Rodman Branch
🏢 Rodman Public Library · Alliance, Ohio
Rodman Branch
Rodman Branch is the west-side neighborhood location of Alliance's own independent public library, Rodman Public Library — open all seven days of the week on W State Street, giving Stark County residents on the western corridor of Alliance a convenient walk-in destination for books, computers, and community services.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00am–8:00pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00am–8:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am–8:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am–6:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am–6:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am–4:00pm |
| Sunday | 1:00pm–5:00pm |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 1808 W State St, ALLIANCE, OH 44601
Phone: 3308211313
Website: rodmanlibrary.com
📖 About Rodman Branch
<p>Rodman Branch at 1808 W State Street is the branch location of Rodman Public Library, the independent public library serving Alliance, Ohio. Alliance's library system operates from two sites: the main library at 215 E Broadway Street — the historic heart of the downtown district — and this branch on the city's west side. Rodman Public Library has deep roots in the Alliance community and takes its name from the Rodman family, longtime benefactors of public education and library services in Stark County. The branch provides book and media borrowing, public access computers, free Wi-Fi, and reference assistance. Ohio cardholders also enjoy free access to the Ohio Digital Library through Libby for ebooks and audiobooks, and to the Ohio Web Library (OPLIN) for hundreds of statewide research databases covering magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and more. Rodman Public Library participates in SearchOhio and OhioLINK, giving patrons borrowing access to millions of additional items at public and academic libraries across the state.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Open all seven days of the week, including Sunday afternoons — one of the most accessible schedules in Stark County
- Serves the west-side residential corridor of Alliance from the W State Street location
- Free Ohio Web Library (OPLIN) statewide databases: magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and research collections
- SearchOhio and OhioLINK borrowing access to millions of items at public and academic libraries statewide
📱 Free with a Rodman Public Library Card
Read, listen and research online — no waiting, no fees.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rodman Branch the same library system as the main Rodman Public Library on E Broadway?
Yes. Rodman Branch at 1808 W State St and the main Rodman Public Library at 215 E Broadway St are both operated by Rodman Public Library, Alliance's independent public library. A single library card works at both locations, and items can be requested from either site for pickup at the branch.
Is Rodman Public Library part of a county library system?
No. Rodman Public Library is an independent public library district specifically serving Alliance, Ohio, and is not a branch of the Stark County District Library or any other county system. It is its own separate library with two service points: the main building at 215 E Broadway and the branch at 1808 W State St.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.