Use the Ontario City Library catalog to look up books, place hold requests, renew materials, check your account and more.
Library
Ovitt Family Community Library is open by appointment. Book your appointment here. You may also call the library at (909) 395-2004.
- Appointments are available from 10:00am - 1:00pm, and 2:00pm - 5:00pm, with a one hour time slot.
- There will be no appointments from 1:00pm - 2:00pm while library staff sanitize the building.
- Computers and printing will be available.
- Check Out, Ontario, our contactless holds pick up, will still be available.
- The Model Colony History Room is accepting in-person appointments on a case by case basis only. Please call the room directly at (909) 395-2206 or contact us by email at [email protected] to discuss your research needs.
Lewis Family Branch library is open by appointment. Book your appointment here. You may also call the Lewis library at (909) 395-2014.
- Appointments are available Monday and Tuesday from 10:00am - 1:00pm and Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00pm - 6:00pm, with a one hour time slot.
- Computers and printing will be available.
- Check Out, Ontario, our contactless holds pick up, will still be available.
Upon entering the library, you will be asked to follow the library's Covid Code of Conduct. Please read.
Covid Code of Conduct - English
Covid Code of Conduct - Spanish
Lewis Family Branch Library remains closed
Please visit our Community Life & Culture Virtual Resource Center for programs and videos.
Check Out, Ontario!
Place holds online or over the phone and pick up materials from either location:
- Ovitt Family Community Library located at 215 East C Street, Ontario, CA 91764
Service Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30am - 6:00pm
- Lewis Family Branch is located at 3850 E. Riverside Drive, Ontario, CA 91761
Service Hours: Monday and Tuesday 10:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday and Thursday 2:00pm - 6:00pm
How to place a hold online:
- You can place a hold by logging on to the library’s catalog.
- Log into your account by selecting “My Account” then “Log In/Register”.
- Use the search bar to find the materials you are looking for.
- Click on the Place Request button to the right of the desired item.
- If not already set, choose Ovitt as your pickup location.
- Click ‘Submit request’.
- You’re all set! You will be allowed to request up to ten items per library card.
If you need help accessing your account or would like further assistance placing a hold call (909) 395-2004, a library representative will talk to you about your needs and place the hold for you. Staff will be available to answer your questions Monday through Saturday from 10 AM - 6 PM.
How to pick up your books:
- You will receive a notification based on your preference (Phone call, text message or E-mail)
- Remember, your materials will not be available until you receive that notice. Call the library during our open hours if you would like to change your preferred method of contact.
- To pick up your materials, please keep in mind that you will be REQUIRED to have a face covering and practice physical distancing. Don’t forget to bring your library card!
Printout @ Checkout
Ontario City Library now offers contactless printing and copying from the Check Out, Ontario service point at both branches during open hours. Please see the instructions below for details and remember to identify which pick up location you selected. (Ovitt [email protected] or [email protected])
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Printing Picture or Document: 1. Compose a new email and send to: Ovitt [email protected] Lewis [email protected] 2. Attach picture or document you would like printed 3. Please put library card in green tray and staff will print out your document(s) · Black and white prints: 15 cents per page · Color prints: 50 cents per page |
Printing an Email: 1. Open email you would like printed 2. Forward the email to: Ovitt [email protected] Lewis [email protected] 3. Please put library card in green tray and staff will print out your document(s) · Black and white prints: 15 cents per page · Color prints: 50 cents per page |
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Photo Copies: 1. Place paper(s) to be copied in green tray and staff will assist with getting papers copied 2. Please put library card in green tray and staff will print out your document(s) · Black and white copies: 15 cents per page · Color copies: 50 cents per page |
Printing from a Flash Drive: 1. Let staff know the file name(s) of documents you need printed 2. Please put flash drive and library card in the green tray · Black and white copies: 15 cents per page · Color copies: 50 cents per page |
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Ovitt Family Community Library 215 East "C" Street We are available to take your call by phone to answer your questions and provide assistance with accessing our online services during the following modified hours: Hours Telephone Follow the Ontario Community Life & Culture social media channels for updates and additional content. Facebook: @CityofOntarioCLC |
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Lewis Family Branch (joint-use facility) We are available to take your call by phone to answer your questions and provide assistance with accessing our online services during the following modified hours: Hours Telephone Follow the Ontario Community Life & Culture social media channels for updates and additional content. Facebook: @CityofOntarioCLC |
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Catalog
Library Board of Trustees
A five member Library Board of Trustees, appointed by the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council regarding the operation of the Library system.
Through membership in the Inland Library System, the resources of 18 local libraries as well as other networks are available to registered borrowers in person and through inter-library loan.
