Ohio Library Council

Advocacy and education for Ohio's public libraries.

[Cleveland Public Library @Cleveland_PL]

Pieces like this one from the The Columbus Dispatch highlight the impact of libraries in summer learning, connection, and community.

Grateful for our Summer Reading Program ☀️📚 and the staff who make it happen every year.

https://t.co/PYxVWmGv9M

[Madison Public Library @MadisonPL]

Congrats to library board member Shannon Kriegmont on retiring from South Elementary! A tireless early literacy champion and library-school supporter—enjoy this next chapter with more time to read!

[Cleveland Public Library @Cleveland_PL]

The People’s Playlist is now live 🎶

A free platform from to discover local artists across genres like jazz, hip hop, folk, classical, and more.

No account needed. Just press play and listen to the sound of Cleveland.

Listen now 👉 https://t.co/cDHRjcVRCV

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

📚 🍎 Ohio libraries are proud to help feed minds and bodies all summer long. More than 175 library locations serve as SUN Meals sites, connecting kids to nutritious meals, summer learning, and welcoming community spaces when school is out.

[Lt. Governor Jim Tressel @LtGovJimTressel]

Summer should be a time for kids to learn, grow, and enjoy time with family and friends, and good nutrition plays an important role in helping them stay healthy and active.
Ohio families can explore summer meal resources at https://t.co/wtNExtIwAs!

[Daytonlibrary @Daytonlibrary]

Summer is here at DML! Sign up for a library card at any Branch and start your next adventure today!

#DaytonMetroLibrary #LibraryCard #SummerReading #StartYourAdventure #DiscoverDML

[PLYMC @PLYMC]

The Pop-Up Library visits Boardman Park! Get a library card, check out materials, ask us questions! Mon., June 1, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

[Daytonlibrary @Daytonlibrary]

Kindergarten Club
Every Wednesday • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM • Huber Heights Branch

Kindergarten Club is designed for families of children entering kindergarten in fall 2026. Children and caregivers participate together in fun activities that help build skills and confidence.

[Columbus Library @columbuslibrary]

We're serving FREE MEALS ALL SUMMER for kids and teens at 19 library locations.

Where to eat:

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

Summer is here and Ohio’s public libraries are ready! Free programs, reading challenges, and hands-on STEM activities are helping kids stay active, curious, and thriving all summer long. See how Ohio libraries are making a big impact for kids & families.
https://t.co/lo8sduC8Xz

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

📚 🍎 Ohio’s public libraries are feeding minds and bodies this summer! By partnering with food banks and local agencies, libraries across Ohio provide free summer lunches for kids under 18 at 175+ locations statewide. https://t.co/I27QDZSCf5

[PLYMC @PLYMC]

Come one, come all! Family Story Time has stories for preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and caregivers to enjoy together. Boardman Branch, Tues., May 26 at 10 a.m.

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

Libraries continue to meet community needs in innovative ways. 📚❤️

Kudos to Wayne County Public Library for adding blood pressure monitors to its Library of Things. See full collection at https://t.co/pRX78GXdeH

Read more in @TheDailyRecord https://t.co/Hg9wkmujQN

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

📼 Got VHS tapes, cassettes, film reels or old family recordings collecting dust? Many Ohio libraries offer digitization labs to help preserve your memories and turn them into digital files. Check with your local library to see what equipment is available. https://t.co/0iDXDGdeYE

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

Go Beau! 🎉 📚 What an accomplishment completing the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at Lepper Library in Lisbon! Your love for reading is already building a strong foundation for a bright future. Keep turning those pages and dreaming big! 👏 📖 ✨
https://t.co/LTcmQRdsWo

[Daytonlibrary @Daytonlibrary]

Cocoa with the Cops
Monday, June 01 • 11 AM–Noon • Vandalia Branch

Families can enjoy stories, songs, cocoa, and snacks while meeting police officers, the K-9 unit, and firefighters. No registration required. Suitable for: PreK-Kindergarten

[Columbus Library @columbuslibrary]

You're never going to believe this

[Euclid Library @EuclidLibrary]

After a year of renovations, EPL is #reopening its Main Library. Join us on June 6, noon to 5:00 pm for a fun-filled day of activities, tours, food, and celebrations: https://t.co/SPkqU5EN9K
#OurEuclid #party

[MidPointe Library @MidPointe]

Gale LegalForms offers a wide selection of essential state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms that may be customized for the most common legal procedures.
Access with your MidPointe Card with the following link: https://t.co/1d29C3RME3

[Daytonlibrary @Daytonlibrary]

Pantry Partner Food Distribution
Wednesday, May 20 • 4:00–5:00 PM • Miami Township Branch

In partnership with The Foodbank, this free program helps provide food to our community. Visit https://t.co/JVQLFJnquJ to learn about their services.

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

Thank you, Ohio voters! 📚 💙

Key takeaways from Ohio's election results:

✅ 85.7% approval rate statewide
✅ Every renewal and renewal-with-increase levy was approved
✅ 71% of levies seeking new or additional funding earned voter approval

https://t.co/Ygn3Dt40Jr via @21WFMJ