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Libby by Overdrive

Libby by Overdrive

Libby by OverDrive includes currently popular e-books in epub, Kindle, and pdf formats, as well as eMagazines and downloadable audiobooks. 

You can download the items and check them out on your library card just like a regular book. 

Titles can be read or played on tablets, e-readers, computers and more. 

Syracuse Community Connections Library

Syracuse Community Connections Library

Currently closed
Sun: Closed
Mon: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue: Closed
Wed: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Thu - Sat: Closed

Library Information

Holiday Closings

Easter04/05/26
Staff Development Day05/01/26
Memorial Day05/23/26, 05/24/26, 05/25/26
Juneteenth06/19/26
Independence Day07/03/26, 07/04/26, 07/05/26
Labor Day09/05/26, 09/06/26, 09/07/26
Veterans Day11/11/26
Thanksgiving Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)11/25/26
Thanksgiving 202611/26/26, 11/27/26
Christmas Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)12/24/26
Christmas 202612/25/26, 12/26/26, 12/27/26
at 5:00 PM12/31/26

Events

  • Completely fine free
  • Fees still charged for lost items

The Syracuse Community Connections Library [Formerly the Southwest Community Center satellite library] of OCPL is located in the Syracuse Community Connections building at 401 South Ave.   Established in 1975 and currently affiliated with the Beauchamp Branch, the 600 square foot library is on the second level of the facility.  

Syracuse Northeast Community Center

Syracuse Northeast Community Center

Currently closed
Sun - Mon: Closed
Tue - Wed: 10:00 am-3:30 pm
Thu: 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Fri - Sat: Closed

Library Information

Holiday Closings

Easter04/05/26
Staff Development Day05/01/26
Memorial Day05/23/26, 05/24/26, 05/25/26
Juneteenth06/19/26
Independence Day07/03/26, 07/04/26, 07/05/26
Labor Day09/05/26, 09/06/26, 09/07/26
Veterans Day11/11/26
Thanksgiving Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)11/25/26
Thanksgiving 202611/26/26, 11/27/26
Christmas Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)12/24/26
Christmas 202612/25/26, 12/26/26, 12/27/26
at 5:00 PM12/31/26

Events

  • Completely fine free
  • Fees still charged for lost items

Northeast has a wide range of materials, from current best sellers, children's and young adult books, DVDs, audiobooks and magazine titles, to adult large print. Check them out! 

White Branch Library

White Branch Library

Currently closed
Sun: Closed
Mon - Tue: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Wed - Thu: 9:00 am-7:30 pm
Fri - Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Library Information

Holiday Closings

Easter04/05/26
Staff Development Day05/01/26
Memorial Day05/23/26, 05/24/26, 05/25/26
Juneteenth06/19/26
Independence Day07/03/26, 07/04/26, 07/05/26
Labor Day09/05/26, 09/06/26, 09/07/26
Veterans Day11/11/26
Thanksgiving Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)11/25/26
Thanksgiving 202611/26/26, 11/27/26
Christmas Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)12/24/26
Christmas 202612/25/26, 12/26/26, 12/27/26
at 5:00 PM12/31/26

Events

  • Completely fine free
  • Fees still charged for lost items

Named for Dr. Charles Edward White (1848-1923), principal of Franklin School for 36 years, White Branch Library is one of the city’s oldest branches.  Designed by architect Melvin S. King in the colonial style on the site of the original Franklin School, it opened to the public on July 1, 1925.

In 1928, local artist Margaret Huntington Boehner presented three mural paintings that hang in the Children’s Room. The murals depict Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and the Pied Piper of Hamlin.

Soule Branch Library

Soule Branch Library

Currently closed
Sun: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Mon: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue - Wed: 9:00 am-7:30 pm
Thu - Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Library Information

Holiday Closings

Easter04/05/26
Staff Development Day05/01/26
Memorial Day05/23/26, 05/24/26, 05/25/26
Juneteenth06/19/26
Independence Day07/03/26, 07/04/26, 07/05/26
Labor Day09/05/26, 09/06/26, 09/07/26
Veterans Day11/11/26
Thanksgiving Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)11/25/26
Thanksgiving 202611/26/26, 11/27/26
Christmas Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)12/24/26
Christmas 202612/25/26, 12/26/26, 12/27/26
at 5:00 PM12/31/26

Events

  • Completely fine free
  • Fees still charged for lost items

Soule Branch Library, located in the Salt Springs area of the city has been serving the community since 1965. Soule Branch was named for Oscar F. Soule, a member of a prominent Syracuse family who was very active in the business and civic community. He was a trustee of the Syracuse Public Library from 1932, and President of its Board from 1952 until his retirement in 1968.

