Ontario Public Library

10/05/2026

“Bobcats Return to the Driftless” presented by Al Cornell is only one week away! We hope you can join us at Ontario Public Library on October 12th at 4:00pm!
This presentation includes an overview of bobcat ecology throughout North America and their history as members of the Driftless Area fauna. Al will share photos of a mother bobcat and her kittens over a four-year period as well as stories from his childhood on 37 acres of mostly steep farm where he grew up near West Lima. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing.
Al worked as a DNR Wildlife Technician for 20 years in mostly Sauk and Iowa Counties. His over 200 articles and 700 photographs have been published in magazines, books, and calendars.

09/30/2026

“Learn How to Create Grain Bowls” is only one week away! Registration is required. Contact Ontario Public Library to reserve your spot: 608-337-4651. On October 7th at 5:45pm Brook Edwards of Babbling Brook Acres will teach participants to combine a grain, protein, vegetable and a simple sauce to create an easy healthy meal. Class will also discuss how to prepare enough ingredients to make assembly easy when you are hungry or on the go. The evening will conclude with the enjoying of your own delicious grain bowl.

09/16/2026

Congratulations to Owen! He has been very busy reading 300 books! 📚 🌟 Way to go and keep up the super star reading!

09/15/2026

Free Health Screenings and breakfast to be held in lower level of Ontario Public Library on September 29 between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Appointments are required. Emplify Health by Gundersen is offering free health screenings as part of their commitment to community health. Screenings will consist of a free cholesterol panel and fasting blood glucose test – both of which require a single finger prick of blood and could help indicate unknown health conditions such as high cholesterol or risk of diabetes. Individuals can also have their blood pressure and BMI checked by a nurse, chat one on one with a nurse, and enjoy a free breakfast. Call 608-489-8280 for an appointment. Don't miss this opportunity!

09/14/2026

Join us on October 12th at 4:00pm for “Bobcats Return to the Driftless” presented by Al Cornell. This presentation includes an overview of bobcat ecology throughout North America and their history as members of the Driftless Area fauna. Al will share photos of a mother bobcat and her kittens over a four-year period as well as stories from his childhood on 37 acres of mostly steep farm where he grew up near West Lima. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing. Al worked as a DNR Wildlife Technician for 20 years in mostly Sauk and Iowa Counties. His over 200 articles and 700 photographs have been published in magazines, books, and calendars.

09/09/2026

An exciting new cooking class will be offered on October 7th at 5:45pm at Ontario Public Library! “Learn How to Create Grain Bowls” presented by Brook Edwards of Babbling Brook Acres will teach participants to combine a grain, protein, vegetable and a simple sauce to create an easy healthy meal. Class will also discuss how to prepare enough ingredients to make assembly easy when you are hungry or on the go. The evening will conclude with the enjoying of your own delicious grain bowl. Registration is required, so please contact Ontario Public Library to reserve your spot: 608-337-4651.

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Evelyn! She has been very busy reading this summer and has now read 600 books! 📚 🌟 Way to go and keep up the super star reading!

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

Ontario Library is now hosting a Middle Grade Book Group which will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm. If you know a reader between the ages of 8-12 (approximately) who would like to join, please contact the library or stop by to pick up the next book club book.