OHIO LIBRARY COUNCIL

Let's innovate together! The Solon Innovation Center, opening March 20 at the Solon Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, is bringing cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art maker tools and career training opportunities to the community. https://lnkd.in/gJsPp573

A special thank you to Sarah Clevidence, Director of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (pictured right), for her incredible leadership as the 2024 Chair of the OLC Board of Directors! During today's board meeting, current Chair Mary Ellen Icaza, CEO & Executive Director of the Stark Library, presented Sarah with this commemorative clock as as a token of our gratitude.

OLC members arrived at the Statehouse to advocate for public library funding in the next state budget. Special thanks to the library directors from Lorain Public Library System, Mentor Public Library, Mansfield Richland County Public Library, Norwalk Public Library, Puskarich Public Library, and Toledo Lucas County Public Library and a trustee from the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library for making the trip to Columbus.

Columbus Metropolitan Library is partnering with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland to connect library customers with some of rock music’s iconic artifacts.

What seems like just another quiet farm field in northwest Ohio holds a much deeper story—one that was nearly forgotten. Thanks to the Defiance Public Library System, this land’s significance has finally come to light! Now, a historical marker will help preserve the story for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/gNYkMg4c

Empowering the next generation of leaders! At Cleveland Public Library's annual Man Up, CLE event, hundreds of middle and high school boys gained valuable skills in leadership, innovation, and technology. https://lnkd.in/ep-Z5fcG

From her first library card at 4 to renewing it at 104, Lily Walter’s love for books and the Hubbard Public Library has spanned a lifetime. https://lnkd.in/gGzM7qJ8

Exciting news for parents & caregivers! ?? ?? Lorain Public Library System is now offering Early Literacy Backpacks designed to boost children's reading skills. Each backpack is packed with fun activities that focus on the science of reading, plus engaging Hooked on Phonics activities that increase in difficulty. Check with your local library for resources like this and watch your child’s literacy skills grow! ?? ? https://lnkd.in/gs39DQnt

Ohio's public libraries, like Marion Public Library (OH) are dedicated to fostering early childhood literacy at every opportunity. Our partnership with the Ohio Governor's Imagination Library is a perfect example of how we help children discover the joy of reading and get them ready for success in school. https://lnkd.in/gwUkDrqr

Wow, 2024 was another record-setting year for digital checkouts. Look how we did in Ohio! ?? The Ohio Digital Library = 10 million ?? Digital Downloads Ohio = 7 million ?? CLEVNET = 6 million ?? Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library = 5 million ?? Cuyahoga County Public Library = 3 million ?? Dayton Metro Library = 1 million ?? Toledo Lucas County Public Library = 1 million https://lnkd.in/gWUEwhmm