Visit W. Dale Clark Library, The Biggest Public Library In Nebraska For A Day Of Pure Fun
By Catherine Armstrong|Published September 03, 2019
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Catherine Armstrong
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
For book-lovers, there’s no better way to spend a day than by surrounded by thousands of books in a beautiful atmosphere. The W. Dale Clark Library is the largest library in the Omaha Public Library System, and it’s a light, airy space that’s a wonderful place to read and relax.
A trip to the W. Dale Clark Main Library is the perfect way to spend the day.
If you can't find something good to read here, you're not looking very hard. W. Dale Clark Library has thousands of novels and non-fiction on every subject under the sun.
If you can't find what you're looking for, just ask one of the friendly librarians here. They'll point you in the right direction, and can even give you some suggestions if you're not sure what to read next.
You'll find cozy spaces to snuggle up with a book all throughout the library, but you might be tempted to open up a book and start reading right in the stacks.
...and it hosts all kinds of fun activities throughout the year. In addition to regular story times, the calendar is full of fun activities, and the children's section often hosts guests from all over the city.
The library is full of art! From the huge Eugene Kingman mural in the lobby, to the monthly exhibits at the Michael Phipps Gallery on the first floor, you'll get an eyeful of interesting visual art here.
W. Dale Clark has the largest collection of genealogy materials between Chicago and Salt Lake City. It's the perfect place to come to do research for any project.
The library also houses a computer lab with free Wi-Fi. Bring your own laptop, or use one of the library's computers. You can check out a Chromebook for up to two weeks, as well.
Do you have a few overdue book fines? Bring in some canned/non-perishable food October 6th - 13th, 2019 to have some of them waived. For each item you bring in, $2 will be deleted from your fines.
You can bring in a maximum of 10 items for $20 in waived fines - just make sure to bring along your library card or photo I.D.
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Have you visited the W. Dale Clark Library in Omaha? We’d love to hear about your trip! To learn more about the library, visit its website, and follow the Omaha Public Library’s Facebook page to see what’s going in at all of the branches.
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