STEM Kits

STEM Kits Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math are growing fields of study & career paths. STEM Kits are designed to provide hands-on engagement & creative learning for a variety of…

Oil City Trains
1305, 2022

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,…

100 Years of YWCA
1202, 2024

100 Years of YWCA

…by Natalie Cubbon. HIDDEN HERITAGE IS SPONSORED BY: Helen & Dave Heinzer Support This Project Donations to the library are appreciated to help offset printing costs & make this project…

Save Our Summer

…also available as take home activities or on oilregionlibraries.org! The best part? You get to create a cumulative keepsake using STEM & craft activities! Help & hints are available each…

Founders Fund

…generous community spirit through our new Founders Fund. When you give to the Founders Fund you are supporting: 1 Library Across 3 Communities – Oil City, Franklin & Cooperstown –…

Teens

…- Jennifer O’Toole Anything But Typical – Nora Baskin How We Roll – Natasha Friend Rosie Loves Jack – Mel Darbon Demystifying Disability – Emily Ladau The 57 Bus -…

Maybe She’s Born With It
2511, 2022

Maybe She’s Born With It

Oil City’s unique history can come out in bits and pieces. The community can claim one-of-a-kinds, distinguished public servants, music accolades and a wide assortment of the ‘Did You Know?’…

Peaches & Parking Meters
1006, 2022

Peaches & Parking Meters

…HIDDEN HERITAGE IS SPONSORED BY: Oil Region Alliance Gates & Burns Realty Support This Project Donations to the library are appreciated to help offset printing costs & make this project…

An Eventful Year
1012, 2021

An Eventful Year

…several historic occasions and widespread civic participation. The year-long observance was chaired by Bill and Robin Moon, owners of Gates & Burns Realty. Bill Moon is in his second term…

East End Redevelopment
3103, 2023

East End Redevelopment

…Front Street was typical of many houses in the East End. There was a wide diversity of businesses that ranged from retail shops to blacksmiths, carpenters, dentists, restaurants, taverns and…