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Established in 1974, the Northwest Regional Library System (NORWELD) is one of four regional libraries in Ohio dedicated to providing educational opportunities and shared resources for local library staff and administrators throughout the geographic service area. Serving 25 counties in Northwest Ohio, NORWELD supports public, school, academic, and special libraries with professional development opportunities and special services.

Jennifer Fording, President

L '25 (2^nd Term)
Harris-Elmore Public Library, Director
Library Phone: 419-862-2482, ext. 101
Email: director@harriselmorelibrary.org

Holly Emahiser Ryder, Vice President

L '27 (2^nd Term)
North Baltimore Public Library, Director
Library Phone: 419-257-3621
Email: holly@nbpubliclibrary.org

Stacey Hensley, Past President

Board meetings are held on Wednesdays at the NORWELD Office beginning at 11:00 am unless otherwise noted. 
 

August 21, 2024

Regular Board Meeting

October 16, 2024- CANCELLED

Regular Board Meeting

November 5, 2024- CANCELLED

Regular Board Meeting (rescheduled from October 16)

November 19, 2024
10 AM

Regular Board Meeting (rescheduled from November 5)

Article I NAME

1. The name of this organization shall be the Northwest Regional Library System, hereinafter referred to as NORWELD.
2. NORWELD exists by virtue of the provisions of Chapter 3375 of the Ohio Revised Code, exercising the powers and authority and assuming the responsibilities delegated to it under the said statute.

Article II MISSION

NORWELD will provide such imaginative leadership and special services that all libraries in Northwest Ohio will excel and deeply enrich their communities.

The Northwest Regional Library System serves libraries throughout Northwest Ohio. Current full members include:

The Northwest Regional Library System provides a variety of educational kits to full members for library use. Visit the links below for additional information and to submit a request.

Memory Kits are designed to help older adults experience the joy of reminiscing about the past and sharing their experiences. Memory kits also offer younger audiences a new perspective on history and prompt the exchange of experiences in intergenerational groups. Kits designed by MEternally are available for use by library staff.
 

The Northwest Regional Library System offers unique Early Literacy Kits that introduce early literacy skills to preschool-age children. Each kit includes books, toys, and activity ideas to encourage caregiver/child interactions that help build language and reading skills. These kits can be used for library storytimes or as passive programming materials.

Availability: Full Members Only

Length of Loan: 2 Weeks (unless otherwise noted)

Designated Users: Library Staff and Patrons*