Thank you for making Library Legislative Day a success
The 2026 Library Legislative Day was a great success, thanks to the nearly 200 OLC members who joined us on March 18. The day began with a full morning of programming at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Columbus, where library leaders heard legislative briefings from OLC staff, a special presentation from OBM Director Kim Murnieks, and participated in an engaging advocacy panel discussion featuring fellow OLC members. A recap of the day is available on the OLC website.
Agenda
8:30 a.m. | Registration and Continental Breakfast
9 a.m. | Welcome and General Session: Legislative Briefing and Talking Points
10 a.m. | Special Presentation
10:45 a.m. | Advocacy Panel Discussion
11:45 a.m. | Lunch on Your Own and Meetings with Legislators
Advocacy Tools & Resources
Advocacy Tools and Templates
Utilize these tools to become a powerful advocate.
Preparing for Legislative Day Webinar — Recording available now in Member Info Hub
(presented March 3, 2026)
Sample News Release 2026 (Word doc)
Event Information
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.
Registration Deadline: 3/12/2026
Date: March 18, 2026
Location: Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel, 50 N. 3rd Street, Columbus, Ohio
Registration Fee: $75*
*Individual members or staff/trustees of OLC Institutional member libraries.
Intended Audience: Library directors, fiscal officers, trustees and other members of library administration.
What's Included: Morning coffee, continental breakfast and refreshments will be provided.
Hotel Accommodations: A room block has been reserved at the Renaissance Columbus Hotel for $159/night (plus tax). Valet parking is available at the Renaissance for $50.00 overnight or $25.00 daily. All valet parking is based on availability and prices are subject to change.
Parking:
Even though the Statehouse does NOT open until 8 a.m., the Statehouse parking garage opens earlier and fills up quickly. If the Statehouse garage is full, nearby parking garages and surface lots are available.
Statehouse Security:
The Statehouse has special security measures in place. Be sure to allow extra time for possible security delays and review the Statehouse Security FAQ.