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  • Main Library Adult Services - (440) 255-8811 x 216
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    We are happy to report that the Ohio State Library Board has decided to continue funding KnowItNow for the next state fiscal year, through June 2008.

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    Connecting readers and books online, anytime. ReadThisNow is a live online readers' advice service provided free of charge for the citizens of Ohio by the State Library of Ohio and your local public library. Professional librarians are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your reference questions and assist you in finding information.

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    We are happy to report that the Ohio State Library Board has decided to continue funding ReadThisNow for the next state fiscal year, through June 2008.

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