# Alexandria Public Library

> Free public library at 10 Maple Dr., Alexandria, Ohio 43001, (740) 924-3561, info@alexandria.lib.oh.us. Opened June 13, 1935. Member of the Central Library Consortium. Motto: Envision, Enlighten, Educate.

## Key facts
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 10:00 AM–8:00 PM; Wed, Sat 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; closed Fri and Sun.
- Closed for New Year's Eve & Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Day.
- Library cards: free first card for any Ohio resident (application + photo ID; under-18 needs parent/guardian signature).
- No late fines; patrons are billed only for lost or damaged materials.
- After-hours renewals: 1-877-77-BOOKS (1-877-772-6657). Catalog: https://catalog.clcohio.org/polaris/default.aspx?ctx=3.1033.0.0.1. Libby: https://clc.overdrive.com/clc-alexandria/content.
- Board of Trustees meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Director of Library Services: Carrie Strong.

## Pages
- [Home](https://alexandrialibrary.org/): overview, live hours, catalog search, upcoming events
- [About](https://alexandrialibrary.org/about/): History of Alexandria Public Library in Alexandria, Ohio: opened June 13, 1935, now 7,155 sq. ft. with 52,856 items in the Central Library Consortium.
- [Support the Library](https://alexandrialibrary.org/support-the-library/): Support Alexandria Public Library: join the Friends of the Library, volunteer your time, or donate books, materials or funds. See how gifts are accepted.
- [Contact](https://alexandrialibrary.org/contact/): Contact Alexandria Public Library: call (740) 924-3561, email info@alexandria.lib.oh.us or visit 10 Maple Dr., Alexandria, OH 43001. Hours plus a message form.
- [Events](https://alexandrialibrary.org/event-directory/): Upcoming events at Alexandria Public Library, Ohio: story time, K-5 crafts, teen D&D, book club, Senior Exercise and board meetings through December 2026.
- [Kids](https://alexandrialibrary.org/kids/): Kids at Alexandria Public Library: story time for ages 3-5, Music, Movement and a Story, K-5 art and movies, plus World Book, Explora and NoveList K-8.
- [Teens](https://alexandrialibrary.org/teens/): Teens at Alexandria Public Library: Dungeons & Dragons, movies and bingo, volunteer hours for ages 13-18, and free ACT, SAT and driver's test practice.
- [Educators](https://alexandrialibrary.org/educators/): Teachers can borrow classroom collections of up to 35 items for 28 days, plus one renewal, from Alexandria Public Library. Request at least two weeks ahead.
- [Digital Library](https://alexandrialibrary.org/digital-library/): Free e-resources from Alexandria Public Library: Libby e-books, Ohio Web Library, Ancestry Library Edition, Sanborn maps, Oxford Reference and OhioLINK.
- [Libby App](https://alexandrialibrary.org/libby-app/): Use the Libby app with your Alexandria Public Library card to borrow free e-books, audiobooks and magazines from Digital Downloads Ohio. Here's how to start.
- [Libby Magazines](https://alexandrialibrary.org/libby-magazines/): Read the latest issues of your favorite magazines free in Libby with an Alexandria Public Library card. Browse Digital Downloads Ohio and never miss an issue.
- [Newsletters](https://alexandrialibrary.org/newsletters/): Read the Alexandria Public Library quarterly newsletter: Fall 2026 (Sept-Nov), Summer 2026 (June-Aug) and Spring 2026 (March-May) programs and events.
- [Newsletter Sign-Up](https://alexandrialibrary.org/newsletter-sign-up/): Subscribe to the Alexandria Public Library quarterly newsletter for programs, events and resources for all ages. All it takes is your name and email address.
- [FAQs](https://alexandrialibrary.org/faqs/): Alexandria Public Library FAQs: change your PIN, renew items (after hours at 1-877-77-BOOKS), place holds, reserve the meeting room and pay for lost items.
- [Policy & Fees](https://alexandrialibrary.org/policy-and-fees/): Any Ohio resident can get a free first library card at Alexandria Public Library with a photo ID. Books loan for 21 days and there are no late fines.
- [Meeting Room Policy](https://alexandrialibrary.org/meeting-room-policy/): Alexandria Public Library meeting room policy: for community and non-profit groups, first come first served, open to the public, no sales or fundraising.
- [Meeting Room Request](https://alexandrialibrary.org/meeting-room-request/): Request the Alexandria Public Library meeting room for your community or non-profit group: 64 chairs, tables, an 85-inch smart TV and an overhead projector. Share date and times.
- [Material Request](https://alexandrialibrary.org/material-request/): Ask Alexandria Public Library to add a book, audiobook or DVD: children's, teen, adult fiction, non-fiction or audio/visual, in large print if you prefer.
- [Dawes Arboretum Passes](https://alexandrialibrary.org/dawes-arboretum-passes/): Borrow a Dawes Arboretum pass at the Alexandria Public Library circulation desk. One pass lets six people enter the grounds free of charge. Ask on your visit.
- [Imagination Library](https://alexandrialibrary.org/ohio-imagination-library/): Any Ohio child from birth to age 5 can get a free monthly book from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio. Sign up online or ask Ms. Karen for help.
- [Little Free Library](https://alexandrialibrary.org/check-out-the-little-free-library/): Visit the Little Free Library at Alexandria Public Library any time, even when the library is closed. Always something for everyone, thanks to Mr. Tefft.
- [Accessibility](https://alexandrialibrary.org/accessibility/): Alexandria Public Library aims to meet WCAG accessibility guidelines. Report a barrier to info@alexandria.lib.oh.us for a reply within 3-5 business days.

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