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Project Updates
Omaha community invited to a series of open houses to share feedback, ideas for 2023 Omaha Library Facilities Plan
Press Release, Mar. 2023
Margaret Sullivan Studio, HDR and Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture begin the design development phase of the project
General Update, Sept. 2022
Margaret Sullivan Studio, HDR and Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture complete the schematic design phase of the project
General Update, Jun. 2022
Margaret Sullivan Studio, HDR and Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture present the schematic design at a community share out event
General Update, Jun. 2022
Margaret Sullivan Studio leads community engagement through community partner breakfasts, community open house, one-on-one interviews, and public and partner surveys
General Update, Apr. 2022
Focused exploration, schematic design and engagement phases begin for a new Omaha Public Library central location at 72nd and Dodge
Press Release, Jan. 28, 2022
Margaret Sullivan Studio, HDR and Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture begin meeting with Omaha Public Library staff for further input
General Update, Jan. 2022
Omaha Public Library, Do Space, City of Omaha and other partners working toward a new citywide Library Facilities Plan for Omaha
Press Release, Feb. 2023
City of Omaha approves $20 million commitment to new central public library
General Update, Jul. 2022
Omaha Public Library Board commits to continued exploration of proposed Do Space integration into new central public library through service model design development, creating Advisory Committee of library officials, city officials, and Do Space representatives to make recommendations
General Update, Jun. 2022
Margaret Sullivan Studio reports on the community engagement findings from public outreach efforts
General Update, May 2022
Omaha community invited to provide input on a new Central Omaha Public Library at 72nd and Dodge
Press Release, Mar. 15, 2022
Omaha Public Library, Omaha Public Library Foundation, Do Space, the City of Omaha and Heritage Omaha officially launch schematic design and engagement phase to continue exploration of the 72nd & Dodge location for construction of a new central public library
General Update, Jan. 2022
Local News
Library Facilities Plan
KIOS, Feb. 28, 2023
'We still use our libraries': Omaha Public Library seeks community input with survey
KETV, Feb. 15, 2023
What should Omaha Public Library have inside its branches?
Yahoo, Feb. 15, 2023
Omaha Public Library Asking For Recommendations In Survey
KFAB, Feb. 15, 2023
Omaha Public Library, Do Space launch survey for input on library facilities plan
Omaha World-Herald, Feb. 15, 2023
Omaha Public Library to launch public survey
WOWT, Feb. 6, 2023
Omaha City Council approves $20M to central library project
WOWT, Jul. 26, 2022
Omaha City Council to consider new central library with expanded technology
The Reader, Jul. 20, 2022
Omaha City Council expresses support for central library project
Omaha World-Herald, Jul. 19, 2022
New library requesting $20 million in funding from city before private fundraising
KMTV, Jul. 19, 2022
Proposed committee would make recommendations on new main Omaha library
Omaha World-Herald, Jun. 14, 2022
New look at 72nd & Dodge library proposal
WOWT, Jun. 6, 2022
Plans for new Omaha library locations continue moving forward
WOWT, May 20, 2022
Proposed $100 million main library seen as "spectacular" addition to Omaha's crossroads
Omaha World-Herald, May 19, 2022
Omaha officials, nonprofit leaders hear from public on plans for future central library
Omaha World-Herald, Apr. 7, 2022
Omaha community encouraged to provide input on new central Omaha library
KPTM, Mar. 15, 2022
New strategic plan will provide a roadmap for Omaha Public Library
Omaha World-Herald, Mar. 6, 2022
Rachel Jacobson on the streetcar and library projects
1st Sky Omaha, Feb. 4, 2022
Omaha explores new 72nd and Dodge library branch
Nebraska Examiner, Jan. 28, 2022
Omaha proposing central public library at 72nd & Dodge
WOWT, Jan. 28, 2022
Do Space site a potential new location for main library branch
KPTM, Jan. 28, 2022
‘The library is so much more than just books’: Community shares its vision for library’s future
Plans for Omaha Public Library continue with partnership from philanthropic group
Omaha World-Herald, Feb. 24, 2023
Omaha officials announce 'community-driven' plan to shape future of library facilities
KETV, Feb. 15, 2023
Omaha Public Library seeking feedback from public about what can be improved
KPTM, Feb. 15, 2023
Take the Omaha Public Library survey
WOWT, Feb. 15, 2023
Omaha Public Library asking for community input on what library branches should have
KMTV, Feb. 15, 2023
City approves millions for Omaha library move renovations
Omaha World-Herald, Jul. 26, 2022
Omaha City Council hears feedback on proposal for new central library
KETV, Jul. 19, 2022
New central library is looking for the city to contribute $20 million
KPTM, Jul. 19, 2022
Agreement: City to pay $20 million of new Omaha library cost and merge fundraising entities
Omaha World-Herald, Jun. 27, 2022
Interior of proposed $100 million central library will include community spaces, high tech areas
Omaha World-Herald, Jun. 6, 2022
The new central library photos are revealed & community members give their thoughts
KPTM, Jun. 6, 2022
'It's a visionary design,' Omaha Public Library board reveals look of proposed central library
KETV, May 20, 2022
Laura Marlane: Saying goodbye to W. Dale Clark Library is not the end of the story
Omaha World-Herald, May 1, 2022
Community opinions sought in design of new central Omaha library
WOWT, Apr. 7, 2022
City and private library partners seek public input on new main branch
Nebraska Examiner, Mar. 15, 2022
Library executive director: 'Dreaming big for the future'
Omaha World-Herald, Feb. 6, 2022
With potential new central library, Omaha officials envision ‘world-class space’
Omaha World-Herald, Jan. 28, 2022
Officials announce study to build central Omaha Public Library at 72nd and Dodge
KETV, Jan. 28, 2022
72nd and Dodge being considered for new central library site
KMTV, Jan. 28, 2022
Do Space in Omaha aims to break digital divide
‘We have an opportunity here’: Omaha Public Library board votes to support partnership with Heritage Services
National News
A love letter to libraries, long overdue
Why libraries may never stop being people places
Beyond books: The 21st century public library
The golden age of public libraries dawns again
Transforming our libraries: a letter to the editor by Margaret Sullivan
The time is now.
Public libraries are an integral part of what makes cities attractive places to live, work and play. Omaha Public Library contributes essential assets to our community and is foundational to the educational, cultural and social eco-system of our world-class city.
Partnerships are at the core of this project, and we’re working with local and national experts (including library staff) to ensure every aspect meets the highest standard.