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2024-2025 Library Budget & Trustee Election

A Public Vote for one Trustee Position will be held May 7, 2024 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm at Dansville Public Library, 200 Main Street, for qualified voters of the Dansville School District.

Dansville Public Library is not seeking an increase to the tax levy for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, and a financial proposition will not be included on this year’s ballot.

One seat is open on the Dansville Public Library Board of Trustees. The candidate elected to the Board during the May 7, 2024 Board Election will serve a five-year term. On the election ballot, there will be one candidate named and the option to write-in an alternate candidate.

Meet the candidate, Suzanne Boor:

Since August of 2023, I have been serving as a Trustee on the Dansville Public Library Board to complete the unfinished term of a prior Trustee. During this time I have gained some experience and learned much from my fellow trustees, the Trustee Handbooks and online resources through Trustee Education Opportunities put together by OWWL. At this time, I ask to be elected to serve a full five year term. 

I am a lifelong village resident and patron of the Dansville Library, as well as a longstanding “Friend of the Library.” Now as a retiree, I have the time to devote in my interests in being of service to my community, and the Library in particular. 

I retired from SUNY Geneseo as Director of Donor Relations, where I was able to hone my organizational, communication and interpersonal skills which I would bring to the Trustee role. 

I am extremely proud of our beautiful Library, and have engaged my children and grandchildren in programs through this fine institution. I would be excited to contribute my strengths and background to the Library so that community members continue to enjoy the wonderful opportunities and experiences for which I will be eternally grateful. 

Thank you for your time and consideration of my candidacy.

Additional information can be found in the 2024-2025 Budget & Trustee Election Presentation and the Board approved 2024-2025 Dansville Public Library Budget.

Friends of the Library – Annual Used Book Sale

May 13 – 18

The Friends of the Dansville Public Library are excited to announce the Annual Used Book Sale will be held Dogwood Week: Monday, May 13 through Saturday, May 18, during the Library’s regular hours of operation.

Huge variety of Books, Puzzles, and DVDs available!

Funds raised support the Library.

Don’t forget to bring your reusable shopping bags!

The Dansville Public Library Board of Trustees invites you to join us as we dedicate the Nonfiction Study Area in honor of Retired Library Director Teresa Dearing.

Join us at the Library on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm for the dedication and light refreshments.

One Book, OWWL Kids program going on now!

Each year, the OWWL library system provides a system-wide program to engage our young readers and their families: One Book, OWWL Kids. Whether it’s a unique, singular event, or an on-going take-and-make activity, each participating family gets their own copy of that year’s book as well as the themed activity that goes with it.

This year’s OBOK book is Finding Kindness by Deborah Underwood. It is accompanied by specially selected rocks that can be painted specifically to help spread kindness; we recommend putting your rocks around your home as a reminder, or leaving them at the library so we may add them to our garden out front. For those who didn’t attend our special spring break storytime featuring the book, you can still participate by signing up and coming in for your program package to complete at the library or at home.

This program is first come, first served, and is limited to 24 families. It runs through the end of April.

Library Board of Trustees Nominating Petitions Available

Do you love your library? Are you looking for a way to serve your community? You could be our next Trustee!

On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, voters of the Dansville Central School District will elect one individual to fill one trustee seat on the Dansville Public Library’s Board of Trustees. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall serve on the Dansville Public Library Board of Trustees for a five-year term, commencing on July 1, 2024.

Prospective candidates may request nominating petitions at the Dansville Public Library main desk, 200 Main St. Dansville, NY 14437.

Nominating petitions must be signed by at least 25 qualified district voters and must be received by the Library Director not later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2023.

Prospective Library Trustee Information Packet

Claim free glasses for the April eclipse

Who can get glasses?

Any community member is welcome to sign up to claim up to 3 pairs of special eclipse glasses for their household. You do not need to have a library card. (Although, you know we’d love it if everyone, ever, had a library card.)

