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Construction Begins!

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  • Post published:May 24, 2021
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The Referendum Passed!

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  • Post published:May 18, 2021
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A message from the Board Chair - Michelle McLagan - The Ogdensburg Public Library Board of Trustees wishes to thank the residents of the Ogdensburg School District for voting YES…

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May 2021 AmazonSmile Charity Donations

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  • Post published:May 17, 2021
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Here is a tally of all the amazing people that gave through our AmazonSmile Charity Wish List for May 2021. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. If…

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Friends May 2021 Supplemental Newsletter

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  • Post published:May 14, 2021
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There's a Friends May 2021 Supplemental Newsletter! To download a .pdf of it you can click here. Otherwise, please feel free to read them in .jpg form below.

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Fishing Poles, Angling Equipment Now Available at the Ogdensburg Public Library

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  • Post published:May 13, 2021
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Senator Patty Ritchie and Library Director Penny Kerfien. As Senator Patty Ritchie posted today, May 13, there are now fishing poles and angling equipment available for check out at the…

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Friends Year Round Bookstore to Re-Open in June!

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  • Post published:May 6, 2021
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The Friends Year Round Bookstore that members of the Friends helped arrange and during our COVID shutdown will be re-opening June 2. The hours of the bookstore will be: Wednesdays4…

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April 2021 AmazonSmile Charity Donations

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  • Post published:April 28, 2021
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Here is a sum up of all the amazing people that gave through our AmazonSmile Charity Wish List for April 2021. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.…

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More Questions about the Library

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  • Post published:April 23, 2021
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Q. Will the library go out for a referendum every year? A. The Library Board, Executive Director and City Comptroller evaluated the library’s financial obligations for 2022. They worked collaboratively…

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New Hours May 3rd

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  • Post published:April 20, 2021
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Starting May 3rd the hours at the library will be: Monday9:30 am-5:00 pmTuesday9:30 am-5:00 pmWednesday11:30 am-7:00 pmThursday9:30 am-5:00 pmFriday9:30 am-5:00 pmSaturday and SundayClosed Curbside will be available by reserving items…

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Answering some questions about library funding

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  • Post published:April 12, 2021
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From Michelle McLagan, Chairperson, Ogdensburg Public Library Board of Trustees - about comments on other pages.I'd like to clarify a few issues that have been addressed. (1) The library board's…

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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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