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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.
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.
Black Literacy Advocating For Children With Dyslexia
June 19, 2026 Black News: Clarice Jackson, OPL Board member, is urging the NAACP to do more for children with dyslexia.
State of the Art: Inside Omaha’s New Central Library
June 19, 2026 Omaha Magazine: This article features information about the innovation with OPL's Central Library.
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.