What's Happening at the Library

FAQs

• Which libraries can I borrow from and return to?

  You can borrow from or return most items - including books, audiobooks, movies, and music albums - 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 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. 

   

• What are the overdue fines/fees?

  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.

• Where can I find library policies and reports?

  • Employee Handbook
  • Library Policy Manual (includes Statement of Concern form)
  • Strategic Plan
  • Terms of Use for Historic Photographs
  • Other Policies & Reports

• How long can I keep items?

  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.

• What happens when I place a hold?

  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.