
$150 Million Central Library Scheduled to Open April 19
Nov. 14, 2025 Grow Omaha: This article features information about Central Library and that it will open on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Look inside Omaha Central Library before the opening in 2026
Nov. 14, 2025 The Gateway: This article features information about what Omaha Central Library looks like before opening day in April.
Take a Sneak Peak of Omaha Central Library
Nov. 14, 2025 Omaha World Herald: This article features information about the construction of the new Omaha Central Library.
Take a look inside Omaha’s new $158 million library
Nov. 14, 2025 The Reader: This article features Central Library, one of the largest investments in a public library system in the U.S..