Ohio Library News
The Second Annual Inclusion Fair will be held this Saturday at the North Canton Public Library.
Pickaway Public Library is partnering with the Pickaway County Developmental Disabilities to celebrate Disability Awareness Month this March. Their goal is to place a copy of the picture book Just Ask! by U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor into every first grade classroom in the county.
North Canton Public Library is hosting its Second Annual Inclusion Fair on March 2. The event features interactive stations to help attendees gain a better understanding of the ways children and adults with disabilities use different tools to walk, talk, see and hear.
Medina County District Library recently installed hearing loop technology in its meeting rooms as well as customer service and reference desks. Hearing Loop technology sends the speaker’s voice from the microphone directly to hearing assistive devices, eliminating all ambient noise.
Wood County District Public Library has added 22 different adapted toys to its collection. Children learn through play and social interaction, and these toys make learning accessible for children with disabilities.
Adams County Library is adding 60 more WiFi hotspots to its collection. The hotspots are available for a two-week checkout and provide valuable access to the digital world for those who may not have reliable internet connections at home.
Cleveland Public Library‘s Woodland Branch adds new amenities to a struggling Cleveland neighborhood.
Many of Ohio’s public libraries planned special programs for Leap Day. Shelby County Libraries hosted a Leap Day Olympiad.
Dayton Metro Library is hosting several programs to help teens prepare for life after high school, including a College and Career Fair on March 2.
Pemberville Public Library is hosting Meet in the Middle and Sew What groups for tweens.
Elyria Public Library System is showing parents and caregivers how to support early literacy development in children during its storytimes.
Mercer County District Library hosted a Teen Trivia program.
Huron Public Library is teaming up with the Firelands Regional Medical Center for free health screenings at the library.
Stark Library hosted Kate the Chemist at the Canton Palace Theater. Dr. Kate Biberdorf is breaking stereotypes and reaching students that might otherwise be intimidated by science.
More than 1,000 people attended Stark Library‘s science program at the Canton Palace Theatre.
Selover Public Library hosted an introductory robotics program for kids ages 10-14.
Troy-Miami County Public Library has a licensed social worker available to assist patrons with a variety of social services.
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library hosted its annual race car challenge for kids at the Monfort Heights Branch.
Tuscarawas County Public Library hosted a Sustainable Living Faire on Feb. 24 with resource tables and breakout classes throughout the event.
Lorain Public Library System is hosting a Financial Wellness Workshop.
Westerville Public Library hosted a Sensory Storytime for children 2-8 years old on Feb. 13.
Families enjoyed the Winter Carnival on President’s Day at the Ashtabula County District Public Library.
Ashtabula County District Library celebrated the President’s Day holiday with a winter carnival for families.
Brown County Public Library is hosting a Parent Café series.
Guernsey County District Public Library partnered with a local photographer for an interactive, photo-themed storytime.
Tiffin-Seneca Public Library has teamed up with the Tiffin-Seneca United Way for a Storybook Festival. The event celebrates the love of reading and connects families with helpful resources.
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is offering free tax prep for qualifying individuals.
“Kid Librarians” at the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library design displays using their favorite library materials.
Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library’s new Kid Librarian program lets children create displays using their favorite library materials.
Cuyahoga County Public Library hosted a Music Therapy and More session at its Solon Branch. Led by a board-certified music therapist, the program is for parents/caregivers who have concerns about a young child’s development.
More than 1,000 Taylor Swift fans participated in Avon Lake Public Library‘s Swiftie Saturday event!
Athens County Public Libraries is hosting impromptu jam sessions for patrons.
Madison Public Library hosted a program for adults on résumé writing and interview etiquette.
Clark County Library and Lepper Library are now loaning Tonie Boxes.
Thanks to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank and community donations, families received food, produce, pet care items and hygiene products at a recent giveaway at the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Whitehall Branch.
The Whitehall Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library teamed up with the Mid-Ohio Food Bank to provide 75 families with food, produce, pet care items and hygiene products.
Delaware County District Library is hosting its annual Great GeekFest on March 9.
Salem Public Library hosted a “Keep, Cash, or Trash” program. In this “antiques roadshow” style program, patrons were able to bring in their antiques to be evaluated by a team of experienced, locally-based assessors.
A book was finally returned to the Licking County Library — 93 years overdue! Fortunately, Licking County Library is fine free. 😉
There are just too many amazing eclipse events to mention here. Check your local library to find out what’s happening leading up to the big event on April 8th!
Ohio’s public libraries are total eclipse ready, including the Bexley Public Library. ☀️😎
