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Children's Services Division

The Children’s Services Division is focused on providing professional development opportunities for children’s services professionals and helping all children achieve their high potential through the use and enjoyment of library services.

Kelly Halleen

Medina County District Library
Coordinator (2026)

Laura Erwin

Upper Arlington Public Library
Assistant Coordinator (2026)
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Rebecca Shook

Westlake Porter Public Library
Secretary (2026)

Allison Knight

Dayton Metro Library
Past Coordinator (2026)
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Julia Boxler

Cuyahoga County Public Library
Action Council (2026)
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Benjamin Corll

Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County
Action Council (2027)
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Kari Mariner

Lorain Public Library
Action Council (2026)
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Wendy Torrence

Tipp City Public Library
Action Council (2027)
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Chelsea Weissman

Grandview Heights Public Library
Ohio Ready to Read Liaison

Janet Ingraham Dwyer

State Library of Ohio
ExOfficio
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Kitty Murphy

Medina County District Library
PDC Liaison (2026)
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Ohio Ready to Read Task Force
Ohio Ready to Read is an ongoing collaboration between the OLC and the State Library of Ohio. Ohio Ready to Read helps librarians to educate Ohio’s families on the importance of early childhood literacy.