Clean place, security was on top of things. Staff was friendly enough with limited interaction from…read moreme. Found what I was looking for. Not much else you can ask from the library.

Such a great location. Engaging, bright, versatile spaces!…read more The staff has been eager to welcome us in on each visit. There truly seems to be something for everyone - the STEAM focused kiddo, the poet, the work-from-home employee, the fiction fanatic, garden novice, etc! So thankful for all the resources and gorgeous touches.

You will find this little structure at the end of Gene Leahy Park. It is an iconic photo…read moreopportunity in the heart of downtown Omaha. Contrary to what I thought, the arches do not have any historical significance. They are remanants of the former US National Bank Building that once stood at the corner of 12th and Farnam Streets. They are made of Ohio bluestone and was constructed in 1887. They were reconstructed in it current location in 1979. The arch is currently owned by the city of Omaha. It has a kind of odd placement and looks like a arch just dropped downtown. It is not hard to find and I located it relatively easy. Parking to see this attraction is simple enough. There is tons of metered parking within a reasonable walking distance. This howevre is probably not a destination attractioon. Most of it visitors will come here with this stop as part of a larger itinerary. The arch seems to be in great shape, and has a placard on it that gives some brief information. Anyway, as with most attractions such as this that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes, got my pictures and then I was out. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

The Arches, built in 1887 by stone are a very majestic way to signify you are about to enter Gene…read moreLeahy Park in downtown Omaha, NE. When I first saw them, I almost thought I was in Paris! They look just like the Arch de Triomphe. When the former US National Bank Building was originally built, it had two of these very impressive stone arches as it's entrances. However, when the bank was remodeled in 1979, one of the arches was reconstructed here at it's current site along Farnam Street, where it stands today. Owned now by the city of Omaha, the Arches have "stood like silent sentinels at the 12th and Farnam entrance to Gene Leahy Mall," said a story on www.omahabydesign.org. Made of Ohio bluestone, the Arch is a very dignified presence in the Old Market downtown area. I just adore noble pieces of public art such as this, so 5 YELP STARS for sure. But this Arch might need some help. In the omahabydesign story, it mentioned that the "recent condition survey completed by the Omaha Public Art Commission cited the piece as in need of extensive restoration. Although the arches appear complete and sound, there is staining, discoloration, crystalline deposits and drainage problems. It appears as though the drainage system may be clogged or insufficient to remove water from the top of the structure. Water is seeping through the mortar joints along the inside curve of the arch." Not good. Someone with local money needs to step forward or a fund-raising effort should be started to get Arch-y in better shape. Also troubling: minor abrasions, accumulated dust and dirt, bird droppings, lichen and self-adhesive stickers. I imagine some Midwestern graffiti has found it's way onto the Arches. I hope the Omaha-ians can find a way to fix up this distinctly classy reminder of what a lovely city this truly is.

Went to fax and make copies. You have to buy a fax card of course or use your debit/credit card…read more It's ten cent per copies. $1.25 for first fax and $1.00 for each additional faxes. I'm sure that may be standard prices at all Omaha Public libraries but just for reference. Plus friendly & helpful employees! Nice & neat as well.

Nice and quiet atmosphere. Love visiting for research. Wish it opened up at 8 but other than that I…read morerecommend this branch.

I have used this library for years. It is a great spot. Sad to see people rating it so low. Don't…read morebe fooled. Know how to use it and how to politely work with the staff. They are very accommodating if they understand what you need.

The old house where this "library" is housed is cool but the staff and facilities really are not up…read moreto par. First, it seems like a huge fire hazard. The whole place. I didn't see evidence of a sprinkler system and it's just stuff sort of everywhere. Maybe I could see it but it would concern me to store things here if it's not humidity controlled and more fire safe. Additionally, I asked if the people who worked here had any training or formal education in the library sciences or as a historian and was told...they've worked here a long time. Personally, I don't think that rates evidenced by the fact that when one item was requested the wrong thing was supplied and the person Libby...Lilly... something like that had no idea they had pulled the wrong thing and said it would take 24 hours to find the right thing. That seems a bit much for the size operation. She wasn't particularly apologetic either. Didn't seem to care she'd gotten it wrong. There is supposedly a fellow that works there as well but I've not ever actually seen him there. I was told he's a playwright so maybe this is his second job. Not really sure. If you want to be a respected library I think you should be able to catalog and staff so that you can act like a proper library.

This is the kind of used bookstore you hope to find! There are piles and piles of books, grouped by…read moresubject area. There is a mixture of all sorts of books, including government publications, small brochures, self-published books, and textbooks. I found a couple of books that I've never seen before. I spent over an hour here just looking at books in one specific area because they are piled on the floor and on top of the bookshelves. I'm so glad I was able to come here and will definitely stop by again when I'm in the area.

Whenever in Old Market, I always drop by Jackson Street Booksellers to browse their vast selection…read moreof books. The store is full of options both new and old, but can be a bit overwhelming at first. There are sections for all genres of books, but it can be a bit difficult to navigate especially on busy weekends. I would like to come here again on a quieter day to truly look through their selection and find a good read!

I think the cleaning crew deserves more attention, they do a great job keeping a place this large…read moreclean due to the amount of students. Yes there may be some dirty tables, but that's just what happens when most students on campus filter in each day. I really appreciate the large amount of seating and outlets! It's been a nice place to study since the remodel took place.

A hang-out spot for Creighton students. They open late on a weekday so you can find a place to…read morestudy here other than the library. This place has so much things to do, some times they have events during the weekday which hosted by the student union. The new addition of Starbucks is definitely a good change. Other than that, they have convenience store that sells all kind of snacks and drinks, some dorm room essential items. Oh, they also have pool tables and message chairs.

I had an emergency. I reached Stephanie Kinman at OPPD, and she went above and beyond. Due to my…read moremistake, my utilities went off and were not converted back to me after a tenant moved out. Turns out I didn't fill out the paperwork I needed to. Stephanie assessed my problem, advised on the issue, how to solution for the future, and moved quickly to support me. I had a showing on the house on Sunday and it was urgent to have power! She took ownership of the problem, was very patient with me and worked it through to resolution (power on). Wow!! I hope someone at OPPD gives her a big raise and recognition for exemplifying the customer experience they want to deliver. She is a true asset to this organization and gave me an incredible experience. Kudos Stephanie!!!

So we lost power to our apartments Sunday January 25th around 11:30 am. Apparently someone hit a…read morepole. We'll i went to the store at 4pm and OPPD was out there working hard I did receive a text saying it would be on at 3pm but they were still working. By 8pm it was 61 degrees in the apartment me and my daughter wrapped up and layed down. It was negative temperatures outside but OPPD continued to work until around 2am when everything came back on. I felt a sense of relief and was so thankful to everyone who was out there in that cold to get out service back going I appreciate you all i hate paying that bill but what they did makes it worth it besides having power THANKS OPPD