Trustees:
Rachel Carmona - President
Daisy Ocegueda - Vice President
Irene Chisholm - Secretary
Nancy Bumstead - Member
Elizabeth Ann Palicki - Member
Shawn Thrasher - Library Director
Services
Adult Services and Reference Desk
Adult Services offers a variety of life skills classes covering various topics. Classes may reflect educational needs as well as stimulating personal growth topics. In addition to regularly scheduled classes and workshops, our collection for adults consists of books, DVDs, audio books and interactive computer based tutorials.
Email a Librarian
The Reference Desk staff are here to assist you in locating any information you might need. If you have a question, you can email a question to our librarians.
Inter-Library Loan
Looking for a specific book that we don't have? You can request it through interlibrary loan and we will try to borrow it from another library within the United States. The fee for interlibrary loan is $2.00 per item, charged to your library account when the item arrives in the mail. Items are held for 7 days. Items not picked up within 7 days are returned to the lending library. The $2.00 fee per item requested applies whether or not items are picked up by the requestor, or if an interlibrary loan request is cancelled while an item is en route. Delivery time for requested items may vary from a few days to several weeks, depending on the location and procedures of the lending library, and the U.S. Postal Service. Requests can be placed through the library's catalog. Ask at the reference desk for details.
Meeting Rooms
Meeting rooms are primarily designed for Library and City programs. When not in use by the Library or the City of Ontario, meeting rooms can be used for a rental fee by community groups. View the meeting room policy below. Need an application? Download the application below. Please drop off the completed form at the Library Administration office located at the Ovitt Family Community Library.
Teachers & Schools
Assignment Alerts - Help us assist your students by letting us know in advance about major assignments. Use our Assignment Alert sheet. We can make materials available to a greater number of students by setting shorter loan periods or by creating an in-library use only section of materials related to your topic. Copies of the Assignment Alert sheet are available at the Ovitt and Lewis Family Branch at both the Youth and Adult Reference desks.
Class Visits - We encourage teachers to bring their classes to the Library. We can provide many services tailored to your needs. In order to accommodate your class, please plan to schedule visits at least two weeks in advance.
What We Can Do For Your Class:
- Library tours
- Computer training
- Discuss library resources for your particular assignment
- Reference materials instruction
- Booktalks to introduce interesting books to students
- Introduce your class to books on a subject being studied
Teen Services
Ontario City Library Young Adult Services provides teens a happy place to grow and socialize while fostering a love of reading and learning.
- We believe teens should have their own library space to read, learn and interact.
- We provide a forum for social networking and encourage a unique community of dedicated teen library users.
- We provide professional services and programs to assist teens in achieving their recreational, educational and career-oriented goals.
- We respect the needs and expectations of teens and value their opinions.
Teen Board/Volunteens
Community Service opportunities are available in two ways: as a member on the Teen Board or as a Volunteen. For more information contact the Teen Alley at 909.395.2228 or at Lewis Family Branch Library at 909.395.2272.
Homework Help
Ovitt Family Community Library
Homework Help is provided at the Ovitt Family Community Library. They will provide homework help to teens ages 13-18. We do ask that students requesting homework helpers bring their materials to their sessions. Homework Help schedules and times change. To schedule an appointment, please call 909.395.2243 prior to your first session.
Youth Services
At both Lewis Family Branch and Ovitt Family Community Libraries, Youth Services provides a wide range of programs and services for children and young adults. Storytimes for toddlers, preschoolers, and grade school children are held on a regular basis throughout the year, with special storytelling events for the entire family available periodically. Summer and other special reading programs provide reading incentives for children and young adults. Other special programs are offered on a monthly basis. Our large collection contains both fiction and nonfiction for children through the eighth grade, while our Parent's Shelf provides material for adults on various aspects of child development and parenting.
At both the Ovitt Family Community Library and the Lewis Family Branch, children can access the internet, perform research and type school assignments.
Homework Help
Homework Help is provided at the Ovitt Family Community Library by Cal Poly work study students. They provide homework help to school aged children, ages 5 – 12. Homework help is by appointment only. Appointments can be made up to one week in advance. We ask that students bring their homework materials to their Homework Help appointment. Homework Help schedules and times change quarterly. To schedule an appointment, please call 909.395.2207 during library hours.
ZIP Books
Adults 18 or older can use ZIP Books, a new service available at the Ontario City Library. Simply CALL THE LIBRARY, and the title will be shipped directly to your home address. This service is free thanks to a grant from the California State Library. Restrictions do apply. For additional information, contact the Ovitt Family Community Library (909) 395-2004