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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
OWH Column: OPL on the Family We Find
A column featuring OPL staff recommendations for titles that highlight found family tales.
OPL offers resources to help elevate your holiday cooking
Nov. 7, 2024 KETV: OPL Partnerships Manager Amy Mather discusses all the exciting holiday cooking options, cookbooks on display and online.
OWH Column: OPL offers the best storytelling ideas
A column highlighting upcoming writer's workshops and storytelling events.
OPL less than a year away from move to new central location
WOWT Oct. 16, 2024: Steel and glass are up at the construction site as the Central Library begins to take shape.
OWH Column: Recommended Spooky Season Reads
This column, featuring OPL's staff recommended spooky season reads, appeared in the Oct. 13, 2024, edition of the Omaha World-Herald.
OPL's Martha Grenzeback Talks About Family History Month
OPL's Martha Grenzeback talks about Family History Month in October and upcoming events to help patrons explore their ancestry.
OWH Column: Freedom to Explore, Right to Read
This column by OPL Executive Director Laura Marlane, recognizing Banned Books Week, appeared in a recent edition of the Omaha World-Herald.
Omaha book lovers uniting to celebrate book by local author
KETV Sept.4, 2024: OPL's program manager previews upcoming Omaha Reads activities, including book clubs and a virtual walking tour of Paris.
Off the Shelf: National Library Card Sign-up Month
Sept. 2, 2024 KIOS: If you don't already have a library card, now is the time to get one as part of National Library Card Sign-up Month.
Off the Shelf: Stories After Dark
Aug. 26, 2024 KIOS: Stories After Dark, a live storytelling event series, begins on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.
Off the Shelf: International Dot Day
Aug. 19, 2024 KIOS: International Dot Day is a celebration with special OPL storytimes inspired by the children's book called "The Dot."
OWH Column: OPL staff revisit the classics
A column featuring OPL staff recommendations for their favorite adaptations or retellings of classic stories.
Saturday's walk through North Omaha will showcase gardens
Aug. 16, 2024 Omaha World-Herald: Two OPL branches are among the stops in the North Omaha Summer Arts Garden Walk.
Nebraskans are Flocking to Silent Book Clubs
Aug. 16: 2024 Omaha World-Herald: OPL is joining the fun of silent reading clubs, planning its first Out & About Reading Party, Sept. 12.
Off the Shelf: LearningExpress Library
Aug. 12, 2024 KIOS: Explore the LearningExpress Library, featuring online tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks to help patrons of all ages.
