Washington-Centerville Public Library
🏢 Washington-Centerville Public Library · CENTERVILLE, Ohio
Washington-Centerville Public Library
Washington-Centerville Public Library has served the Centerville and Washington Township communities southeast of Dayton since its roots as a school district library in 1810, growing into a two-branch system that circulates 1.5 million items annually and hosts a Creativity Commons makerspace, passport services, and test proctoring.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 1 PM – 5 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 111 W. SPRING VALLEY ROAD, CENTERVILLE, OH 45458
Phone: +1-937-433-8091
Website: wclibrary.info
Plus Code: 86FQJR7P+CH (CENTERVILLE, OH)
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📖 About Washington-Centerville Public Library
Washington-Centerville Public Library traces its origins to 1810, when it was established as a school district library just seven years after Ohio achieved statehood — one of the oldest library lineages in the state. Today the library system serves Centerville and Washington Township in Montgomery County, approximately eight miles southeast of Dayton, through two modern locations: the main Centerville Library at 111 West Spring Valley Road (31,600 sq. ft.) and the Woodbourne Library. Combined, the two branches attract more than 5,100 visitors per week and log 35,575 weekly website visits. The library system holds 63,000 cardholders — including 31,000 local residents — and circulates 1.5 million items per year against an annual operating budget of approximately $9.8 million. This level of community use reflects the library's role as a core civic anchor in one of the Dayton area's most active suburban communities.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Library origins date to 1810 — one of Ohio's oldest continuously operating library lineages
- Creativity Commons makerspace offering hands-on making, digital creation tools, and maker programs
- Passport acceptance facility — apply for or renew a U.S. passport at the Centerville Library
- Test proctoring service for academic and professional examinations
- 1.5 million annual circulations and 5,100 weekly in-person visitors across two locations
- Voter registration assistance and community civic resources
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Washington-Centerville library card includes access to Ohio's statewide digital library resources and a broad suite of online databases:
📚 Services
- Passport acceptance facility (U.S. passport applications and renewals)
- Creativity Commons makerspace
- Test proctoring for academic and professional exams
- Printing, scanning, copying, and faxing
- Meeting room reservations
- Curbside pickup
- Interlibrary loan
- Voter registration assistance
- Public computers and Wi-Fi
🎸 Programs
- Storytime and early literacy programs for young children
- Summer Reading Club for all ages
- Make It Programs and makerspace workshops
- Adult book discussion groups and reading clubs
- Digital Escape Rooms and interactive programming
- Online learning and adult education resources
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Dayton Area
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Washington-Centerville Public Library offer passport services?
Yes. The Centerville Library at 111 W. Spring Valley Road is a U.S. passport acceptance facility. You can apply for a new passport or renew an expiring one in person. Appointments are recommended — call 937-433-8091 or visit wclibrary.info to schedule and learn what documents to bring.
What is the Creativity Commons and what can I do there?
The Creativity Commons is Washington-Centerville Public Library's makerspace — a dedicated area for hands-on creation and digital making. It hosts maker programs and workshops open to library cardholders. Contact the library at wclibrary.info for current equipment availability and program schedules.
Can I take a proctored exam at Washington-Centerville Public Library?
Yes. The library offers test proctoring for academic courses and professional certifications. Contact staff at 937-433-8091 or wclibrary.info in advance to arrange proctoring — scheduling ahead of time is required for most examination services.
How old is Washington-Centerville Public Library?
The library's roots go back to 1810, when a school district library was established in the area — just seven years after Ohio became a state. This makes Washington-Centerville one of the oldest continuously operating library lineages in Ohio. The current modern facilities reflect more than two centuries of community investment in public learning.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
🛂 This library offers U.S. passport services. See how library passport acceptance works — requirements, fees and appointments — and find other passport acceptance libraries by state.
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