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.

Southwest corner of 72nd & Dodge

Photo courtesy of Margaret Sullivan Studio

Southwest Douglas County

News & Updates

Screenshot from an Omaha World-Herald Column about Central Library unveiling one of the city's largest local art collections.

Central Library unveils large local art collection

OWH Article March 30, 2026: This article features Central Library and the unveiling one of the city's largest local art collections.
Photo from a WOWT video of artist Linda Rivera Garcia who used to be a children's librarian and whose artwork is now on display at the new Central Library.

Local artists leave mark on new Omaha Public Library

March 29, 2026 WOWT: This video features one of the artists, a former librarian, whose artwork is on display at Central Library.
Screenshot from a video from KETV Omaha about Central Library's large collection of local art.

Central Library reveals largest collection of local art

March 29, 2026 KETV: This video features information about Central Library's local art collection.
Screenshot of an article from Grow Omaha titled "$150 Million Central Library Scheduled to Open April 19".

$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.
Back to Top