Aurora Free Library

Wells College, located in Aurora, NY, has announced its permanent closure effective June 30, 2024, after facing financial challenges. Established in 1868, the college's Board of Trustees has made the difficult decision to cease operations while maintaining a commitment to honoring its legacy and community. During the wind-down process, the campus will remain closed, with access limited to authorized individuals for business-related visits. The college has also initiated steps to partner with Hobart and William Smith Colleges to preserve its history and support its community moving forward. Generated from the website

Hazard Public Library is a community-focused library located in Scipio Center, NY. With a dedicated staff and library board, they offer a range of services and activities, including story hour, book sales, book clubs, and summer reading programs. They also provide access to a local history collection and collaborate with the Southern Cayuga Central School District on projects like the SCCS Anne Frank Tree Project. Hazard Library is currently raising funds to build a new library adjacent to Opendore in Sherwood, and they welcome donations to support their campaign. In addition to their regular services, Hazard Library offers COVID tests for anonymous tracking of cases, museum passes from the Sciencenter in Ithaca, and a donation box for building expenses. They have set open hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and they receive interlibrary loan book deliveries twice a week. The library holds board meetings open to the public and hosts the Southern Cayuga Book Club, as well as preschool story hour sessions. They also provide assistance with health insurance through their Health Care Navigator program. Generated from the website

The Finger Lakes Library System is a cooperative library network established in 1958, serving public libraries across Cayuga, Cortland, Seneca, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties in New York. Comprising 33 independent member libraries governed by local Boards of Trustees, the system operates under a state-approved plan of service, ensuring a wide range of resources and support for its community. Offering various digital services, the Finger Lakes Library System provides access to eBooks, audiobooks, and databases such as HeritageQuest and Mango Languages, among others. Through initiatives like JobNow, the system empowers job seekers with career resources and personalized assistance to enhance their skills and employability. Generated from the website