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Library Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday
November 19, 2025
The library will be closing at 3pm on Wednesday, November 26 and closed all day Thursday, November 27, Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29. Items can be returned in the book drop located in the back of Town/Library Building. The library will reopen on Monday, December 1 at 10am.
Read MoreCookie Swap
November 13, 2025
Wednesday, December 10th, 2:00pm-3:00pm, Join us for our first ever Cookie Swap. Bring 2 dozen of your favorite cookies and a recipe to share with the community. Wayne Central School District has a 1/2 day, so this will be fun for all ages! The cookie swap will be held in the Library Community room. To […]
Read MoreLearn Libby
November 5, 2025
Tuesday, November 11 at 5:30pm or Thursday, November 13 at 1pm, Gregg from Literacy Rochester will be teaching how to access the OWWL library’s digital books, audiobooks and magazines through the Libby App. Please bring your phones or tablets to use during the class. Space is limited and registration required. Please register below for only […]
Read MoreConstruction Project: Informational Meeting
November 4, 2025
Thursday, November 13 at 5pm, we will be holding an informal meeting in the Library Community room to answer questions about our 2026 Main room construction project. The meeting is open to anyone but if you can’t make the meeting feel free to stop by the library anytime and ask about the renovations.
Read MoreFun for Kids: Candy Science
October 22, 2025
Tuesday, November 4 at 2pm, Kids 6 years old and up, join Miss Emily for some super cool candy science experiments. Registration is required.
Read MoreMaster Gardeners @OPL: Harvesting Herbs
October 22, 2025
Wednesday, November 5 at 1pm, learn how to harvest herbs along with different preservation methods. An overview of favorite herbs will be discussed. All levels of gardeners, from beginning to experienced, are welcome. Registration required. Click Here to Register
Read MoreFriends of OPL Used Book Sale
October 9, 2025
Book lovers and readers everywhere, you will find great deals on used fiction and nonfiction books for adults, young adults and children, along with DVDS, puzzles and jewelry. Funds raised at book sale go toward programming for all ages at the Ontario Public Library. The sale will be held in the Town Hall meeting room at […]
Read MoreOur Hoopla discontinued as of October 5
September 23, 2025
After careful consideration, Ontario Public Library joins other libraries and library systems,including the Webster Public Library and Sodus Community Library, in discontinuing the hooplastreaming service. Why is Ontario Public Library discontinuing hoopla?Although it is free for patrons to use, hoopla’s cost-per-circulation pricing model means theOntario Public Library gets charged a fee for every item that […]
Read MorePrograms back in September……
September 9, 2025
We are excited to welcome the return of Storytime on Tuesdays at 10am, Community Games with Friends of OPL returns the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 2-4pm, Chair Yoga starts Thursday, September 11 at 3:30pm, Computer Help is back Monday, September 22 from 1-3pm (call 315-524-8381 to schedule your time), and Adult Afternoon Craft […]
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