What do you get?

In addition to up to 3 pairs of eclipse glasses, each packet will include a flyer explaining the science of the eclipse and when it will occur. There will also be a flyer outlining the special eclipse activities available at our library leading up to the eclipse.

How do you get all that?

Sign up for your household’s packet using the form below. Once you’ve completed the form, come in to the library to pick up your packet at the circulation desk. That’s it.

>> Click here to access the form.
This form is available starting at 12:01am on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Be sure to check out our eclipse programming leading up to the event!

Employment Opportunities

The full-time Library Clerk position is a competitive Civil Service position and will be filled in accordance with Civil Service requirements. Candidates must take the Livingston County Civil Service Library Clerk – OC #23-825 examination and be reachable when the eligible list is established.

Livingston County’s Last Filing Date for the Library Clerk – OC #23-825 exam is December 6, 2023; the Exam Date is December 20, 2023. Details are available on the Livingston County Personnel Department’s Job Opportunities website.

Part-time Library Page is a 12-15 hour per week position. Applicants should be personable, enjoy working with people of all ages, have an interest in books and reading, and have excellent written, verbal, & computer skills. Applicants also need to be able to stand for long periods, to reach and bend, and must have a flexible schedule, with readiness to work evenings and weekends. For more information, please see the Page Job Description.

Employment Application Form – also available at the Dansville Public Library main desk.

To Apply for the Library Page position only, send completed applications to Margo Prak, Library Director no later than December 13, 2023: dansvillelibrarydirector@owwl.org or deliver to: 200 Main St. Dansville, NY 14437

Video Streaming Now Available to OWWL Cardholders!

Looking for a little holiday entertainment? Need a break from your holiday prepping?

OWWL cardholders can now access Kanopy, an on-demand video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, and and more with Kanopy.

Kanopy is for kids too! Stream enriching, educational, and entertaining content for children ages preschool and up.

Getting Started with Kanopy

To access their diverse collection of films, you’ll need your library card information to create a Kanopy account. Go to kanopy.com or download the Kanopy app. After selecting Get Started, tap/click Find Library, type OWWL Library System, and then enter your library card number and pin to create your account.

Check out the Getting started with Kanopy for public library users page for more details on getting started.

Need assistance with your library card information? Call the library at 585-335-6720 or stop in during our hours of operation.

Don’t have a card yet? No Problem! Just stop in the library, during our hours of operation, with a valid photo ID. Or get the process started online by submitting a Request a Library Card form.

Happy viewing!

Santa at the Library!

Letters to Santa

Drop off your wish list in the special mailbox for Santa, located at the Library, now through December 2, 2023. Letter templates and envelopes are available for use or create your own. Print child’s full name & mailing address for a reply from Santa! No postage necessary.

This program is a partnership between the Dansville Chamber Events Committee, Dansville Public Library & Howard Hanna-Dansville.

Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus

Share the holiday spirit with friends and neighbors during Dansville’s Winter in the Village on Saturday, December 2, 2023! Families are invited to the Library to meet with Santa & Mrs. Claus from 10:00am through 12:45pm! Enjoy Holiday activities, crafts, games, & more! Don’t forget to bring your camera!

Regular library services will be available during the event, so don’t forget to stock up on books and movies for the holidays!

We’re Hiring: Youth Services Coordinator

As of 11/13/23, this position has been filled.

Dansville Public Library seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative individual to join the library team as a full-time Library Assistant to serve as the library’s Youth Services Coordinator.

The Youth Services Coordinator manages all aspects of Children’s Services, including programming, outreach, reference, and collection development. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, flexible, community-oriented person who is able to embrace change, has a strong customer service orientation, and a collaborative approach to library service.

For more information, please see the Library Assistant – Youth Services Coordinator position description.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to: dansvillelibrarydirector@owwl.org. Please include “Youth Services Position” in the subject line.

Preference will be given to applications received by October 20, 2023.