Closures: The library will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. We will resume regular hours on Friday, July 5th.

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!

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Children: Summer reading begins June 1st and runs until August 31st. This year we have three fabulous ways to have a summer filled with adventure for the kids! We have the Reading Adventure, the Activity Adventure, and the Adventure Camp at the Library. Please call or stop in at the library for more information. Registration can be done at the library or on our website.

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Teens/Tweens: There will be weekly activities on Thursdays from July 11th through August 1st from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Summer kickoff July 11th at 1:00 pm: A Camping Adventure! Make s’mores, adventure-themed mad libs, and a camp-themed craft! Please call or stop in at the library to sign up! 814-697-6691

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Adults: There will be weekly activities on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Join us for book discussions, trivia, book logs, and more! Please call or stop in at the library to sign up! 814-697-6691

Homeschool Hangout:  On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, we will have a Homeschool Hangout starting at 1:00 pm. Our goal for this program is to give homeschool families in the area a chance to get together to see what other families are learning, incorporate the library into some of those lessons, and have fun. We are taking a break in July and will meet again in August on the 7th and 21st.

Recipe Exchange: Join us at the library on Saturday, July 27th at 1:00 pm for a recipe exchange! Bring your favorite recipes and a sample for others to try. Exchange recipes to gain some new favorites! Our theme for this month is Summer Salads! Stop in or call 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 am. The date for this month is July 11th. 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?) We are currently taking our Spring/Summer break and hope to see you again in the Fall!

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 July 24th. The public is encouraged to attend. *Please note: The July meeting date is subject to change due to Summer Reading.*

Memorials & Donations:

• Donations:
  • Shinglehouse Borough
  • Margaret Bryner
  • Robert Worden
  • Julie Perkins
• Memorials: