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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.
Omaha Public Library Opened New Headquarters on April 19th
May 28, 2026 KIOS: This podcast features OPL's Executive Director Laura Marlane who discussed the long process that led to Central Library.
OPL summer reading keeps kids sharp between school years
May 21, 2026 KMTV: This video features information about OPL's Summer Reading Challenge and how it helps kids continue learning.
OWH Column: Digital Costs
This column, featuring information about digital costs, appeared in the May 10, 2026, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
OPL rolls out their mobile library for all ages
May 6, 2026 KETV: This video features information about OPL's mobile library.