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What It Is The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation’s travel adventure program, WanderNebraska, is kicking off its 5th year! This year the program joins the nationwide America250 celebration, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, through a special collaboration with Nebraska Game and Parks’ Trail Trek Program. WanderNebraska was created to promote the work…

Starting on May 1st, GPL’s Summer Accounts return. Stop by either library building during business hours, to apply or renew in-person, or utilize the Online Account Management system from the comfort of your home. Feel free to skip the “why’s” and jump to the “how’s” if you already know that you want your Summer Account….

With Gretna Sanitation now offering 24/7 glass recycling, GPL made the decision to end its monthly glass recycling program in February 2026. GPL always looks for ways to serve its community, and this was more impactful than any librarian imagined. Read on to learn the program’s details as well as where you can now take…

GPL is thrilled to now offer patrons free passes to the Omaha Children’s Museum. This participatory museum provides a variety of exhibits, workshops, programs, and more that help children learn about both themselves and the world. Partnering with the Omaha Children’s Museum means that your child can grow curious and then explore more whether the…

GPL is thrilled to introduce a new way to support our community: Notary Public services! Whether you’re finalizing a Power of Attorney, transferring ownership, or handling real estate paperwork, GPL’s notary is ready to assist with a wide range of eligible documents. Notary Public services are free for community members, but due to limited availability,…

GPL is proud to highlight more all-time record-breaking growth in its 96th year serving its community. These numbers attempt to show both how much and why patrons use their library. Without library patrons, none of this growth is possible. Thank you, Gretna! Curious about previous Impact Reports? Check them out here: 2024 • 2023 •…

You may not need to look any further than Gretna Public Library to make your next exciting family discovery. GPL is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, which means that it has access to more genealogy resources to help you make more family discoveries. FamilySearch is a world leader in family history. The FamilySearch Affiliate Library designation…

As we wrap up 2025 and gear up for the year of 2026, it’s fun to be able to reflect on the past year and see all we have accomplished. One of our favorite ways to reflect is to compile a top ten list of materials that our patrons have enjoyed the most. To keep…

Gretna Public Library takes its fiscal responsibility from its taxpayer-funding very seriously and does its best to ensure sustainable services for all patrons. In response to the growing demand for digital materials, we have conducted a comprehensive review of digital borrowing trends and performed a budget analysis. As a result of this analysis and close consideration, we will focus our…

Thank you to the amazing and generous Opera Omaha team, we can now offer Opera Omaha tickets to our Activity Pass program! Keep an eye out for availability for both The Barber of Seville and future operas on GPL’s Activity Passes page.