Accessibility
The Libby app offers this helpful reading feature for library patrons with dyslexia.
Dyslexic font
ORLA staff are able to find important links & forms in one place by using this website.
Staff Linktree (or Linktree)
Teens at Franklin, Oil City (& now Cooperstown!) locations can enjoy this fun activity by asking for its counterpart at the Front Desk.
Nintendo Switch
This program, offered at all 3 ORLA locations, encourages children & their caregivers to read a specific number of books before they hit an educational milestone.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
When a library material is randomly found on the floor in the library, you should always do this with it.
Check it in
In February 2023, the Oil City Library partnered with a local organization to house this collection of outdoor & recreational items for use by individuals of all abilities to participate in activities that promote access, diversity and belonging.
ARC Inclusion Library (or Inclusion Library)
This tool can be used to wirelessly take inventory of materials on library shelves & even find materials that aren't properly checked in.
RFID Wand
This type of graphic novel is read from right to left, & has been very popular with teens in recent years.
Manga
Children must be at least this old to get a library card.
5
When lost or damaged library materials are charged to a patron's account, a processing fee of this amount is also charged to the account for each item.
$5.00
The Franklin Public Library recently created this collection in order to make library materials more accessible to individuals whose first language isn't English.
Spanish collection
When a patron needs help creating a resume, ORLA staff can use one of these resources to help them (name one).
LawDepot
POWER Library
Microsoft Word
This teen writing group at the Franklin Public Library meets twice a month to exchange ideas & complete creative writing prompts.
The Ink Society
In December 2022, the Oil City Library launched this program to deliver bins of books to area elementary schools on a consistent basis.
Books on Wheels
6 ORLA employees have graduated from this 9-month program that "prepares leaders for a better future".
Leadership Venango
Franklin & Oil City locations provide these devices for patrons who have visual impairments.
Video Magnifier or Large Text Screens/Computers
These three cell carriers will currently not send patrons text notifications through TLC.
AT+T, Cricket & Consumer Cellular
This teen program allows teens to participate in book discussions & themed activities and culminates in a teen-led community outreach event.
Teen Reading Lounge (TRL)
Storytime programs are open to individuals in this age range.
All ages
ORLA asks that all volunteers over the age of 18 provide these 3 clearances, especially if they are working in close proximity to children.
PA Child Abuse History Clearance
PA State Police Criminal Record Check
FBI Fingerprinting
PA residents who have a physically-based reading disability may be eligible for services through this Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh program.
LAMP
When suspending & unsuspending WiFi HotSpots, there are 2 types of suspension that you can apply. ORLA uses this type of suspension.
Temporary Suspend
In October 2022, ORLA launched this reading challenge to encourage teens to read more inclusive & diverse titles for a chance to win an Amazon giftcard.
Diversity Before University
If a patron asks you to show them some books that would be appropriate for a 3rd grader, you can use this tool on our LinkTree to give recommendations.
Lexile Hub
Name 4 ORLA governing board members.
Any 4 of the following:
Jessica Rudegeair
Sarah Margherio
Deb Rosen
David Mayer
Judy Etzel
Laura Jones
Jessica Struthers
Sarah Merkel