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OPL digs into their Summer Reading Program with dinosaurs
June 3, 2026 KETV: This news video features information about OPL's Summer Reading Program this year.
Library's read-to-a-dog program helps build confidence
June 1, 2026 KMTV: This article features information about the benefits of OPL's read-to-a-dog program.
OPL launches summer reading program with free books
June 1, 2026 WOWT: This video features information about this year's Summer Reading Program.
Seed libraries take root across Nebraska
May 29, 2026 Nebraska Public Media: This article features information about Seed Libraries in Nebraska.
Omaha Public Library Opened New Headquarters on April 19th
May 28, 2026 KIOS: This podcast features OPL's Executive Director Laura Marlane who discussed the long process that led to Central Library.
OPL summer reading keeps kids sharp between school years
May 21, 2026 KMTV: This video features information about OPL's Summer Reading Challenge and how it helps kids continue learning.
OWH Column: Digital Costs
This column, featuring information about digital costs, appeared in the May 10, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
OPL rolls out their mobile library for all ages
May 6, 2026 KETV: This video features information about OPL's mobile library.
Omaha Central Library
May 2, 2026 Nebraska Public Media: This video features a conversation between OPL staff and host Cathy Wyatt on Central Library.
Central Library hosts performance to ring in new era
April 26, 2026 KETV: This video features information about Celebrate Omaha and some of the programming the library is offering.
OWH Column: Omaha library staff shares poetry collections
This column, featuring some of OPL staff's favorite poetry collections appeared in the April 26, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald.
Omaha unveils new Central Library
April 24, 2026 Creightonian: This article features information about the grand opening of OPL's Central Library.
Omaha's new library features book robot
April 24, 2026 WOWT: This video features information on the Automatic Storage and Retrieval System in OPL's Central Library.
New $158 million central library opens in Omaha
April 20, 2026 Omaha World-Herald: This article features information about OPL's Central Library and how it will serve as a community hub.
Families celebrate the opening of Central Library
April 19, 2026 KMTV: This video features shots from opening day at Central Library.