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Learn 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 […]

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Construction 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.

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Fun 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.

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Master 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

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Friends 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 […]

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Our 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 […]

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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 […]

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Library 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!

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Paper 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 […]

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