The library basement is improved resulting in a more useful meeting room. A kitchen and rest room are added. Della Shuppe assumes the Library Directorship. 1979 Sari Feldman becomes Library Director. The Library is expanded.
New parking is added.
The expansion is completed allowing the circulation desk and children's department to be moved to the ground floor. Cynda Tipple becomes Library Director. The library installs an elevator and converts a bathroom to become one of the few area public buildings with handicapped accessibility. Jeanette Smithee becomes Library Director. Onondaga Free Library joins the OCPL automated circulation and inter-library loan system.