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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.
Off the Shelf: OPL Foundation Annual Fundraiser
Aug. 5, 2024 KIOS: OPL Foundation's Wendy Townley previews the annual fundraiser event with Tommy Orange on Wednesday, September 18th.
OWH Column: "Remnants of the Past" collaboration
A column highlighting the Remnants of the Past collaboration with MaMo Gallery.
Omaha Everyday: Omaha Public Library
July 26, 2024 WOWT: OPL's Courtni Kopietz tells WOWT's Dave Webber all about the online learning resources available with your library card.
Off the Shelf: Book Bash
July 29, 2024 KIOS: Design Librarian Michelle Carlson shares details for Book Bash, Aug 9 at 7 PM, a chance to grow your "to be read" list.
Off the Shelf: Omaha Reads 2024
July 22, 2024 KIOS: Omaha Reads unites the community through one book! This year's pick: The War Begins in Paris by Theodore Wheeler.
OWH Column: OPL staff recommend travel reads
A column featuring OPL staff recommendations of favorite books that inspire wanderlust and travel.
Off the Shelf: Remnants of the Past: Drop-in Sessions
July 15, 2024 KIOS: Join artist Amelia Broussard at the Genealogy and Local History Room to illustrate your family stories through art!
