Ohio Governor DeWine and First Lady DeWine to Speak during Library Day at Ohio Statehouse
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine takes a look at the Library Showcase in the Statehouse Rotunda during Ohio Library Day in 2019. Also pictured Melissa Marolt, Director of the Perry County District Library.
Library Day at the Ohio Statehouse will bring together more than 300 public library directors, fiscal officers, trustees, and supporters to advocate for library funding and discuss the life-changing work of libraries. Library supporters will meet with state senators and representatives throughout the day and participate in a luncheon with legislators in the Statehouse Atrium.
In addition to remarks from Gov. Mike DeWine and First Lady DeWine, attendees will also hear from House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood), Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima), and Speaker Pro Tempore Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton).
In the Statehouse Rotunda, the Library Showcase will provide a sampling of the in-demand programs and innovative services offered at Ohio’s public libraries. The Ohio Library Council will also announce the recipient of its prestigious Andrew Carnegie Award.
WHAT: Library Day at the Ohio Statehouse
WHEN: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
WHERE: Ohio Statehouse Atrium, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus
AGENDA:
| 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Ohio Library Showcase | Statehouse Rotunda |
| 10-10:30 a.m. | Remarks from House Minority Leader Allison Russo and Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio | Statehouse Atrium |
| 10:30-11 a.m. | Remarks from Senate President Matt Huffman and Speaker Pro Tempore Scott Oelslager | Statehouse Atrium |
| 11-11:15 a.m. | Andrew Carnegie Award Presentation | Statehouse Atrium |
| 11:30 a.m. | Remarks from Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine | Statehouse Atrium |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Luncheon with Legislators | Statehouse Atrium |
