Legislative Day

Thank you for attending Library Legislative Day!

Save the Date!
Next Legislative Day is April 21, 2020 at the Sheraton Columbus Capitol Square

2019 Legislative Day Survey and Resources

Gov. DeWine and Clifford photo

Gov. Mike DeWine joins Clifford and other library supporters at OLC’s Legislative Day on April 9, 2019.

Thank you to the more than 275 public library directors, fiscal officers, trustees, and supporters that gathered at the Statehouse on April 9 to meet one-on-one with their members of the Ohio General Assembly during the OLC’s Library Legislative Day at the Statehouse. Ohio’s public libraries top issue, library funding in the biennial state budget, was discussed along with a myriad of innovative programs and services offered to Ohio’s 8.4 million cardholders.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine addressed the capacity crowd in the Statehouse Atrium and praised public libraries as the center of Ohio’s communities. “The library is the heart, the soul and center of community after community.” DeWine said. “You change kids’ lives and adults, too. I’m grateful for what you do and I look forward to working with you all.”

In addition to remarks from Gov. Mike DeWine, attendees also heard from Senate President Larry Obhoff (R-Medina) and Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights).

“I love our libraries! Our libraries are meeting places, great economic development tools and they provide so many critical services to our communities,” Yuko said.

Senate President Obhof talked about the impact Ohio’s libraries have on Ohio’s workforce and shared his experiences with libraries as a dad and a lawmaker. “Libraries form the backbone of their communities. The work that you are doing is so important to our communities,” Obhof said.

OLC Chair of the Board, Kacie Armstrong (center) joins library supporters from around the state for OLC’s Library Legislative Day.

Throughout the day, library staff and supporters visited with state senators and representatives and their staffs at the Statehouse and Riffe Center in downtown Columbus. The event also featured a Library Showcase in the Statehouse Rotunda, where visitors could see a sampling of the in-demand programs and innovative services offered at Ohio’s public libraries. This event embodies the grassroots efforts of the Ohio Library Council and the public library community.

View more coverage on Twitter using the hashtag #RestoreThePLF and #OHLibrariesTransform.

 

Gov. DeWine and Akron library photo

Gov. DeWine talks with Akron-Summit County Public Library in the Statehouse Rotunda about the library’s food computer, 3D printer, sensory bags, Library of Things, and other innovative services.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURVEY:
If you participated in OLC’s Legislative Day, please share some feedback from your meetings with legislators, and your thoughts about the day’s events. Complete survey.

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