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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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 Explora Primary Schools
Explora Primary Schools

A trustworthy environment for students and educators in grades K through 5 to look up facts for class projects or homework.

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Consumer Health Complete
Consumer Health Complete

Browse medical, health-related and drug reference books. Read articles on health and fitness. Find sources for alternative health information

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Explora Secondary Schools
Explora Secondary Schools

Grades 6-12: A far better alternative to websites and search engines for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework.

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Oxford Research Encyclopedias
Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Reference content in humanities, social sciences, and science.

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Science Reference Center
Science Reference Center

Contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources.

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What Tree Is It?
What Tree Is It?

Ohio tree identification guide.

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What's That Snake
What's That Snake

Ohio snake identification guide

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Sign Ups Begin During National Library Week
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