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By default, your PIN is the last four digits of your phone number. You can change this at any time for additional security.
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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.
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If you have lost or misplaced your library card, contact the library immediately to report it as lost or stolen:
- online via this form
- 614-882-7277 option 2
- in person
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.
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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.)
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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
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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.Â
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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.
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- Employee Handbook
- Library Policy Manual (includes Statement of Concern form)
- Strategic Plan
- Terms of Use for Historic Photographs
- Other Policies & Reports
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You can keep different types of items for different lengths of time.Â
Hourly
Bike locks* (3hrs)
Laptops* (3hrs)
Sensory kits* (3hrs)3 Days
Digital movies7 Days
Digital music14 Days
Binge boxes
Holiday books
Most movies & TV series
Music CDs
New books
Wi-Fi hotspots (learn more)21 Days
eBooks, digital audiobooks & digital magazines28 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.
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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.
