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OPL Closed: Christmas & New Year’s Day

December 10, 2024

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas. For New Year’s eve, Tuesday, December 31, the library will close at 3pm and will be closed, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. Items can be returned in the book drop located in back of the Town/Library building.

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OPL Board of Trustees Meeting

December 2, 2024

Wednesday, December 11 at 3pm, Ontario Public Library Board of Trustees to meet. Meeting held in Library Community room and open to the public.

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Thanksgiving Holiday Closings

November 22, 2024

The Ontario Public Library will be closing at 3pm on Wednesday, November 27 and will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 thru Saturday, Nov. 30. Items can returned in the book drop located in the back of Town/Library building. Library will resume open hours on Monday, December 2nd at 10am.

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Ontario Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

November 12, 2024

Wednesday, December 4 starting at 5:45PM, downtown Ontario (Ridge Rd. between Furnace Rd. and Knickerbocker Rd.) Celebrate the season with a Truck Parade, Cookie Decorating, Fireworks, Scavenger Hunt, special treats and more!

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Library Closing at 1PM, Friday Nov. 15

November 12, 2024

Friday, November 15, the Ontario Public Library will be closing early at 1PM for a staff meeting. Items can be returned in the book drop located in the back of the Town/Library Building.

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Library Closed Saturday, Nov. 2

November 1, 2024

The Library will be closed on Saturday, November 2. Items can be returned in the book drop located in back of town/Library Building.

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Medicare Seminar at OPL

October 19, 2024

Monday, Oct. 22 at 1pm or 3pm, Adults attend a Medicare Seminar to learn about the basics of Medicare in a low-key, group setting. You’ll also receive an overview of the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans offered by Excellus BCBS. These events are free and there is absolutely no obligation to enroll. Register at […]

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Library Closed Oct. 14

October 8, 2024

The Library will be closed all day on Monday October 14th, Indigenous People’s Day (Columbus Day). Items can be returned in book drop located in the back of the Town/Library Building.

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Friends of OPL Used Book Sale

October 4, 2024

Included in the sale are fiction and nonfiction books for adults, young adults and children, DVDS, puzzles and jewelry. The sale will be held in the Town Hall meeting room on dates/times listed.  Funds raised at book sale help support the Ontario Public Library

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