In an effort to establish a public library in Leetonia, Ohio, concerned citizens and members of the Leetonia PTA (Parent Teacher Association) reached out to Paul A. Noon, the state librarian, in February 1935. The historic North Side School building, located in Leetonia on the crossroads of High St and Elm St, was the site of a tiny book collection. Members of the Thursday Reading Club were among the numerous community residents who contributed books.

In that year, the Leetonia Community Public Library (LCPL) was officially established when the Leetonia Board of Education accepted a resolution and by-laws on April 1st. After just seven months, the library had outgrown its original site and had to relocate to 24 Walnut Street, where it stayed for a long time and continued to thrive. A charter member of the Thursday Reading Club, Mrs. Elizabeth Fellows, left the library $5,000 in 1958, which allowed it to expand its collection and provide more programs. Two restorations completed in the following years brought this center for individual education to the community's satisfaction. According to an old historian, "The growth of our library stands as proof that the constant quest for knowledge as well as pleasure in reading cannot—and will not—be satisfied." This location was the scene of the library's 50th anniversary celebration in 1985.

The library outgrew its original quarters and eventually bought the six-acre site at 181 Walnut St., which had been home to Leetonia High School and the football stadium. Construction began in 2008, and they completed the new structure in August 2009. The present site of the library was dedicated in a ceremony on September 19, 2009. This event marked a significant milestone in the library's history, symbolizing not only growth but also a renewed commitment to the community's educational and recreational needs. With its expanded facilities, the library now offers a wider range of resources and programs designed to foster a love of reading and learning among patrons of all ages.

Our friend, a paranormal investigator, informed us about the reported ghostly activity at this newly constructed building. She told us the reports that were made to her and invited us to come to a talk that she was going to give at the library. A condensed version of the talk mentions that it is believed that a spirit named "George" often haunts the building. Investigations and EVP sessions have documented his presence and name. Some of the occurrences that happen at the library are that the security alarm often goes off when the building is closed, books have been known to be knocked off the shelves at night, and the apparition of a gentleman has been seen walking in the hallway (where the alarm is often triggered). There have also been reports of cold spots. These cold spots are typically accompanied by an inexplicable feeling of being watched, adding to the unsettling atmosphere of the library. Many staff members have expressed their unease while working late, claiming that George's presence is both chilling and oddly comforting.

The property, not the building itself, could be one explanation for this occurrence. Before the library was built, this property had the former community high school. It was either the previous superintendent or principal of the building who lived in a house next to the high school. He would walk that path every day to go to and from his school, and he had passed away some time ago. This could be a residual haunting that is taking place. Residual hauntings often manifest as repetitive actions or events from the past, echoing the experiences of those who once inhabited the space. The presence of the former educator's daily routine might still linger in the air, creating an invisible connection between the past and the present for those who visit the library.