Sherwood Makerspace Unavailable

Due to ongoing construction on the second floor, the Sherwood Makerspace is temporarily unavailable. We anticipate reopening in late June. The nearest Makerspace location is Concession Branch.

Published:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 11:00am
Digital Microfilm Readers Are Currently Unavailable

Digital microfilm readers are not available at Central library branch until further notice. We're working on a repair. In the meantime a single analog reader is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room

Published:
Monday, May 25, 2026 - 12:00pm
SmartPay Service Not Available

HPL's online payment service is not working. We aim to restore it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bookmobile Service June Modifications 

Friday, June 5:                    

  • Winona - Cancelled
  • Queen Victoria - Cancelled

Saturday, June 6:                 

  • All Regular Sites are Cancelled due to a Special Event
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor

Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd Floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd Floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations

As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd Floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st Floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm

Keefer Pamphlets - O – P

Owego Advertiser - Extra A Comparison showing the advantages of Rail-roads vs. Canals & Rivers for the transportation of Freight and Passengers; addressed to the people of the "Southern tier of counties", state of New-
York 1841
[24]
vol. 6 #15
mf #861

 

Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road Company
Report of the President and Managers of the Philadelphia & Reading Rail Road Company, to the Stockholders, and also A Report of David A. Neal, January 14, 1850 Philadelphia: Craig & Young, 1850
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vol. 2 #2
mf #845

 

Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road Company
Report of the President and Managers of the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road to the Stockholders, January 13, 1851
Philadelphia: Moss and Brother, 1851
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vol. 2 #3
mf #845

 

Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road Company
Report of the President and Managers of the Philadelphia & Reading Rail Road Company, to the stockholders, and also A Report of David A. Neal. Jan. 14, 1850 Philadelphia: Craig & Young, Printers, 116 Chesnut Street, below Fourth, 1850
[67]
vol. 7 #1
mf #861

 

A plan for the systematic colonization of Canada, and all other British colonies, by an officer of rank nearly twenty years resident in Canada. London, Hatchard, 1850 vol. 8 #13 missing when filmed (06/8/03) A Plan for the Systematic Colonization of Canada, and all other British Colonies. By an Officer ;of Rank, nearly Twenty Years Resident in Canada. London: Hatchard and Son, Piccadilly, 1850
[84 + maps]
vol. 8 #15
mf #863