Books and Beyond!

WORTHINGTON LIBRARIES emphasizes core values of service, innovation, collaboration, leadership and fun throughout all of its branches. The library system’s mission is to connect people to a world of ideas and each other, and it’s been doing so in an award-winning way for decades.

In January 2023, Worthington Libraries hired a new director and chief executive officer, Lauren Robinson. Robinson comes to Worthington with seven years of experience as director of Preble County District Library in Eaton, Ohio.

Worthington’s library system has been recognized as a five-star library for the past 12 years and has been included as a five-star library in all 14 editions of the published index of Star Libraries, one of only five U.S. public libraries to earn the top honor in every publication. It was named National Library of the Year in 2007, labeled a Top Ten American Library 2009-2010 and earned the John Cotton Dana Award in 2011.

Worthington’s oldest library, Old Worthington Library, was established in its current location in 1978. However, Worthington Libraries has existed in some capacity since the city’s founding in 1803. Northwest Library is the first library in Ohio – and only the second in the nation – to be built and operated by two library systems, as the location is a cooperative project between the Columbus Metropolitan Library and Worthington Libraries. Since the branch’s opening in 1996, Worthington Libraries has managed the location.

Worthington Park Library, located in Worthington Park Shopping Centre, first opened in 2008.

Old Worthington Library

820 High St. Worthington, OH 43085

Northwest Library

2280 Hard Rd.

Columbus, OH 43235

Worthington Park Library

1389 Worthington Centre Dr. Columbus, OH 43085

Hours at all branches

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

Library to Go Lending Machines: Available at the Lazelle Woods Community Center and the Worthington Community Center. Talk to a librarian: (614) 807-2626

Business Resources

Computers and software: Anyone with a library card from Worthington Libraries, or from participating Central Library Consortium member libraries, may use library computers. Computers in the adult areas of each library and Digital Media computers may be used in one-hour sessions, which may be extended if others are not waiting, for up to three sessions per day.

Copying and printing: Photocopy machines providing black and white and color copies are available at all library locations at no charge. Printing in black and white and color is available from all computers equipped with Microsoft Office at all library locations at no charge.

Faxing and scanning: Fax services and scanning services are available at all library locations at no charge.

Notary service: Worthington Libraries offers free notary public service. Appointments are required for notary services and are available weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Meeting room reservations: Nonprofit groups looking for meeting space may reserve a meeting room at the library.

Wireless access: Free Wi-Fi access at all locations. Old Worthington Library

Library administration: (614) 807-2600

Podcast Partnership

THE AMPLIFY WORTHINGTON podcast focuses on all things business and economic development for greater Worthington. It is a partnership between the City of Worthington and your Worthington Area Chamber, featuring hosts David McCorkle, Assistant City Manager and Economic Development Director, and Matt Lofy, Executive Director, respectively.

Amplify Worthington is available on all