Dig into adventure this Summer with the Oil City & Franklin Libraries! šāļøš¦ Join our FREE Summer reading program, Summer @ Your ORLA Library - Unearth a Story, running June 15th through July 25th for all ages! Explore history, fossils, dinosaurs, and more while tracking your reading, completing fun activities, and attending exciting programs to earn ORLA Bucks for awesome prizes.š¬ Kick off the summer with a FREE showing of Night at the Museum on June 15th at Oil Cityās Library Hall ā plus free popcorn! šæš² Register today at forms.gle/5V7WUfkzwkbHfT7h7 or scan the QR code on our flyer! ... See MoreSee Less
Weāre happy to share that Oil City Library's Library Hall recently received an Oil Region Historic Preservation Award from the Oil Region Alliance!This week we're celebrating the winners of the Oil Region Historic Preservation Awards.Today's featured winner is the Oil City Library's Library Hall.The Oil City Library was nominated by Oil City Main Street under the Reconstruction category for their restoration of Library Hall. The Oil City Library was built in 1904 by Pittsburgh philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Library Hall, located on the second floor, was an event space open from 1904 ā 1957 until budget cuts closed it off for public use. While used as storage, the space came under serious disrepair. The projectās main purpose was to restore the libraryās theatre to its original condition and intent with modern amenities. Renovations prioritized using as much original material (flooring, stage, woodwork, trim, etc.) from the theatre space as possible to complete the restoration.Join us Thursday, May 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the Rhoades Center on the Oil Region Venango Campus to celebrate this and all of the winners of the Historic Preservation Awards! ... See MoreSee Less
šāļø Julyās book club picks are here! Whether you enjoy historical fiction, timeless classics, or contemporary page-turners, thereās a great discussion waiting for you this month.Join us for one of our three book clubs:š Oil City Library Book ClubThe Rose Code by Kate Quinnš First Thursday of the month at 10:30 AMš The Bookmarkers Book ClubRebecca by Daphne du Maurierš Second Tuesday of the month at 12:00 PMš Thursday Evening Book ClubHere One Moment by Liane Moriartyš Third Thursday of the month at 5:00 PMAll featured titles are also available digitally through Libby! Stop by the library to borrow a copy, join the conversation, and discover your next favorite book. ... See MoreSee Less