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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Good Reads: A excellent website for keeping track of the books you read, upcoming titles, finding new books to read, and learning about authors.
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.
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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African American Heritage Search records, books, serials, and other historical records specific to African Americans to trace your genealogy or to do research. |
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Ancestry Library Edition [IN-LIBRARY USE ONLY] Trace your genealogy using historical records. U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database. |
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Digital Public Library of America Historic digital collections from libraries, museums, and archives across Ohio and more. The DPLA portal to photographs, maps, documents, and AV materials from across the country is a great starting place for your local history and genealogy reference. |
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Fold3 A premier collection of historical U.S. military records that brings to life the details of America’s military veterans with stories, photos, and personal documents. |
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HeritageQuest Search census records, books, serials, and other historical records to trace your genealogy. |
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Lawrence County Courthouse Archives The following web site contains material retrieved from the Lawrence County court house located in Ironton, OH. As the preservation work progresses we hope it will be a useful source for genealogists and historians. |
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Ohio History Central Ohio History Central is the Ohio History Connection’s online encyclopedia, a reference source for and about the people of Ohio. It covers topics related to the history, ancient peoples, archaeology, and natural history of Ohio. It is a starting point for learning about the people, places, animals, events, and culture of Ohio. |
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Ohio Memory Established in 2000, Ohio Memory is the collaborative statewide digital library program of the Ohio History Connection and the State Library of Ohio. On this free website, you can explore digital content from over 390 cultural heritage institutions representing all 88 of Ohio’s counties covering a wide range of topics from prehistory to present day. |
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Postcard Collection This collection is a series of postcards featuring Lawrence County, Ohio. |
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Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps Find large scale street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance company from 1867 to 1970. Locate and identify buildings and neighborhoods. Study the growth of towns and cities, and the impact of new development |
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What's The Point? Identifying flint artifacts. |
