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Internet/Computer Use Policy Access to the Internet is available to all patrons; however, this service may be restricted at any time for use not consistent with the guidelines. Parents of minor children must assume responsibility for their children's use of the library's Internet service. Expectations: Users should be aware that the inappropriate use of electronic information resources can be a violation of local, state, and federal laws and can lead to prosecution. The user will be held responsible for his/her actions using the Internet. Users are expected to abide by the policies, which include generally accepted rules of etiquette. Unacceptable uses of the service will result in the suspension or revocation of Internet use privileges. Warnings: The Internet is a decentralized, unmonitored global network; Washington County Public Library has no control over the content found there. The library provides filters but does not guarantee they will censor access to unwanted material nor protect users from offensive information. The library is not responsible for the availability and accuracy of information found on the Internet. The library cannot assure that data or files downloaded by users are virus-free. The library is not responsible for damages to equipment or data on a user's personal computer from the use of data downloaded from the library's Internet service. The use of the Internet and e-mail is not guaranteed to be private. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities will be reported to the proper authorities. Guidelines: Users may use the Internet for research and the acquisition of information to address their educational, vocational, cultural, and recreational needs. Users may use the Internet for the receipt and transmission of electronic mail (e-mail); the library is unable to manage e-mail accounts for any organizations or individuals. Internet use is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If someone is waiting then a time limit will be enforced. Users will respect and uphold copyright laws and all other applicable laws and regulations; they will not use it for illegal purposes. Users will respect the rights and privacy of others by not accessing private files. Users shall not create and/or distribute computer viruses over the Internet. Users shall not deliberately or willfully cause damage to computer equipment or programs. Users shall not change computer settings without permission from library staff. Users shall not install any program onto a library computer. This includes programs downloaded from the Internet or brought into the library on a USB drive, memory card, or CD/DVD.

Library User Privacy Records of any library which is in whole or in part supported by public funds, including the records of a public library system, indicating the identity of any individual who borrows or uses the library's documents or other materials, resources, or services may not be disclosed except by court order or to persons acting within the scope of their duties in the administration of the library or library system, to persons authorized by the individual to inspect such records, or to libraries authorized under subs. The Washington County Public Library adheres strictly to all laws regarding the protection of the confidentiality of its users.

Belpre Branch 2012 Washington Boulevard Belpre, OH 45714 Phone: 740-423-8381 Fax: 740-423-8305 Manager: Cayde Copeland Hours Sunday: Closed Monday - Friday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm The Belpre Public Library current building was opened in 1967, making it the second oldest one in the Washington County Public Library system. However, the library itself dates back to 1795 when the Putnam family opened the first lending library in the Northwest Territory in the Belpre settlement. Though the original building is gone, the current one has a large parking lot in the rear and the building is fully handicapped accessible. The Belpre Library has over 44,000 items in its collection of books, audio books, movies, music CDs, and magazines. As with all Washington County Public Libraries, the Belpre Library has public access computers with printing capabilities, free wi-fi, a photocopy machine, and offers fax service. The library also has a meeting room available for public use. Programs The Belpre 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 Camp Buckeye, a summer camp for kids. Check the Event Calendar to see what programs are currently being offered. Contact the Belpre Public Library at 740-423-8381 if you have questions about their programs. BelBLtp

