 Reader's CornerFrom new titles, to best sellers, to your personalized book recommendations, find it all here in the Reader's Corner. |
 Employment & Career ResourcesFinding a job can be challenging. Use the library’s resources to make your search easier. |
 Special Technologies & Adaptive Resources LabThe Central Library offers access to its catalog, the Internet, word processing, all print resources and more through special technologies designed for use by people with disabilities. Call 315-435-1900 to make an appointment or for more information, or visit the Adaptive Technologies page for details. |
 Interlibrary LoanCan’t find what you are looking for in the OCPL Catalog? Use our Interlibrary Loan service to get materials from other libraries |
 Local History & GenealogyLocated in the Central Library, the Local History/Genealogy [LHG] Department is a respected research center with extensive collections on genealogy and local and state history. |
 The Friends of Central Library Author Series has enriched the Central New York community by presenting some of the best literary talent of our time to entertain, delight and inform our audience. |
 Reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills.  Summer 2026 will be here before you know it. We are making plans now! Stay tuned! |
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Many OCPL locations are CLOSED for the weekend for the Independence Day holiday
Central & City Libraries
Will Be CLOSED
Friday, July 3rd -
Sunday, July 5th
for Independence Day
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See our 2026 events and programs and make your plans today!
Summer Reading
with OCPL
Begins Soon!
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Betts Library is honored to welcome Emerson Shenandoah, director of the Skä•noñh Center, to discuss the profound impact of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy—especially the Onondaga Nation—on U.S. democratic principles.
Haudenosaunee Influence on
US Democratic Principles
Wednesday, July 8
6:00 PM
Betts Branch
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From Soldiers to Settlers: Exploring Central New York's Military Tract
From Soldiers to Settlers
Friday, July 17
10:00 AM
via Zoom
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Sharpen Your Skills
with Brainfuse HelpNow
Summer Camp