Closures: The Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 26th, and Tuesday, January  2nd for the holidays.

Gertrude Hawk Candy Bar Sale: The library is selling Gertrude Hawk candy bars in various flavors. Stop at the library or Sprout’s Drug Store and get some today!

Candy Cane Lane: The library will have a table at the Candy Cane Lane vendor fair on Saturday, December 2nd at the Oswayo Valley Elementary School from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Stop by and grab some food while you shop! We will have a variety of soups, drinks, chips, and hot dogs.

That’s My Pan! Fundraiser: That’s My Pan!® offers many personalized products including personalized cake pans & lids, cookie tins, coffee mugs, cutting boards, utensils, pet products, and more! Please visit http://www.thatsmypan.biz/oswayolibrary to choose from a variety of great items and support our fundraiser! Or place your order at the library. All orders must be prepaid. Check or cash is accepted at the library. Credit cards are accepted only online.

Scarlet Lily Christmas Floral Centerpiece Class: Join us at the Oswayo Valley Senior Center on Tuesday, December 12th  at 6:00 pm to design and take home a floral centerpiece for your holiday table, to give to a hostess, or as a gift for a loved one. Limited spots are available and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $25.00 per person. Please stop in or call the library to sign up! 814-697-6691.

Winter Wonderland Pals Noah’s Ark Workshop: Join us at the library on Tuesday, December 19th at 5:30 to make your own Winter Wonderland Pal. Choose either “Waddles Penguin” or “Ruby Reindeer” to create and take home. Limited supplies available! Please call or stop in at the library to sign up and let us know which animal you would like. 814-697-6691.

Small Town Christmas Story Hour: Join us on Tuesday, December 5th and 12th, at 6:00 pm for a Small Town Christmas story hour.  Please stop in or call the library to sign up! 814-697-6691.

“Daycare” Story Hour: The library will have a story hour on Friday mornings from 10:00 am – 10:30 am for any children aged 3-5. Please call or stop in at the library if you plan on attending so we can plan accordingly for a craft/game after the story. 814-697-6691.

The Book Discussion Group meets at the library on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. The date for this month is December 14th. All are invited to participate. Books are provided by the Potter-Tioga Library System.

Stitch Together: Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, needlework,  and chatting while you work? (Or chatting and not getting much of your project done?) Join us with your current projects on Thursday, December, 7th and 21st from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm and Saturday, December 16th and 30th from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm. 

Website: You can search the card catalog by visiting our website at ovmlibrary.org. You can also log into your account and renew the books you have out or put a book on reserve.

Board of Directors Meeting: The monthly board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm. The date for this month is December 27th. The public is encouraged to attend.

Memorials & Donations:

• Donations:
  • Shinglehouse Borough
• Memorials:
  • Jacqueline Garland by Wade Garland