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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

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 January through May 2026 Tuesdays 1/13, 2/3, 3/10, 3/31, 4/21, 5/12 9:30-11 AM - Veritas Classical Academy 12-1 PM - St. John’s Central 1:30-3 PM - Oak Grove Christian School 1/20, 2/10, 3/17, 4/7, 4/28, 5/19 9-11 AM - New Matamoras Elementary 11:15 AM-12:15 PM - Frontier Middle/High School 1/27, 2/17, 3/24, 4/14, 5/5, 5/26 10-10:15 AM - Harmar Place 10:30-11 AM - Lancaster House 11:30 AM-12:15 PM - Aspire Autism Center 1-1:30 PM -Washington County Home 2-3:30 PM - Glenwood Community Thursdays 1/15, 2/5, 3/12, 4/2, 4/23, 5/14 9-10 AM - Washington Co. Juvenile Center 10:30-11 AM - Sand Hill Childcare 11:15 AM-11:45 PM - Ellison Assisted Living 12:15-1:15 PM - Jaycee Estates (12:15 PM at Jaycee 2, 12:45 PM at Jaycee 1) 1/22, 2/12, 3/19, 4/9, 4/30, 5/21 9-11 AM - Newport Elementary 11:45 AM -12:15 PM Waterview Pointe 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.

Website Privacy Policy The Washington County Public Library website is provided for information purposes only. Washington County Public Library collects no personal information from website visitors. Washington County Public Library uses cookies to collect traffic data for analysis, and Washington County Public Library uses Google Analytics to track general use, but does not track or permanently record information about individuals and their visits. While the information contained within the website is periodically updated, no guarantee is given that the information provided in the website is correct, complete, and up-to-date. Through the website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Washington County Public Library. We have no control over the nature, content, and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. All users of the website agree to hold Washington County Public Library harmless from any and all claims, losses, damages, obligations or liabilities, directly or indirectly relating to the website and/or the networked information available via the website, caused thereby or arising therefrom. In no event shall Washington County Public Library have any liability for lost profits or for indirect, special, punitive, or consequential damages or any liability to any third party, even if Washington County Public Library is advised of the possibility of such damages.

MBLtop River Tours Join us for a one-hour sightseeing tour on the Valley Gem at 3:30 pm on June 24, 25, or 26 as we cruise the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers. This is open to all ages, and registration is required. Register for Tuesday, June 24 Register for Wednesday, June 25 Register for Thursday, June 26 Questions? Call 740-373-1057 x606.

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.

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

ETNtop Email and Text Notifications Do you have an email address? Let the Library know your email address and you will receive your notices for available items, overdue items, and our "Courtesy Notice," a three-day reminder that an item is about to be due or should be renewed. The Library will not make your email address available to any other agencies or services under any conditions to ensure your privacy. Do you have a cell phone? Get text notifications instead of a phone call or email. We will send you a text message when you have an "Item on Hold", "Overdue" or a "Courtesy Notice". To sign up for either email or text notifications contact any library location or email Melanie Smith . Available to Washington County Public Library cardholders only.

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