Omaha Public Library (OPL) is working on a strategic plan to help guide library priorities and set goals for the next three to five years.
Staff Spotlight: Tom Russell Retires
When Tom Russell walked into Milton R. Abrahams Branch during summer 1995, he was looking for a volunteer opportunity to help him develop some new skills.
OPL Can Help Ready Students to Return to School
With most Omaha-area schools kicking off classes by mid-August, OPL would like to remind Omaha and Douglas County residents of the great ways their library cards can be used to help make the grade! Homework help: OPL has several resources that kids and teens can access online with their OPL cards to get assistance with their homework…
OPL Introduces Binge Boxes to Collection
If you love movies, you’re going to love the latest addition to OPL’s collection: binge boxes. A binge box is a collection of four to six films gathered into one DVD set for the ultimate movie-watching experience! Selections are grouped by themes, notorious directors, or favorite starring actors, and have titles ranging from “Something Sappy…
Omaha Public Library permanently eliminates daily overdue fines
On March 18, 2021, the Omaha Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously voted in favor of a resolution to make OPL fines free permanently.
