Ask an Attorney: An Introduction to the Laws that Protect Your Ideas

Thursday, April 16 | 6 p.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Meeting Room 3A)

Alison Mortinger, licensed attorney and Adjunct Professor of Law at The Ohio State University, will join us and share the basics of the Intellectual Property protections available to business owners and creatives. We’ll discuss patents, trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets. We’ll also learn about the services offered by OSU’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center, the USPTO and the Copyright Office.

Girl Scouts: Earn Your Badge!

Saturday, April 18 | 2-4 p.m.
Shepard Branch | 850 N. Nelson Rd.

Calling all Brownies: Earn your “My Family Story” badge! We’ll read stories, then discuss how families can be big or small, can include biological family, chosen family, friends, teachers, neighbors, and even pets! Share your family story through art and illustration. Bring a photo of a person or people that you consider family. Click below to register.

Get Your Library Swag On!

Show off your library love in style! Our new online shop is packed with must-have swag for book lovers, knowledge seekers, and proud library fans. Click below to browse and start repping your library wherever you go!

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.

Skip the Waitlist!

Long waitlist got you down? Our Quick Pick collection lets you skip the line to get your hands on some of the hottest titles. All you need to do is stop in one of our 23 locations. The titles in these special displays are updated every week. They can’t be reserved or renewed. However, you can check their availability online. If it’s on display, stop in and grab it before it’s too late!