Cardington-Lincoln Public Library
🏢 Consortium of Ohio Libraries · Cardington, Ohio
Cardington-Lincoln Public Library
Cardington-Lincoln Public Library traces its roots to an 1830 reading room in the Resley House on Main Street — making it one of Morrow County's oldest community institutions. The current building at 128 East Main Street, purchased in 1947 and rebuilt after a 1981 tornado, serves Cardington, Fulton and surrounding townships with generous weekday hours and notary services on-site.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–7pm |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 128 East Main Street, Cardington, OH 43315
Phone: (419) 864-8181
Website: cardingtonlibrary.org
Plus Code: 86GVG424+7Q (Cardington, OH)
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📖 About Cardington-Lincoln Public Library
The Cardington-Lincoln Public Library serves Cardington, Fulton and surrounding areas of Morrow County, Ohio. Community residents have supported a reading room here since 1830, when Slocum Bunker served as the first librarian in the Resley House on Main Street. In about 1896, prominent local women formally established a library in a room over the Independent Office on South Marion Street. The library moved to its present East Main Street location in 1947, acquiring the building from Howard and Eva Conaway. An addition donated by Arthur and Martha Kinsell was built in 1979, and when a tornado heavily damaged the structure in 1981 it was rebuilt. The library is a member of the Consortium of Ohio Libraries (COOL), whose shared catalog gives cardholders access to the full COOL network. Digital services include the Ohio Digital Library through Libby and hoopla, and the library provides notary services, home-delivery outreach for homebound patrons, and printing, faxing and scanning in addition to its circulating collection.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Community reading room since 1830 — one of Morrow County's oldest library institutions, predating the formal public-library era
- Current building in use since 1947 and rebuilt after a tornado struck in 1981
- Notary public services available on-site — useful for residents handling legal documents
- Home-delivery outreach program for homebound seniors and patrons who cannot visit in person
- Member of the Consortium of Ohio Libraries (COOL), giving cardholders shared catalog access across the state
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Cardington-Lincoln cardholders can read, listen and research free through Ohio's statewide digital network:
📚 Services
- Notary public services on-site
- Home-delivery outreach for homebound patrons and seniors
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying, faxing, scanning and laminating
- Book, DVD, magazine and audiobook circulation
- Interlibrary loan through the Consortium of Ohio Libraries (COOL)
- Ohio Web Library database access
🎸 Programs
- Youth storytime and children's programming
- Summer reading challenge for all ages
- Teen programs and creative clubs
- Adult programs and community events
- Beginner computer classes
📍 Nearby Libraries in Morrow & Licking Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How far back does the Cardington-Lincoln Public Library's history go?
The community has supported a library here since 1830, when a reading room was established in the Resley House on Main Street with Slocum Bunker as librarian. In 1896 local women formally organized a library, and in 1947 the institution moved to its present home at 128 East Main Street. A 1981 tornado damaged the building but it was rebuilt and continues to serve the community today.
Does Cardington-Lincoln Public Library offer notary services?
Yes — the library provides notary public services on-site, which is helpful for residents who need documents notarized for legal, real-estate or financial purposes. Contact the library at (419) 864-8181 to confirm availability and schedule.
What is the library's home-delivery service, and who can use it?
Cardington-Lincoln offers a home-delivery outreach program for patrons who are physically unable to visit the library — including homebound seniors, residents with disabilities and parents of young children. Staff deliver books, magazines and DVDs directly to eligible patrons. Call the library to arrange service.
What are the library's hours, and is it open on Sundays?
The library is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. It is closed on Sundays and on major holidays. The consistent weekday evening hours make it accessible for students and working residents throughout Morrow County.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.