Home Page

Genealogy Resources

We've got plenty of resources and assistance for your genealogy work. See what's available here.

Visit the library during the week of April 7 to April 13 and enter to win a family entertainment pack. One winner will be chosen at each branch. Open to all ages. Also, don't forget to sign up for our Top Authors Club to be automatically placed on hold for our most popular authors.

Video Games in Circulation

A selection of video games is now available to check out at the Proctorville branch. Please call the library 740-886-6697 for more information.

Justice Bus at Ironton

The Ohio Justice Bus is a mobile legal aid office and technology hotspot that allows legal aid
and pro bono attorneys to travel to and provide legal services to Ohioans at no cost to clients.

The Ohio Justice Bus is partnering with the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library to offer free
legal advice to low-income residents of Lawrence county. You will have the opportunity
to talk privately to an attorney about family law issues, including divorce, dissolution, custody,
visitation, and more.

Seed & Plant Swap

This event will take place April 27 at the Ironton branch from 10:00 to 1:00. Please bring seeds, cuttings or plants to share and trade with other community gardeners.

Find Information

Meigs County Genealogy & Local History

Explore the holdings of the Meigs County Public Library's local history and genealogy collection.

Auto Repair Reference Center

Look up diagnostic and repair information for cars and trucks. Access the latest technical services bulletins. Print wiring diagrams.

Community Resources

Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization

Lawrence County, Ohio Auditor

Lawrence County, Ohio Board of Elections

Lawrence County, Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Lawrence County, Ohio County Commissioners

Lawrence County, Ohio Convention and Visitors Bureau

Recommended Websites

Good Reads: A excellent website for keeping track of the books you read, upcoming titles, finding new books to read, and learning about authors.

Board of Trustees

The Briggs Lawrence County Public Library Board of Trustees consists of seven members who are appointed by the Lawrence County Common Pleas Court in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3375.06. Board members serve a six-year term and are eligible for re-appointment for successive terms at the discretion of the Court.

History of the Library

Briggs Lawrence County Public Library is one of 251 public libraries in the State of Ohio. Of the different types of statutorily created public libraries, Briggs Lawrence County Public Library (BLCPL) is a County Free Public Library system. The Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3375.06 provides for the establishment of a County Free Public Library, in part;