Each year, OPL encourages the community to nominate, vote on, and read one book as a way to promote literacy and provide a common theme for Omaha and Douglas County residents to discuss. This year’s selection is Nebraska author Jonis Agee’s “The Bones of Paradise.” Agee is an award-winning author of 12 books. She lives…
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August 7, 2017
The Omaha Public Library (OPL) Board of Trustees is seeking public input on a recently updated Master Facilities Plan. Facilitated conversations about the future of OPL’s facilities will take place at five area library branches. All are welcome to attend. Each forum is expected to last two hours. Those who are unable to attend a…
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August 4, 2017
Omaha Public Library is accepting applications from Omaha-area artists for 2018 exhibitions in the Michael Phipps Gallery. The Phipps Gallery is located in the southeast corner of the first floor at W. Dale Clark Main Library, 215 S. 15th St. Each exhibition is typically on display for two months. “Omaha Public Library (OPL) values the…
Read More from Local artists invited to submit works for possible exhibition in Michael Phipps GalleryW. Dale Clark Main Library Elevator Outage
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017 W. Dale Clark Main Library is experiencing a problem with their elevators serving its 2nd-4th floors. Please note that these floors will only be accessible via stairs through the weekend, or until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to remedy the problem as quickly as possible. Thank you…
Read More from W. Dale Clark Main Library Elevator OutageThe Forts of Nebraska subject of talk at Omaha Public Library
June 8, 2017
Nebraska’s forts were among the first, last and most important on the Great Plains, built to promote trade, to protect travelers and settlers, to fight the Indian tribes and then to keep the peace. They also hosted some great names of American history, including Buffalo Bill Cody, Crazy Horse, George Custer, Robert E. Lee, Red…
Read More from The Forts of Nebraska subject of talk at Omaha Public LibraryBuild a Better World this summer at Omaha Public Library
May 15, 2017
Omaha Public Library (OPL) invites you to participate in the annual Summer Reading Program (SRP)! With great reads and free activities for all ages, OPL can help keep everyone in the family engaged throughout the summer. Join us for kick-off celebrations at OPL locations on May 26 and 27. The fun begins at W. Dale…
Read More from Build a Better World this summer at Omaha Public LibraryOmaha Public Library will offer passes to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
May 10, 2017
Last week, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium announced a partnership with Omaha and Council Bluffs public libraries to offer free zoo tickets to library members. All Omaha Public Library (OPL) branches will begin checking tickets out to patrons on Saturday, May 20. “We’re thrilled to offer access to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium…
Read More from Omaha Public Library will offer passes to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and AquariumOmaha Library and Parks & Recreation to host Community Resource Expo
April 25, 2017
Together, we build a better city! Omaha Public Library and City of Omaha Parks & Recreation invite all Omaha residents to a free Resource Expo on Tuesday, May 9, 5-7 p.m. at Elmwood Park, 802 S. 60th St. Learn about activities and programs throughout the City of Omaha from various departments. Representatives will be on-hand…
Read More from Omaha Library and Parks & Recreation to host Community Resource ExpoStorybook characters come to life at Omaha Public Library
April 17, 2017
Omaha Public Library (OPL) welcomes all ages to Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave., on Sunday, April 30, 1-4 p.m., for a Storybook Land celebration! Life-sized characters from children’s literature will be on hand including Amelia Bedelia, Elephant and Piggie, Maisy, Pinkalicious, Pout Pout Fish, Tacky the Penguin, and the Very Hungry Caterpillar. OPL’s beloved mascot…
Read More from Storybook characters come to life at Omaha Public LibraryChildren’s Day/Book Day to celebrate the importance of literacy & culture
April 10, 2017
Children’s Day/Book Day, also known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Día), is a celebration of children, families and reading that culminates each year on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Omaha Public Library (OPL) will offer a variety of…
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