Gretna Public Library

We absolutely love the Gretna Public Library. As relatively new Gretna residents moving from Midtown Omaha we were pleasantly surprised with this Library. Not only do we receive books much more quickly that often required weeks or months of holds at the Omaha library, the staff is incredibly friendly.As they transition to being in a larger facility the main library and children's library are open at two different locations walking distance from each other, and due to staffing are open at alternating times, as long as you know that and check the schedule before heading out it is never a problem. They do all kinds of events at each one of the locations geared towards kids and adults alike.

You know, I am not a Gretna resident, but my brother's family goes to this library and I know that my niece has had a lot of good experiences here. The time I went with her was especially fun, and one of her regular past times: wherein kids read books to dogs! Once a month or so, a group of well-trained dogs sits while kids read books to them. It is a wonderful way to promote a love for books, especially for animal lovers. I hope this program continues.One thing I do remember, and just verified, is that non-Gretna residents have to pay $40 to get a library card here.