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Books

A wide range of fiction, nonfiction and reference materials, covering varying points of view, is available for loan or use in the library.

Newspapers and Magazines

Popular magazines are available at all locations. Over 400 titles are available at the Main Library. Approximately 20 newspapers are available at the Main Library.

Reference

Information and assistance is available in person or by telephone at any library location. Main Library can also be contacted by fax at 525-4750. The Main Library houses a wide range of reference materials for use at the library.

Consumer Information

Library books and magazines carry product reviews, health information, used car prices and many other resources for smart shopping.

Reader's Advisory

Library staff is trained to help customers find just the right book for leisure reading.

Computer Lab

Microsoft Office Products, the Internet and a selection of educational software for children and adults are available in the lab. Assistance is offered during library hours and individual training is scheduled by appointment. Computer related workshops are presented on an ongoing basis.

 

Inter Library Loan

(ILL)

Materials not owned by this library system can be obtained through a worldwide network of more than 11,000 libraries. Books must be at least 6 months past publication date to be requested. Note, some charges may be associated with Interlibrary Loan, particularly magazine articles not available in public libraries

Electronic Resources

The Main Library purchases subscriptions to online reference databases on a wide variety of topics.

College and Career Carrel

Ohio and national college catalogs, guides to colleges, career information aids and career guidance materials are available at the Main Library.

John Sherman Room

The Main Library houses local and Ohio history collections and genealogical sources in the John Sherman Room. High school yearbooks, nineteenth century city directories, cemetery and military service records are also available.