Wood County Genealogical Society

In January, 1875, a group of civic-minded men started the community's first lending library, the Bowling Green Library Association.

Criteria for Award:

• Improve library services through sustained or recent contributions.
• Supports a significant library service, program, or activity.
• Shows dedication, leadership, and support to library sponsored programs.
• Advances the role of literacy and lifelong learning through partnership of libraries, organizations, and agencies.

Pictured above is a desk clock presented to our chapter.

Shown receiving the award is Linda Hamilton, treasurer; Dick Juergens, president; Lolita Guthrie; Millie Broka, vicepresident; Ann Householder, secretary.