The Heart of Stark: local libraries offer much more than books
As a pillar resource for our community, our local library systems offer so much more to residents than expected books and reading material.
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Stark County Libraries Adjust to Increased Demand
The phones haven't stopped ringing at public libraries throughout Stark County.
New Hobbies to try in the New Year
“We need to get a hobby.”
Megan Del Corso gives insider's look at Stark Library
Del Corso is the collections and technical services director. Here she shares what her job entails, how the library works to make each branch diverse, how the library chooses collections...
Stark Library Gets Grants for Children's Programs
Stark Library has been selected for two grants that will help it provide children with learning experiences in STEM fields and nature.Stark Library was the only Ohio library to be...
Stark Library Receives Two Grants
At Stark Library, we know that children learn best by doing. We are excited to share that we have been selected for two grants that will allow us to provide...
Mary Ellen Icaza | Favorite Books
Mary Ellen Icaza, CEO & Executive Director of Stark Library, sees libraries as vibrant and dynamic centers of the community.
Marc Brown, creator of Arthur, said his stories and characters are drawn from real life
All the characters and stories from the popular children's series Arthur come from real life.
Stark Library Foundation Board Member Honored for Volunteerism
The Association of Fundraising Professionals has honored Stark Library Foundation board member Denise Hill with an Outstanding Volunteer Award for her philanthropic efforts in Northeast Ohio.
Stark Library's Julia Shaheen shares her love for cookbooks and young adult novels
Julia Shaheen has been an avid reader since she was a toddler. She is the literacy manager at Stark Library where she oversees the library’s literacy programming and resources such...