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OPL's weekly podcast explores community topics, reading
KETV May 7, 2025: Omaha Public Library's podcast hosts, Amy Mather & Maggie Petersen, highlight upcoming episodes with KETV's Waverle Monroe
Celebrating Women's History Month with UNO professor's new
Genealogy & Local History librarian Martha Grenzeback sat down with KETV to discuss an upcoming author visit and Genealogy week at OPL.
OWH Column: Over 1 Million Digital Checkouts in 2024
This column, featuring Omaha Public Library's 2024 circulation stats, appeared in the Jan. 19, 2025, edition of the Omaha World-Herald (NE).
In the News: OPL’s Central Library Under Construction
Local media recently got a behind-the-scenes look at the progress being made on our new Central Library, currently under construction.
A collection of local history; OPL's Genealogy room
KMTV Jan. 13, 2025: Highlighting OPL's genealogy resources, featuring how patrons can use the collection for family history.
Omaha Public Library launching its annual Reading Challenge
Jan. 3, 2025 KETV: Program Design Librarian Michelle Carlson highlights the Reading Challenge and upcoming kick-off party.
Winter Break Fun at the Library
Dec. 26, 2024 KMTV: OPL's Stacy Lickteig highlights fun and entertaining winter break activities.
OPL's wealth of resources will help you ring in a new you
Dec. 5, 2024 KETV: KETV's Waverle Monroe sat down with OPL's Courtni Kopietz to learn the different ways you set new goals.
Distinctive Omaha library design emerges
Nov. 15, 2024 Omaha World-Herald: Distinctive design of new library emerging - 'Book' concept coming to life at 72nd and Dodge Streets
OWH Column: OPL on the Family We Find
A column featuring OPL staff recommendations for titles that highlight found family tales.
OPL offers resources to help elevate your holiday cooking
Nov. 7, 2024 KETV: OPL Partnerships Manager Amy Mather discusses all the exciting holiday cooking options, cookbooks on display and online.
OWH Column: OPL offers the best storytelling ideas
A column highlighting upcoming writer's workshops and storytelling events.
OPL less than a year away from move to new central location
WOWT Oct. 16, 2024: Steel and glass are up at the construction site as the Central Library begins to take shape.
OWH Column: Recommended Spooky Season Reads
This column, featuring OPL's staff recommended spooky season reads, appeared in the Oct. 13, 2024, edition of the Omaha World-Herald.
OPL's Martha Grenzeback Talks About Family History Month
OPL's Martha Grenzeback talks about Family History Month in October and upcoming events to help patrons explore their ancestry.
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.