MISSION STATEMENT
WISH LIST
The Omaha Public Library Foundation raises money and advocates for Omaha Public Library. The Omaha Public Library Foundation reads between the lines, supporting Omaha Public Library by increasing community access to lifelong learning and literacy. This year marks its 36th year serving Omaha Public Library.
An unrestricted financial donation to the Omaha Public Library Foundation is the most effective way to show your support of Omaha Public Library. The Omaha Public Library Foundation accepts cash donations, bequests, memorials, stock transfers, and planned gifts.
UPCOMING EVENTS Omaha Reads, Omaha Public Library’s annual one city/one book initiative Sept. 1-30, 2021 Between the Lines with Yaa Gyasi, author of “Transcendent Kingdom” and “Homegoing” Oct. 5, 2021 Temple Israel 13111 Sterling Ridge Drive Virtual tickets also available
BACKGROUND
BRAG LINES
PAY IT FORWARD
Private funding through the
Despite Omaha Public Library’s
Throughout 2020, the Omaha
Omaha Public Library Foundation six-month closure in 2020, digital
Public Library Foundation and
has supported Omaha Public
resources remained available,
the community were inspired by
Library since 1985. Gifts of all
with circulation of digital books
the doggedness of OPL staff in
sizes make it possible to enhance
increasing dramatically. The spike
their service to patrons. When the
the library’s programs, services,
in demand prompted the OPL
furlough meant operating with a
and community access. Private
Foundation to launch a four-fold
skeleton crew, even administrative
support through the Omaha
increase in private dollars to
staff assisted with curbside service.
Public Library Foundation
fund collections.
includes individual donations, corporate and foundation grants, event sponsorships and more. The Omaha Public Library Foundation is managed by a staff of two, plus a board of directors and an advisory council consisting of former staff and volunteers.
Summer 2020 saw an increased
Digital materials are valuable for
interest in books on racial equity
general recreation and research,
and anti-racism. Attuned to
as well as remote learning. By
current events and community
year-end, OPLF raised nearly
response, OPL staff created book
$175,000 toward the $200,000
lists, recorded a podcast, and
goal, increasing the digital materi-
culled resources to help patrons
als collection by nearly 10%.
find that information.
OMAHA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 215 S. 15th St. Omaha, NE 68102 foundation@omahalibrary.org
402.444.4589 omahalibraryfoundation.org
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