Orwell Free Library

04/15/2026

Do not miss the opening night reception for the Orwell Artists 10th anniversary show. Celebrate local art and local artists with us on Saturday, April 25 at 7pm.

Share far and wide, Thank you! and we'll see you there!

04/09/2026

Exciting news! We are a recipient of the Libraries Transforming Communities Grant from ALA! More to come soon.

The American Library Association has announced the fourth and final round of recipients of its Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant, an initiative to help small and rural libraries increase the accessibility of facilities, services and programs to better serve people with disabilities.

The 300 funded proposals represent 46 U.S. states and the Northern Mariana Islands. Of the selected libraries, 73% serve communities with populations of 5,000 or fewer. 50 libraries will receive grants of $20,000, and 250 libraries will receive grants of $10,000.

“This initiative has been a catalyst for ongoing disability access," said ALA President Sam Helmick. "It will continue to teach nearly 900 library workers the fundamentals of accessibility and guiding improvements to their library’s services across the board and will continue to do so for years to come.”

Learn more and see the full list of libraries awarded LTC Access grants: https://bit.ly/3Q7XBWH

03/31/2026

Want to vend at the Orwell Food & Farm Fest this summer?

Visit our website and fill out an application found under our Programs & Events navigation! You can drop off completed paperwork at the library or email it direct to the librarian.

03/17/2026

We love our local Orwell Artists!

Yep, It's happening!!! Join us for fun night to remember at the 10 Year Orwell Artists show! Celebrating 10 years of creativity with the community and America's 250th! Make plans to attend, don't miss out!

03/12/2026

Newsletter out now! See what's coming up at OFL.

02/21/2026

Time to visit the library! Read our newest email here - https://mailchi.mp/43334d6673c3/time-to-visit-the-library

01/02/2026

Happy New Year from OFL. Scroll our newsletter for upcoming programs and more - https://mailchi.mp/e1c8ea874f9d/happy-new-year-from-ofl

01/01/2026

LEGO Club at OFL is back! Sign your child up asap. Only a few spots remain.

LEGO happens on Tuesdays beginning January 6 from 2:45-4pm for grades 1-4. Sign up link is on our website homepage.

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12/01/2025

Exoplanets & cookies. It's a busy week in Orwell! - https://mailchi.mp/f7653e65b58c/exoplanets-cookies-with-teens-its-a-busy-week-in-orwell

11/08/2025

Orwell neighbors, the outdoor tiny share shed found at the bottom of the OFL parking area overflowed into the library. Find pantry staples next to our DVD collection throughout the winter. Please take what you need or leave what you can.