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Programs 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 […]
Read MoreFriends of OPL Used Book Sale
September 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
August 27, 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 MoreLibrary Closed: September 1
August 26, 2025
The library will be closed Monday, September 1 for Labor Day. Items can be returned in the book drop located in the back of Town/Library Building.
Read MoreLibrary Back Open on Saturdays
August 21, 2025
We will be open again on Saturdays starting September 6th. The Library will be open from 10am-2pm!
Read MorePaper Chain Challenge!
August 4, 2025
Adults, teens and kids have been reading and counting their minutes for our Color Our World Summer Reading Rewards. We have been tracking the total minutes for each age group with a colorful paper chain hanging throughout the library. Just look up! For every 30 minutes adults read and for every 20 minutes Teens/kids read […]
Read MoreFinger Lakes Times & CITY Magazine
July 21, 2025
OPL offers two new local sources of information, Finger Lakes Times and CITY magazine. The Finger Lakes Times is a daily newspaper (except Sundays) that covers the four-county region of Ontario, Seneca, Yates and Wayne. The FLT brings readers all the news, sports, features, business items and happenings so they can stay informed about what […]
Read MoreEmpire Passes & RMSC Passes
July 15, 2025
Borrow one of OPL’s passes to get free admission to many of the NY state parks (Empire Pass) and the Rochester Museum & Science Center and Cummings Nature Center (RMSC Pass). For more information about each pass click here.
Read More2025 OWWL Library Tour
May 21, 2025
Pick up a county map at your local OWWL Library to start your OWWL Library Tour. Complete county maps by collecting book stickers at each library. Visit all libraries in a county to complete the map and earn a fun prize bundle. Visit all 42 OWWL Libraries by Dec. 31, 2025 for a Limited Edition […]
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