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Author: Melanie Brown

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Please do not donate items through the book drop

  • Post author:Melanie Brown
  • Post published:August 24, 2022
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Items, especially 40+ lbs of items, being dropped as donations into the book drop often break current library items. Please call and see if we have room for donations. The…

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Ebooks and Eaudiobooks – The Switch to Libby

  • Post author:Melanie Brown
  • Post published:August 8, 2022
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Many of you may know that the library has supported ebooks and eaudiobooks for 10+ years. First with OverDrive and now with Libby. Some people who started using OverDrive may…

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AmazonSmile Charity Wish List for August 2022

  • Post author:Melanie Brown
  • Post published:August 5, 2022
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Here is a tally of all the amazing people that gave through our AmazonSmile Charity Wish List for August 2022. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. If…

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at Ogdensburg Public Library

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  • Post published:August 4, 2022
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library puts books into the hands and hearts of children across the world. We partner with local communities to provide a hand-selected, age-appropriate, high-quality book each month…

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Endowment Fundraising Update and Information

  • Post author:Melanie Brown
  • Post published:August 4, 2022
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The Ogdensburg Public Library launched a fundraising campaign, in January of 2022, “Building Partnerships and Investing in Our Future,” to assist in the growth of its endowment fund. The Northern…

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Power Restored, Library Reopened until 5 pm

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  • Post published:July 29, 2022
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Power has been restored to the library, so we will be open until 5 pm.

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Library Closed Early Due to Power Outage

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  • Post published:July 29, 2022
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The library was closed at 2:45pm on Friday, July 29th.

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Summer Reading for August!

  • Post author:Melanie Brown
  • Post published:July 27, 2022
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The Summer Reading program will be continuing till the end of August. We have three Book Walks coming up this month as well as a new take home craft every…

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Summer Reading This Week!

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  • Post published:July 5, 2022
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This week is shark week here at the library. Come in to read "Swallow the Leader" by Danna Smith on our Book Walk all week long during library hours. When…

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June 2022 AmazonSmile Charity Wish List Donations

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  • Post published:June 3, 2022
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Here is a tally of all the amazing people that gave through our AmazonSmile Charity Wish List for June 2022. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. If…

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OGDENSBURG LIBRARY Short Story Competition Do you OGDENSBURG LIBRARY
Short Story Competition
Do you have a GREAT IDEA for a short story?
Write up to 500 words of Fiction
To WIN PRIZES
Two Categories:
· Teen [12 to 18 yrs]
· Adult [19+]
No Entry Fee Apply NOW for Submission Guidelines to yvonne208400@gmail.com
Deadlines for Entries: September 25th
Winners Announced October 15th
These are the newest books on the adult shelves! These are the newest books on the adult shelves!  Three of which were donated by Melanie Brown from the Amazon Wish List.  If you would like to check out what is on our wish list, please find it in the link in our bio under the Amazon Icon.
There is everything from padding for our Music and Movement to craft supplies to books for adults and children.  New things get added every month usually!
These are the newest books on the children's and y These are the newest books on the children's and young adult shelves.
What are we reading about today? Story time at 11 What are we reading about today? 
Story time at 11ama
Story time will be at 11 am on Thursdays in the Ch Story time will be at 11 am on Thursdays in the Children's Room.
The Library will close at noon on Friday, Septembe The Library will close at noon on Friday, September 22 to attend a funeral.
Wednesday, September 27th at 4:30 pm will be the C Wednesday, September 27th at 4:30 pm will be the Comic Book Club.  It is recommended for kids 10-14.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 20 at 4:30 PM we wi Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 20 at 4:30 PM we will be making crocheted mini whales.  If you would like to come crochet a whale, please come in!  Supplies will be provided, but if you have a specific color you would like your whale to be, you are welcome to bring that color in. 
Supplies you will need, if you wish to bring in your own are:
Worsted weight yarn in two (2) colors
Filling materials
Crochet hook 3.5 mm is suggested, but 5.5 mm or 6 mm will work (your whales will just be larger)
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
Safety eyes 8 mm
Rainy Day Book Suggestions Please Louise by Toni Rainy Day Book Suggestions
Please Louise by Toni Morrison and Slade Morrison 
Quest by Aaron Becker
Rain Fish by Lois Ehlert
Downpour by Emily Martin
Music and movement will be Tuesdays at 11 am. Music and movement will be Tuesdays at 11 am.
The take home craft this week is the pencil! The take home craft this week is the pencil!
These are the newest books on the adult shelves. These are the newest books on the adult shelves.
Wednesday, September 27th at 4:30 pm will be the C Wednesday, September 27th at 4:30 pm will be the Comic Book Club.  It is recommended for kids 10-14.
Happy Rosh Hashanah! Happy Rosh Hashanah!
On Wednesday, September 20 at 4:30 PM we will be m On Wednesday, September 20 at 4:30 PM we will be making crocheted mini whales.  If you would like to come crochet a whale, please come in!  Supplies will be provided, but if you have a specific color you would like your whale to be, you are welcome to bring that color in. 
Supplies you will need, if you wish to bring in your own are:
Worsted weight yarn in two (2) colors
Filling materials
Crochet hook 3.5 mm is suggested, but 5.5 mm or 6 mm will work (your whales will just be larger)
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
Safety eyes 8 mm
OGDENSBURG LIBRARY Short Story Competition Do you OGDENSBURG LIBRARY
Short Story Competition
Do you have a GREAT IDEA for a short story?
Write up to 500 words of Fiction
To WIN PRIZES
Two Categories:
· Teen [12 to 18 yrs]
· Adult [19+]
No Entry Fee Apply NOW for Submission Guidelines to yvonne208400@gmail.com
Deadlines for Entries: September 25th
Winners Announced October 15th
Did you hear about our newest services we offer? Did you hear about our newest services we offer? 
We now offer Kanopy, a streaming movie and TV service and Momentrix, a test prep service.  Both of these services are available for free with your library card and password.
You can find these and all our other electronic resources at:
https://ogdensburgpubliclibrary.org/electronic-resources/
Story time will be at 11 am on Thursdays in the Ch Story time will be at 11 am on Thursdays in the Children's Room.
Stop in at the end of the month for our first comi Stop in at the end of the month for our first comic club meeting!
The Teen Craft for tomorrow, Wednesday, September The Teen Craft for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 13th at 4:30 pm is Tie Dye Shirts.  Please bring your own cotton t-shirt.
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