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Library Closed to the Public Until Further Notice

Updated 4/3/20 4:30 p.m.: Library book drops at all 16 locations to close beginning April 7. You may return items at book drops through Monday, April 6. After that, you are asked to hold materials and return them when the library reopens. Due dates for materials have been extended from May 1 to June 1. During this period of time, library fines will be suspended.

While the library remains closed, you can continue using our online services. Take a live online class, check out an e-book or audiobook, watch a storytime on our YouTube channel and stream music or movies. You also can sign up for a library card online from the comfort of your home.

Please check our website or follow us on social media for updates. We continually update the library’s statement on COVID-19 and what we’re doing in response. If you need assistance, please complete the help request form and staff will respond.

Classes & Events

While the library is closed to the public for an undetermined amount of time, we are only listing Live Online Classes.

OCLS Writer's Group - virtual meeting

Registration Required

Sunday

April

19

4:00pm

Online

Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing

Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Please attend one meeting before submitting a piece for critique.

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Get Ready To Publish: What Agents Want to See in Submissions

Registration Required

Tuesday

April

21

7:00pm

Online

Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing

Learn how to make your novel stand out in the slush pile from literary agent Saritza Hernandez. Registration required. This is an online class.

Learn more >