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OWWL Library System

About the System

The OWWL Library System (formerly Pioneer Library System) is a New York State-chartered, cooperative public library system that supports library services and the 42 libraries in Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, and Livingston Counties.

OWWL – Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, and Livingston.

Member Libraries – The 42 independent libraries within the Ontario, Wyoming, Wayne, and Livingston counties. 

Mission: Support library services across Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, and Livingston Counties.

Vision: Everyone enjoys the freedom to read, learn, and grow through equitable access to library services.

Core Values: Access, Community, and Intellectual Freedom.

2023 Trustee Handbook

System Board

Inter-Library Loan Requests for Member Libraries

Member Libraries and other institutions may visit our Inter-Library Loan Request Form to submit a request for the System to acquire or lend a title. Please check for the title in our online OWWL catalog before submitting a request.

Member Libraries and other institutions may email ill@owwl.org for more information.

Library patrons must contact their local library regarding all title requests.