Ohio Library News
A young reader gets extra practice during the Mentor Public Library’s Paws to Read program. The therapy dogs make an ideal audience—supportive, adorable and happy to listen to the reader.
Ashtabula County District Library is partnering with the Rotary Club of Ashtabula and a local Lowes store to create a tool lending library.
Mentor Public Library‘s Paws to Read program encourages young readers by letting them borrow a furry friend to read with. The program pairs children with trained therapy dogs.
Book clubs are great — until you have to round up the title for every member of your group. Medina County District Library has you covered with their Book Club Bags.
Perry County District Library is hosting STEAM Saturday events for kids.
Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Digital Navigators service offers one-on-one assistance to local residents connect to the internet, get a device, download apps and so much more.
Cuyahoga County Public Library is partnering with PCs for People to offer affordable devices and Internet connections. The library’s Digital Navigators service helps local residents with their technology needs.
Residents at the Heritage Senior Living Center enjoyed the spiderweb craft and visit from Marysville Public Library.
This year, Athens County Public Libraries is celebrating 10 years of Book-a-Bike. This bike lending program has had a tremendous impact on the community.
Greene County Public Library hosted a Teen Fan Fest.
Lorain Public Library System is hosting a beginner coding program for adults.
The Genoa Branch Library of the Harris-Elmore Public Library hosted a Halloween Costume Swap.
Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library is hosting a Graphic Novel Book Club. The library also held an interactive workshop for kids with a local author and cartoonist.
Toledo Lucas County Library is partnering with the Bethany House to shed light on domestic violence and honor local victims killed due to domestic violence.
Buckeye Elementary students enjoy a visit from Salem Public Library’s new bookmobile.
Salem Public Library has a new bookmobile and its first stop was Buckeye Elementary.
Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library is joining forces with the Land of Superheroes initiative to promote spreading kindness, preventing bullying, and creating opportunities for youth to thrive.
Bossard Memorial Library of Gallia County welcomed renowned thru-hiker Jessica “Dixie” Mills to the library. More than 200 people participated in the events with Dixie.
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is hosting a program on the ins and outs of Microsoft PowerPoint.
Tiffin-Seneca Public Library‘s “Teen Tech Club” focuses on a new tech project each month. Students in grades 6-12 get to experiment with different types of technology, including robots, coding, and more.
Huron County Community Library is offering free Line Dancing Workshops at the Willard Enrichment Center.
Kids had fun and learned about science during the Potions 101 program at Worthington Libraries. 🧪
Worthington Libraries added a little science to its “Potions 101” program.
Richwood-North Union Public Library hosted a program on understanding Alzheimer’s Disease, including the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, current research, and helpful resources.
Stark Library is teaming up with the Canton Symphony Orchestra for “Listen @ the Library” programs. Library staff read stories accompanied by symphony musicians.
Kids who sign up for Clermont County Public Library‘s fall reading challenge, Hallow-Reads, receive a special gift (and just in time for Trick or Treat).
Akron-Summit County Public Library hosted a two-hour workshop on constructing grant writing templates, including a case statement of need and organizational impact.
The Tipp City Mum Festival celebrated the Tipp City Public Library this year with the theme: “Tipp City Library: 100 Years of Stories” in honor of the library’s centennial.
Warren-Trumbull County Public Library System is hosting an event on coping with grief during the holidays.
Southwest Public Libraries hosts an Art & Literature program every other Tuesday for students in grades K-2.
Columbus Metropolitan Library frequently helps customers search for jobs, craft a resume and prepare for interviews.
Columbus Metropolitan Library is partnering with Dress for Success to provide those who are seeking employment with interview-ready outfits (including accessories and shoes!) The library also provides assistance with job searching, resume writing, interviewing skills and technology training.
Washington-Centerville Public Library‘s Teen Advisory Board is an innovative and energetic group of students (in grades 6-12) who help develop programs and services, recommend books and promote the library to other teens.
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library partnered with the University of Findlay, University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum, University of Findlay’s Phi Alpha Honor Society, and the University of Findlay’s Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society to bring “New Perspectives: A Living Library” to the Mazza Museum.
Westerville Public Library‘s sixth annual Wizards & Wands Festival includes movie-inspired elements and an incredible 6-foot dragon egg.
Avon Lake Public Library hosted its 10th annual BOO by the Woods Festival.
Avon Lake Public Library‘s BOO by the Woods Festival was spooktacular family fun!
Wood County District Public Library is offering personalized reading or viewing recommendations from librarians with its “Just for You” program.
Dayton Metro Library is hosting a Social Justice Speakers Series.
Galion Public Library offered a different type of driving school.
Shelby County Libraries celebrated their newest Imagination Library graduates with a special guest.
Wauseon Public Library is hosting a Teen/Young Adult Cooking Club.
Mansfield Richland County Public Library has add a Kwikboost charging station for customers.
Cuyahoga Falls Library is getting into the spirit…
