Friends of the Galion Public Library, Inc.

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Friends of the Galion Public Library, Inc. We are a 501(c)-3 organization.

The Friends support the Galion Public Library by working Library events and through fundraising: Semi-annual Book Sale, Third Friday Galion, adult and children used book sales, raffles, and your generous donations.

Yesterday’s Gone! TODAY & TOMORROW still going on!Thousands of books that MAY have your name on them , begging to be rea...
10/09/2026

Yesterday’s Gone!
TODAY & TOMORROW still going on!
Thousands of books that MAY have your name on them , begging to be read!

Here is just a quick reminder that the huge fall book sale begins tomorrow at 9:30 am!Community Room in the library.
10/07/2026

Here is just a quick reminder that the huge fall book sale begins tomorrow at 9:30 am!
Community Room in the library.

10/03/2026

A canceled spring sale means more books for shoppers at the Friends of the Galion Public Library fundraiser Oct. 8-10. See link below ⬇️

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09/28/2026

Coming up fast! Mark your calendar now!

Our unveiling of the bronze plaque at the Heise Park Log House went off swimmingly this afternoon! Mayor Brian Saterfiel...
09/13/2026

Our unveiling of the bronze plaque at the Heise Park Log House went off swimmingly this afternoon! Mayor Brian Saterfield and head of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Heath Watkins spoke prior to John Dougherty’s children, Colleen and Tim unveiling the plaque. It was John’s persistence back in 1984 that saved Galion’s first library and the Galion History Center’s first museum!

09/11/2026

Dusting off four years of “stuff” getting ready for Sunday’s Ohio Open Doors Heise Park Log House Open House and bronze plaque unveiling:
1 pm Sunday, September 13.

The steps are fixed. We will be ready for Ohio Open Doors — Sunday’s unveiling of the new bronze plaque, and the log hou...
09/10/2026

The steps are fixed. We will be ready for Ohio Open Doors — Sunday’s unveiling of the new bronze plaque, and the log house will be open for a rare glimpse of 1822 living in Galion!

Front page of today’s Galion inquirer. . .
09/09/2026

Front page of today’s Galion inquirer. . .

Galion’s Log House Plaque Dedication and Ohio Open Doors Event Coming Sept. 13Galion’s Log House (cabin) was relocated a...
08/27/2026

Galion’s Log House Plaque Dedication and Ohio Open Doors Event Coming Sept. 13

Galion’s Log House (cabin) was relocated and restored at Heise Park in 1985. A new bronze plaque explaining its unique history will be dedicated, followed by a glimpse into one of Galion’s earliest domiciles on Sunday, September 13 beginning at 1 p.m.

Visitors can discover this and Ohio's other amazing heritage through dates in September as historic buildings and fascinating places across the state open their doors for special tours and events as part of the Ohio History Connection's biennial event.

Admission to this and all Ohio Open Doors events are free. Two other Open Doors events will also be happening on the same date in Galion; The Big Four Depot Pavilion and the Gill House will also be open. A list of the statewide events and activities is available at ohiohistory.org/opendoors.

"Ohio Open Doors shares stories of important landmarks and interesting sites right in our backyards, highlighting the history and unique nature of some of Ohio's most treasured places," said Diana Welling, Director of the Ohio History Connection's State Historic Preservation Office and State Historic Preservation Officer.

The Ohio History Connection created Ohio Open Doors in 2016 to promote and inspire pride in Ohio's heritage and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on Oct. 15, 1966, the Act has proven instrumental in transforming communities from coast to coast, establishing the legal framework and incentives to preserve historic buildings, landscapes and archaeological sites. It drives economic revitalization by attracting investment, supporting small business, stabilizing neighborhoods and creating jobs.

Ohio Open Doors partner organizations include America 250-Ohio, Heritage Ohio, Ohio Local History Alliance, Ohio Museums Association, Ohio Travel Association, and TourismOhio.

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123 North Market Street
Galion, OH
44833

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