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Ohio River Benchmarks During a flood, benchmarks are the point at which an area goes underwater. Marietta East Side Benchmarks: 32.6 feet: Hart Street at Eighth Street 33.2: Charles Street at Eighth Street 33.5: Hart Street at Sixth Street 34.2: Charles Street at Sixth Street 34.5: Ohio Street at Fourth Street 34.6: Wayne Street at Sixth Street 34.7: Charles Street at the alley between Sixth and Seventh Streets 34.9: Fifth Street at the center of Don Drumm Field 35.0: Flood stage 35.5: Stark Street at Seventh Street 35.8: Pike Street at Wayne Street 35.8: Greene Street at the center of Don Drumm Field 36.0: Basement of Lafayette Hotel 36.0: Pike Street at Elmwood Avenue 36.3: Pike Street at the entrance to Phillips Elementary School 36.5: Ohio Street at Eighth Street 36.7: Third Street, between Greene and Butler Streets 36.8: Stark Street at Eighth Street 36.9: Pike Street at Hart Street 36.9: Second Street, between Greene and Butler streets 37.0: Hart Street at Ash Avenue 37.1: Hart Street at Fourth Street 37.2: Stark Street at Seventh Street 37.2: Fourth Street at Butler Street 37.3: Second Street at Church Street 37.3: Third Street at Church Street 37.3: Jefferson Street at Seventh Street 37.4: Pike Street at Olney Street 37.5: End of East Eighth Street 37.6: Lafayette Street at East Eighth Street 37.6: Wayne Street at Eighth Street 37.7: Charles Street at Sixth Street 37.8: Greene Street at Fifth Street 37.9: Greene Street at Sixth Street 38.1: Elmwood Avenue at Ash Avenue 38.2: Hart Street at Seventh Street 38.26: Pike Street at Seventh Street 38.3: Charles Street at Seventh Street 38.3: Church Street at Second Street 38.6: Butler Street at Fifth Street 38.9: Ohio Street at Second Street 38.9: Ohio Street at Third Street 39.0: Pike Street at Lafayette Street 39.1: Greene Street at Fourth Street 39.1: Hart Street at Meigs Street 39.1: Pennsylvania Avenue at Lincoln Avenue catch basin 39.1: Pike Street at Court Street 39.3: Jefferson Street at East Eighth Street 39.7: Third Street at Butler Street 39.7: Greene Street at Third Street 39.7: Third Street, between Butler and Church streets 39.8: Second Street at Wooster Street 40.0: 10-year flood level 40.1: Wayne Street at Eighth Street 40.13: Greene Street at Seventh Street 40.3: Front Street at Monroe Street 40.3: Pennsylvania Avenue at Linwood Avenue 40.4: Front Street at the armory 40.5: Pike Street at Greene Street 40.5: Greene Street at Second Street 40.5: Third Street at Scammel Street 40.6: Second Street at Scammel Street 40.7: Pennsylvania Avenue at Eton Avenue 40.9: Second Street at Butler Street 41.3: Southeast corner, Butler and Front streets 41.4: Front Street at Fair Avenue 41.5: Front Street at Ohio Street 41.65: Greene Street at Front Street 41.7: Adventure Galley at Second and Butler Streets 41.8: Elmwood Avenue at Buckeye Avenue 41.9 Hart Street at Fifth Street 41.9: Front Street at Knox Street 42.09: Front Street at Putnam Street 42.1: Lower corner, Front and Butler streets 42.3: Front Street at Wooster Street 42.3: Front Street at St. Clair Street 42.3: Second Street, between Putnam and Butler Streets 42.6: Colegate Drive at Muskingum Drive 42.6: Alley off Wooster Street, east of Front 42.7: Front Street at Washington Street 42.7: Elks Lodge on Front Street 42.7: Front Street at Butler Street 42.8: Second Street, between Putnam and Scammel Streets 43.3: Butler Street at Seventh Street 43.4: Second Street at Union Street 43.75: 25-year flood level 43.8: Front Street at Lower Sacra Via 43.9: Front Street at Upper Sacra Via 43.9: Hart Street at Buckeye Avenue 44.0: Lobby of Lafayette Hotel 44.6: Front at Scammel 45.4: Northwest Corner of Courthouse sidewalk 46.6: Sheldon and Alderman 46.6 First Step of Courthouse 47.2 Third and Putnam 48.3 Seventh & Putnam 49.7 Third and Wooster Marietta West Side Benchmarks: 33.2: Mile Run underpass 33.51: Gilman Avenue at the lower ramp to Washington Street Bridge 34.4: Gilman Avenue at New Street 34.9: Virginia Street at Franklin Street 35.0: Flood stage 35.5: Virginia Street at Brown’s Alley 35.9: Gilman Avenue at Wood Street 36.1: Virginia Street at Ward Street 36.3: Virginia Street at Fearing Street 36.4: Virginia Street at Square Culvert 36.6: Virginia Street at Gilman Avenue 36.6: Virginia Street at Harmar Street 36.62: Gilman Avenue at the upper ramp to Washington Street Bridge 37.1: Gilman Avenue at Lancaster Street 38.9: Fort Street at the railroad overpass 38.9: Maple Street at Fort Square 39.7: Gilman Avenue at Market Street 40.0: 10-year flood level 40.1: Harmar Street at Maple Street 40.5: Harmar Street at Pearl Street 40.9: Market Street at Fort Square 41.7: Market Street at Franklin Street 41.9: Gilman Avenue at Maple Street 41.9: Gilman Avenue at Groves Avenue 42.3: Franklin Street at Maple Street 42.4: Maple Street at Crawford Street 42.4: Gilman Avenue at Lot 325 42.7: Gilman Avenue at the railroad crossing 42.8: Harmar Street at Market Street 42.8: Harmar Street at Clinton Street 43.2: Franklin Street at Lord Street 43.4: Putnam Avenue at Franklin Street 43.7: Harmar Street at the railroad crossing 43.7: Gilman Avenue at Putnam Avenue 43.75: 25-year flood level 44.4: Gilman Avenue at Westview Avenue Belpre Benchmarks 35.1 feet: John at Walnut 36.0: Flood stage 38.6: Scott and Walnut 40.7: Sixth and Barcley 40.9: Main and Blennerhassett 41.0: Ohio 618 closed at Shell Plant 41.5: Campus Drive below Depot 42.0: Blennerhassett and Stone, Wirt and Congress Creek Road, Stone Avenue and Seventh 42.5: Elm and Blennerhassett 42.6: Walnut and Blennerhassett 42.8: Walnut and Sixth 42.9: Scott and Elm 45.0: Belpre Auto Parts 1¸4 Washington Boulevard 45.7: Florence and Washington Boulevard 46.0: Main and Matheny 47.6: Fifth and O'Neal

