July 2025 – Explore our recommended nonfiction reads about ecosystems, wildlife, and the science behind our changing climate. Help shape the future of our libraries by signing the petition to get the referendum for countywide library funding on the November ballot. We’re also thrilled to announce several events being planned in the newly renovated Oil City Library Hall! As always, find book reviews, upcoming events, featured resources & more in this month’s newsletter.

June 2025 – Get ready to Color Our World with this year’s Summer @ Your ORLA Library program! Starting this June, you can track your reading, complete fun challenges, and attend exciting weekly programs at your library—all while earning awesome prizes. As always, find book reviews, upcoming events, featured resources & more in this month’s newsletter.

May 2025 – This month, we take time to remember & honor David P. Mayer—longtime Board Chair, daily visitor, & one of our most dedicated supporters—by sharing a selection of his favorite books. Thoughtfully chosen from titles he loved & recommended over the years, this special feature reflects David’s wide-ranging curiosity, deep compassion, & enduring belief in the power of a good story. As always, find book reviews, upcoming events, featured resources & more in this month’s newsletter.

April 2025 – The American West has long been a land of myth and reinvention, and today’s writers are redefining the genre with fresh perspectives, unconventional heroes, and thrilling twists. Discover some genre-bending takes on the frontier in this issue! We’re also excited to tell you about 2 new museum passes that are available to check out with your library card this month. As always, find book reviews, upcoming events, featured resources & more in this month’s newsletter.

March 2025 – Have you ever finished an amazing TV show & wished you could dive even deeper into its world? Well, we’ve got some reading recommendations for your favorite shows this month! Get the latest about staffing changes, new hours at Cooperstown & the upcoming Teen Eggvent! As always, find book reviews, upcoming events, featured resources & more in this month’s newsletter.

February 2025 – The American Library Association (ALA) recently announced its 2025 Youth Media Award Winners, celebrating outstanding contributions in children’s & young adult literature. Check out several winners & honor books available through any ORLA location! We also have several fun events coming up this month that you won’t want to miss, like Valentine’s Day Storytime & a special Dog Man Party! As always, find book reviews, upcoming events, featured resources & more in this month’s newsletter.

January 2025 – It’s time for the annual Puzzle Challenge! Get your team together & race against the clock to put together a 1000-piece puzzle in the fastest time. Also featured this month is information about our new Makerspace at the Oil City Library, changes to Storytime programs & the winners of the Best Books of 2024. As always, find book reviews, upcoming events, featured resources & more in this month’s newsletter.