New Spring Titles

Enjoy these titles being added to OPL’s collection between March 1 - May 31, 2023.

Flux by Jinwoo Chong

Intersecting stories take the reader through surprising twists in a tale of grief and Asian American identity in the United States.

Sisters of the Lost Nation by Nick Medina

In celebration of what would be iconic author Jane Austen’s 247th birthday, 66 people gathered at Metropolitan Community College’s Institute for Culinary Arts on December 10, 2022, to enjoy tea from The Tea Smith, light sandwiches and finger foods, and a presentation by Dr. Jenny Rebecca Rytting, “Overlooked Foils in Austen’s Fiction.” This program was presented in partnership with the Nebraska Chapter of the Jane Austen Society and the Friends of Omaha Public Library.

OPL Welcomes New Member to Board of Trustees

Albert Varas joined OPL’s board of trustees in September 2022. Varas is the chief executive officer for Latino Center of the Midlands. Varas replaced Kristin Williams on the board and his term runs through June 30, 2023.

Other board members include Mike Kennedy (president), Keegan Korf (vice president), Jen Rae Wang (secretary/treasurer), John Barrett, Cameron Gales, Rochelle Mullen, and Bryan Wilson. There is currently one vacancy on the board.

Trustees are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council to serve a threeyear term. In accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, OPL board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. at different library locations. Schedules, agendas and minutes from these meetings can be found at omahalibrary.org/ board-of-trustees.