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Top Authors Club

Do you have favorite authors that you read everything they write? How about a favorite genre? Sign up for the Top Authors Club and be automatically placed on hold for upcoming books from your favorite authors and genres. The list is first come, first served. Sign up begins April 6, during National Library Week. Visit your local branch of the library to fill out a sheet. You may also download and print your sheet below and return to the library. We do the rest.

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Meigs County Genealogy & Local History

Explore the holdings of the Meigs County Public Library's local history and genealogy collection.

Auto Repair Reference Center

Look up diagnostic and repair information for cars and trucks. Access the latest technical services bulletins. Print wiring diagrams.

Community Resources

Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization

Lawrence County, Ohio Auditor

Lawrence County, Ohio Board of Elections

Lawrence County, Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Lawrence County, Ohio County Commissioners

Lawrence County, Ohio Convention and Visitors Bureau

Recommended Websites

Good Reads: A excellent website for keeping track of the books you read, upcoming titles, finding new books to read, and learning about authors.

Board of Trustees

The Briggs Lawrence County Public Library Board of Trustees consists of seven members who are appointed by the Lawrence County Common Pleas Court in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3375.06. Board members serve a six-year term and are eligible for re-appointment for successive terms at the discretion of the Court.

History of the Library

Briggs Lawrence County Public Library is one of 251 public libraries in the State of Ohio. Of the different types of statutorily created public libraries, Briggs Lawrence County Public Library (BLCPL) is a County Free Public Library system. The Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3375.06 provides for the establishment of a County Free Public Library, in part;

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	Literary Reference Center Research an author, novel, or poem for school or personal interest. Learn more about a literary movement for book discussions. Use this resource