It Takes a Village @ the Library
Summer Reading is only as successful as the efforts of all involved; we recognize and appreciate the Ada Schools and Chanda Smith, School Librarian, in their willingness to let us come in and talk-up Summer Reading with the kids. We are truly grateful for the dedication of the individuals and families who signed up and stuck out Summer Reading, their commitment to reading and infectious excitement for the programs AND the prizes. And I personally appreciate and recognize all the efforts of the library staff, especially Ms. Natalie, who's tireless energy and dedication to education and fun was a huge part of its success!
I would also like to thank the following individuals and businesses, without whom we would not be able to provide the level of quality and breadth of programs which we were able to provide again this year. If you patronize these businesses, please express your gratitude for their commitment to both our Village and our Library!
- Ada Flea Market
- Charter Realty
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History
- Cleveland Zoo
- Cole Humphrey Insurance
- Columbus Museum of Art
- Community Market
- Hilary Dalton
- Eyes on Main
- Fat Jacks
- Fine Touch Furniture
- Hanson Neely Funeral Home
- Hardin Co. Community Foundation
- Jalapenos
- Junior Civic League
- Kiwanis Club
- Klear Family
- Kenneth & Janet Klingler
- Liberty National Bank
- Lions Club
- Marathon Petroleum Corp.
- Meijer, Lima
- Metz Petz
- North American Stamping
- Ohio Northern University
- Panera Bread
- Quest Credit Union
- Shannon Theater
- Dr. Mark Shull
- Taco Bell
- Viva Maria’s
- Walmart, Kenton
- Walmart, Lima
Thank you,
Amanda Bennett, Director
Ada Public Library
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, September 21, 2026
Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Charmaine M. Spradlin, 74, worked for Associated Plastics
- Bulldog boys soccer win vs. Old Fort
- How Dillinger robbed a Bluffton bank
- Ada School Board recap: School fees waiver estimate is $57K, intervention and after-school program report
- Ada Barnyard Farmers results from 2026 Hardin County Junior Fair
- Rodeheffer awarded Choice One Engineering scholarship
Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Bulldog golf 3rd at final BVC tourney, 2nd overall
- Bulldog football win vs. Perry
- N. Main St. arrest and drug seizure on August 18
- Christian Nationalism poses problems for American democracy
- Weekend Doctor: When should you see an endocrinologist?
- Letter: Background regarding public meeting on data center moratorium
Friday, September 18, 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Bluffton Icon headlines, September 17
- Bulldog girls soccer 0-0 tie vs. Riverdale
- Bulldog boys soccer loss vs. Riverdale
- Roundhead poet publishes third book
- Bulldog volleyball wins in four vs. Riverdale
- Sept. 15 Ada Council: Impact of big ticket pool repair, public urination ban goes into effect
- Hall named 2026 OMLA Regional Administrative Assistant of the Year
- Play Bingo with Officer Penny at the Ada Public Library
- Adult Book Group books available at APL
- Ada Schools exceed state standards on 2025-2026 Ohio Report Card
- Oct. 6 ONU Trike-A-Thon will raise funds for St. Jude's
- Antibiotic resistance: More to learn