HISTtop History Marietta and Washington County have had a long heritage of public library service. Around 1796, the private library of Colonel Israel Putnam became the nucleus of what is considered to be the first public library in the Northwest Territory. Records show that shares in the Putnam Family Library were sold as early as 1796. This predates the organization of the more famous “Coonskin Library” in Amesville by six years. The Putnam Family Library later became known as the Belpre Farmer’s Library. In an oration delivered at Marietta on April 7, 1789, in commemoration of the settlement formed by the Ohio Company, Solomon Drown, Esq. remarked, “the institution of a public library would be of great benefit to the community, not only by affording rational amusement, and meliorating the disposition but by giving those who have not a liberal education an opportunity of gaining that knowledge which would qualify them for usefulness.” The establishment of a public library in Marietta was to wait, however, until forty years later when on July 3, 1829, a meeting was held at the home of Colonel John Mills for the purpose of taking into consideration the best method of establishing a circulating library in Marietta. Many early Marietta citizens were in attendance: John Cotton, John Mills, A. T. Nye, Douglas Putnam, David Putnam, Jr.; D. P. Bosworth, Samuel Shipman, Dr. Jonas Moore, Dr. S. B. Hildreth, Arius Nye. On July 17, a constitution was adopted and the Marietta Library Association was organized. The association was funded by the issuance of shares of stock at five dollars each. During the first year of operation, membership grew and the collection expanded through purchases and donations. In February 1830, an Act of Incorporation was obtained from the General Assembly of the State of Ohio and the name was changed to Marietta Library. The first library building was erected on Front Street on the present site of the Masonic Temple Building. It was a two-story building; the upper floor was outfitted with a speaker’s platform and seats while the lower floor was reserved for the library and offices. A lyceum, an association for discussion by lectures, was formed in 1831. It continued operation for ten years and was replaced by a similar organization that sponsored lectures by college faculty. The Library Hall, as it became known, was the site of many meetings over the years, including the Anti-Slavery Society in 1835 and the Marietta City Council which met in the hall until 1870 when the new City Hall was completed. Daniel Buell and Mary C. Nye served as the first librarians of the Marietta Library. Some of the early librarians received a small compensation for their services; others donated their time. During the Civil War, the library began to decline. The daily newspapers were of primary interest during this period and most read them and little else. The advent of cheap literature available at newsstands also contributed to a decline in library use, particularly among the young. The generous founders of the library died, and income dwindled. According to the Journal of A. T. Nye, 2nd, one of the early supporters of the library movement, the Marietta Library closed by order of the shareholders January 30, 1883. The books were shortly thereafter placed in a private attorney’s office and later in storage. In 1889, Library Hall was leased to the Woman’s Centennial Association which used the hall continuously for an assembly room until the library building was sold to the Masonic Building Company in 1907. On November 16, 1897, the Marietta Library was reorganized as the Marietta Library Association. Nothing definite was done until March 6, 1901 when a Code of Regulations was adopted and a Board of Trustees appointed. The trustees collected $2,700.00 to purchase books. A new library opened May 1, 1901 in the office of the superintendent of public schools in the St. Clair Building, 216 Putnam Street. In June, Miss Willia D. Cotton was selected as permanent librarian, and shortly thereafter the library was moved to the new high school building at 403 Scammel Street, currently the Ely Chapman Educational Center. The Marietta Public Library prospered in the high school building, receiving books from the old Library Association in 1907. Both collections comprised a fine collection, particularly rich in history and biography. In 1912, the Marietta City Board of Education informed the Public Library that it would have to move to a different location because of cramped quarters at the old high school. The Library trustees purchased an option on property at Fourth and Putnam Streets in the fall of 1912, but the lot was covered by 8 feet of water during the great flood of 1913, and the Library trustees were forced to look elsewhere. The site finally chosen was the “elevated square” called Capitolium near Fifth and Washington Streets. The City of Marietta in a resolution gave the property to the Marietta Library Association on May 20, 1915 for the purpose of constructing a free public library. The property had been set aside by the Ohio Land Company in January of 1796 for “public walks or public buildings.” Andrew Carnegie pledged $30,000.00 for library construction, the city provided the lot and monies for operation, and public donations yielded $4,000.00. George Walter Hovey was the architect of the new library and Levi Cowell, contractor. Construction began during the summer of 1916 with the building being completed in 1918. Today, the 615 Fifth Street location serves as the main library for the Washington County Public Library System. Capitolium, the name of the mound on which the library sits, is a Temple Mound, 8 ft. high, 50 ft. long and 20 ft. wide. In excavating, no bones were found to indicate that it had been used for a burial place. The mound had three ramps up to the surface. The south side facing the present playground is a recess or hollow 50 ft. long and 20 ft. wide. Capitolium was part of the earthworks systems including Quadranaou at Sacra Via. Miss Willia Cotton served as librarian for 37 years under which the library grew and prospered.

