Ohio Library News July 2023
Congratulations to the newlyweds – who also love the Heights Libraries!
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library is collecting summer reading photos. This submission marks the start of a new chapter ♥.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Institute for Museum and Library Services Director Crosby Kemper officially presented the National Medal to the Toledo Lucas County Public Library during a ceremony at the White House on July 17.
Washington-Centerville Public Library is hosting The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and a mobile Education Center at Yankee Park. The Wall That Heals is a traveling exhibit honoring the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War. It bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.
Huron County Community Library is hosting an online privacy and safety workshop for parents and caregivers. A special storytime for kids will be held at the same time.
To encourage young patrons to visit the library’s story trails, Lorain Public Library System created a Story Trails Passport.
Early literacy take-home kits from the Cuyahoga County Public Library include library books as well as helpful guides for parents and caregivers to reference when reading to and with their children.
North Canton Public Library is hosting a Kindergarten Readiness Camp.
Pianos are popping up around the city of Trenton this summer. There’s one outside the MidPointe Library System.
Mansfield/Richland County Public Library‘s Book Discussion Sets are perfect for your next book club. Each bin contains 5 copies of a book, discussion questions, author bios, recipes, etc.
Children enjoyed the computer coding program at Madison Public Library.
Madison Public Library is hosting a Bits & Bytes program this summer that teaches kids how to code.
Hubbard Public Library is partnering with a local senior care facility for a Reading Pal program.
Scioto County Public Library hosted a trivia contest for teens.
Mercer County District Library teamed up with a local baker for cookie decorating class.
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is hosting a FIRST® LEGO® League Camp that introduces STEM to children in grades 2-4.
Medina County District Library is helping patrons with hearing loss. The library is grant funds to install hearing loop technology in community rooms and at the customer service and adult reference desks.
Families made their own solar ovens at the Wayne County Public Library.
Marion Public Library hosted a Robotics Camp.
Cleveland Public Library is hosting a series of block parties to promote literacy, foster a sense of togetherness, and celebrate the rich cultural diversity throughout the city.
Athens County Public Libraries Outreach Librarian Hannah delivers books to Jack at his home.
Many of Ohio’s public libraries like the Athens County Public Libraries offer home delivery of library materials due to illness, caregiver responsibilities, disability, or an ongoing lack of transportation.
Kate Love Simpson Library has teamed up with Ohio Optometric Foundation, Vision To Learn and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio to provide free eye exams and glasses for kids.
Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library hosted a Human Library.
Whether you have a box of VHS tapes, a collection of 8mm films, or stacks of family photo albums, Troy-Miami County Public Library can help you digitize and preserve your memories.
At the beginning of the summer, Rocky River Public Library asked children participating in its Summer Reading Program to draw what their community means to them. The art submissions became the library’s newest Storybook Walk installation.
Tipp City Public Library is loaning pickleball rackets and balls.
Ohio’s public libraries are feeding hearts, bodies and minds this summer. Morley Library partnered with HOLA Ohio for a summer reading series.
Morley Library has teamed up with HOLA Ohio for a summer learning series for young readers and their families.
Dover Public Library‘s partnership with the Tuscarawas County Senior Center has a big impact on local seniors.
Dayton Metro Library teamed up with the Miami Township, Montgomery County Police Department for an outdoor storytime and tour of the police department.
The Wagnalls Memorial Library teamed up with the Garden Club for an educational program for all ages.
Westlake Porter Public Library hosted a STEAM week for kids (the egg drop event was a big hit)
Rossford Public Library has exceeded it’s all-time Summer Reading Club registration total.
Stark Library is hosting a Teacher Feature, a program designed for classroom teachers, homeschoolers, and daycare providers which describes all of the library resources available to educators.
Brown County Public Library teamed up with the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District, Ohiomeansjobs Adams Brown, OSU Extension Brown County, the Mt. Orab Police Department and Milacron to host a STEAM-based “Curiosity Carnival” at the Mt. Orab Library.
Euclid Public Library is hosting an art display this month by a talented young artist with autism.
Marble mazes were a big hit at the STEM program at the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library.
Families at the Reading Branch of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public library enjoyed STEM fun with marble mazes. The library will host an event with marble roller coasters on August 16.
Richwood North Union Public Library hosted a music program with band students from the North Union High School.
Children learned about key moments in American history when they met historical doll characters at the Batavia Branch of Clermont County Public Library.
Ashland Public Library is hosting a Science Lab themed escape room for students in grades 6-12.
The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County‘s Summer Reading Program theme this year is Tails and Tales. As part of the events, the local humane society and animal shelter provided the library with a tower to temporarily house 2-3 kittens at a time for the public to view and adopt during the months of June and July. The organization visits the library once per day to feed the cats and clean the cage. They also put a container for the public to make donations for supplies needed by the shelter. The library is happy to report that kittens are being adopted!
Friends of Rodman Public Library had its annual show of strength this week, when a group of University of Mount Union football players helped move books, games and other items that will be part of the group’s annual Used Book Sale.
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library is hosting a program on Tips for Managing Your Chronic Disease.
Volunteen Laryae and her little sister Mia enjoy reading together at the Columbus Metropolitan Library.
Volunteens at the Columbus Metropolitan Library help with the Summer Reading Challenge and work with kids as they practice their reading skills.
