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Inspiring young minds. 🩺 🚑 ⚕ 🏥 Brown County Public Library teamed up with the Adams County Regional Medical Center to host a Medical Academy for kids! It was such a success that the library plans to host another career-themed Academy for children.

More than 100 people joined us today for the 2024 Adult Services and Customer Service Conference in Columbus. Thank you to everyone who made this event a resounding success. And special thanks to Conference Chair Ada Myers from the Guernsey County District Public Library.

We have "Back to School" covered! OLC member Tracy Strobel, CEO of the Cuyahoga County Public Library explains how the library supports student success throughout the school year.

ICYMI - CEO Tracy Strobel sat down with New Day Cleveland to talk about all the ways Cuyahoga County Public Library supports student success during the school year, plus the exciting new season of . 📺 https://ow.ly/JqSk50T3kTf

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🤓😎 CLEAR VISION, BRIGHT FUTURES! Meigs County District Public Library teams up with Vision To Learn to provide free eye exams and glasses for kids!

Ohio's public libraries, like Worthington Libraries make it easy for teachers to get books and other materials for their classrooms.

Hey teachers! Did you know you can apply for an Educator Card at Worthington Libraries? This library card allows you to borrow materials for your classroom without using your personal library card.

The Educator Card is available to:
✔️ K-12 school teachers (includes school librarians, administrators and teaching assistants)
✔️ Homeschool instructors
✔️ Licensed childcare center teachers

Learn more here:
🔗 worthingtonlibraries.org/visit/services/educator-card

What a great way to start your day. We're in Akron this morning attending the Legislative Breakfast hosted by the Akron-Summit County Public Library. It was great to hear about the amazing work being done by Summit County libraries. Thank you, State Representative Veronica Sims and State Representative Jack Daniels for joining us!

Exciting news! We love Bookmobiles! 😍

Washington County Public Library pieces together interest and saves residents money with its new puzzle exchange program.

Library starts puzzle exchange The Washington County Public Library Marietta Branch this month started a puzzle exchange program. The puzzle exchange program was announced in August, according to Washington County Public Library Marietta Branch Manager Melanie Singer. Singer and resident Judy Baker started talking about starting....

Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Digital Navigators offer one-on-one tech assistance – helping to improve digital literacy throughout the community.

We have a service you need to know about where we help people with their basic technology needs, such as:

🔊 creating an email account
🔊 exploring features on your phone
🔊 learning some computer skills

Visit cuyahogalibrary.org/navigators to learn more and connect with us (or call 216-749-9420). Then we can schedule an appointment to help you at any one of our 27 branches. 💻 📲

You can also bring your device to our Berea Branch Thursday, August 22 from 10 AM to 2 PM for a drop-in event. 🎉

From technology classes to fitness kits, Stark Library offers many services for seniors. The library offers seven different Golden Gear kits, available for check out. Each kit focuses on a different theme and includes activities and reading material.

Heart of Stark: Stark Library offers tailored services for senior citizens This week in the Heart of Stark column: The Stark Library offers tailored services for senior citizens.

Way to go, Harrison! 🎉 Kindergarten, here he comes!

Congratulations is due to another Shaker Reader, 5-year-old Harrison!

He's a recent Shaker Heights Safety Town graduate who’s getting ready to start kindergarten. He’s read over 50 days since the program has started!

Nice work! 👏👏👏

Jackson City Library teamed up with the American Heart Association - Ohio so residents can borrow Blood Pressure Monitors with their library card.

Ohio's public libraries like Wayne County Public Library serve as vital community hubs, offering services that empower individuals to find employment and advance their careers.

Seize this opportunity to communicate with local employers about their current job openings and potentially secure on-the-spot interviews at this hiring event at the Wooster Library on August 22, hosted by OhioMeansJobs!

Questions? Call 330-264-5060 or visit https://everybodyworks.org/contact/

Can't make it? OhioMeansJobs will be coming to more WCPL libraries!
- Dalton Branch Library: Tuesday, September 24, 5-7 PM
- West Salem Branch Library: Thursday, October 1, 5-7 PM
- Shreve Branch Library: Tuesday, December 10, 5-7 PM
- Doylestown Branch Library: Tuesday, January 7, 5-7 PM

This is a game changer for parents who need to study, work or prepare a resume on a library computer!

Something new is in the library! Now introducing the Mobile Carrel for Parents and Children! This cart will live on the first floor of the library and help parents who need a place for their children to play while they finish up work.

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County just wrapped up its Summer Discovery program for children and adults. Participation was up this year by more than 15%. The largest gain was with the youngest kiddos. Participation for zero-five years old increased 25%! 👏

Park and connect. Many of our libraries, like Madison Public Library Ohio, offer Wi-Fi access in their parking lots, even when the building is closed.

Need Wi-Fi when the library’s closed? No problem! Our Wi-Fi now spans across our parking lot and into our east side reading garden.

Yes, Ohio is home to many beautiful libraries! They are impressive for their architecture and for their service to their communities.

These Ohio Libraries Are So Beautiful That They Belong In A Storybook Ohio is home to some truly magnificent libraries that are as impressive for their architecture and style as they are for their collections.

Farm to Library. Elyria Public Library System is partnering with Keystone Empowers You and Pycraft Farm Market to share fresh produce with local residents! 🧺 🥬 👩‍🌾 🥕

Just another reason why we ❤️ our Friends!

Thanks to the Wooster Friends of the Library for sponsoring our monthly staff lunches with the Library Director. This is just one of the many things our Friends do for the library! For more information on our Friends' groups go to https://wcpl.info/about/support/friends

Ritter Public Library has a school supply swap going on now through the end of August.

Wood County District Public Library’s new Bookmobile has some sweet stops scheduled at the Mel-O-Creme Ice Cream Shop.

Wood County District Public Library Bookmobile plans sweet stops at ice cream shop
https://bgindependentmedia.org/bookmobile-plans-sweet-stops-at-ice-cream-shop/

Congrats, Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library! 🎉

Stark Library is bringing back the lost art of zines.

Main Library is proud to announce our NEW Zine Display! A zine (zēn) is a self-published, non-commercial leaflet to share ideas with others. We invite you to check out our display, take some free zines with you, and even submit your own for distribution! Want to learn how to make your own zines? 📚🎨

Register today for the MiniZine Workshop at https://bit.ly/StarkLibraryMainZineWorkshop

Harvesting happiness. 🥬 🥕 💚 This community garden is a partnership between the Elyria Public Library System and the LCCAA Lorain County Community Action Agency.

AMERICAN MADE: Jim Roberts a 78 years old, Vietnam Veteran is one of 3 veterans served this week with fresh produce from the LCCAA Lorain County Community Action Agency Community Garden at Elyria Public Library System South Branch. We thank you all for your service and we are glad that the garden is a service to you!

What a summer!

Congrats, Jennifer! 🎉

Looking for something fun to do? Check out Culture Passes from the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

🚨 NEW Culture Pass alert 🚨 Use your library card to get free ShadowboxLive tickets!

Each pass admits up to four individuals for a four-person table. Ask for a Culture Pass at Main Library or the Dublin, Gahanna, Hilliard and New Albany branches and enjoy the troupe's 2024 shows!

Heads up: supplies are very limited, and passes are not reservable online. Check availability by location at columbuslibrary.org/culture-pass.

Our Illinois friends at the Gail Borden Public Library have created a new system of measurement and it's pure gold. 🏅

At only 4' 8" tall, Simone Biles' jump clears more than 7 ft of air. Or, in library terms, she could jump over roughly 65 James Patterson books. 🤸‍♀️ 📚 😆