Petit Branch Library

Petit Branch Library

Currently closed
Sun: Closed
Mon: 9:00 am-7:30 pm
Tue - Wed: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am-7:30 pm
Fri - Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Library Information

Holiday Closings

Easter04/05/26
Staff Development Day05/01/26
Memorial Day05/23/26, 05/24/26, 05/25/26
Juneteenth06/19/26
Independence Day07/03/26, 07/04/26, 07/05/26
Labor Day09/05/26, 09/06/26, 09/07/26
Veterans Day11/11/26
Thanksgiving Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)11/25/26
Thanksgiving 202611/26/26, 11/27/26
Christmas Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)12/24/26
Christmas 202612/25/26, 12/26/26, 12/27/26
at 5:00 PM12/31/26

Events

  • Completely fine free
  • Fees still charged for lost items

Petit Branch Library is located on Victoria Place, off Westcott Street. This branch is on the near east side of Syracuse in an eclectic area known as the University Neighborhood (for its proximity to Syracuse University) and the Westcott Nation. The library is named after Douglas E. Petit who served as President of the Board of Syracuse Public Library until his death in 1926.

Paine Branch Library

Paine Branch Library

Currently closed
Sun: Closed
Mon - Tue: 9:00 am-7:30 pm
Wed - Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Library Information

Holiday Closings

Easter04/05/26
Staff Development Day05/01/26
Memorial Day05/23/26, 05/24/26, 05/25/26
Juneteenth06/19/26
Independence Day07/03/26, 07/04/26, 07/05/26
Labor Day09/05/26, 09/06/26, 09/07/26
Veterans Day11/11/26
Thanksgiving Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)11/25/26
Thanksgiving 202611/26/26, 11/27/26
Christmas Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)12/24/26
Christmas 202612/25/26, 12/26/26, 12/27/26
at 5:00 PM12/31/26

Events

  • Completely fine free
  • Fees still charged for lost items

Paine Branch Library was originally the Eastwood Library, and became part of the Syracuse Public Library system when Eastwood was annexed by the city in 1926.  It was then known as the Eastwood Branch.  The present facility, named for local newspaperman and librarian Dr. Paul Mayo Paine, opened on March 19, 1958.   Dr. Paine served as the Director of the Syracuse Public Library from 1915-1942.

Mundy Branch Library

Mundy Branch Library

Currently closed
Sun: Closed
Mon - Tue: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-7:30 pm
Thu - Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Library Information

Holiday Closings

Easter04/05/26
Staff Development Day05/01/26
Memorial Day05/23/26, 05/24/26, 05/25/26
Juneteenth06/19/26
Independence Day07/03/26, 07/04/26, 07/05/26
Labor Day09/05/26, 09/06/26, 09/07/26
Veterans Day11/11/26
Thanksgiving Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)11/25/26
Thanksgiving 202611/26/26, 11/27/26
Christmas Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)12/24/26
Christmas 202612/25/26, 12/26/26, 12/27/26
at 5:00 PM12/31/26

Events

  • Completely fine free
  • Fees still charged for lost items

Serving the Near Westside community of Syracuse, the Mundy Branch Library offers its patrons technology access and support, as well as educational programs for children and adults, while still maintaining traditional lending library services.

Hazard Branch Library

Hazard Branch Library

Currently closed
Sun: Closed
Mon: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-7:30 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am-7:30 pm
Fri - Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Library Information

Holiday Closings

Easter04/05/26
Staff Development Day05/01/26
Memorial Day05/23/26, 05/24/26, 05/25/26
Juneteenth06/19/26
Independence Day07/03/26, 07/04/26, 07/05/26
Labor Day09/05/26, 09/06/26, 09/07/26
Veterans Day11/11/26
Thanksgiving Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)11/25/26
Thanksgiving 202611/26/26, 11/27/26
Christmas Eve 2026 (closes at 5:00 PM)12/24/26
Christmas 202612/25/26, 12/26/26, 12/27/26
at 5:00 PM12/31/26

Events

  • Completely fine free
  • Fees still charged for lost items

Hazard Branch Library has been serving the West Side of Syracuse for over 100 years along the West Genesee Street corridor.  In 1968 Hazard moved to its current location at 1620 West Genesee Street in a building constructed especially for the library and designed in mid century modern style.  The library offers thousands of books, magazines, DVDs, and music CDs all available for loan with a free Onondaga County Public Library card.

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