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Headlines 13 April 2025

Ohio Library Day brings fight for library funding right to the Statehouse

Calls from the Ohio Library Day gathering of about 350 library staff members from across the state were possibly heard from the Ohio Statehouse atrium on Tuesday, because the newest House version of the budget walks back plans to eliminate the Public Library Fund.

Social 1 October 2024

Library levies, making up significant parts of operating budgets, head for Ohio November ballots

Ohio’s libraries are back on the ballot this November, hoping for new or continued support from their communities, with levies that represent major parts of their programming, building and materials budgets.

Headlines 3 June 2024

Ohio libraries bracing for tough choices as state funding revenue continues to dip

Ohio public libraries act as community hubs not just for reading, but also internet access, and job and school resources. But they are being forced to have difficult discussions as state funding revenue continues to dip, threatening operations and programs.

Headlines 14 November 2023

Library levies clean up across Ohio

All but one of the 26 library levies that were up for a vote in Ohio’s November general election were supported by the voters.

Headlines 27 October 2023

On November ballot, Ohio libraries look for support

Ohio’s public library staff and supporters are standing behind their systems, and hope the two-dozen levies hitting ballots on Nov. 7 garner support from voters, even as some try to censor and control the work they do.