Due to the major budget cuts at the state level, many public libraries in Ohio have a levy or bond issue on the ballot for the first time this fall. Find out if your public library is on the list and follow the links for more information about how you can help support your local [...]
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The Guernsey County District Public Library’s Book Mobile is making its final rounds around the area.
It’s last day is supposed to be today, but the library’s Fiscal Officer, Cathy Holt, say that may be extended to the end of the week.
Holt says money is the culprit for shutting down the Book Mobile, [...]
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Urge your friends and family to renew their library card…it’s free! And you can get free stuff!
Read more about Library card Sign Up- Month here.
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“The shutdown of the Clinton-Massie branch will take effect Sept. 23, with Sept. 16 the final day to check out items there.
“Our hope is to have an opportunity to re-open a public branch there at some point. We’re hoping funding will improve in a couple of years or so,” Wilmington Public Library Director [...]
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“Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory is among eight co-chairs for the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s levy campaign. The library is seeking its first-ever property tax levy because of dwindling state revenue.
It’s no big surprise that Mallory is cheering the campaign. He worked his way through college at the downtown branch. He [...]
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“Beginning Friday, Sept. 4, the Defiance Public Library will be reorganizing its collections and space in order to operate one circulation desk as opposed to two and ease staffing strains….
Not only will staff and check outs move to the main level of the library, but materials will also migrate.
“Now patrons will be able [...]
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“A local singer-songwriter and a group of local musicians are staging a concert to help raise money for the Cuyahoga Falls Library.
Falls Library Bene-Fest, a music festival and benefit for Cuyahoga Falls Library, will take place Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the southeast portion of the library parking lot [...]
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“The Lepper Library is in financial trouble and asking for help from supporters by asking them to sponsor magazine subscriptions.
Library Director Nancy Simpson said to ensure they are able continue to offer the same magazines in the face of massive funding cuts, they are asking patrons to “adopt” a magazine by paying the [...]
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“Friends of the Pike County Library will get an extra boost from the Bob Evans restaurant on Morningside Drive in Waverly in its efforts to raise funds to help Pike County public libraries.
According to Bob Evans general manager Larry Weaver, the restaurant has designated Tuesday evening as “Community Fun Night” to support the [...]
From the Public Library of Cinncinnati and Hamilton County’s website:
“Think about what closing 20 branches will mean to this community. First, there’s the building itself. It’s there in the heart of your neighborhood. It’s a familiar place. You walk or drive past it often. Your kids go there after school. Now imagine it empty. Doors [...]
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