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Westerville Public Library
from [Updated 8.25.22] 2022 Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Business Directory and Community Guide
Level Up with Your Library Card
Unlock an expansion pack of tools and services to boost your energy, improve your odds and reboot your life. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi, technology training, job help, genealogy, research tools, language learning software, notary, tutoring services and more. With more than 400,000 items to choose from, home and school deliveries are available to those who qualify. Requests can be placed online, then picked up through the convenient drive-thru. Located in the heart of Uptown Westerville near the Ohio to Erie recreational trail, all Ohio residents are welcome to apply for a library card. To learn more, call 614-882-7277 or visit www.westervillelibrary.org.
Featured Events & Services
All available for free with your library card
Book Clubs
Whether you’re a morning person or a wine connoisseur, there’s a book club that’s right for you.
Borrow the Internet
No matter your location, our internet hotspots are the ideal option for when you’re unable to connect to your favorite network. Share with your friends, family, co-workers or students by connecting up to 10 devices at once. Or take advantage of the Westerville Public Library’s free Wi-Fi access available 24/7 in the covered parking lot and on the front lawn.
Borrow a Librarian
Baffled by a technology problem? Whether you need help setting up your email, downloading apps or taking pictures, get personalized hands-on assistance with a librarian or staff expert.
eBooks & more
Download or stream digital books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, or TV shows. All content returns automatically with no fines or fees.
Job Help
Get advice on your resume with a 30-minute, one-on-one session with an expert.
Meet the Author
Bring books to life with your favorite authors as they step out of the page and onto the stage. Harness the power of stories with thought-provoking presentations, author Q&As and book signings in Westerville and central Ohio. For a schedule of upcoming authors, visit www.westervillelibrary.org/ authors.
Reading Challenges
Challenge yourself to read more and earn prizes along the way. Available Dec.-Feb. and May-Aug.
Story Trail
Enjoy the fresh air, a stroll...and a story! This literacy adventure builds reading skills and creates memories from start to finish. Visit again and again; you may find a different story waiting for you! For all ages. Location: Johnston-McVay Park, 480 S. Hempstead Rd.
Storytimes (event series)
Enjoy books, songs, activities and rhymes. For ages 0-5.
Tutor.com
Students and job seekers can connect online with tutors and career coaches for homework help, test prep, writing assistance and more. Services are free with your library card.
Westerville History Center Tours
Explore the rich and varied history of Westerville with a self-guided tour app of the city’s cultural, historical and architectural heritage.
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Technology, courses and spaces
Computer Labs
Open to anyone with a Westerville Library card. Software includes: Microsoft Office Suite, audio editing, photo editing, and video editing.
Innovation Lab
Bring your ideas to life with handson learning and digital creation. Discover emerging technologies, create your next passion project, or gain a competitive edge for your next job or business venture. Currently offerings include 3D and custom printing, advanced design and digital creation tools and a recording studio.
LinkedIn Learning – Free Online Courses
Discover expert-led courses on business, technology and creative topics. All services are free with your library card.
Print, Copy, Fax & Scan
Equipment is available on the second floor for needs such as printing files, scanning photos, making copies and faxing documents. Prices range from $0.10 to $0.50 per page.
Reserve a Room
There are eight study rooms and meeting spaces available for reservation. All rooms include Wi-Fi access, a power outlet and a white board. Some rooms have projectors or digital displays for small-group videoconferencing and teaching. Capacity ranges from two-100.