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2020-2023 Strategic Plan Last month, the Washington County Public Library Board of Trustees completed the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan with input from the community and staff. The following strategies were developed and agreed upon by the Board of Trustees after analyzing feedback received by staff, patrons, and community members, as well as the library's strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities. 2020-2023 Strategic Plan | PDF

New Matamoras Branch 100 Merchant Street New Matamoras, OH 45767 Phone: 740-865-3386 Fax: 740-865-2054 Manager: Kelly Brightwell Hours Sunday: Closed Monday - Friday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm The New Matamoras Public Library began as a WPA project in the mid-1930s and was located in five different buildings until the present building was constructed in 1987. Located in the extreme northeast corner of Washington County, the New Matamoras Public Library has a wonderful home-town feel and is a welcome source of information and entertainment. The library has plenty of off-street parking to make getting in and out easy. The New Matamoras Library has over 20,000 items in its collection of books, audiobooks, movies, music CDs, and magazines. As with all Washington County Public Libraries, the New Matamoras Library has public access computers with printing capabilities, free wi-fi, a photocopy machine, and fax service. The library also has a meeting room available for public use. Programs The New Matamoras Library offers a variety of programs for both children and adults. In addition to regularly scheduled programs, the library also offers special programs throughout the year highlighted by the Summer Reading Program. Check the Event Calendar to see what programs are currently being offered. NMBLtop

PHOCOPtop Photocopiers A B&W photocopy machine is available at each library. Copies are $.10 a page. Barlow, Belpre, and Lafayette Plaza have color photocopy machines. Color copies are $.50 a page. Please be advised that there are copy restrictions on copyrighted material. Any violation of a copyright is the responsibility of the photocopy machine user.

The mission of the Washington County Public Library is to encourage lifelong learning by providing access to information, literacy resources, and technology to the people of Washington County. MISSTto Mission Statement The mission of the Washington County Public Library is to encourage lifelong learning by providing access to information, literacy resources, and technology to the people of Washington County.

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MBLtop Marietta Branch 615 Fifth Street Marietta, OH 45750 Phone: 740-373-1057 Service Desk - x200 Youth Services Desk - X219 Fax: 740-373-2860 Hours Sunday: Closed Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm The Marietta Branch Library is the only library in the United States built atop an Indian mound. Opened in 1918 it was funded in large part by Andrew Carnegie. Though the library has been remodeled over the years, it still retains the rich oak interior it had when first built. Originally built with only one floor and a basement, it was expanded to two floors with a mezzanine between them in 1991. An elevator was also added at that time. A second renovation of the library was completed in early 2015 which included new flooring and wall coverings, moving the collections to different floors, and combining the Information and Circulation Departments into one Public Service Department. The Youth Services department is located in the basement, fiction, audiovisual materials, and the public service desk are on the first floor, and non-fiction and periodicals are located on the mezzanine. The second floor of the library houses the administrative offices for the Washington County Public Library system. Parking is available along the street in front of the library or in the parking lot beside the Marietta Library Annex located at 617 Fifth Street (a yellow house by the alley next to the library). The elevator is accessible from the basement entrance on the south side of the library (by the playground). The Marietta Branch Library serves as the anchor for the Washington County Public Library system with a collection of over 120,000 items. As with all Washington County Public Libraries, the Marietta Branch Library also has public access computers with printing capabilities, free wi-fi, a photocopy machine, and offers fax service. The library also has a video phone and scanners available for public use. There is a meeting room in the basement that the public may use. Events The Marietta Library offers a variety of events for both children and adults. In addition to regularly scheduled events, the library also offers special events throughout the year highlighted by the Summer Reading Program. Check the Event Calendar to see what programs are currently being offered.

