Wood Library Association

Wood Library is a free Association Library charted to serve the greater canandaigua area. As a member of the 4-county 42 member Library owwl Library system, it offers free services to residents of ontario, wayne, Wyoming, and livingston counties. Wood Library continues to see increases in usage post-pandemic. In 2022, 83,929 people visited the Library, up 30% from 2021. 10,804 people used their Library card to check out 209,859 items, an increase of 33%. The Library saw an increase in usage of downloadable books with patrons downloading 57,825 ebooks and audiobooks, up 16%. Patrons were also able to register for a Library card online - 262 digital Library cards issued, an increase of 17%. Staff supported 1,906 reference requests, a substantial increase over the previous year, and 42 notary appointments. Wood Library provides programs of all ages. 25,182 people participated in 1,805 programs. Programs include book discussions, film series, craft programs, storytimes, book reviews, author talks, support groups, and various educational lectures. Adults who attended digital literacy classes learned computer basics and software programs. Problem devices could also be brought in and discussed with a tech tutor. Public internet computers were used 8,654 times in 2022, an increase of 14% and patrons logged 7,241 wireless sessions, up 64%. Patrons rely on the Library's internet access to conduct research, write reports and resumes, pay bills, apply for jobs, make reservations, apply for unemployment, bank online, take online courses and check email. The Library's many public hotspots for loan are popular among Library patrons. The aarp offers driver safety courses throughout the year and tax aide help during tax season. 488 persons received tax aide assistance through a partnership with aarp, an increase of 64%. Wood Library continues to loan museum passes for area attractions.