COVID-19 Updates

…on the Online Catalog – Once you’re logged in* to your online account, you have the ability to place holds on items you’d like to check out. When your item…

ORLA Newsletter Archive

…& projects at your library! November 2022 – CALLING ALL WRITERS! Writing an entire novel in a month sounds like a lot, but it’s actually quite achievable. November is National…

Oil City Aces

Oil City Aces

…all U.S. conflicts. Our veterans have been highly honored for their service and valor. Among the most famous veterans from the city were two residents who ranked as top aerial…

Taking Flight

Taking Flight

…Veedol airplane was eventually sold. The plane and its pilot were reportedly later lost at sea. Only Wolf’s Head Pan American Airlines launched its trans-Atlantic Clipper passenger service in March…

Oil City Trains

Oil City Trains

For decades, Oil City was a railroad hub for both freight trains and passenger trains. The rail service was essential to transport petroleum products, timber, coal, household goods, steel, iron,…

Notable Women

Notable Women

…City. While a very popular teacher, Craig drew equally high accolades as a writer of novels for teenagers. Born in 1911 in Ridgway, she earned a degree from Indiana University…

Contagion

Contagion

…shall be no public or church funeral service of any person that has died of a communicable disease. The family of a deceased member must limit attendance to as few…

Digital Resources

…better place? These self-paced, online courses include the same content taught by Cisco experts in classrooms around the world. The Networking Academy offers a comprehensive learning experience that includes online

Local Resources

…(IRS) Library of Congress National Park Service Need Federal Tax Forms? Need Local Tax Forms? Need Pa. State Tax Forms? Need a Zip Code? PA Online State Government Services United…

From Oil to Oz

From Oil to Oz

…elder Baum gave his son, Frank, the opportunity to launch a writing career. “His father’s prosperity in the oil business permitted Frank to pursue writing, publishing journals and writing for…