Public libraries of Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming and Livingston Counties
Below are libraries in the OWWL Library System that will be participating in The Great Give Back 2026! Check back often for updates; details about programs will begin to be shared around the beginning of September. Please contact libraries directly for questions regarding offered programming.
Click here to view past GGB events from the OWWL Library System
Coloring books for Livingston County Sheriff
10/3/2026 – 10/17/2026
Drop off at Caledonia Library
All ages
Please donate crayons, coloring books, and gently used kid/teen books for the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department. They distribute them to kids and teens when they go on calls.
No registration needed
Help fill our Little Free Pantry
10/10/2026 – 10/17/2026
All ages
We will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items and personal care items to help keep our Little Free Pantry stocked. Food items must be unexpired and unopened. Personal care items must be unused and unexpired.
Donations can be dropped off any time the library is open. Monday-Friday 8:30am-7pm and Saturday 9am-2pm
Examples of non-perishable food items include; peanut butter, jelly, pasta/sauce, tuna fish, soups, canned fruit and vegetables, rice, cereal (hot & cold), mac & cheese.
Examples of personal care items include; socks (adult and children),deodorant, soap/body wash, pads/tampons/panty liners, shampoo/conditioner, first aid supplies, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste.
The Five Ingredient Challenge
10/1/2026 – 10/17/2026
All are welcome to participate!
People are challenged to purchase the following five, shelf-stable ingredients that can help to feed people struggling in today’s challenging economy: canned black beans or lentils, 10 lb bag of rice, pasta, peanut butter and tomato sauce. The average cost to purchase these items totals between $15 and $25 depending on whether generic or name brand items are purchased.
Anyone from any locality is welcome to purchase the five grocery items and drop them off in a paper bag to the library at 30 West Main Street in Macedon, NY.
For any questions, please feel welcome to reach out to the library by calling 680-346-1500.
The Great Give Back Hygiene Item Collection Drive
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
All ages
The Red Jacket Community Library will be receiving donations of personal hygiene items beginning on October 1 and running through October 17. All hygiene items are welcome. The items will be used to stock the Library’s Hygiene Pantry. Overflow items will be donated to the local Twin Cities Food Cupboard. The following items are in highest demand: shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand soap and body wash.
Anyone is welcome to donate by stopping by the library.
Comfort Bags
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
All Ages
Help us stock Comfort Bags for our local community. We will be collecting items for these bags throughout the month of October. Please see our website www.woodlibrary.org for details on items needed for our Comfort Bags. We will also have an Amazon wish list if you would like to ship your donation directly to the library. Thank you for helping us help the less fortunate.
No registration. Program open to anyone