Get the latest community news from the Washington County Public Library, located in Marietta, OH beautifica planetarium show, link to information mango languages link to resource beautifica planetarium show, link to information 1/5 Library Events Wax Paper Lantern - Marietta On Tuesday, December 17th from 3 to 5 pm stop by and make a Wax Paper Lantern as a beautiful decoration for the holidays. All ages will enjoy this program; however an iron will be in use, so young children will need supervision. Using wax paper, crayons, and popsicle sticks, you can add some colorful light to any room. All supplies are provided. This event is open to all ages and no registration is required. Questions? Call 740-373-1057 x219. Read More Make It/Take It: DIY Crafts for Kids - Barlow Branch On Tuesday, December 17 between 3:30 and 5 pm, those ages 5-14 can drop in and make a craft while supplies last. No registration is required. Question? Call 740-678-0103. Read More WTB: Walking Through the Books - Barlow Do you want to get exercise, but don't want to walk in hot and humid weather? Join us each Wednesday morning to walk through the book stacks, in a level, climate-controlled walking maze 9-10 am. Coffee & tea will be available after your walk. This event is open to all ages and no registration is required. Read More Tabletop RPG Club - Barlow EVERY Wednesday, 4 -5:30 pm, those in 5-12 grade can participate in weekly fantasy tabletop role-playing game sessions. This includes beginning or experienced players. Registration is required by stopping by the library or calling 740-678-0103. Read More Teen Game Night - Belpre EVERY Wednesday at 4 pm, 12-18-year-olds can join our weekly teen Pathfinder role-playing group (it's like D&D) for adventure & snacks. Registration is required by calling 740-423-8381. Read More Holiday Ornament Decorating - Marietta On Wednesday, December 18 at 4 pm, those ages 5-12 can stop by the library and create a custom holiday ornament. No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-373-1057 x219. Read More Homeschool Hangout Kids - Belpre On Thursdays at 2 pm, homeschoolers under the age of 12 can come to hang out for some social time with their peers. No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-423-8381. Read More Teen ALLY Club - Barlow On Thursday, December 19 at 2:45 pm the ALLY Club teens will be making DIY gifts and goodies. Snacks will also be available. Busing options will require calling the library to sign up and sending a note to the school in advance. For more information or to sign up, contact the library at 740-678-0103. **ALLY Club is open to local homeschool families too! Just drop your child off at the library by 2:45 pm.** Read More Homeschool Hangout Teens - Belpre On Thursdays at 3 pm, homeschoolers ages 12+ can come to hang out for some social time with their peers. No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-423-8381. Read More Puzzle Competition - Marietta On Thursday, December 19, at 5:30 p.m., five teams of four to five people ages 14+ will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle. The team that completes the puzzle first or gets the farthest before 6:55 p.m. wins a prize. Registration is required by calling 740-373-1057. Read More Story Time - Belpre On Fridays at 10:30 am, kids ages 3 to 5 and their grown-ups are invited to join us for a fun and educational introduction to the alphabet & the world around them. Each week will feature a letter or theme and families will have the opportunity to take home an enrichment packet to continue their learning throughout the week! No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-423-8381. Read More Rube Goldberg Machine Competition - Barlow The Barlow Library will put together a Rube Goldberg Competition team that is available and suitable for grades 2 and above. Join the team to help us design an RBG machine to "feed a pet". Our 1st meeting will be on Friday, Dec. 20, 3-4 pm for discussion and brainstorming. We will meet again on Friday, Dec. 27th to construct our machine. Our final meeting will be Friday, Jan. 3rd to film the machine in operation to submit to the online contest. Read More

BRDtop Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees for the Washington County Public Library serve an alternating seven-year unpaid term and are selected by the County Commissioners and the Judge of Common Pleas. Board Members Schedule of Meetings

ABOtop Washington County Public Library Encouraging Lifelong Learning Washington County Public Library has provided the community of Washington County with access to books and information since 1918. Everyday we build upon that tradition by improving access to and expanding our collections. But we’re more than just a provider of free materials. Our Library brings together an abundance of resources and opportunities for all to enjoy. We’re always working to meet the needs of our patrons, and remain committed to playing a key role in the community. To learn more, browse through our links below. Board of Trustees Employment History Hours & Locations Mission Statement Policies Staff Directory

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Circulation Policy A. Registration All borrowers must have a valid local or system library card to borrow library materials. Applicants must fill out an application form to register for a new library card. Government-issued identification is required. Applicants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian give their consent on the application form before a new card can be issued. The child must be present when an adult fills out an application for a card. This parental signature is not required for children who are renewing cards. Children must be five (5) years old to get a library card. The parent or guardian is solely responsible for the type of material their children check out. Materials cannot be checked out until a library card is issued. A patron must have their card with them to check out materials or use a card app (CardStar, KeyRing, or StoCard) or the SEOLibraries app on their smartphone/tablet. B. Lost or forgotten cards If a patron loses his/her library card, they should notify the library as soon as possible. Replacement cards cost $1.00. C. Loan periods Materials Checkout Period Notes Book/Audiobook (tape/CD/playaway)/Music CD 28 days DVD, Blu-ray 7 days Console Game 7 days Limit 5 Magazine 7 days Interlibrary Loan $2 fee on pickup Varies Renewal limits vary D. Holds Holds may be placed by patrons either in person, over the phone, or online. Patrons will be notified by e-mail, telephone, or text when the materials are available. There is no charge to the patron for placing a hold. Holds that are not picked up will be canceled and returned. Holds at one time are limited to 25. Patrons may suspend holds if they are unable to pick up their items. Interlibrary loans (items not in the consortium catalog) cost $2.00 per title, payable when the item is received, whether or not the item is checked out. E. Fines and charges As of April 1, 2017, the Washington County Public Library does not charge fines for overdue materials. If the material(s) are not returned within 30 days, a bill for the replacement cost of the material(s) plus a $3 per item processing fee, will be charged. As of April 20, 2021, patrons who have fees of more than $10 or more than 3 overdue items will be denied borrowing privileges until those overdue materials are returned or paid for if lost and/or damaged. If parents owe $10 or more on their own cards, they cannot sign their children up for a Washington County Public Library card. Patrons with fines/fees over $10 are still allowed to use library computers. F. Lost/Damaged materials If materials are damaged so as to be judged by the library as being unsuitable for the collection, the patron must pay the replacement cost. A notice of these charges will be placed on the borrower's record. Parents or guardians are responsible for all items checked out to their children. The Washington County Public Library does not give refunds for lost/damaged items that have been paid for. If an item is found after the borrower has paid for it, it is theirs to keep.