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.
Celebrate Family History Month with OPL Programs, Lock-In
Learn more about one of the best genealogy collections in the Midwest by attending the 11th Annual Genealogy Lock-In hosted by OPL and the Greater Omaha Genealogical Society (GOGS). Library staff and GOGS members will be available to help participants discover genealogical treasures in OPL’s collection and online. Participants are encouraged to bring laptops and…
OPL Can Help Ready Students to Return to School
Summer's days are numbered and it’s almost time to return to a back-to-school routine. With most Omaha-area schools kicking off classes by mid-August, OPL would like to remind Omaha and Douglas County residents of four ways their library cards can be used to help make the grade! Back-to-School events: Several OPL branches are hosting Back-to-School…
Seed of the Year: Rattlesnake Bean
The Seed of the Year initiative is a partnership between City Sprouts, The Big Garden, Omaha Public Library, Big Muddy Urban Farm and The Union for Contemporary Art. The program invites any interested Omahans to plant the Seed of the Year at their homes or gardens in order to save seeds from the plants to…
