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Upcoming Events & Programs

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April

2026

Friends of the Oil City Library Book Sale Room

Oil City Library
2 Central Ave., Oil City, PA 16301

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April

2026

Jazz Open Mic & Poetry Reading

Oil City Library
2 Central Ave., Oil City, PA 16301

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April

2026

Bouncing Babies

Oil City Library
2 Central Ave., Oil City, PA 16301

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April

2026

Temporarily Closed

Oil City Library
2 Central Ave., Oil City, PA 16301

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April

2026

GED Classes

Oil City Library
2 Central Ave., Oil City, PA 16301

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April

2026

Bouncing Babies

Franklin Public Library
421 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323

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April

2026

Friends of the Franklin Public Library Book Sale

Franklin Public Library
421 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323

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April

2026

GED Classes

Franklin Public Library
421 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323

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April

2026

Anime Club

Franklin Public Library
421 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323

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April

2026

Storytime

Franklin Public Library
421 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323

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April

2026

GED Classes

Franklin Public Library
421 12th St., Franklin, PA 16323

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April

2026

GED Classes

Oil City Library
2 Central Ave., Oil City, PA 16301

Oil Region Library Association

21 hours ago

Get fancy & dance-y at Preschool Prom! ✨👑🪩💃🕺 Saturday, May 9th | 11:00 - 1:00 PM at Oil City's Library HallAttendees are invited to get dressed up, dance, and make paper crowns in the library's upstairs theater. This program is free & open to ages 1 to 6, accompanied by their caregivers.REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Please register at the Oil City Library, or by calling (814) 678-3072. ... See MoreSee Less

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Oil Region Library Association

2 days ago

Congrats to this sweet couple who tied the knot in Oil City Library's Library Hall this past weekend! 🥰 Interested in holding your wedding or special event at the library? Email us at info@oilregionlibraries.org or call (814) 678-3072 to inquire about bookings! ... See MoreSee Less

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Oil Region Library Association

2 days ago

HALFWAY THERE! Congrats on reading 500 books on the journey to #1000booksbeforekindergarten 🤩📚✨ ... See MoreSee Less

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