Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and Omaha Public Library is ready to help eligible Nebraska residents register to vote and get information about the upcoming election. How OPL can help: Eligible Nebraska residents can register to vote at any OPL location through Friday, Oct. 19. Important note: To vote in the Nov. 6…
Programs Will Help to Prepare Omahans for Retirement
Retirement is a dream for most, but getting to it can seem more like a nightmare without sufficient planning and preparation. This is why Omaha Public Library is partnering with Sequent Planning, LLC, an Omaha-based investment advisory and financial planning firm, for the eighth consecutive year to offer programs to help prepare Omahans for retirement. Joe Elsasser, Certified Financial…
Gardening Resources Can Help You Grow in 2018
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or you want to learn how green your thumb really is (or isn't), Omaha Public Library has resources to help you grow your gardening skills in 2018! Gardening education: If you're not sure where to begin, OPL's Common Soil gardening programs are a great place to start. Experienced instructors provide…
Feel the Love at OPL this February
As couples prepare to woo each other with flowers, chocolates, jewelry and more, Omaha Public Library is ready to woo you to our branches for our Valentine's Day programs scheduled between Feb. 9-16, items to help you prepare for the holiday or for all things love-related in our collection! Read about love, create gifts for loved ones…
February Exhibition will Highlight Omaha Changemakers
"Making a Difference" is a collection of recent portraits done by Omaha artist Eddith Buis. These humble, black and white drawings reflect the nature of the service and activism of the featured Omaha citizens, many who Buis knows personally. Her subjects are everyday people working in their own ways to create a better city for everyone…
