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New Omaha Central Library proves a draw for regulars
August 9, 2026 OWH: This article features information about Central Library's role in the community since opening.
Omaha Public Library offers free workshops for community
September 2, 2026 WOWT: This video features information about Repujado Metal Workshops at OPL for teens.
Omaha Public Library's Midwest Lit Fest takes flight
September 2, 2026 KETV: This video features information about the annual Midwest Lit Fest OPL is hosting in 2026.
OWH Column: Connect with authors at OPL this fall
This column, featuring information about upcoming author events, appeared in the August 30, 2026, edition of the OWH.
Two Anchors, One Bet
August 21, 2026 Midlands Business Journal: This article features information about Central Library and the City of Omaha's Growth Strategy.
OWH Column: OPL recommends coming-of-age graphic novels
This column, featuring some of OPL staff's favorite coming-of-age graphic novels appeared in the August 16, 2026, edition of the OWH.
The Omaha Reads initiative announces its 2026 book selection
August 5, 2026 KETV: This video features information about the 2026 Omaha Reads book.
Real estate conference recognizes $158M Omaha library
August 3, 2026 Nebraska Examiner: Omaha's new library will receive the top "Summit Award" at the CRE Summit.
OWH Column: Bite-Sized Book Recommendations
This column, featuring some of OPL staff's favorite books under or around 200 pages appeared in the August 2, 2026, edition of the OWH.
Omaha Public Library hosts free circle weaving class
July 28, 2026 KETV: This video is about the Accessible Art event where patrons of all ages and abilities made circle weaving art.
OWH Column: Reading vs. Listening
This column is about reading vs. listening and appeared in the July 19, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald.
Central Library seeks 17th piece for its art collection
July 15, 2026 KMTV: This video is about the call for the next art piece to join Central Library's collection for its one-year anniversary.
OWH Column: 2026 Omaha Reads Book Announced
This column, featuring the 2026 Omaha Reads book appeared in the July 5, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald.
Program aims to improve Nebraska literacy
July 1, 2026 WOWT: This video is about early literacy in children in Nebraska and how you can keep them reading over the summer.
Omaha's Central Library is pushing out a call for public art
July 1, 2026 KETV: This video is about how OPL's Central Library is looking for art entries to celebrate one year of Central Library.
OWH Column: OPL offers book ideas to fuel your next trip
This column, featuring some of OPL staff's favorite travel books appeared in the June 21, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald.