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Ohio libraries say public need their services more than ever View Comments Area libraries say the need for their books, magazines, job centers and storytimes is greater than ever following the chaos and uncertainty of a pandemic year. But a recently revealed plan by lawmakers to reduce the state's portion of the Public Library Fund that delivers nearly half of operating funding for Ohio's 251 library systems would be a hardship for some and catastrophic for many, library officials say. "I would ask them to support the services that their constituents support," said George Needham, director of...

Area libraries say the need for their books, magazines, job centers and storytimes is greater than ever following the chaos and uncertainty of a pandemic year. But a recently revealed plan by lawmakers to reduce the state's portion of the Public Library Fund that delivers nearly half of operating funding for Ohio's 251 library systems would be a hardship for some and catastrophic for many, library officials say. "I would ask them to support the services that their constituents support," said George Needham, director of the Delaware County District Library system. "I can't think of an...

“He that loves reading has everything within his reach” - William Godwin The events of the past year have tested the versatility of many local organizations. From developing safe programs, to offering virtual alternatives, agencies and nonprofits have learned to share their mission in brand new ways. Among these agile community partners is the Fairfield County District Library, which has taken unprecedented steps to help our community cope in challenging times. Early in the pandemic, the FCDL team recognized that our youngest residents were among those most impacted by social restrictions...

The recent decision to discontinue publishing six Dr. Seuss books has rippled down to local libraries, where issues of ethnic insensitivity and racial stereotypes are being rekindled. Nationally, some libraries already have decided not to display or promote the six picture books — otherwise cheerful, colorful, rhymable classics — that some find objectionable because of their racial and ethnic depictions. The Chicago Public Library was among the first to pull from its circulation the six titles singled out by Dr. Seuss Enterprises earlier this month: "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulbe...