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Huron Public Library director highlights strong public trust and technology services
Summary
Jennifer Book, director of the Huron Public Library, told council statewide polling shows high trust and usage for libraries and outlined local tech offerings — public computers, Wi‑Fi, memory and media labs, maker studio — plus staff training on cybersecurity and upcoming AI training for patron assistance.
Jennifer Book, director of the Huron Public Library, presented survey findings and an overview of library services to the Huron City Council. She cited a January 2026 Ohio voter survey showing very high public trust in libraries — with large majorities saying libraries are important community services and reporting recent use — and noted independent economic analysis that estimates every dollar invested in Ohio libraries returns more than $4 in value statewide.
On local services, Book described free public computers in adult, teen and children’s areas; four AWE computers configured for early literacy; iPads for after‑school programs; free Wi‑Fi that extends into the parking lot; a memory lab for digitizing personal media; a media lab for creating and editing digital content; and a maker studio that currently includes a Cricut, 3D printer and Glowforge. She also said staff are completing cybersecurity training required for government agencies and that AI training for staff will begin in April so they can better answer patron questions about emerging tools.
Book said technology programs have included introductions to Canva, antivirus best practices, Google apps and a planned March session on iPhone privacy. She thanked the council for the opportunity to present and said the library aims to remain a trusted, high‑value local service.
