Alger Public Library
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Alger Public Library
The Alger Public Library has served the small farming village of Alger, Hardin County, since the late 1930s — growing from a single room in the old school building to a dedicated community library at the corner of Wagner and Main streets.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 100 W WAGNER ST, ALGER, OH 45812
Phone: 419-757-7755
Website: algerlibrary.org
Plus Code: 86GRP544+R8 (ALGER, OH)
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📖 About Alger Public Library
Alger Public Library serves all residents of the Upper Scioto Valley School District, covering the villages of Alger, Roundhead, and McGuffey in Hardin County, Ohio. The library's history stretches to the late 1930s, when it was organized and housed in the old Alger School; regular board meetings began in 1943 and the first professional librarian was hired the following year. A dedicated building at the corner of Wagner and Main was constructed in September 1966 on a lot the county helped purchase, and a West Room addition in 1990 doubled the library's floor space. As a member of the SEO Library Consortium, Alger's cardholders can borrow from the combined collections of 100 southeastern and north-central Ohio libraries. The village itself — named for Civil War veteran and Michigan Governor Russell A. Alger — was incorporated in 1896 and counts about 837 residents.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Member of SEO Library Consortium — borrow from 100 Ohio libraries on one card
- Purpose-built 1966 building expanded in 1990, designed for the Upper Scioto Valley community
- Weekday afternoon–evening hours (11 AM–6 PM) matching working families' schedules
- Story times, tween club, and drop-in craft programs for children and youth
- Ohio Web Library gives cardholders free online access to databases, magazines, and eBooks
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Ohio residents can access free eBooks, audiobooks, and research databases through Ohio Web Library and the SEO Consortium's digital collection.
📚 Services
- Public computers with internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying, faxing, and scanning
- Interlibrary loan via SEO Library Consortium
- eBook and audiobook lending (Ohio Web Library)
- Library cards for any Ohio resident
🎸 Programs
- Weekly Story Time for toddlers and young children
- Toddler Time
- Tween Club
- Drop-in crafts for children
- Adult craft programs
- Summer Reading Program (annual)
📍 Nearby Libraries in Hardin & Surrounding Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current hours of Alger Public Library?
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is closed Saturday and Sunday. Call (419) 757-7755 to confirm holiday closures.
Who does Alger Public Library serve?
The library serves all residents of the Upper Scioto Valley School District, which includes the villages of Alger, Roundhead, and McGuffey. Library cards are also available to any Ohio resident.
Can I access books from other Ohio libraries through Alger Public Library?
Yes. Alger Public Library is a member of the SEO Library Consortium, which unites more than 100 Ohio libraries under a shared catalog. You can search, place holds, and borrow materials from any member library for pickup at the Alger branch.
What digital resources are available to Alger Public Library cardholders?
Cardholders can access Ohio Web Library (ohioweblibrary.org) for free eBooks, audiobooks, newspaper archives, and research databases. The SEO Consortium shared catalog also provides access to the digital collections of 100 member libraries statewide.
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