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News & Updates
OPL executive director on Central Library: "you belong here"
This column, featuring a message from OPL Director Laura Marlane, appeared in the Aug. 17, 2025, edition of the Omaha World-Herald.
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 executive director on Central Library: "you belong here"
This column, featuring a message from OPL Director Laura Marlane, appeared in the Aug. 17, 2025, edition of the Omaha World-Herald.
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