What are the benefits of the Westerville Public Library joining the Central Library Consortium?

In late 2024, the Westerville Public Library became a member of the Central Library Consortium.

  • You now have access to an additional 3.9 million items. (That’s a 2059% increase!) 
  • You can pick up and return items owned by other libraries to the Westerville Public Library.  
  • You can return items borrowed from the Westerville Public Library at any of the 17 member libraries. 
  • On average, you will experience shorter wait times for new and popular items.  
  • Your hold and reminder notices now feature upcoming events and popular services. 
  • You now have more options for managing your library account via phone. 
  • Your library can now allocate more money and staffing towards high-value projects and services to benefit the community.