Omaha Public Library Friends

10/22/2026

It’s Thursday! The Friends Used Book Sale in the lower level of Swanson library is OPEN from 10am until 3pm today. Share with fellow readers!

Browse thousands of used books with the lowest prices in town. You never know what you’ll find. New inventory every week.

Hosted by Friends of Omaha Public Library.

10/20/2026

Omaha’s hidden gem - the Used Book Sale at Swanson Library! Find over 30,000 gently used books, DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, albums, puzzles and games at ridiculously low prices. Mass market and children’s books only 50¢ each. Hardcover and oversized books for just $1.50.

This volunteer-run used book sale in the lower level of Swanson Library is open from 10am - 3pm every Thursday and the 1st/3rd Saturdays each month. Mark your calendars!

Visit us at FriendsOmahaLibrary.org for more details.

10/16/2026

🎃📚 SPOOKY SEASON. SCARY-GOOD BOOK DEALS!

Omaha, your next favorite read might be waiting for you! 👻

Looking for your next cozy read, a new story for your little reader, or a book to add to your collection? Come browse the Friends of Omaha Public Library book sale!

📍 Swanson Library, Omaha
🗓 Thursdays & the 1st and 3rd Saturdays
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM

Bring a friend, explore the shelves, and discover your next great read without spending a fortune!

Save this post and share it with a fellow book lover. 💜

10/15/2026

Used book sale today! Open from 10am to 3pm at Swanson Library.

Can still bid on this unopened, sealed “S*x” book by Madonna in honor of Banned Books Week last week. Open until midnight Oct 17th.

10/14/2026

🎃 A little Halloween magic, a lot of bookish fun! 📚👻

Looking for an affordable way to add more stories to your family's bookshelves this fall?

Make a stop at the Friends of Omaha Public Library book sale! Discover books to enjoy together, stories to read before bedtime, and new favorites for your little readers.

📍 Swanson Library, Omaha
🗓 Thursdays & the 1st and 3rd Saturdays
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM

Tag a parent, teacher, or friend who loves finding a good book bargain!

Let's make more room for stories this spooky season. 🧡

10/13/2026

A copy of the banned book “S*x” by Madonna was donated to Friends of Omaha Public Library for a silent auction. It is still sealed, after being placed in a vault for safekeeping since the 90s.

Place your bid now to acquire this sealed - in its original foil package - piece of history.

Go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/friends-of-the-omaha-public-library-incs-silent-auction to make your bid.

10/12/2026

This year, Banned Books Week was Oct. 4-10 with the theme of “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.”

One interesting moment in Omaha Public Library history is when Madonna’s coffee table book “S*x” was published on Oct. 21, 1992, shortly after her fifth studio album, “Erotica”. Protests at libraries erupted across the U.S., fueling the fire and adding to the curiosity. Four years after the release, 238 patrons remained on the waiting list at OPL.

One of the copies donated to OPL to meet this demand was put into a vault - sealed in its original foil package - and has been provided to Friends of Omaha Public Library for a silent auction.

Go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/friends-of-the-omaha-public-library-incs-silent-auction to make your bid.

This sealed, never been open Madonna "S*x" book has been locked up in our library’s vault for years! We are bringing it out now, in honor of Banned Books…

10/11/2026

This year, Banned Books Week takes place Oct. 4-10 with the theme of “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.”

One interesting moment in Omaha Public Library history is when Madonna’s coffee table book “S*x” was published on Oct. 21, 1992, shortly after her fifth studio album, “Erotica”. Protests at libraries erupted across the U.S., fueling the fire and adding to the curiosity. Four years after the release, 238 patrons remained on the waiting list at OPL.

One of the copies donated to OPL to meet this demand was put into a vault - sealed in its original foil package - and has been provided to Friends of Omaha Public Library for a silent auction.

Go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/friends-of-the-omaha-public-library-incs-silent-auction to make your bid.

This sealed, never been open Madonna "S*x" book has been locked up in our library’s vault for years! We are bringing it out now, in honor of Banned Books…

10/08/2026

In honor of Banned Books Week, the Friends of Omaha Public Library are auctioning off a copy of Madonna’s book! This donated copy is still in its original foil wrapping and was not part of OPL’s circulating collection, though it was stored in the archives for many years.

Why did OPL have an unopened copy of the “S*x” book by Madonna? Find the backstory and a link to the auction here:
https://omahalibrary.org/blogs/post/opl-looks-back-for-banned-books-week-2026/

Auction opens October 7th.

This year, Banned Books Week takes place Oct. 4-10 with the theme of “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.” But what is Banned Books…

10/06/2026

Omaha’s hidden gem - the Swanson Used Book Sale! Find over 30,000 gently used books, DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, albums, puzzles and games at ridiculously low prices. Mass market and children’s books only 50¢ each. Hardcover and oversized books for just $1.50.

This volunteer-run used book sale in the lower level of Swanson Library is open from 10am - 3pm every Thursday and the 1st/3rd Saturdays each month. Mark your calendars!

Visit us at FriendsOmahaLibrary.org for more details.