Voting at the Library
Primary Election Early Voting and Election Day voting will take place at select OCLS locations. Early Voting will be held from Monday, August 3 to Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 9 a.m.–7 p.m., and Election Day voting will take place Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. During this time, you may notice increased activity at participating locations and parking may be limited. Learn more about voting at the library ›
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Upcoming Events
Social Worker @ the Library
By Appointment Only
Tuesday
August
11
10:00am
Event Categories: Community & Citizenship
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.
canceled
No Registration Required
Social Worker @ the Library
By Appointment Only
Tuesday
August
18
10:00am
Event Categories: Community & Citizenship
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
19
11:00am
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Craft Studio)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Coding & Robotics; Games & Activities; Science & Math
Construct, play and improve carnival games with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
19
2:00pm
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Training Lab)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Life Skills
Take your first steps into the world of computing. Discover the essential parts of and types of computers, as well as the basics of using a computer for the first time.
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
19
4:30pm
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Craft Studio)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Coding & Robotics; Games & Activities; Science & Math
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
