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LHGAtop Local History & Genealogy Archives 418 Washington Street Marietta, OH 45750 Phone: 740-376-2172 Fax: 740-376-2175 (currently unavailable) Appointments are preferred due to building damage and staff availability. Call 740-376-2172 or email genealogy@wcplib.info , to submit any questions or make an appointment. If you call after hours, leave a message and someone will get back to you. Please call before coming if you have not scheduled an appointment to make sure staff is available. Hours Sunday: Closed Monday - Friday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday: Closed The Local History and Genealogy Archives moved from a small house next to the Marietta Library to its current location in 2001. Once the home of a Christian Science Reading Room, the Archives has an open and expansive feel with its high ceiling and large windows. Parking is available along both Washington and Fifth Streets. The Local History and Genealogy Archives has an extensive collection of books, CDs, microfilm and clippings that are of special interest to those interested in researching their family histories. Though primarily focused on the history of Washington County, the collection also contains resources spanning the nation and parts of Europe. All materials in the Archives are non-circulating and must be used within the building. A photocopy machine is available for print material. Copies of microfilm pages can be made from the microfilm readers. The Archives also has public access computers and free wi-fi. The library subscribes to several Electronic Genealogy Resources , many of which can be used from home with your Washington County Public Library card. If you need assistance researching your family history or finding information held in the collection, including obituaries and articles, please email the Archives at genealogy@wcplib.info or call 740-376-2172 . Please include your mailing address when sending requests for copies. All requests for copies of obituaries, articles, etc., from the Local History and Genealogy Archives are $2.00 per page. Internet Resources Non-Internet Resources Ohio River Benchmarks

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

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.

ADAtop ADA Services The library offers a variety of services for those library visitors who require special assistance. All Washington County libraries provide library materials in a variety of formats, including large print books and audio books in CD, MP3, and Playaway formats as well as digital downloads. Library staff at all locations will provide visitors assistance with access to the facilities and finding or obtaining materials. The Barlow & Beverly locations have available magnifying reader machines for printed materials. The Belpre, Beverly, Marietta, and Lafayette locations have automatic doors for easy access. The library is currently seeking funding for providing similar doors at all facilities. The Marietta location has an elevator for visitors at the driveway entrance (on the Washington School playground side). The Marietta location has a Video Phone for the hearing impaired.

Non-Internet Resources The Local History & Genealogy Archives maintains a large collection of books, publications, clippings. CDs, and microfilms. All material is non-circulating, but you can make photocopies or printouts of most materials at $0.10 a page. CDs The Local History and Genealogy Archives has over 300 CDs of information available for public use. A Small Sampling of the Available CDs: 1851 British Census Devon Norfolk Warsick - LDS Acadian-Cajun Family Trees Births - VA Births 1656-1896 - Ancestry.com California Marriage Index and other Selected States 1728-1850 DC CSRA Date of Birth Reference Index 1997, NJ PA DE DC MD VA WV Early Settlers of New York State, 1760-1942 Flood pictures September 2004 - by Charlie Fogle Germans to America 1850-1874 Irish Immigrants to North America 1803-1871 Mayflower Vital Records, Deeds & Wills, 1600s to 1900s New York Genealogical Records 1675-1920 Ohio Land & Tax Records 1787-1840 Quaker Genealogy, Encyclopedia of 1750-1930 Texas Marriage Index and other Selected States 1728-1850 Virginia Land, Marriage & Probate Records 1639-1850 Williamson - Descendants of Samuel Williamson, Fifeshire, Scotland, 1688-1771 Microfilm The Local History and Genealogy Archives maintains an extensive collection of microfilm and has five microfilm readers available for public use. You can make copies of microfilm pages yourself for $ .10 a page or library staff can make copies for you and mail them for $2.00 a page. Some of the Available Microfilms: Probate Court Records Common Pleas Court Records Washington County Auditor/Treasurer Records Soldiers and Infirmary Records Vital Statistic Records for Washington and several surrounding counties in both Ohio and West Virginia Marietta Times, 1803-present. Woodsfield and New Matamoras newspapers. Washington County Census 1800-1920, including 2 tiers of surrounding counties. Washington County Poll Books and Tally Sheets (lists of voters and election results) for all available election years 1864-1908. A good substitute for finding males in Washington County in the in-between census years.

