• See Author Thrity Umrigar

    Sunday, Feb. 1 | 2 p.m.
    Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.     (Auditorium)

    The bestselling author will be joined in conversation by thriller author Jessica Strawser to share her new thriller, Missing Sam. RSVP below! Tickets are free, but required for seating.

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  • Free Class: Learn About Copyrights & Trademarks

    Thursday, Jan. 29 | 6 p.m.
    Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Meeting Room 3A)

    Protect your artwork, photos, music, novels, website/social media content, and more. We’ll discuss the basics of Intellectual Property protections, and the services offered by The Ohio State University Patent and Trademark Resource Center, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the Copyright Office. You’ll learn about the types of protections available, with a focus on those that apply to creative works.

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  • Learn a New Language!

    Planning to travel? Or dreaming to? Boost your language skills with Mango Languages or learn more about your destination with AtoZ World Culture.

    Click below to check out more tools and resources, all free with your library card.

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  • Join us for Storytime!

    Our Storytimes help families with little ones of all ages get Ready for Kindergarten! Click below to see the schedule at the library location nearest you.

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