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All OPL branches will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day. All OPL branches will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 for staff training.

A colorful poster the 2026 Omaha Reads book as "Remarkably Bright Creatures" and leads to a link for events about the book.
There's still time to check out a copy of the Omaha Reads book "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Attend an upcoming event related to the book! Omaha Reads events include book club discussions, Death Cafés and more. The Omaha Public Library Foundation will also host Shelby Van Pelt for a discussion on Thursday, Sept. 10 and tickets to the author event are available for purchase.

A photo of playing cards that takes you to OPL's event series "Learn to Play: Canasta with Elaine."
Join us for a family-friendly game of Canasta! Elaine Heath will teach participants the ins and outs of Canasta. The series begins Sept. 13 at the Downtown branch, with future Canasta events scheduled across various OPL locations.

A collection of book covers contained in the "Omaha Picks: We love you, Dolly" booklist.

Omaha Picks: We love you, Dolly

We remember Dolly Parton, a music legend who was also an incredible literacy advocate.
A collage of nine book covers for the book list "Omaha Picks: Hats!"

Omaha Picks: Hats!

Hats are a great accessory that make any outfit more fun! Here are some of our favorite hat picture books.
A collection of book covers contained in the "Omaha Picks: Teen Reads for Hispanic Heritage Month" booklist.

Omaha Picks: Teen Reads for Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by checking out these YA fiction books!

Poster from a movie advertising Hispanic Heritage Month with Kanopy.

A young child interacts with a balloon artists at A.V. Sorensen's birthday celebration.

Events on the Horizon for Kids: 

Sept. 8 | Vision Screening Storytime at Saddlebrook Branch

Sept. 12 | Writers Workshop for Kids: Tails of Adventure at Benson Branch

Sept. 12 | Night Sky Adventure with Gifford Farm at Central Library

Sept. 23 | Hispanic Heritage Celebration at A.V. Sorensen Branch

Events on the Horizon for Teens: 

Sept. 2 | Teen Hangout: Repujado Workshop at Willa Cather Branch

Sept. 10 | Teen Hangout: Manga Party at Charles B. Washington Branch

Sept. 14 | Accessible Art at Milton R. Abrahams Branch

Sept. 19 | Lucha Libre with Latin Thunder / Lucha libre con Latin Thunder at Millard Branch

Sept. 19 | Bad Art for Teens at Florence Branch
A teenager sits with their LED creation they made at a Do Space event.

A group of adults smile as they sit together for OPL's Book Bash.

Promotional graphic for the eighth reading challenge of 2026 from OPL. It says, "Suggested reads. Challenge Number 8. 2026 Reading Challenge: Read a book about an indigenous character set in the present" and features five book covers that complete the prompt.
Read a modern story featuring an Indigenous character living in the world today, illuminating contemporary voices and perspectives. Find different books at OPL that fulfills September's challenge.

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