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Photo of gloved hands insert a new plant into a pot of dirt that takes you to an article written by Doug Meigs about the OPL Seed Library. This article was originally published in the Feb. 19, 2026 edition of the Omaha magazine.

Garden prep goes green with Omaha Library resources

This article appeared in the February 19 issue date.
A variety of books sit upright on a library table for patrons to brose from.

OWH Column: Top Book Titles of 2025

This column, featuring the top checkouts of 2025 in the Feb. 15, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
A photo of shelves with binders and books on them and letters that spell out "Tech Kits" was featured on KETV.

The Omaha Public Library starts a new chapter with Do Space

Feb. 5, 2026 KETV: This video features information about the Do Space transition.
Two young kids wearing yellow shirts reach for Legos to help them build.

OWH Column: Do Space, now part of OPL

This column features information about the Do Space transition and appeared in the Feb. 1, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
Tables and shelves full of books sit in OPL's Genealogy and Local History Room. This photo takes you to an article about Genealogy and Local History room hours updates.

Worth the Wait: Some genealogy services to pause temporarily

OPL's Genealogy & Local History Room will close to the public in preparation for the move to the new Central Library.
There are several shelves full of DVDs.

Having trouble seeing a movie or TV show? OPL can help

This column was penned by OPL's Executive Director Laura Marlane and appeared in the Jan. 18, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
Courtni Kopietz with OPL is smiling in front of a colorful book-themed background with information about the 2026 Reading Challenge.

OPL launches annual Reading Challenge with kickoff party

Jan. 7, 2026 KETV: This video features information about the 2026 Reading Challenge and the kickoff party.
People engaged at a Reading Challenge Party, with a person writing at a table in their Reading Challenge booklet from OPL.

OWH Column: Turn the page on old habits with help from OPL

This column, featuring resources for starting off the New Year appeared in the Jan. 4, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
Two people sit on a tan couch for an interview about OPL on KETV. The OPL logo and books are in the background.

OPL celebrates young writers in creative competition

Dec. 4, 2025 KETV: This video features information about the 25th Annual Teen Poetry Bash.
A person stands reading a book in a library.

OWH Column: OPL staff suggest epistolary books

This column, featuring recommended epistolary books appeared in the Dec. 7, 2025, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
Panelists engage with the crowd at the Freedom to Read event.

OWH Column: Discovery Passes connect people with community

This column has information about OPL's Discovery Passes and appeared in the Nov. 23, 2025, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
A crowd sits around an interviewer and author Javier Zamora, who holds a microphone and tells the crowd about his book.

Omaha Reads program hosts ‘Solito’ author Javier Zamora

Nov. 21, 2025 The Gateway: This article discusses the 2-25 Omaha Reads program and how it hosted ‘Solito’ author Javier Zamora.
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.
Two people look at foam poster boards with information about OPL's new Central Library.

Look inside Omaha Central Library before the opening in 2026

Nov. 14, 2025 The Gateway: This article features information about what Omaha Central Library looks like before opening day in April.
Aerial shot of OPL's Central Library under construction.

Take a Sneak Peak of Omaha Central Library

Nov. 14, 2025 Omaha World Herald: This article features information about the construction of the new Omaha Central Library.
Screenshot of a news article titled, "Take a look inside Omaha's new $158 million library by Jessica Wade".

Take a look inside Omaha’s new $158 million library

Nov. 14, 2025 The Reader: This article features Central Library, one of the largest investments in a public library system in the U.S..

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