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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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Libraries strengthen local economies

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  • Post published:April 5, 2021
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● 84% of libraries offer technology training to patrons in computer software use; ● 76.8% of libraries provide online health resources and 60% offer programs to help Americans identify health…

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March 2021 AmazonSmile Charity Donations

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  • Post published:March 31, 2021
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Here is a sum up of all the amazing people that gave through our AmazonSmile Charity Wish List for March 2021. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.…

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Closing early on April 2nd

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The library will be closing at 1 pm on Friday, April 2nd.

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"different kinds of fruit" by Kyle Lukoff is this "different kinds of fruit" by Kyle Lukoff is this week's book recommendation.
The After School Craft will be tomorrow, March 24 The After School Craft will be tomorrow, March 24 at 4 pm.
Little orange frog found in the DVDs! Little orange frog found in the DVDs!
Hop into the library for Story Time this morning a Hop into the library for Story Time this morning at 11 am!
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This beautiful picture of the library was kindly s This beautiful picture of the library was kindly sent to us by Jim Murray of @Travel_St_Lawrence_NY
Story time will be every week on Thursday at 11 am Story time will be every week on Thursday at 11 am.
Look who popped up at the library! We have no ide Look who popped up at the library!  We have no idea who has been leaving them around the building.  Come in and see if you can find any.  We have no clue how many there are.  Send us pictures of any frogs you find and we will post them!
Overwhelmed by spring cleaning? North Country libr Overwhelmed by spring cleaning? North Country libraries can help!
This spring and summer, participating North Country libraries will be collecting books from the public to recycle. The first event will be held this Saturday (3/25) at the Dexter Free Library from 9am-noon. Full list of dates coming soon; contact any of the following libraries to learn more:
Lewis County
Beaver Falls Library Croghan Free Library Harrisville Free Library Turin Library
Oswego County
Parish Public Library
St. Lawrence County
Gouverneur Public Library Ogdensburg Public Library The Hepburn Library of Waddington Edwards Hepburn Library Norwood Public Library, Norwood, NY Massena Public Library Hammond Free Library Hopkinton Reading Center Morley Library Rensselaer Falls Library Hepburn Library of Colton
Jefferson County
Flower Memorial Library Carthage Free Library Cape Vincent Library Orleans Public Library The Hawn Memorial Library Hay Memorial Library Crosby Public Library, Antwerp, NY Dexter Free Library @DepauvilleFreeLibrary Theresa Free Library Rodman Public Library Bodman Memorial Library
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Thank you to the person who donated these to the O Thank you to the person who donated these to the Ogdensburg Public Library!  If you would like to buy something from the wish list click this link in our bio. If you have suggestions for things you would like to see on the list email mbrown@ncls.org.
The movie is tomorrow, March 22 at 4 pm. The clue The movie is tomorrow, March 22 at 4 pm.  The clue is: A Studio Ghibli Classic.
Did you lose me? This key was found outside of th Did you lose me?  This key was found outside of the Library today, March 21 and turned in at approximately 12:53 pm.
Thank you to the person who donated this item to t Thank you to the person who donated this item to the Ogdensburg Public Library!  If you would like to buy something from the wish list check out the link on our profile.  If you have suggestions for things you would like to see on the list email mbrown@ncls.org.
Music and Movement will be at 11 am on Tuesdays. Music and Movement will be at 11 am on Tuesdays.
Thank you to Eric and Carol Smith who donated thes Thank you to Eric and Carol Smith who donated these items to the Ogdensburg Public Library in memory of Ellen Smith!
There will be take home crafts each week while sup There will be take home crafts each week while supplies last.  You can pick them up at the front desk.  This week's craft is the ox!
Next week's After School Craft will be next Friday Next week's After School Craft will be next Friday, March 24 at 4 pm.
The newest Friends Newsletter is out. Download it The newest Friends Newsletter is out.  Download it here: https://ogdensburgpubliclibrary.org/friends-quarterly-newsletters/ or see the images!
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