Walking down E. Gay St. is like stepping into a time capsule.
From saloons to bowling alleys to typewriter stores, the shops have changed many times – but Monk's Copy Shop, upstairs in this 1981 photo, moved to street level in 1984 and remains there today.
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- Starting next week, we're offering free After-School Snacks for children at 19 library locations thanks to @CHAOhio 🍎
- If you or a loved one is still without power, please remember: all library locations offer free seating, A/C, Wi-Fi, and outlets to charge your devices – no library card needed, no questions asked.

