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The Main Branch
230 East Main Street
Logan, Ohio 43138
(740)385-2348

The Laurelville Branch
16240 Maple Street
Laurelville, Ohio 43135
(740)332-4700
*hours of operation differ at the Laurelville Branch* The Logan-Hocking County District Library provides a variety of services:
Bookmobile
Children's Programs
Copies
Faxes
Genealogy Room
Golden Buckeye Card
Homebound Services
Interlibrary Loan Materi

als
Meeting Room
Notary Public
Public Internet Access
State of Ohio Documents
Talking Books
Voter Registration/Absentee Ballots

06/01/2026

TECH In-Sight: A Journal of Technology Information
SPECIAL REPORT
A Week of the internet employee ‘OpenClaw’ AI
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Due to the ongoing questions and for some, concerns regarding AI programs and our daily lives, I decided to take a week-long deep dive into a new AI program that has been called:

“. . . the single most powerful piece of software ever released.”

(To date).

It’s called OpenClaw and what makes the AI program different from Chat GPT, Microsoft CoPilot, Google Gemini and all the rest, is it was designed to be an AI assistant that actually got tasks completed, quickly and reliably.

One of the ways the OpenClaw completed the work was the option to allow the AI program to have total control over our devices.
If anything is learned from this AI Deep Dive this is:

Do Not Let ANY Program Have Total Control Over Any of Your Devices.

(A theme you’ll be reading again this week).
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Guiding this AI journey is a program entitled “Cold Fusion”.

Dagogo Altraide is the founder of ColdFusion, a YouTube channel with over 1 million (1,300,000) subscribers. The channel creates cutting edge documentaries and infotainment with themes based on the past, present and future of tech-science.
I have watched and used the information from the YouTube channel for at least five years.

I ran across the program last month entitled: “How the Internet’s Favorite Employee Went Rogue”, a 29:00 minute (which is long for the channel, most run around 16:00 minutes), that was just to good not to share.

I have broken up the program into five separate videos for publication (Monday-Friday), ranging from 3:00-5:00 minutes each.

At the end of the week, a link will be provided to watch the full 29:00-minute program.
I will state now that for some, there are images that might disturbing, so watch with caution.

But for today, let’s begin:

“What is OpenClaw?

🦖📚 Storytime is back with a ROARSOME new adventure all summer long. Dino Discovery!Storytime returns to the Laurelville ...
06/01/2026

🦖📚 Storytime is back with a ROARSOME new adventure all summer long. Dino Discovery!

Storytime returns to the Laurelville Branch tomorrow, June 2nd. Please note there will be no Tuesday evening Storytime at Logan during June and July as we prepare for special summer programming.

Then get ready, Logan Library friends, because Dino Discovery stomps into the Logan Library beginning Thursday, June 11th at 10 AM!

Join us all summer long for dinosaur stories, crafts, fun activities, and prehistoric adventures perfect for preschool ages. Come dig into stories and discover something roar-some with us! 🦕✨

There is no registration for this program, and it is separate from the Summer Reading Program.

Congratulations to our National Library Week Bookmark Contest winners! 🎉📚This year’s theme was “Find Your Joy,” and thes...
05/31/2026

Congratulations to our National Library Week Bookmark Contest winners! 🎉📚

This year’s theme was “Find Your Joy,” and these creative designs beautifully captured the joy of reading and libraries. 💜

Winning bookmarks will be available throughout June, or until supplies last!

B-I-N-G-O at the Laurelville Branch!Join us for an afternoon of FREE fun with a chance to win prizes at BINGO on Monday...
05/29/2026

B-I-N-G-O at the Laurelville Branch!

Join us for an afternoon of FREE fun with a chance to win prizes at BINGO on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the Laurelville Branch!

🕛 Bingo starts PROMPTLY at NOON.

📣 Please note: For the months of June and July, Bingo will now be held on the FIRST MONDAY of the month due to program scheduling.

Bring your luck, your best Bingo voice, and get ready for a great time

We can’t wait to see you there!

TECH In-Sight: A Journal of Technology Information VPN’s and Age Restrictions ...
05/28/2026

TECH In-Sight: A Journal of Technology Information
VPN’s and Age Restrictions
A Virtual Oil meets Water Saga
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The Oil.
Many of us either use or at least have heard of a VPN.
Virtual Private Network - is a service that creates an encrypted secure, private connection between the internet and our device.
Simply stated, it’s a layer of internet browsing protection.

