Services
Trustee Development
We recognize that trustees play a crucial role in the ongoing success of our member libraries. We offer training and consultation to help member library boards make the best decisions for their libraries and communities.
OCPL develops both on-site trustee training for individual member library boards and system-wide trustee development workshops throughout the year.
For more information about trustee development or to schedule a consultation, contact OCPL Administration.
Grants
NYS Public Library Construction Grant Program
The State Aid for Public Library Construction Grant Program for our region is administered through Onondaga County Public Library. To learn more about this program please visit the New York State Division of Library Development’s website.
Resources
Contact OCPL Administration for more information on NYS Public Library Construction Aid.
Resources
- Construction Grant Instructions
- Construction Grant Checklist
- Intent to Apply Form (Due: May 24, 2017)
- Frequently Asked Questions
Contact OCPL Administration for more information on NYS Public Library Construction Aid.
Mobile Maker Labs
Mobile Maker Labs Coordinated by the OCPL Content Creation Service Response Team
Made possible in part by a state grant secured by Senator John A. DeFrancisco.
Learn more about the available Mobile Maker Labs
To reserve any Mobile Maker Lab please contact Karl Wasmuth at kwasmuth@onlib.org
Big Blue Blocks
Imagination Playground's Big Blue Blocks set contains a wide variety of loose parts, including cubes, bricks, cogs, curves, and cylinders. But the parts are not simply loose. They have holes and shapes that fit together in ways that allow for building, stacking, channeling, and connecting. They combine all the benefits of block play on a larger-than-life-size scale that encourages kids to play together in groups and have more fun. Children enjoy an endless variety of play patterns including construction, pretend play, role-playing and inventing their own games. Most importantly, they are deeply engaged, active and have hours of fun.
To reserve a set or for more information, contact Anne Gregory, (AGregory@onlib.org) Head of Central KidSpace.
Delivery
OCPL coordinates system-wide delivery of materials to our 32 member libraries, OCM BOCES, Syracuse City School District and three correctional institutions.
The three routes are:
Yellow Blue Green
WH NE BC
SA PA BT
NS ES OF
CC MI MR
BR FY SK
BV MN JO
LV TU EL
LF MX
DE FR
SL SV
PT HZ
MU
SW
Contact OCPL Administration with any delivery questions.