Collecting, Preserving, & Celebrating Ohio Literature

What does the suffix ana in Ohioana mean? The definition is: matters relating to; for example Americana or Ohioana.
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Ohio Literary Trail

Hit the road for a state-wide adventure with the Ohio Literary Trail!

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This image is from the 2023 Ohioana Book Festival. It shows Ohio Author Felicia Zamora connecting with a reader, who is looking at Zamora's various poetry books. The background includes other festival attendees.

Ohioana Book Festival

Applications for the 2025 Ohioana Book Festival are now open! Click below for details.

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Ohio Book Awards

Nominate your book to be considered for the 84th annual Ohio Book Awards! (Due 12/31)

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Since 1958, The Ohioana Quarterly features reviews of recent books, articles and essays about the literary and cultural arts in Ohio, and an annotated list of new books received by the Ohioana Library.
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Our History


The Ohioana Library Association was founded in 1929 by Ohio First Lady Martha Kinney Cooper to collect, preserve, and promote the works of Ohio authors.

Today the Library’s holdings include more than 80,000 books by or about Ohioans; 10,000 pieces of sheet music; biographical files on notable Ohioans; personal papers of Ohio authors and artists; and numerous scrapbooks created by Ohio civic and cultural organizations.

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Our Mission


Ohioana connects readers and Ohio writers.

The Ohioana Library is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and celebrating Ohio literature. Events including the annual Ohioana Book Festival and Ohio Book Awards are designed to share information about and celebrate the works of writers and illustrators in Ohio.

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Our Collection


Ohioana’s collection includes books, sheet music, archival items, and more.

Explore more than 80,000 books by or about Ohioans; 10,000 pieces of sheet music; biographical files on notable Ohioans; personal papers of Ohio authors and artists; and numerous scrapbooks created by civic and cultural organizations in the state. These pieces do not circulate, but they are available for in-person use, and some collections can be viewed online.

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