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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.

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;

Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
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Digital Public Library of America
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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Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
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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Briggs Makerspace Classes Begin April 15th! Book One Today!
Sign Ups Begin During National Library Week
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