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Silent Auction
This year's silent auction runs from Monday, December 2, 2024 until noon on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Storytelling Festival
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Soup & Salad Open House
Join on us Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for a diverse selection of soup and a great salad bar. In addition a bake sale will be held. Browse our collection of items in the silent auction and make a bid or two!
Board of Trustees
Forest-Jackson Public Library
2024 Board of Trustees
- President, Karen Borkosky
- Vice-President, Norma Taylor
- Secretary, Cynthia Breidenbach
- Duane Martin
- Patrick Weber
- Shirley Bash
- Martha Cramer
Fiscal Officer: Amber Warren
History of the Library
The first recorded minutes of the Forest-Jackson Public Library were dated December 31, 1936.
The first library was in a room above Simpson's store (downtown on the north side of Lima St.) It was first open to the public on Saturday, December 4, 1937. Hours were Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons from one to five and every Saturday evening from seven to nine.
The tables, chairs and book shelving were purchased from the Ohio State Reformatory for $240.25 and they are still in use today.
Hours & Location
The Library is located at 102 W. Lima St., Forest, Ohio 45843
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mission & goals
Mission Statement
The mission of the Forest-Jackson Public Library is to provide access to materials and services that will meet the educational, informational, and personal pleasure needs of our community. We believe in the importance of working alongside our neighbors and within our greater community to support our mutual growth and prosperity.