{"id":1243,"date":"2019-02-19T15:54:08","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T15:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thegreatgiveback.org\/?page_id=1243"},"modified":"2026-09-17T14:12:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:12:50","slug":"pioneer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thegreatgiveback.org\/index.php\/pioneer\/","title":{"rendered":"OWWL Library System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Public libraries of Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming and Livingston<\/strong> Counties<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Below are libraries in the <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>OWWL Library System<\/a><\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to view past GGB events from the OWWL Library System<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arcade Free Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avon Free Library<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bloomfield Public Library<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caledonia Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coloring books for Livingston County Sheriff<\/strong>
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clifton Springs Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dansville Public Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geneva Public Library<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help fill our Little Free Pantry<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gorham Free Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lyons Public Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Macedon Public Library<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Five Ingredient Challenge<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marion Public Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mount Morris Library<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naples Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newark Public Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pawsitive Impact for the Humane Society of Wayne County<\/strong>
10\/5\/2026 – 11\/6\/2026
We’re collecting the following items in new or very good used condition:

PET SUPPLIES
\u2022 Cat Litter and more Cat Litter
\u2022 Powdered Kitten Formula
\u2022 Kongs
\u2022 Canned Cat Food
\u2022 Large & small Stainless Steel dishes

SURGICAL SUPPLIES
\u2022 Isopropyl Alcohol
\u2022 Exam Gloves: Medium and Large Latex and Non-Latex
\u2022 Distilled Water
\u2022 Surgical Masks

SPECIALTY ITEMS
\u2022 Purina Kitten Chow — Nurturing Formula (available at Wegmans)
\u2022 Foliage – Perennials and Annuals
\u2022 E-Z up shade canopies (heavy duty)
\u2022 Kitten milk replacer
\u2022 Poop scoops, large capacity with long handles for use with dogs
\u2022 Advantage or Frontline (K9 & feline)
\u2022 Feline Revolution or Interceptor

OFFICE SUPPLIES
\u2022 Postage Stamps
\u2022 Copier paper
\u2022 #10 Envelopes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No registration required. Stop in anytime the library is open to drop off your donation.
Library hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9:30 – 7, Friday 9:30 – 6, Sat. 9:30 – 1, closed on October 12th<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palmyra Community Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perry Public Library<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phelps Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Victor Farmington Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Creek Free Library<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Jacket Community Library<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Great Give Back Hygiene Item Collection Drive<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sodus Community Library<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walworth-Seely Public Library<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Williamson Public Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wolcott Public Library<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wood Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Back to top<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1243","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thegreatgiveback.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thegreatgiveback.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thegreatgiveback.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thegreatgiveback.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thegreatgiveback.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1243"}],"version-history":[{"count":89,"href":"https:\/\/thegreatgiveback.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1243\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6363,"href":"https:\/\/thegreatgiveback.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1243\/revisions\/6363"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thegreatgiveback.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}