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Beverly Branch 300 McIntosh Street Beverly, OH 45715 Phone: 740-984-4060 Fax: 740-984-2083 Mailing Address P.O. Box 728 Beverly, OH 45715 Manager: Susan Chipps Hours Sunday: Closed Monday - Friday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm Built in 1967, the Lyman-Pomeroy Beverly Public Library serves the northwestern corner of Washington County. The Beverly Library grew out of a small library established by the WPA in 1936 and was originally housed in a local school. The current building was built with funds from the Lyman Pomeroy estate and Appalachia grants. The library has convenient parking at the front and side doors and is fully handicapped accessible. The Beverly Public Library has over 38,000 items in its collection of books, audiobooks, movies, music CDs, and magazines. As with all Washington County Public Libraries, the Beverly Library has public access computers with printing capabilities, free wi-fi, a photocopy machine, and fax service. In addition, the library has a book magnifier for use by the visually impaired and an Ellison die-cut machine. The library also has a large meeting room available for public use. Programs The Beverly 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. If you have questions about programming, contact the Beverly Public Library at 740-984-4060. BevBLtop

New Matamoras Friends of the Library Meetings Meetings are scheduled as needed. Projects Fundraising projects include the collection and recycling of cell phones and printer ink cartridges, and a perpetual book sale at the library. The New Matamoras Friends have provided the New Matamoras Library with Supplies for Summer Reading Programs Supplies for Children's Programs New Memory Stick for Digital Camera Purchased shirts for staff and much more Support your local library by becoming a Friend today. For more information on joining call 740-865-3386. NEWFOTLtop

Internet Resources IRtop Atlas of Historical Boundaries Atlas of the changing of county boundaries over time and other information. Use This Resouce Bureau of Land Management Provides access to Federal land conveyance records, including images of more than five million Federal land title records issued between 1820 and the present. Use This Resouce Burke's Peerage & Gentry The authentic genealogical guide to the U.K. and Ireland's titled and untitled families. Use This Resouce Castle Garden Information on immigrants who came through Castle Gardens from 1820 - 1913. Use This Resouce Catholic Parish Registers at the National Library of Ireland Contains images from the NLI’s collection of Catholic parish register microfilms. The registers contain records of baptisms and marriages from the majority of Catholic parishes in Ireland and Northern Ireland up to 1880. Use This Resouce Sort by Alphabetical Order Reset Previous Page Next Page Previous Page Next Page

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.

Marietta Friends of the Library Meetings Second Tuesday of each month, at 3:00 pm at the Library Annex 617 Fifth Street. Projects Fundraising is done through the sale of used books donated by the Library and the Public. The Marietta Friends have provided funding for… Plant Day @ the Lafayette Branch Summer Reading Programs The Dolly Parton Imagination Program Outdoor Benches A Little Library And numerous other projects over the years Books for the Friends Good, clean books can be left on the breezeway behind the Annex. No magazines or textbooks, please. Support your local library by becoming a Friend today. Annual memberships are $15 for a single person, $25 for a family, individual Life for $250, or a student $5. Memberships can be purchased at any book sale, at the Marietta Library circulation desk or by filling out and returning the printable form at the bottom of the page. For more information on joining call 740-373-1057. Download Membership Application MARFOTLtop

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.

Meeting Room Policy Meeting rooms are available to non-profit groups at no charge. There is a $10.00 fee for for-profit groups. The Library Board may make exceptions if the Board deems extenuating circumstances are involved. The fact that a group is permitted to meet at the Library does not in any way constitute an endorsement of the group's policies or beliefs by the Library staff or Board. The room must be reserved in advance and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. It is understood that library programming will have first priority over room use. The group may not charge admission. Refreshments may be served and shall be provided by the group. No smoking is allowed. The people using the room shall leave it in a neat, clean, orderly condition; if not, the group/individual will be given notice that continued offense will result in denied access to the meeting room. The Library is not responsible for any equipment, supplies, materials, clothing, or other items brought to the Library by any group or individual attending a meeting. The Library Board and staff do not assume any liability for groups or individuals attending a meeting in the Library.

MBLtop 2025 Art in the Alley Dedication & Reception for Perl Totman's Tree Carvings, The Frontiersman and The Pio neer Friday, May 9 at 6 pm at the Local History & Genealogy Archives, 418 Washington Street Perl Totman Videos Art in the Alley Saturday, May 10, 10 am- 7 pm & Sunday, May 11, 11 am-5 pm at the Marietta Branch Library & Washington School Playground, 615 Fifth Street Tentative Saturday Schedule Saturday Activities & Exhibits Community Art Display, Ron Teska stone carvings and photographs, Michael Dickinson paintings and prints, Bill Jacoby wood carving, Bonie Bolen canvas mural painting, LeeAnn Gallucci faces sketch lessons, Marcia E Cole poetry and haiku poems, Perl Totman’s storytelling & video of his tree carving, Yo-Yo Joe Ryckebosch demonstration and lessons, Face Painting, and Yard Games. 2 pm - Yo-Yo Joe at the Basketball Court 3 pm - Marcia E Cole Poetry Reading in the Library Meeting Room Music at the Playground Gazebo 4 pm - George Hausser and the Cow Creek Skylarks 5 pm - Roy Clark Jr. Band 6 pm - LeeAnn Gallucci Tentative Sunday Schedule Sunday Activities & Exhibits Community Art Display Perl Totman’s storytelling & video of his 4 years of carving at the Local History & Genealogy Building, 418 Washington St Ron Teska's Stone Carving Exhibit at the Library Annex 11 am - Drumming Throughout the Day with Elizabeth Bolen and Julie Kronenberger

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.

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.

Children's Department Bursting with a vibrant interior and colorful decor, the Children's Department offers a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere for young readers. The shelves contain a variety of books: picture books, easy readers, chapter books, biographies, and an extensive non-fiction section. The department also boasts a brilliant audio-visual collection, including children's DVDs and books on compact disc. Programs The Children's Department organizes multiple programs for children ages 2 - 12, including regularly scheduled programs and special programs throughout the year. During the summer months, the department goes "all-out" for the Summer Reading Program. Check the Event Calendar to see what programs are currently being offered. Contact the Marietta Library's Children's Department at 740-373-1057 ext 219 if you have any questions about their programs. Regularly Scheduled Programs Story Hour - An hour of enchanting story-telling, movies, and crafts for pre-school children. Story Hour is offered every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. except during the month of August. A parent or caregiver is requested to remain with the children during the program. Toddler Time - Join us for stories, finger plays, songs, and more, all geared toward the active toddler years. For children ages 18 months to 3 years, Toddler Time meets Mondays at 10:00 a.m. A parent or caregiver is required to remain with the children during the program. Whatever your children's minds crave, allow the Children's Department's elite staff to guide them. Dancing gleefully, in a world illuminated by knowledge and imagination, we await.