Summer Reading Challenge
Summer Reading Challenge
Join the 2025 Color Our World Summer Reading Challenge and choose which of the four programs is the best fit: PreK, Elementary, Tween/Teen, or Adult. If you've participated in our reading challenges before, you'll just need to click a box to register.
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The Library currently has positions available for a Technology Support Specialist and a Circulation Clerk.
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Assignment Alert

Please inform us of your upcoming research-based assignments. With advance notice, we will be better prepared to assist your students. Please call us at (419) 334-7101, ext. 1175, or contact us at j_ref@birchard.lib.oh.us. 

Class Visits
We can provide lessons on research and library skills, or we can read a story to your class. We can also treat your students to a special behind-the-scenes tour of the library. Call the Youth Services Department to coordinate a visit at (419) 334-7101, ext 1175.

Library Tours

Visit the library with your class and have a tour with an emphasis on:

Library Orientation

. Identify various collections of materials.

. Browsing time for individual interests is available.

. Basic introduction to library computers and their functions

Subject Area

. Learn about specific research materials at the library.

. Highlight materials on a particular topic.

Technology

. Instruction in the use of the web catalog.

Technology Wing

Technology Wing


Birchard Public Library’s Tech Wing is a collaborative space
for hands-on learning to explore, design, experiment, and build.

Patrons must have a valid Birchard Public Library card and sign the User Agreement before working with any equipment. 

Minors under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attending them in the Tech Wing.

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