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In 2014, the Champaign County Library had a service area that covered slightly over 29,000 people in Champaign County.  The library had 29,461 registered card holders, 22,763 of whom were adults, and 6,698 were children between the ages of five and eighteen. In 2014, 845 new adult patrons and 321 new juvenile patrons registered for library cards.

The library was open for 3,796 hours during 2014, and its free public Internet computers were used 21,372 times.

Monetary gifts for the purchase of books or other library materials are greatly appreciated.  To make a gift to the library for the purchase of library materials in memory or honor of a friend or loved one or to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary, please request a donation form at the front desk or print out a copy (see below).  The library will try to accommodate the subject or title preferences of the donor.

The Friends is a local organization, founded in 1980 and dedicated to the support
and enhancement of the Champaign County Public Library system. 
They donate funds for the purchase of supplies and programs that the library
cannot provide from its own budget. As you know, the Friends' funds come from membership dues,
gifts, and special activities like book sales. 

You can earn money for the library just by shopping at our local Kroger store. 
All you need to do is register online with your Kroger Rewards Card.

Each year anyone who is already registered for the Kroger Community Rewards Program
must re-enroll ONLINE.  You must re-enroll in April or later.

Toys and learning devices are available at the Champaign County Library that encourage children with disabilities to learn through a process called cause and effect.  These toys are modified with special switches that when activated will operate the toy. 

Anyone with a Champaign County Library card may check out these items.  Items are checked out for 2 weeks and can be renewed if no one is waiting for the item.  These items are listed in our card catalog.

A number of computers are available for public use at the library with Internet (Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint).

There is no charge to use the computers; however, a library card number is required to log on.  If you do not have your card, staff are able to look up your number.  If you do not have a library card, you may sign up for a free card.  You may also register online here.

Ohio residents who hold current Ohio Driver Licenses or State ID cards automatically receive a Golden Buckeye card in the month of their 60th birthday. Individuals who do not have a current license or State ID, as well as people under age 60 who are eligible due to disability, or who otherwise do not receive their card automatically, may apply for a card at the Champaign County Library.

Be sure to bring your driver's license or other ID with you to the service desk when you apply.  If you are disabled, please bring verification of your disability status.

The local history room is available anytime during regular business hours.  A wide range of resources are available in the local history room.  For more information, please visit our Genealogy/Local History site.

A meeting room is available to civic groups and non-profit organizations during business hours. You may schedule events 6 months in advance. Please call the library if you wish to schedule a meeting or reserve the meeting room online HERE.

Instructions - How to Reserve the Meeting Room - Click HERE