And now for the water.
States are beginning to pass laws or at least, are discussing forbidding businesses on how to use VPN’s to circumvent getting around age restrictions.

VPN’s and Age Restrictions don’t mix.
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House Bill 73

The state of Utah has a new law that went into effect on May 6 that states:
‘. . . websites (that are) subject to the state's age verification law are now legally barred from explaining how to use a VPN to get around age restrictions. They're also liable for enforcing age verification for any user within Utah's physical borders — regardless of their apparent virtual location.’
According to a Yahoo Tech article.

There are those who are saying/wondering about a First Amendment violation with the new law (by requiring a person to age verify).

And now for the kicker:

‘A VPN can be used to change our virtual location so we appear to be getting online from somewhere else in the world. If a website grants access to an underage Utah resident who's using a VPN to connect seemingly via another state, that website could be liable for violating the law.’

In essence, we’re basically talking about persons under 18 years of age, but the new law(s) could end up effecting what you and I run into when viewing sites, and the process to enter the site if using a VPN.
For some online businesses, the new law(s) are creating a difficult decision(s).

By requiring everyone to ‘age verify’ there will be those who simply will not disclose (a feeling of privacy invasion), and therefore leave the site, which could result in lost revenue; or the site could attempt to block all VPN traffic, which is easier said than done.

And as stated, other states are discussing similar law(s) that associate with Senate Bill 73 in Utah.

A measure in Wisconsin to ban all VPN’s was defeated and mostly because of the possible legal ramifications that will accompany such measures.
(Possible legal ramifications? – my friends, I guarantee there will be legal ramifications – and all we can do is sit back and wait for the final decision, if there ever is one).

The up side for us, this VPN/Age Restriction quandary will only effect certain sites – not all online sites will be requiring age verification.
So, don’t do anything different than usual – if an ‘age verification’ request pops up – and you’re in the mood to answer, go ahead; if not, move on, plenty of other sites out there.
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Technology Wisdom

Age Restricted Sites

The following are the common website that are age restricted for those under 18 years of age.

Social Media and Communication Platforms -
Examples: TikTok, Snapchat, Redditt, Discord
Most social networks require users to be at least 13 years old to create an account, while some jurisdictions mandate stricter limits of 16 or 18.
Ohio has no state-mandated age for media/communication platforms.

However, in January 2024, a new law requires social media companies such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and others to get verified permission from parents of kids 16 years old and younger before allowing them to join that platform. The Social Media Parental Notification Act was passed as part of Ohio’s two-year state budget last summer.

Online Dating Services -
Dangerous territory

Gambling, Betting and Lotteries -
Gambling and betting sites are a growing and are a significant problem for underage youth. The widespread availability of online platforms and constant exposure to betting advertisements have led to a notable rise in adolescent gambling

E-Commerce for Regulated Goods -
Examples: Online tobacco/vape retailers, alcohol delivery services, and firearms/weapon vendors.

Online Gaming and Virtual Worlds -
Examples: Roblox and platforms with mature or violent titles.

Without saying: Adult and Explicit Content sites
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For Parents: Mental Health America site

‘Websites and Apps to be aware of -
A cheat Sheet for Parents’

https://mhanational.org/resources/websites-and-apps-to-be-aware-of-a-cheat-sheet-for-parents/

Questions? Email the Tech Guy
[email protected]

Sources: Yahoo Tech; Microsoft Central; ExpressVPN; Security.org; Ohio Statehouse News Bureau; Mental Health America; Google AI; . .

Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and join us for our Opening Summer Reading Program Bash on June 3, 2026! 📚☀️🏕️ Th...
05/27/2026

Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and join us for our Opening Summer Reading Program Bash on June 3, 2026! 📚☀️

🏕️ The Logan Library bash will be hosted at the Campbell Cove Campground from 10 AM to 12 PM for Logan Library participants.

🌳 The Laurelville Branch will host their opening bash from 1 PM to 2 PM under the Laurelville Branch Pavilion.

Please note: Participants must attend the bash for the library branch where they are registered.

We can’t wait to celebrate the start of summer reading with you!

The Logan-Hocking County District Library would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day. All library locatio...
05/25/2026

The Logan-Hocking County District Library would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day.

All library locations are closed today in observance of the holiday. We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26, during normal business hours.

