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Hold 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 MoreOPL Board of Trustees Meeting
January 16, 2026
Tuesday, January 20 at 5:00pm the board to meet. Meeting open to the public and held in Community Room. If attending the meeting, please enter using the Community Room entrance in the back of the Library near the children’s room, directly off the parking lot. Do not use our regular entrance. Board Meeting Documents
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.
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 […]
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