# MyOPL

> Mobile library catalog and account management for Omaha Public Library. (iPhone/iPad app by City of Omaha, Omaha Public LIbrary.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myopl/id549922067 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [City of Omaha, Omaha Public LIbrary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557304732)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.29/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: English, French, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese
- Released: 2012-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-07-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myopl/id549922067/reviews.md

## What is MyOPL?

Take the Omaha Pubic Library with you wherever you go! Search for books, place holds, manage your account, create lists, and get information about our locations.

Features:
• quickly search, with filters to zero-in on what you want
• get descriptions and community reviews for titles
• save titles to your 'For Later' list
• check availability and map the locations where your title is available now • instantly check your due dates and renew
• check if your holds are ready
• search the full catalog for books, movies, music and digital books
• find and download eBooks and audiobooks
• browse bestsellers, new arrivals, and recent reviews
• rate titles with one touch
• check branch hours or get directions to the nearest branch of OPL

## Key features

- Search catalog with filters
- View title descriptions and reviews
- Save titles to 'For Later' list
- Check item availability and locations
- Manage due dates and renewals
- Place and track holds
- Download eBooks and audiobooks

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myopl/id549922067/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Support Local Libraries

*2025-12-29*

Love supporting my local library!

### 1/5 — No Longer Good

*2025-11-19*

This app does not work anymore so you should delete it from your phone because it’s just taking up space they are going to develop a new one, but this one is now out of service for good.

### 3/5 — Good app,  bad update

*2025-08-01*

This is SUCH a good app for conveniently accessing library services and putting books on hold, but it’s become almost unusable since the last major update. It no longer keeps you automatically signed in, instead making you log in every time you use the app. Half the time I try to log in, it says it’s unable to do that even when I use the same information every time. Then it magically works again a few hours later. 

Basically, the app is great when it lets you use it, but it’s a coin toss whether or not I’ll even be able to open it after the last update.

### 3/5 — Good but

*2019-12-20*

I’ve really liked using the app, but all of a sudden today, I noticed that I can no longer see the due dates of items when I search for them. I liked seeing the due dates before I put a hold on an item so I can gauge how long I’ll have to wait for it. I’m really unhappy about this. If it’s a privacy thing I don’t get it, as I will have no idea who has the item based on a due date. Ridicule. Please return it to normal!

### 4/5 — Great app, Filter feature broken

*2018-10-02*

I really like this app. It makes borrowing stuff from the library much easier. I did notice that since the latest app update the filtering and cancel buttons no longer work. Anyone else having this problem?

### 5/5 — great

*2018-01-13*

easy to put books on hold, and see what’s available.

### 1/5 — Crashes all of the time!

*2017-10-08*

Great app when it works; which isn't very often. I have to delete it and relaunch it all of the time.

### 5/5 — Helpful to me

*2017-03-31*

This has been a very useful little app for me to have! As an educator and parent ( and book junkie) the app's search, hold and "location at" functions are a lifesaver.

### 5/5 — So Handy!

*2016-08-13*

I love having this app on my phone; it makes my life so much easier. I love that I can find books, audiobooks, and other forms of media for every member of my family without having to travel to the library all the time and without having to look on the website. We have a seemingly endless amount of books on hold at any given time, and I love that you can renew the books you have currently checked out with a quick visit to the app. Definitely worth the price ;)

### 1/5 — I hate it

*2016-03-16*

It's clunky, unintuitive, and unpleasant to use. Perhaps if you're reading popular, current fiction, it might be ok, but for finding any sort of even semi-obscure title, it's horrendous. I hate it so much, tomorrow I'm going to visit my local branch and see if there is any kind of public feedback committee I can join and tell them how horrible it is. It's so bad, pirating books looks attractive by comparison, and that idea revolts me.

## Frequently asked questions about MyOPL

### What can I do with MyOPL?

MyOPL allows you to search the library catalog, place holds, manage your account, create lists, find library locations, and download eBooks and audiobooks. You can also check due dates and renew items.

### Is MyOPL free to use?

Yes, MyOPL is completely free to download and use. It is offered by the City of Omaha, Omaha Public Library.

### What devices does MyOPL support?

MyOPL is available for both iPhone and iPad devices, allowing library patrons to access services on their preferred Apple mobile devices.

### How often is MyOPL updated?

The latest version of MyOPL is 2.20.1, and it was last updated on October 29, 2025. Updates typically include new features and performance improvements.

### What is the age rating for MyOPL?

MyOPL has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages who wish to access library services.

### Can I find eBooks and audiobooks with MyOPL?

Yes, MyOPL allows you to search the full catalog for digital books and audiobooks, and then find and download them directly through the app.

### Does MyOPL have ads?

No, MyOPL does not contain advertisements. As a free service from the Omaha Public Library, it focuses on providing a clean user experience.

### How do I check my due dates with MyOPL?

You can instantly check your due dates for borrowed items directly within the MyOPL app. The app also allows you to renew items if eligible.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.23.0 — 2026-06-16

Improved VoiceOver support for library carousels

Enhanced device security detection

Security and networking improvements

Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 2.20.1 — 2025-10-29

Improved accessibility, guided by WCAG 2.2 (Level AA) standards.

New and updated format icons now appear in search results.

General bug fixes and small design improvements.

### 2.18.0 — 2025-03-27

Includes minor UI improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.16.2 — 2024-10-22

Addressed an issue where the camera on certain iPhone models had difficulty detecting barcodes at short range, improving scanning reliability.

In search results, titles without a jacket cover now display a clearer, format-specific fallback image for better visual consistency and user experience.

Includes various usability improvements and minor bug fixes.

### 2.15.0 — 2024-07-17

Home screen customization settings were lost after logging out. This issue has been fixed, and settings are now retained.

System messages continued to appear as new even after being viewed and acknowledged. This issue has been fixed.

The library card did not always display the updated expiry date. This has been corrected.

This release also includes some backend platform updates.

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