Did You Know?

• Ohio’s public libraries receive LESS in state funding than what they received in 2001 — a 24% reduction in funding over the last 15 years with no adjustment for inflation (see chart below).
• More than 8.7 million Ohioans are library cardholders (that’s three-fourths of Ohio’s population).
• Ohio’s public libraries provide nearly $2.7 billion in direct economic value to Ohio residents.
• Ohio has the HIGHEST LIBRARY USE per capita in the United States.

Who’s My Legislator?

• Ohio Senate Directory 
• Ohio House Directory
• Tell them why you love your library!

Public Libraries…

• provide public access to the Internet, computers, and the latest technology (including mobile WiFi hotspots, 3-D printers, and more)
• help Ohioans find jobs with resume help and job search assistance
• offer literacy and homework help centers
• serve as a place for the community to gather
• provide life-long learning opportunities and programming for all ages
• offer well-rounded collections