Galion Public Library

06/02/2026

Our second entry into our short social media series called Displays You Never Saw is this Star Wars display! 💫

Star Wars is credited for bringing back to like “the marketplace for space science fiction as a genre” (airandspace.si.edu), among many other things. Place a hold on any of the items featured in this display to enjoy this ground-breaking series in all its sci-fi glory!! ✨🚀

06/01/2026

What we learned from this book review is that Bob Moss should not read in bed! He rolled out of the bed and into the garden and was lost for a short time. All is well now and we would like for you to put, Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep written by Todd Tarpley and illustrated by John Rocco on hold today. The title pretty much lets you know this book is a must at bedtime.

05/31/2026

Two days in a row! Get all the dirt from under the moss with, "Bob Moss!" This hilarious book, "I Am Not A Chair" by Ross Burach tells the tale where all sorts of critters think "Giraffe" is a chair. He loudly proclaims he is not patio furniture. Put this book on hold today!

05/30/2026

Miss Nancy's scanner is working! Put your holds on now!

05/30/2026

A book review, brought to you by Bob Moss. Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. An all time classic that involves quite the ruckus! In this story "Max" the main character tames wild beasts, all without his supper. Come to find out it was a dream and his supper was waiting for him beside his bed. Yes! supper in bed, not breakfast. Who would of thought. Put this book on hold today!

05/29/2026

Though we are still closed, we’re collaborating on this event that is happening at Lowe-Volk Park in a little over a week: we’re looking forward to seeing YOU there on Saturday, June 6th at 1 PM to learn more about Interpreting the Past with Wilmington College associate professor of biology Amanda Rollins!! 🦕✨

This program is aimed at adult audiences, but anyone under 18 is welcome with an adult. You can attend this event for FREE!!

Please note: this program is still happening because it was planned in collaboration with Bucyrus Public Library and Crestline Public Library. All other Galion library programming will return in August.

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Galion Public Library Temporarily Closed for Remediation; Curbside Service Available**

GALION, OH — The Galion Public Library is temporarily closed to the public following a sewer issue that occurred on May 6, 2026, which impacted the library's children's floor. Out of an abundance of caution, the building has been closed while professional remediation work is underway.

To continue serving the community during this time, the library will offer curbside pickup service until we can safely open the top floor to the public. Patrons may place holds through the library catalog at ohio.ent.sirsi.net or by calling (419) 468-3203, and staff will bring materials out to waiting vehicles.

The library team is working diligently with remediation professionals to restore the building to full operation as quickly and safely as possible. The Galion Public Library hopes to reopen the top floor to the public as soon as possible and the entire library by the end of summer 2026. Programming will be paused until August.

"We appreciate the patience and understanding of our community during this time," said Library Director Melissa Kipp. "We are committed to keeping our services accessible and look forward to welcoming everyone back as soon as possible."

Updates on the library's status and curbside hours will be posted to the library's website and social media channels.

*The Galion Public Library has served the Galion community since 1901. Located at 123 North Market Street, the library provides a wide variety of materials and services to residents throughout the area.*