STFDIRtop Staff Directory Department Job Title Contact Phone Administration Director Justin Mayo 740-373-1057 ext. 223 Administration Fiscal Officer Lisa Flowers 740-373-1057 ext. 215 Administration Deputy Fiscal Officer Missy Reed 740-373-1057 ext. 216 System Wide Services Adult Collection Susan Wells 740-373-1057 ext. 214 System Wide Services Buildings & Grounds Joseph Baldwin 740-373-1057 ext. 212 System Wide Services Children's Collection Julie Stacy 740-373-1057 ext. 209 System Wide Services Collection Services Manager Susan Wells 740-373-1057 ext. 214 System Wide Services Information Services Manager Andrea Ralston 740-373-1057 ext. 606 System Wide Services Library Catalog & Automation Manager Melanie Smith 740-373-1057 ext. 213 System Wide Services Systems Administrator Jared Bloomfield 740-373-1057 ext. 224 System Wide Services Webmaster Andrea Ralston 740-373-1057 ext. 606 Barlow Branch Branch Manager Anna Henry 740-678-0103 Belpre Branch Branch Manager Cayde Copeland 740-423-8381 Beverly Branch Branch Manager Susan Chipps 740-984-4060 Lafayette Branch Branch Manager Melanie Smith 740-373-1057 ext. 213 Local History & Genealogy Manager 740-376-2172 Marietta Branch Programming Coordinator Kate Maxon 740-373-1057 ext. 221 Marietta Branch Branch Manager Melanie Singer 740-373-1057 ext. 202 New Matamoras Branch Branch Manager Kelly Brightwell 740-865-3386

EMPLtop Employment Library Assistant - Belpre Branch The Belpre Branch is hiring for a Library Assistant. Job duties include, but are not limited to, circulation, basic reference, and computer instruction. Must be willing to do youth programming. Job qualifications include at least two years of college-level coursework in any field, general computing and keyboarding skills, and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally. This position is 20 hours per week, and includes evenings and rotating Saturdays. The pay is $13 per hour, and benefits include paid holidays, personal leave, and vacation. This position is open until filled. To apply, submit a job application, cover letter, resume, and references to: Belpre Branch Library Attn: Cayde Copeland 2012 Washington Boulevard Belpre, OH 45714 c.copeland@wcplib.info Employment Application Job Description Custodial Position - Marietta Branch The Marietta Branch Library is hiring for a 20-hour-per-week Custodial position. Under the general direction of the Branch Manager/General Maintenance, this position provides the cleaning duties for the interior of the building and the care of the grounds surrounding the building. This position pays $13 per hour and includes 2 weeks of vacation, 4 personal days, and 11 paid holidays per year. To apply, please submit an employment application to: Marietta Branch Library Attn: Melanie Singer 615 Fifth Street Marietta, OH 45750 m.singer@wcplib.info Employment Application Job Description

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.

Barlow Friends of the Library Meetings Meetings are normally held on the first Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Projects Regular fundraising projects include new and used book sales as well as ongoing sales of tote bags, laminating services, comb book binding, and die cuts. The Barlow Friends have supported the Barlow Library by Supporting summer reading activities. Purchasing the laminator, comb book binder, Accu-Cut machine & dies, digital camera, and printer. Supporting the Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Support your local library by becoming a Friend today. For more information on joining call 740-678-0103. BARFOTLtop

MRtop Meeting Rooms Due to COVID-19 precautions, our meeting rooms are not available for public use at this time. The Barlow, Belpre, Beverly, Marietta, and New Matamoras libraries each have meeting rooms available for use by the public. To reserve a room, contact the library location by phone during regular business hours. Meeting rooms are available to non-profit groups at no charge. There is a $10.00 fee for for-profit groups. Please read the Meeting Room Policies before reserving a room.