Oswayo Valley Memorial Library News May 2025
Closures: The library will be closed on Saturday, May 24th, for the holiday weekend. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27th.
Music Story Hours In Memory of Pen: Join us at the library on Friday, May 16th, 23rd, & 30th at 10:00 am for special story hours in memory of long-time volunteer, Pen Yunghans, with special guest Mrs. Beth Lewis!
Mycology 101: Have you ever wanted to forage for mushrooms but aren’t sure which ones are safe? Join us at the library on Tuesday, May 13th at 5:00 pm for Mycology 101! Mycology Educator Sam Warren will present how mushrooms are used in our food, medicine, and ecosystems! Limited seating is available! Please call or stop in to sign up! 814-697-6691
Kids Art Class: Join us at the library on Saturday, May 17th at 10:00 am for a kids acrylic painting class! This program is for ages 6-11. All supplies provided. Limited seating is available. Please call or stop in to sign up! 814-697-6691
Teens’ Night: Please join us on Tuesday, May 27th at 5:30 pm to socialize and play games! Bring your favorite board games, card games, and your friends. This program is for ages 12-18.
Diamond Art Class: Join us at the library on Saturday, May 31st at 12:00 pm for a Diamond Art Class! You will decorate and take home a window cling in this class. All supplies are provided, and limited seating is available! Please call or stop by 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. The dates for this month are May 7th & 21st.
Daycare Story Hour: The library will have a story hour on Friday mornings starting at 10:00 am for any children aged 3-5. Please call or stop in at the library with any questions! 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 May 8th. 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 at the library on Thursdays and Saturdays starting at 1:30 pm. The dates for this month are the 1st, 10th, 15th, & 29th.
Monthly Newsletter: You can now subscribe through our website to receive our monthly newsletter! Simply visit our website at ovmlibrary.org, scroll to the bottom of the home page, and fill out the form!
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 Wednesday, May 28th at 1:00 pm. The public is encouraged to attend.
Memorials & Donations:
- Donations:
- Memorials:
- Michael “Mike” Knapp by Wayne & Bonnie Bechdel
Constance “Connie” Stone by Gary & Shirley Meacham




