Ohio Library Council

Advocacy and education for Ohio's public libraries.

[Daytonlibrary @Daytonlibrary]

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Career Expo at the Southeast Branch. Teens had the opportunity to meet entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals from a variety of industries and explore career paths. A special thank you to all of the exhibitors and speakers!

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, we honor & thank the brave men & women who have served our country. Ohio’s public libraries are proud to celebrate veterans, preserve their stories, and connect them with jobs and resources. To all who have served, thank you! ❤️

#VeteransDay #OhioLibraries

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

@Cleveland_PL has adopted an AI policy to guide its use of the technology, with plans for regular reviews.

Read more here: https://t.co/FuzJoHVF5M

Full resolution here: https://t.co/0L1nNlkzAX

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

Want to save money? Check it out! 📚 🔭🧰🎣
https://t.co/bA11SWPxlW

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

Thank you, Ohio voters, for supporting public libraries! ❤️ 📚

Ohioans approved 13 of 16 library levies on the November 3 ballot, including 11 renewals and two new levies. Election results are available on the OLC website.

https://t.co/gcSFaSIsYw

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

@Cleveland_PL is partnering with a local urban farm to introduce students to FarmBot, an AI-powered robot that plants seeds, waters crops, monitors soil, and livestreams its work! https://t.co/YK1zJ379bN

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

Thank you @ShoresIslandsOH for being excellent hosts! #OLC26 https://t.co/86cHSLqHB4

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

Congratulations, @KarlosLMarshall! 🎉 Through visionary leadership, community partnerships and innovative approaches to literacy and inclusion, Reading Railroad is transforming library spaces—ensuring more people are seen, heard, and celebrated. 📚✨

[Dr. Karlos L. Marshall @KarlosLMarshall]

🏆 📚Grateful to have accepted the @OhioLibraryCncl’s 2026 Library Innovation Award for Reading Railroad at last week’s Annual Convention and Expo!

Reading Railroad engages Black men in library programming as mentors, guest readers, and literacy advocates.

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

Yes, we're having a great time in Sandusky! https://t.co/Vq9quaJlPd

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

Ohio’s public libraries are leading the way! Ohioans checked out 13+ items per person—more than twice the national average! 🎉

👏 Shout-out to @PerryCoDistLib for showing the power of access, collaboration & community in this great story @SpectrumNews1OH https://t.co/3aznUNPvq0

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

Ohio’s public libraries are valued community hubs, supporting learning, connection, and opportunity. As voters consider local library levies this November, learn more about their role and funding challenges. Read the full story from @OhioCapJournal ⬇️ https://t.co/2xXGRWTe38

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

🏆 Congratulations to Steve Haynie @CuyahogaLib— recipient of the 2026 Service Excellence Award!

From welcoming patrons with a smile to creating meaningful community partnerships, Steve exemplifies what customer service in Ohio libraries is all about.
https://t.co/0ZFKaBcgHd

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

Ohio’s public libraries like @ToledoLibrary do a LOT more than check out books.

The real ROI? People who gain skills, find jobs, access technology, launch businesses & strengthen their communities. That’s the impact of Ohio’s public libraries every day! https://t.co/ZjXxbbyeoe

[The Blade @toledonews]

“Your return on investment isn’t just about how we circulate books,” said Jason Kucsma, executive director of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. “It’s about how the library helps people work, learn, connect, and participate in our community and our economy.”

https://t.co/SsDua3ci6m

[Daytonlibrary @Daytonlibrary]

Need a moment to pause, reflect, or reconnect?

The Hope Booth at the Main Library offers a quiet space for mental wellness and support.

Located just inside the Main Library entrance, the Hope Booth is here to provide hope, comfort, and connection whenever you need it.

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

📚 Ohioans know libraries matter! 90% say libraries are important to their community. ❤️

Thank you @PLYMC for highlighting our voter poll results!

Read the full story from @21WFMJ ⬇️ https://t.co/Uov2rYFPj2

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

A partnership between @columbuslibrary and @NationalVMM is bringing stories of service & gratitude to the community. 🇺🇸

A fifth Service in Action nook is now open in Dublin, where people can explore veteran stories and write messages of appreciation. https://t.co/xkRqdicGFM

[MidPointe Library @MidPointe]

This past week we had the cutest visitor stop by the library as she is training to be a service dog. We think Lucy just wanted to stop by for some dog-gone good books!

[Columbus Library @columbuslibrary]

Shoutout to Patrick Schulte, who faced Lionel Messi three days ago, has an Open Cup Final in two weeks, and still found time to read to the kids at the library @ColumbusCrew

[Ohio Library Council @OhioLibraryCncl]

Yes, we agree! 🙌 @cincylibrary is pretty amazing! https://t.co/UqQcmG4xKB