Ohio Library News 04.23
Mahjong is a popular game at the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library. Public libraries are an essential resource for seniors and the perfect place to connect with others.
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library teamed up with the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio for a unique program to help caregivers do their best for their loved ones and themselves. Attendees learned the “Three Cs” of caregiving and used VR headsets to simulate the caregiving experience.
Dayton Metro Library is helping teens land their first job. The library’s Teen Job Fair not only helps teens, but also local businesses.
Mechanicsburg Public Library unveiled its new StoryWalk® at Goshen Park.
The healing process continues in East Palestine. A weekly support group for residents impacted by February’s Norfolk Southern train derailment is being held at the East Palestine Memorial Public Library.
The Book Bunnies were all ears at the Mentor Public Library. This program is a great way for children to practice their reading skills.
Children enjoyed reading to the Book Bunnies at the Mentor Public Library.
Muskingum County Library System is partnering with the Muskingum County Literacy Council for a Family Reading Festival.
Tiffin-Seneca Public Library has added a Mobile Makerspace.
Akron-Summit County Public Library hosted its 16th annual Family Reading Festival on April 22.
And on April 6, Akron Municipal Court Judge Annalisa Williams performed eight (yes, 8) weddings at Akron’s Goodyear Branch Library!
Kingsville Public Library encourages teens in grades 9-12 to keep reading all year with its “50 Books Before Graduation” program.
The Elyria Police Department enjoys lunch with with kids at the Elyria Public Library.
Pizza with the Police at the Elyria Public Library System provided a friendly, relaxed environment where students could meet and interact with local officers.
Medina County District Library hosted a “Living Library” program.
These kiddos are ready for Kindergarten! Congratulations to the newest graduates of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio in Shelby County,
Shelby County Libraries held a graduation for the children enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio.
A new Ohio historical marker recognizes the Columbus Metropolitan Library as the first public library in the U.S. named for Martin Luther King Jr. and the architect who designed it, Leon Ransom Jr.
And the Columbus Metropolitan Library hosted Library Journal‘s national Public Library Safety Summit this week.
Marysville Public Library has a new Library of Things which includes traffic cones, cake pans, sewing machines, light therapy lamps, and more!
Highland County District Library is helping high-schoolers prepare for their futures. The Hillsboro Library is hosting a Career Spotlight series to give students the opportunity to learn about different careers from professionals in their fields.
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority passengers got a special visit from the Cleveland Public Library on one of their recent commutes. Staff and volunteers from the library distributed books and encouraged riders to join the Cleveland Reads challenge.
Cleveland Public Library teamed up with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority and Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank for a Read & Ride program that provided books to commuters.
Wauseon Public Library has Amazon Fire 7 Tablets available for kids to use in the Children’s Department.
Clark County Public Library is now offering reading kits to parents of newborns.
Salem Public Library is partnering with East Palestine Memorial Public Library and Columbiana Public Library for Book Tastings.
Rock climbing at the library? Yes! Toledo Lucas County Public Library is teaming up again with Metroparks Toledo for this popular outdoor skills event.
And Toledo Lucas County Public Library is a finalist for the 2023 Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
Thanks to grant, Barberton Public Library houses six high-end gaming computers in a dedicated space for Barberton High School esports students.
Athens County Public Libraries teamed up with a local business for National Library Week.
Troy-Miami County Public Library has opened its new Maker Lab.
Children practice their reading skills at Rossford Public Library.
Hold your horses! We’re not done yet. Rossford Public Library is helping children develop their literacy skills by having them read books to miniature horses.
