Trademarks and Copyrights for Entrepreneurs

Thursday, April 24 | 6:30 p.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Meeting Room 3A)

For entrepreneurs who have started, or are looking to start, a business, protecting your intellectual property is an important consideration. In this free class, we’ll discuss different types of intellectual property, and how to protect it.

The Ohioana Book Festival is back!

Saturday, May 3 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
State Library of Ohio | 274 E. First Ave. Suite 100

Connect with more than 75 authors, poets, and illustrators. Enjoy a book fair, panel discussions, author Q&As, story times for kids, character mascots, local food trucks, and more.

Click here for the festival schedule and a list of featured authors.

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio presents “The Last 5 Years”

April 24 – May 11
Studio Two, Riffe Center | 77 S. High St.

Our friends at the Contemporary present Jason Robert Brown’s internationally acclaimed story of the joyful, sad, and bittersweet moments a couple experiences over the course of their five-year relationship.

In Conversation with Author and Guitarist Kirk Hammett

Saturday, May 10 | 7 p.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Reading Room)

Kirk Hammett, lead guitarist of Metallica, is a guitar aficionado and collector. He partnered with Gibson Publishing to create The Collection: Kirk Hammett, a luxury 400-page coffee table book, which explores the extraordinary guitar collection and life in music of one of heavy metal’s true pioneers. Tickets are $25.

School Help Centers Open During Spring Break

We’re here to help! Our School Help Centers are open over spring break, connecting you with staff and volunteers. Plus, check out HelpNow, which offers 24/7 access to study tools and test prep and connects you one-on-one with online tutors Monday through Friday 2-11 p.m. It’s all free with your library card.