We're Going Green - Evergreen!

Over the years, there have been many changes in the way we find the titles you want and how we check them out to you. We've gone from doing everything by hand, to stamping those cards with the little metal tabs, on to a stand-alone computerized system, and, most recently, to the integrated OWWL system that includes all 42 libraries in Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, and Livingston Counties. Each step has enabled us to serve you better and opened up new ways for you to use the library. The next step is just around the corner! We are in the process of moving to Evergreen, an open-source software that will offer us more flexibility, greater efficiency and better cost control, while introducing new and exciting features for you.

To complete the transition, we will be operating "offline" on October 4th, 5th, and 6th. For those three days, the catalog won't be available for searching, renewing, or placing holds, nor will we be receiving holds in delivery. We will be open our regular hours, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. those days, and will be able to check items out to you. While we encourage you to always bring your library card with you, it will be required those three days, as it won't be possible to search our database for your information.

October 7th is "Evergreen Live Day" for all 42 libraries. Because there will be some procedures to work through that morning, we'll delay opening until 1 p.m. We appreciate your patience as we take this new leap forward in our commitment to provide you with the best service available. Stop by to pick up a brochure which details some of the improvements you'll see as we go Evergreen.