All OPL locations will be closed during these holidays observed by the City of Omaha. Please note that South Omaha Library will be open on certain dates when other locations are closed, because the facility is shared with Metropolitan Community College. Check individual location pages for current dates specific to your local library. Holiday and closure information…
Battle for eBooks happening in public libraries
This article was written by Omaha Public Library Executive Director Laura Marlane for the December 1, 2019 edition of the Omaha World-Herald. There’s a battle going on in public libraries across the country to preserve your right to access eBooks. On November 1, Macmillan Publishing began restricting access to newly published eBook titles in their…
Reading Challenge 2019: That’s a Wrap!
As we head into December, we’re closing in to the end of our 2019 Reading Challenge. We hope you’ve enjoyed expanding your reading habits and selecting titles for this year’s 12 challenges! You still have a few weeks to finish up your challenge and if you need any suggestions, be sure to ask your local…
Halloween Happenings at OPL
Halloween can be a frighteningly frenzied time of year. Between shopping for and creating treats, costumes and decorations, parents may be seeking a simple solution for seasonal fun without adding to the already hectic time and expenses! Omaha Public Library (OPL) can help with fun, free, pre-planned programs and activities for all ages to enjoy. Browse…
Food for Fines Returns Oct. 6-13
OPL cardholders can donate non-expired canned goods and other non-perishable foods in exchange for credit toward overdue fines on their OPL accounts.
