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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.
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).
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.
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).
OPL celebrates young writers in creative competition
Dec. 4, 2025 KETV: This video features information about the 25th Annual Teen Poetry Bash.
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).
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).
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.
$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.
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.
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.
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..
Construction at Omaha Central Library is finished
Nov. 13, 2025 KETV: This video shows off Omaha Central Library to excite book fanatics about the grand opening soon.
Take a look inside the new Omaha Central Library
Nov. 13, 2025 WOWT: Take a look inside the new Omaha Central Library and learn more about when it will open to the public.
New Central Library opens as Crossroads remains stalled
Nov. 13, 2025 KMTV: The construction of the new Central Library is complete and brings changes for the area.
OWH Column: Finish the 2025 OPL Reading Challenge
This column has creative ideas on how to finish the 2025 OPL Reading Challenge and appeared in the Nov. 9, 2025, edition of the OWH.