Southwest Public Libraries

05/29/2026

🌿 If you're anything like us, your 'to be read' list, or TBR, is hundreds of books long (literally).

⭐️ Here is a list of the books SPL staff want to read before the end of the year!

🦉 Which of these are you going to add to your TBR?!

05/27/2026

🦕 Sign up for this year's Summer Reading Challenge beginning June 6 online at swpl.org, in person at the library, or in the READsquared app available in your app store.

🦖 Explore our lineup of fun performers, presenters, and special events, and get ready for a dino-mite summer!

05/26/2026

🩸📅 Keep the blood supply strong! You can give blood on Friday, May 29th at the Grove City Library.
🎁 The American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region will be saying thank you with an oversized Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last.
✍️ Book now at rcblood.org/donate

05/22/2026

Southwest Public Libraries will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We wish you a safe and meaningful holiday. ❤

05/22/2026

🌰🎊 Help us celebrate America 250, by testing your knowledge of famous Ohioans through the years!

📝 Tell us how well you did in the comments.

Help us celebrate America 250, by testing your knowledge famous Ohioans through the years! Created by the Information Services Department of Southwest Public Libraries.

05/21/2026

Our top 5 horror movies. 🤷‍♀️

05/20/2026

📚 What a great way to "bookend" the week!

🌟 We had a great time seeing so many of you at the first Grove City Book Festival. It was a day full of sharing stories, meeting friends and authors, and celebrating community! It's great to see so many of you share our love of reading, books, and stories.

❓ What did you enjoy most about the day?!

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05/18/2026

🫶 Thank you for your patience during the Youth Services carpet replacement project at Southwest Public Libraries’ Grove City branch.

✅ Thanks to the incredible organization and hard work of our maintenance team and the professionals from Library Design Associates, Inc., the project is complete, and the department is now open again for families to enjoy.

💙 We’re deeply grateful for Laura Harper’s generous bequest, which helped make this refreshed, welcoming space possible. We look forward to seeing everyone back in Youth Services!

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05/14/2026

What a storybook weekend 📚✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Grove City Book Festival! From meeting authors and exploring local vendors to family activities, great reads and community fun, it was a day full of imagination and connection ❤️

We loved seeing Town Center filled with book lovers of all ages and can’t wait to do it again next year!

What was your favorite part of the festival? 👇

05/12/2026

📱Smartphones are amazing, but some things require a computer screen. Need to use an actual computer? Your library has you covered! 🖥️
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