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Explore Your Android
February 18, 2026
Thursday, Feb. 26 at 1pm, Need a refresh or looking to learn a new trick or two? Gregg from Literacy Rochester will be teaching an introductory class about how to use Androids. Please bring your Android devices with you to get the most out of the class. Registration required, only a few seats left.
Read MoreNo Hold Pick Up Times Feb. 19, 20 & 21
February 18, 2026
Due to construction electrical work to be completed starting Thursday, Feb. 19, we will not have power and will be unable to process holds. Hold pick up times will resume on Monday, Feb. 23rd at 11:30am-1pm and 4-6pm.
Read MoreWe’re Hiring: High School Pages
February 9, 2026
OPL is accepting applications for part-time High School Page positions (Job Description). You will need to be available to work after school, Saturdays and during the summer. Printable applications here. Because the library is closed for construction, you can drop your application off at the library during our hold pick up times, listed below. Use […]
Read MoreHold Pick Up Times
January 27, 2026
You now can place holds online for pickup at OPL. While we continue to be closed for construction, you can pick up your holds from our Community room during specific hold pick up times. When you come to pick up your holds, use the Community Room entrance in the back of the Library near the […]
Read MoreTax Help
January 27, 2026
Wednesdays, February 4, 2026 -April 1, 2026 12:00pm-3pm, weather permitting, get help with your 2025 tax returns, DROP-OFF your tax documents with a Finger Lakes Community Action Volunteer (WayneCAP) at OPL/Town Meeting Room. Bring with you to your DROP-OFF: If you are married filing jointly, both spouse must be present
Read MoreTake Your Child to the Library Day – Valentine’s Take & Make Craft
January 27, 2026
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with the Ontario Public Library on Saturday, February 7, from 10 am – 12 pm by stopping in to pick up a take-and-make Valentine’s Day necklace. We will provide all the materials and directions you need to make a heart-shaped beaded necklace at home. The library remains […]
Read MoreSome programs resuming in January 2026
January 5, 2026
Even though the Library continues to be closed due to construction, OPL will resume some programming. Most will be held in the Library Community room. When attending these programs you will need to enter and exit using the Community room door. Resuming in January 2026:
Read MoreLibrary Closing December 22 for Construction Project
December 17, 2025
The Ontario Public Library will be closed starting December 22, 2025 until completion of main room construction project. To find out more go to our Construction Information page.
Read MoreLibrary 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.
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