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OPL Closed for Holiday
May 19, 2026
The Ontario Public Library will be closed Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day Holiday. Library will be open Tuesday, May 26 at 10am. Materials can be returned in book drop located in back of Town/Library Building.
Read MoreOpen Knit
May 15, 2026
Just drop-in Tuesdays at 10:00am for an informal gathering of knitters. Come alone, bring a friend and make new acquaintances. Continue a project underway or begin a new one.
Read MoreAdult Afternoon Craft: Swirl Painting
May 15, 2026
On Wednesday, May 20, at 1 pm, create an original work of art by mixing acrylic paint directly on the canvas. The library will provide all supplies for this project, but it could get messy so dress accordingly! Registration is required. Please register below.
Read MoreMaster Gardener: Cover Crops for Home Gardeners
April 28, 2026
Thursday, May 14 at 1pm, Learn to apply Cover Crop principles and techniques for soil improvement used by commercial farmers to your Home Garden, with Master Gardener, Tom Watson. Topics will include: The benefits of cover crops, how to select cover crops, and how to plan cover crops in your garden. Register.
Read MoreAfternoon Book Club
April 28, 2026
Wednesday, May 13 at 1pm, join us at our Afternoon Book Club and discuss the book, The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. We have copies available for check-out at the circulation desk. No registration needed.
Read MoreProtect Yourself Against Scams: Stay Safe Online
April 22, 2026
Learn how to be safer online with accounts/passwords and learn how to protect yourself from fraud and online scams. Register for one of the dates and times below. Tuesday, April 28 at 5:30PM Thursday, April 30 at 1:00PM
Read MoreOne Book, OWWL Kids: Saturday Story Time In-Person
April 22, 2026
Saturday, April 25 at 11am-12pm, join Miss Emily and share in the book Maybe Something Beautiful by Isabel Campoy, where a child uses art to transform her community. We will create our own works of art using mini canvases and paint. This program is designed for children ages 2 and up and their caregivers. Each […]
Read MoreStorytime
April 20, 2026
Tuesdays at 10:15am, Toddlers and preschoolers join Miss Emily for fun stories, silly song and fingerplays. No registration needed. Targeted for 18 months to 3yrs. old but all are welcome. Held in Library Community Room.
Read MoreMystery Book Club
April 20, 2026
Tuesday, April 21 at 1pm, join our Mystery Book Club and discuss the book, A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins. We have copies available for check-out during our hold pick-up times. We have copies available for check-out at circulation desk. No registration needed.
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