Library Spotlight


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Huron Public Library partners with local Rotary Club, BGSU Frelands, and James H. McBride Arboretum for new Storybook Trail

Jun 18 2025
The Rotary Club of Huron sponsored the installation of the Storybook Trail at the James H. McBride Arboretum on the BGSU Firelands campus. Huron Public Library will seasonally change out the book that...

Elyria Library West River Branch Story Time Room Reopens

Jun 18 2025
The Elyria Public Library officially reopened the Story Time Room at the West River Branch after an approximately 2-month renovation. The Library hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony along with some royal...

Orrville Public Library celebrates a century of operations

Apr 29 2025
Since 1925, the Orrville Public Library has been providing books and other media conducive to lifelong learning and supplementing the educational needs of school-age children.

Kudos to Mary Anne Russo of Hubbard Public Library!

Apr 16 2025
Mary Anne Russo, MLS has served as the Children’s Librarian and Supervisor of Youth Services at Hubbard Public Library (HPL) in Hubbard, Ohio since May 1988. Under Mrs. Russo’s innovative ...

Lorain Public Library's Library of Things featured on Cleveland.com

Apr 1 2025
From bicycles to high-powered binoculars, Lorain Public Library’s “library of things” offers a treasure trove of unique items to borrow and explore.

Stow-Monroe Falls Public Library's popular all-ages programs gets a SWEET shoutout

Mar 24 2025
The PEEPS® Brand is featuring SMFPL's 2025 PEEPS® Diorama Contest on its website, along with other libraries, museums, and organizations nationwide that celebrate PEEPS® art.

Solon’s library is getting an upgrade with high-tech Innovation Center and workforce training

Mar 17 2025
The Solon Innovation Center, opening March 20 at the Solon Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL), is bringing cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art maker tools and career training op...

Lorain Public Library System offers Early Literacy Backpacks

Mar 11 2025
The Lorain Public Library System again has expanded the list of nontraditional items in its Library of Things with the addition of Early Literacy Backpacks. Each backpack includes two activities from ...