STOW, Ohio — A librarian has turned visiting libraries into her own adventure series, collecting library cards from 189 of Ohio's 251 public libraries.

Christina Getrost, the teen librarian at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, is committed to visiting all of Ohio's libraries and signing up for a library card.

"The last several years, especially since the pandemic, I've made it my official hobby," Getrost said.

Ohio has 251 public library systems with 481 branch locations, for a total of 732 library outlets.

Gestrost told News 5 she started the collection probably about 20 years ago.

Her treasure hunt requires careful planning.

"So I had to make myself a map," Getrost said.

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Fellow librarian Tristan Bryant has watched Getrost's dedication firsthand.

"She'll be planning

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