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Valley Library Leaders Meet with State Lawmakers businessjournaldaily.com/valley-library…

Explore storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers across CHPL! Find a storytime near you --> chpl.org/storytime/

Yesterday, Director Kelsey traveled to the statehouse for #OhioLibraryDay, hosted by the @OhioLibraryCncl . A huge thank you to State Representative @RiordanMcClain and Senator @BillReineke aide Matt for taking the time to meet with us.

One MidPointe Monroe patron has been making homemade bookmarks and dropping them off for other patrons to enjoy! We love the beautiful artwork and are grateful for the smiles it brought us.

Thank you, Director Murnieks for speaking at our event. Key takeaways: ✅ Reading is essential to Ohio’s economic development & public libraries play a key role ✅ 48.1M library visits a year ✅ Eliminating personal property tax would have catastrophic ripple effect across Ohio

It’s #OhioLibraryDay! We're joining hundreds of library supporters in Columbus today to talk about the life-changing work of Ohio's public libraries. We’re also sharing findings from a recent statewide public opinion poll that shows Ohioans ❤️ their libraries.

🌈 Ohioans know libraries are the real treasure at the end of the rainbow. ☘️ 90% say libraries are important to their community ☘️ 87% say they get their money’s worth for taxes they pay ☘️ 69% recall a time their library helped them See why: bit.ly/OLCPoll

THANK YOU to Mary Ellen Icaza, CEO & Executive Director of Stark County Library, for her incredible leadership as 2025 Chair of the OLC Board of Directors. Pictured from left current OLC Chair Stacey Russell, Executive Director @MuskingumLib, Mary Ellen Icaza & Michelle Francis

We’re excited to partner with the @dpla to help lead a national digital collection of 50M+ items telling America’s story of cultural heritage. We look forward to expanding access to this important resource for generations to come. Read more here: bit.ly/3PxwqUU

The NEA Big Read has officially started! Our library director Kacie Armstrong was among those who attended the Bite into Books kickoff at the West Side Market. #OurEuclid #BigRead #BiteintoBooks

Yes, we're pleased too! A recent statewide survey of Ohio voters confirms what library staff and patrons already know — Ohio’s public libraries are among the most trusted and highly-valued public services in the state. 🔗 Read the full story: gazettenews.com/local-library-…

Join us in celebrating Darian’s graduation from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Ohio. Lifelong readers grow into real world leaders. 📖🎓

Ohio’s public libraries are everyday problem-solvers. They’re the place people turn when they need help, answers, opportunity or a path forward. And Ohioans know it. Recent polling shows 90% believe public libraries are important to their local community. vindy.com/news/local-new…

Recently, 70 second graders visited the Downtown Main Library as part of the Adopt a Class program. Students met with an author, learned about the Library, and completed a craft with the help of staff. Learn more about this program --> bit.ly/46IBSdu

@infodocket @OhioCapJournal Key findings: ✅ 90% say libraries are important to their community. ✅ 87% feel they get their money’s worth for taxes they pay—83% of Republicans, 85% of Independents, 93% of Democrats ✅ 71% believe libraries provide services people rely on every day. 🔗bit.ly/OLCPoll

Polling Shows Ohio Public #Libraries Have Vast Voter Support (via @OhioCapJournal) ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/02/pol… ||| Exec Summary of the Poll (via @OhioLibraryCncl) olc.org/assets/pdf/OLC… #publiclibraries

Yes, Ohioans ❤️ their libraries! Ohio's public libraries make a powerful impact in communities large and small, providing services people rely on every day. 📊 90% say libraries are important 🪙 87% think they get great value for their tax dollars thecourier.com/go/6ec26b229b8…

Yesterday, 260 young scholars joined us for Read Across America Day to celebrate the joys of reading!  A special shoutout to Chomps for bringing the energy and pumping us up for a day full of literacy and fun! 🏈📚

Ohioans have spoken! New statewide poll results: 💙 90% say libraries are important to their community. 💙 87% think they get great value for their tax dollars. 💙 71% believe libraries provide services people rely on every day. spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/ne…