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WOOD LIBRARY PROPOSITION PASSES With 2,198 ballots cast, voters approve $87,414 levy increase for Wood Library May 21, 2024 (Canandaigua, NY)—A proposition for Wood Library funding was approved by Canandaigua

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Proposition #3 on the Canandaigua City School District ballot asks voters to authorize an increase of $87,414 in community-based funding for Wood Library. The vote will take place on Tuesday,

Rachel Brill has been tapped to be the new Children’s Services Librarian. Her appointment to the full-time professional role will begin on February 28. Rachel comes to Wood Library with

Wood Library’s popular children’s librarian, has announced plans to retire in 2024. Having read thousands of books to local children during her long tenure at Wood Library, Ferris has encouraged

What is a Charlie Cart? It’s a kitchen on wheels! Don’t miss the Project Eats classes starting this summer for Adults, Teens and Children. The Charlie Cart was purchased with

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. We are grateful for the community’s support and proud to be recognized for outstanding public library service.

This essay by Wood Library Executive Director Jenny Goodemote appeared in the Finger Lakes Times on April 29, 2023. https://www.fltimes.com/opinion/guest-appearance-act-like-a-librarian-question-everything/article_a4fcf14e-e468-11ed-acd7-8bf493f1ee07.html

Got an electric vehicle? Charge up at Wood Library while you participate in a library program or check out materials. The charging station is located in the northeast corner of

Books by Mail is available to any resident of Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, and Livingston Counties who is unable to access an OWWL Library due to disability, long-term or chronic illness,

Help us break ground for The Reading Garden at Wood Library by making a donation on Tuesday, November 29 — on ROCtheDay #GivingTuesday! Our goal for this 24 hour day