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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.
Read MoreMaster Gardener: Backyard Pollinators
March 30, 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, […]
Read MoreNo 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.
Read MoreAdult 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.
Read MoreGardening 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.
Read MoreHold 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 […]
Read MoreWe’re Hiring: High School Pages
March 3, 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 MoreExplore 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 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
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