Library Collections

Interlibrary Loans

Interlibrary loan is a free service offered to patrons who reside, own property, or own a business within Warren County. It is used as a means of providing material not available in the Library’s collection where purchase of such material is not possible or is not deemed appropriate. The Library will loan material, at no charge, to other libraries upon request when the loan will not interfere with public service.

Please allow extra time when requesting Interlibrary Loan materials since delivery schedules and availability may be limited.

Ohio residents are eligible to apply for a library card.

An ONLINE library card provides access to digital content and databases.
Online cards may NOT be used to checkout physical items, reserve meeting spaces, or use Library computers.

Apply for a FULL-ACCESS library card in-person at either branch location.
If an ONLINE library card meets your needs, complete the application below.

Online Library Card Application Form

Form Information

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Street Address

Apt. Number

P.O. Box

City

State

Zip Code

Phone Number

Birthdate

Email Address

PIN (4-digits)

Notification Preference

Phone Email

Parent / Guardian Name

I Agree

By clicking the checkbox, you agree to be responsible for all materials borrowed on this card. To immediately report loss, theft, or abuse of this card. To report changes in account information, including address, phone, and email. The library assumes that any use of this card by another person is with the approval of the card holder and that the card holder agrees to be fully responsible for all items checked out on the card prior to the report of loss, theft, or abuse of the card.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a global early childhood literacy program that mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth until age five, regardless of family income. Founded in 1995, it aims to foster a love of reading by partnering with local communities to fund the monthly delivery of books.

Children's Literacy

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

All Warren County children under the age of five can sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!

Storytime Online

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning Children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, features videos of well-known actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Access this site does not require a library card.

DaybyDay Ohio Family Literacy Calendar

The Day By Day Ohio Family Literacy Calendar is a tool that families and caregivers can use that features songs, activities, book suggestions, and videos. It offers resources to further develop early literacy skills and prepare for lifelong learning. This wonderful site is made possible by the State Library of Ohio and Ohio Ready to Read. Access to this site does not require a library card.

Are you a teacher who needs books for your classroom? Do you homeschool your child(ren) and need materials to assist you? Are you leading a children’s book club and want multiple copies of a particular title?

Submit the online Book Collection form or download a printer-friendly BOOK COLLECTION form to bring to the library.

How much money are you saving by using your local library? Use this handy Library Value Calculator to find out.

Input Your Use	Library Materials & Services	Estimated Retail Value
Physical Media (Books, Magazines, Blu-ray, etc.)
	Adult Hardcover Books Borrowed	$
	Young Adult Books Borrowed	$
	Children Hardcover Books Borrowed	$
	Audiobooks Borrowed	$
	Interlibrary Loan Requests	$
	Magazines Borrowed	$
	Newspapers Read	$
	Movies Borrowed	$
	Music CDs Borrowed	$
	Video Games Borrowed	$
Electronic Media (ebooks, streaming movies, music downloads, etc.)
	eBooks Borrowed	$
	eAudiobooks Borrowed	$
	eMusic Downloads	$
Reference Services
	Reference Questions Asked	$
	Database Searches	$
Other Library Services
	Computer Training Classes	$
	Computer Use Per Hour	$
	Meeting Room Use + Technology (per Hour)	$
	Adult Programs Attended	$
	Young Adult Programs Attended	$
	Children's Programs Attended	$

Total Value of Calculated Savings		$

Library Service	Value of Service	Based On
Adult Books Borrowed	$38.00	Amazon.com average price
Young Adult Books Borrowed	$22.00	Amazon.com average price
Children Books Borrowed	$25.00	Amazon.com average price
Audiobooks Borrowed	$9.95	Audible.com download average
Interlibrary Loan Requests	$25.00	Amazon.com average price plus shipping
Magazines Read	$25.00	Estimated purchase price average
Newspapers Read	$19.50	Boston Globe subscription (outside city)
Movies Borrowed	$15.49	Estimated Netflix average
Video Games	$60.00	Estimated GameStop/Amazon average
eBooks Downloaded	$15.00	Estimated B&N/Amazon average
CDs Borrowed	$12.95	iTunes download album average
Music Downloaded	$1.00	iTunes download song average
Meeting Room + Technology Use (per hour)	$185.00	Estimated value
Reference Assistance	$7.00	Average library cost
Database Searches	$19.95	Average cost for online article search
Computer Training Classes (per hour)	$60.00	Google.com average price
Computer Use (per hour)	$45.00	FedEx/Kinkos price
Adult Programs Attended	$15.00	Entertainment/program admission fee - estimated average per adult
Young Adult Programs Attended	$12.00	Entertainment/program admission fee - estimated average per youth
Children's Programs Attended	$7.00	Entertainment/program admission fee - estimated average per child

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