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State library funding safe — for now — as locals consider long-term sustainability

State library funding safe — for now — as locals consider long-term sustainability

While the Ohio House backtracked on a proposal that would have limited state funding to libraries, local library staff and patrons worry that the new proposal could make funding more precarious in the future.

Ashley Ferguson sits behind a table with her children's books on display

Local writers share their stories at author fair

Local authors shared their work with the community during Oxford Lane Library's first author fair last weekend.

Library organization supports programming through sales

Library organization supports programming through sales

Part of the success behind Oxford Lane Library's programming is the Friends of the Oxford Lane Library, a nonprofit organization that uses book sales and memberships to support operations.

A lawn with natural foliage seen through chickenwire

Noted ecologist, champion of natural yard movement to visit Oxford

Doug Tallamy, an ecologist and leading advocate for "rewilding" our yards, will speak at events for Miami University and the Oxford Lane Library.

Several people sit around a table and write on pieces of paper

Local author builds community of writers with regular classes

For several years, Laura Gaddis has led writing classes at the Oxford Community Arts Center, giving local authors a way to meet one another and hone their craft.

Isaac Coffin stands in front of a chess problem board in the Oxford Lane Library

Talawanda student wins state chess competition

Isaac Coffin, 14, has been playing chess for years. Now, he's winning competitions, too.