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Hours & Information

Open today until 9:00pm

Monday 
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Tuesday 
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Wednesday 
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Thursday 
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday 
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday 
1:00PM - 6:00PM
126 South State Street
Westerville, Ohio 43081
Located in Uptown Westerville, Ohio and open to all. Browse books, attend events & enjoy free wi-fi.

Trouble logging in?

  • By default, your PIN is the last four digits of your phone number. You can change this at any time for additional security.

  • Your library card number is located below the barcode on the back of your physical library card.

    If you've temporarily misplaced or lost your library card, request your library card number via this form.

  • If you have lost or misplaced your library card, contact the library immediately to report it as lost or stolen:

    A replacement card will be mailed to your address on file.

    To obtain information about your account or update your contact information, you must show your government-issued photo ID (or school ID with the current school year's date clearly indicated) at the welcome desk or contact your school delivery representative.

    You are responsible for all items checked out on your library card, so make your report as soon as possible. There is no charge for replacing your card.

    Note: Your library card number will change when it is replaced. This may affect your access to existing holds or items through the library's ebook services. This may also affect your access to your account balance for printing.

  • By default, your PIN is the last four digits of your phone number. You can change this at any time for additional security.

    To change your PIN to a 4 to 8-digit number of your choice, follow these instructions:

    • In person, bring your library card or picture ID to any service desk
    • By phone, have your library card number and full name available. Then call 614-882-7277 option 2.
    • Online, fill out this form. (Note: This option is only available if you have an email address on file with the library.)
  • The privacy of your library card account is a responsibility we take very seriously. For your protection and in accordance with Ohio law, you must provide proof of identification to receive information regarding your account.

    For more information, refer to Library Policy Manual. Section: Releasing Library Account Information.

FAQs

  • You can borrow from or return items to these 17 neighboring libraries:

    • Alexandria Public Library
    • Bexley Public Library
    • Columbus Metropolitan Library
    • Delaware County District Library
    • Fairfield County District Library
    • Grandview Heights Public Library
    • Granville Public Library Association
    • London Public Library
    • Marysville Public Library
    • Pataskala Public Library
    • Pickaway County District Library
    • Pickerington Public Library
    • Plain City Public Library
    • Southwest Public Libraries
    • Upper Arlington Public Library
    • Wagnalls Memorial Library
    • Worthington Libraries
    • more options

    Some exceptions may apply. Different rules/fees may apply to items checked out at neighboring libraries. Examples: due dates, renewals, replacement fees, return locations available, etc.

    You will need a Westerville Public Library card to access some research databases, borrow a laptop, place orders for 3D and custom printing, or borrow some unique items in the Westerville Public Library collection. 

     

  • Your library is fines free! The Westerville Public Library no longer charges overdue fines for items returned late. To avoid replacement costs or fees, return or renew before your items are 30 days overdue.

    Note: If you accrued fines prior to August 17, 2017, these will remain on your account until paid.

  • You can keep different types of items for different lengths of time. 

    Hourly
    Bike locks* (3hrs)
    Laptops* (3hrs)
    Sensory kits* (3hrs)

    3 Days
    Digital movies

    7 Days
    Digital music

    14 Days
    Binge boxes
    Holiday books
    Most movies & TV series
    Music CDs
    New books
    Wi-Fi hotspots (learn more)

    21 Days
    eBooks, digital audiobooks & digital magazines

    28 Days
    Art prints/bags
    Baskets
    Electricity usage monitors
    Guitars
    Kits
    Magazines
    Most books & audiobooks
    Non-fiction & juvenile movies
    Playaway (Bookpack or Launchpad)
    Puzzles
    Readalongs

    *In-House Use Only

    Note: Different rules/fees may apply to items checked out at neighboring libraries via CLC or Ohio libraries via SearchOhio and OhioLINK.

  • If the item is currently available, it will be pulled off the shelf and set aside for you to pick up. If the item is currently checked out or unavailable, you will be added to the holds queue. You will receive a notification when it is ready for pickup.

    You can place holds yourself on the library's website. Alternatively, you can contact us and we can place holds for you.

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Whether you're a new parent, a student, a young professional, a teacher, a homeschooler or a senior citizen, there's something here for you. And it's all free.
Whether you're a new parent, a student, a young professional, a teacher, a homeschooler or a senior citizen, there's something here for you. And it's all free

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Originally from the Midwest, Erin Francoeur (rhymes with "encore") has followed her passion for libraries from Kansas to California.

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When she’s not telling you about all the amazing things available for kids at the library, she’s likely watching a British mystery.

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Catie enjoys sharing her favorite audiobooks, cookbooks, and graphic novels with library visitors.
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