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERSPROJECT: Roof Replacement ProjectOWNER: Logan-Hocking County District LibrarySeparate, sealed bid...
05/23/2026

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS

PROJECT: Roof Replacement Project

OWNER: Logan-Hocking County District Library

Separate, sealed bids for the Logan-Hocking County District Library Roof Replacement Project will be received by the Fiscal Officer at the Logan-Hocking County District Library, 230 E. Main St. Logan, Ohio, 43138 until 12:00 p.m. local time on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Bids received after this time will not be accepted.

All submitted sealed bids will be safely held and subsequently opened, publicly read aloud, and analyzed during the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Laurelville Branch Library, 16240 Maple St., Laurelville, Ohio 43135.

Project specifications, instructions to bidders, and the approved scope of work may be obtained by contacting the Library Director at 740-385-2348 or by visiting the Main Library during regular business hours.

Each bidder must submit proof of current Ohio Workers’ Compensation insurance with their sealed bid. Award of the contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 3375.41 By Order of the Board of Trustees.

In honor of Memorial Day, all Logan-Hocking County District Libraries will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.This coming...
05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, all Logan-Hocking County District Libraries will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

This coming holiday weekend, we remember and honor those who served and sacrificed for our country. ❤️🤍💙

TECH In-Sight: A Journal of Technology Information 4-D Printing ...
05/21/2026

TECH In-Sight: A Journal of Technology Information
4-D Printing
How about 4-D printed cast?

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4-D cast as for a broken arm/wrist/other bone body part?

It’s definitely coming. . .

The wonderful plaster cast.

Heavy, hot and no water allowed
(as in no showering, swimming, etc).

An added layer of misery that accompanies the already miserable broken bone.

But,

how about something that is comfortable to wear and is fully waterproof.

An open 3-D (I’ll explain the 4-D reference in a minute – don’t rush me, I’m typing here), printed cast.

Disclaimer:
So you got a 3-D printer for Christmas – don’t enter the idea of printing your own cast, a little more involved and actually, is still in the final testing stage; however, the results are encouraging.
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The Difference

Traditional plaster casts can be a 10-step process and can also be very tedious, as in too tight or too loose which could lead to complications – and that could lead to a ‘recast’.

Yikes (double yikes).

With the 3-D material, a printed cast is heated to become soft and flexible, the doctor then wraps the material around the ‘effected area’ and clips together using small built-in buckles.
As the material cools, it hardens in place.
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While the new cast material is running 30% to 50% more expensive than traditional casts, the fact of doctors not having to recast is saving clinics time and money. In a trial in Singapore, the clinic saw a 25% reduction in costs associated with applying the 3-D material over the traditional fiberglass material.

So, it’s 4-D?

‘Castomize’ (company name), calls its process “4D” printing, since the final product involves the fourth dimension of time and it changes shape after it comes out of a 3D printer.

Unlike a related product called ActivArmor, which uses 3D scanning for a custom fit, the Castomize product comes in standard sizes for adults and children and isn’t customized, helping reduce time and cost.

CEO Teo Abel: “The company also recently introduced an ankle model and elbow model. Each body part requires a new design. “We needed to work closely with clinician experts in ankle fractures and casting, along with researching and experimenting with different geometries and material combinations.”

After clinical trials showed the 3-D material to be effective replacement for a wrist cast (trial area), the product received approval as a medical device in Singapore. As of today, the device is available in Australia, South Korea and Taiwan – approval pending in Europe.

'Castomize' is not available in the US, yet.

There are other companies who are developing similar products for use.

(Be expecting designer (Gucci!), colors and prints – in case you were wondering).
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Technology Wisdom

3-D Printing

And the credit goes to . . .

a few guys.

1981: Dr. Hideo Kodama A Japanese researcher who developed a foundational layer-by-layer photopolymer prototyping system, though he never filed a commercial patent.

American engineer Chuck (Charles) Hull is widely credited as the inventor of the 3D printer. He invented the first 3D printing process stereolithography (say that ten times fast), in 1983, filed the first patent in 1984, and co-founded the industry's first company, 3D Systems, in 1986.

1988: Carl Deckard A student at the University of Texas who patented Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), a method that uses a laser to fuse powdered materials.

1989: Scott Crump The inventor who patented Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and went on to co-found Stratasys, one of the largest 3D printing manufacturers today.

Questions? Email the Tech Guy
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Sources: FastCompany; Cleveland Clinic; 3D Systems; UltiMaker: Google AI; . .

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Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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