Legislative Day
Library Legislative Day
April 26, 2023
Ohio Statehouse Atrium
1 Capitol Square
Columbus, Ohio
Legislative Day is your day at the Statehouse.
It’s an opportunity for you to come to Columbus, meet with your legislators, and advocate on behalf of Ohio’s public libraries. The 2023 event will include morning briefings, displays in the Statehouse Rotunda and a luncheon with legislators in the Statehouse Atrium.
Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 4/19/23
Registration Fee: $60 for members only
Individual members, trustees and administrators of OLC Institutional member libraries.
Tentative Agenda*: | |
8-10 a.m. | Registration and Networking (Statehouse Atrium) |
8:30-9:15 a.m. | Welcome and OLC Legislative Briefing (Statehouse Atrium) |
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Ohio Library Showcase (Statehouse Rotunda) |
9:30-11 a.m. | Leadership Presentations: Governor’s Office, House and Senate |
11-11:15 a.m. | Andrew Carnegie Award Presentation |
11:30 a.m. | Luncheon with Legislators (Statehouse Atrium) |
2 p.m. | House Session (Statehouse Chamber) |
1:30 p.m. | Senate Session (Statehouse Chamber) |
*please note that all legislators are invited to attend the luncheon. Any additional meetings should be scheduled after the luncheon. |
Prep Webinar:
Get ready for this important advocacy event!
Preparing for Legislative Day Webinar | April 14 @ 2 p.m.
Resources:
- Advocacy Tools for Libraries
- ROI Calculator
- Government Relations Committee
- Legislative Network
- libraryfunding.olc.org
- Statehouse Security FAQ (PDF)
- Format for a Legislative Office Visit
Hotel Accommodations: A room block has been reserved at the Sheraton Columbus at Capitol Square, 75 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215 (PH: 614-365-4500). Please use code CILCILI when reserving your room online to receive the special rate of $129/night (plus fees and taxes). Check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out time is 12 p.m. Overnight valet parking at the Sheraton is $30. The Fifth Third Public Parking Garage located off of State Street charges $17 overnight. Pricing subject to change based on city pricing.
Hotel reservation deadline: 4/5/23