Collecting, Preserving, & Celebrating Ohio Literature
Find out how you can support the Ohioana Library!
Ohio Literary Trail
Hit the road for a state-wide adventure with the Ohio Literary Trail!
Ohioana Book Festival
2026 Ohioana Book Festival applications are open through November 30! Click below for details.
Ohio Book Awards
The annual Ohio Book Awards celebrate Ohio's best literature in eight categories! Click below to learn more about the 2025 winners.
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.
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.
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.