2012 Festival of Trees Recap

Congratulations to the 2012 Festival of Trees winners!  And thank you to everyone who bought tickets and continues to support the library.  We are proud to announce that this year was once again a huge success raising $1,150!  This money will go towards new items to add to OFL's collection, programming and new technology.

Also, another BIG thank you to all of our tree decorators this year... Without you, this wonderful fundraiser wouldn't even be possible!

• The Anderson Family
• David & Susan Morgan
• The Staff at Coulter Library (OCC Library)
• State Farm Insurance, Jim LeMessurier's Office
• Kimberly Abbott
• Town of Onondaga Justice Dept.
• Linda Harrington
• The Friends of Maxwell Memorial Library
• SECNY Federal Credit Union
• Onondaga Seniors
• Chantal Sparkes
• Eufemia Gallipeau
• Sheryl Welch & Bonnie Wink
• Pam Blocklin & Susan Caraher
• Thomas Chaddock, Susan Reckhow & family
• Stephanie Skardinski & familyChad Norton & Marisa Husein, Club Members of the Anglers Association of Onondaga at Webster Pond
• The Sassy Summerfield Seniors

Being a Part of a Christmas Story

Here is a part of a letter we received from one of the Friends 5th Annual Festival of Trees lucky winners...

"Dear Staff, Board and all volunteers of the Onondaga Free Library,

In appreciation for all the hard work involves in your Christmas tree raffle, I wanted to share with you that the tree I won this year was more than just a prize...

I have a special needs son who loves S.U. sports, so when I saw the S.U. tree, I bought tickets on it and to be honest since I never win anything, forgot it....

As far as he was concerned, that was his most special gift ever from Santa Claus. He loved it, and for us and everyone we shared this story with, it filled us with the spirit of Christmas.... Thank you all for your part in our Christmas story."

It's Apple Day!

It's Apple Day here at OFL! Stop in and get a free apple, a cup of apple cider or juice and play some fun apple games! Also, don't forget to buy your tickets for our Friends fall apple raffle basket (seen below)- Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and are available at the Library's front desk. The basket is full of fall fun with lots of apple goodies!

Happy 4th of July!

The library will be closed Saturday, July 3rd and Sunday July 4th.

We will reopen and begin our new summer hours (listed below) on
Monday, July 5th at 10:00 a.m.

NEW Summer Hours:
Monday - Thursday :: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday :: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday :: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday :: CLOSED


Enjoy your 4th of July Weekend everyone!

Memorial Day Weekend Closing & Summer Reading

For Memorial Day Weekend, the library will be closed Saturday, May 29th to Monday, May 31st. The library will reopen on Tuesday, June 1st at 10 a.m.

Signups for all summer programs begin Tuesday, June 1st as well! Please visit or call the library at 492-1727 to register for summer programs.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend Everyone!

"My Nerdy Valentine"

Don't forget to stop in and purchase your raffle tickets for the Friends' Valentine's Day gift basket! The raffle drawing will take place on Saturday, February 13th... Just in time for V-Day!

Also, join others in showing the library how much you love it this Valentine's Day... Buy an I Love My Library heart. You can write a message to the library or to your special someone and we will display it at the library!

"Valentine Friend"

The Friends of OFL are raffling off a gift basket filled with goodies
in celebration of Valentine's Day!

The basket includes:
2 bottles of wine, assorted chocolates, wine glass charms,
a coaster set, coffee, and a candle
(An $80 value!)

Raffle tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5

RAFFLE DRAWING WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE LIBRARY
ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH!

Take a chance at winning the perfect gift to help pamper
that special someone in your life!

"Let It Snow"

2009 Festival of Trees

Over $500 was raised by the Friends of the Library during their 3rd Annual Festival of Trees. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all who participated in the event. Here are a few photos from the drawing on December 17th...

Renovations continue...

"Do You Hear What I Hear?" (... A Jackhammer!)

The library will be closed Monday, December 21st
due to the lack of water.

Holiday Closings:
December 24th & 25th - Closed all day
December 31st - Closing at 5 p.m.
January 1st - Closed all day

Renovations begin in the original library

Pictured above: Doris Skillman, Susan Morgan, Susan Reckhow and Jack Skillman

Thank you to the Onondaga Hillplayers
for their generous donation to the library!

"Deck the Halls"

Curbside appeal


3rd Annual Festival of Trees
Sponsored by the Friends of OFL

Building Project: Phase 2

Mural here we come!

Old circulation area

Old front door is now a window!

Clearing out the old areas... New/Mystery area

Young Adult / Fiction area

Non-fiction area