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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Posting on behalf of Ohio Geological Survey. Cross-posted; please excuse duplication.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To our Ohio library system colleagues: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As you know, the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s theme for summer 2026 is “<a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/">Unearth a Story</a>,” with emphasis on archaeology, dinosaurs, and paleontology.
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<p class="MsoNormal">In light of the many requests for programs that we’ve already received, and to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Ohio Geological Survey will host a series of special regional events, including hikes and fossil collecting, to
take place throughout the state from May through September 2026. We will share this information with the library systems as details are finalized. Full details will be shared also on the
<a href="https://ohiodnr.gov/home/news-and-events/all-events/">ODNR Events Calendar</a> and on our social media (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/odnrgeosurvey/">Facebook</a>,
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ohiogeosurvey/">Instagram</a>) in the weeks to come.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Also note that we will be curating a reading list of books about geology and Ohio geology, selected by our staff members, which we will share with the library systems as well. We hope in turn you will share this information with your library
patrons and encourage them to join us at one of our special events. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We encourage you to explore the variety of <a href="https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-odnr/geologic-survey/publications-maps/educational-publications">
educational publications and products</a> available through our website, including our
<a href="https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/odnr/geological-survey/life-in-ancient-ohio/LIAO-series-1-and-2-printable-trading-card-sheets.pdf">
Life in Ancient Ohio trading card sets</a> that you can print and distribute for your own library programs.
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have questions, please contact the Ohio Geological Survey via our
<a href="https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/geologic-survey/geologic-records">
Geologic Records Center</a>, (614) 265-6576, <a href="mailto:geo.survey@dnr.ohio.gov">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E3F75">Janet Ingraham Dwyer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E3F75">Youth Services Library Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E3F75">Library Programs & Development</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">State Library of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">274 E. 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">Columbus, OH 43201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">614.644.6910<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:jdwyer@library.ohio.gov"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">jdwyer@library.ohio.gov</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">library.ohio.gov</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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