Episode 6

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1st Jun 2025

The Ashland Public Library-Your Key to the Entire World: A Conversation with Charlene Tolbert

If you haven’t been to the library lately, a lot has changed. Yes there are still lots and lots of books, and we love the books! But there are so many additional products and services available, making the library a resource that can be a key to the entire world.  

In this episode of the Ashland Connected, host Amy Daubenspeck, President of Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce interviews Charlene Tolbert, the Director of the Ashland Public Library. They discuss Charlene's journey to becoming a librarian, the various services the library offers beyond just books, and the importance of community engagement. 

Charlene shares insights into the library's outreach programs, social services, and her personal involvement in the Ashland community. The conversation highlights the evolving role of libraries in modern society and concludes with a fun rapid-fire question segment.

The Ashland Connected Podcast is sponsored by the Bill Harris Dealerships in Ashland, your distinctively different dealer, and the Chevy Network.

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Ashland Connected
Ashland Connected with Amy Daubenspeck is a podcast that shares information about Ashland business owners, the impact they make in our town, and ways they connect with others to make it happen together. This podcast, brought to you by the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce and Bill Harris Dealerships aims to shine a light on all that is, and all that can be when it comes to doing business in Ashland Ohio.

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Amy Daubenspeck

Amy Daubenspeck is the Director of Operations at the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, and Director with Explore Ashland Convention and Visitors Bureau. Amy is very interested in building relationships within our community and working together to make Ashland the best place to live, work, play, and raise a family.