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WIFItop Wi-Fi All of the Washington County Public Libraries are set up for wireless Internet access. Most brands of wireless devices are supported, though sometimes compatibility issues will prevent a device from connecting. Wireless service is available only during normal library business hours. Visitors requiring assistance in using the wireless network can find help at any of the libraries. Remember, wireless access is an unsecured service; therefore, there is a potential security risk associated with its use. If you use the wireless service to transmit personal information such as passwords, bank account numbers, etc., there is a possibility that someone can intercept it with readily available equipment. The Washington County Library is not responsible for the safety of your personal information or your privacy when using the wireless network.

BOOKMOtop Bookmobile The bookmobile is back in operation on a limited schedule, as of January 12, 2026, for private stops, including schools and facilities. If you have questions, please call 740-373-1057 x606. Bookmobile Schedule for June through August 2026 Tuesdays 6/16, 7/7, 7/28, 8/18 10-10:30 am - Harmar Place 10:45-11:15 am - Waterview Pointe 11:30 am- 12 pm- Lancaster House 12:30-1:15 pm - Washington County Home 1:45-3 pm - Glenwood Community Thursdays 6/4, 6/25, 7/16, 8/6, 8/27 9-10 am - Juvenile Center 10-11 am - Jaycee Estates 11:30 am-Noon - Sandhill Childcare 12:15-12:45 pm - Elison Assisted Living 1:15-2 pm - The Arbors at Marietta In the spring of 2016, the library purchased a Sprinter Van to put into service as a bookmobile. This service is still in development and currently makes visits at 24 private facilities as well as 24 public stops throughout the county. The bookmobile carries regular print books, large print books, CDs, and DVDs for all ages. Requests for specific materials can be placed by calling 740-373-1057 x606 or emailing wcw.library@gmail.com at least a week before the next scheduled visit, to give materials time to arrive.

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

Access the digital content that our library provides free of charge. Freading Borrow eBooks to read on your eReader (except Kindle), tablet, or computer without waiting. Apps available for iOS and Android. You must have a Washington County Public Library Card to use this resource. Use This Resource Freading FAQs Freegal Access to about 7 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. Limited to 3 downloads per week. Apps available for iOS and Android. You must have a Washington County Public Library Card to use this resource. Use This Resource Freegal FAQs Hoopla Borrow free comics, digital video, music, and audiobooks with your library card. All titles are downloadable so you do not have to be connected to to the Internet to watch or listen. Limited to 10 per month. Apps available for iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire. You must have a Washington County Public Library Card to use this resource. Use This Resource Hoopla Help Kanopy Stream movies, documentaries, TV shows, and more from your library with the Kanopy app! You must have a Washington County Public Library card to use this resource. Use This Resource Kanopy Help Libby Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/ You must have a participating library's card to use this resource. Use This Resource Tutorial

Board Members The current members and officers of the Board of Trustees are: Ann Stewart (Marietta, OH) - President Committees: Ex-Officio of all Committees Appointed by: County Commissioners Term Expiration: 12/31/2026 Lynn Rough (Belpre, OH) - Vice President Committees: Strategic Planning (Chair) and Personnel Appointed by: Common Pleas Judge Term Expiration: 12/31/2025 Shirley Harmon (Marietta, OH) - Secretary Committees: Facilities & Technology (Chair) and Budget, Finance & Audit Appointed by: Common Pleas Judge Term Expiration: 12/31/2027 Richard Thomas (Belpre, OH) Committees: Nominating (Chair), Facilities & Technology, and Strategic Planning Appointed by: County Commissioners Term Expiration: 12/31/2028 Cathy Piekarski (Marietta, OH) Committees: Personnel (Chair) and Nominating Appointed by: Common Pleas Judge Term Expiration: 12/31/2031 Karen Caltrider (Little Hocking, OH) Committees: Budget, Finance & Audit (Chair) and Facilities & Technology Appointed by: County Commissioners Term Expiration: 12/31/2030 Brandee Norris (Marietta, OH) Committees: Budget, Finance & Audit, Personnel, and Strategic Planning Appointed by: County Commissioners Term Expiration: 12/31/2029

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.