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Master Gardener: Backyard Pollinators

April 14, 2026

Thursday, April 16 at 1pm, this workshop will cover how to design your yard to be pollinator-friendly. The choices you make in planning and caring for your landscape can affect pollinator abundance and species diversity. Learn what you can do to create a pollinator paradise and help our pollinators survive and thrive with Master Gardener, […]

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Mystery Book Club

April 14, 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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Storytime

April 14, 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.

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Library Open Today

April 13, 2026

The library is open today from 10am to 7pm. Stop in and check out all the changes to the main room of the library. We are excited to welcome the public back.

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Afternoon Book Club

March 30, 2026

Wednesday, April 8 at 1pm, join us at our Afternoon Book Club and discuss the book, The Wedding People by Alison Espach. We have copies available for check-out during our hold pick-up times. No registration needed.

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No Hold Pick Up Times: Friday Evening or Saturday

March 30, 2026

Due to the Holiday weekend, there will be no hold pick up times on Friday evening, April 3rd or Saturday, April 4th. Hold pick up times will resume on Monday, April 6th at 11:30am-1pm and 4-6pm.

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Adult Afternoon Craft

March 19, 2026

On Wednesday, March 25, at 1 pm, create a piece of wall art just in time for spring! We’ll use faux moss and burlap to create springy bunny decor for your home. The library will provide all supplies for this project. Registration is required. 

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Gardening with Perennials

March 3, 2026

Thursday, March 19 at 1pm, learn how to design your garden with perennial plants. Topics will include planting a new bed, propagating, and getting a garden ready for spring. Learn all about plants that come back year after year with Master Gardener, Cindy Ziegler. Registration required.

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Hold Pick Up Times

March 3, 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 […]

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