Monroe County District Library
🏢 Monroe County District Library · Woodsfield, Ohio
Monroe County District Library
Monroe County District Library is the public library for Monroe County, one of Ohio's most rural Appalachian hill counties. At 96 Home Avenue in the county seat of Woodsfield, it offers a Genealogy Research Room maintained in partnership with the Monroe County Genealogical Society — an essential resource for families with deep roots in this part of the upper Ohio Valley.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–5pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 96 Home Avenue, Woodsfield, OH 43793
Phone: (740) 472-1954
Website: monroecounty.lib.oh.us
Plus Code: 86FWQV6R+7J (Woodsfield, OH)
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📖 About Monroe County District Library
Monroe County District Library serves Woodsfield and all of Monroe County, a sparsely populated Appalachian hill county along Ohio's eastern border. The library holds a dedicated Genealogy Research Room stocked with data on Monroe County and surrounding areas, developed in close partnership with the Monroe County Genealogical Society. Its local history collection supports research into the county's settlement history, Civil War heritage, and coal and salt-well industries that defined the region in the 19th century. Cardholders can also access the Ohio Digital Library statewide eBook and audiobook collection via Libby, and the library's public computers and Wi-Fi bridge the digital divide in this underserved rural community. Extended hours on Tuesday and Thursday (until 6 p.m.) help working residents visit after their shifts.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Genealogy Research Room maintained with the Monroe County Genealogical Society — one of southeast Ohio's strongest local genealogy resources
- Serves Monroe County, a deeply rural Appalachian hill county along the upper Ohio Valley with roots in coal and salt-well industries
- Extended evening hours Tuesday and Thursday until 6 p.m. for working residents
- Local history collection covering Monroe County settlement, Civil War, and 19th-century industries
- Provides free public computers and Wi-Fi in a county where digital access is limited
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Monroe County cardholders can borrow and research free through Ohio statewide digital collections:
📚 Services
- Genealogy Research Room (Monroe County Genealogical Society collection)
- Local history collection for Monroe County and the upper Ohio Valley region
- Public computers, free Wi-Fi, and printing
- Ohio Digital Library statewide eBook and audiobook access via Libby
- Interlibrary loan services
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Summer reading challenge for all ages
- Genealogy research workshops and assistance
- Adult programs and community events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southeast Ohio
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Genealogy Research Room at Monroe County District Library?
The Genealogy Research Room is a dedicated collection developed in partnership with the Monroe County Genealogical Society. It holds genealogical data on Monroe County families and surrounding counties, including local histories, vital records indexes, and research guides — making it one of the best starting points for tracing family roots in Ohio's upper Ohio Valley region.
What are the library's hours, and is it open on weekends?
The library is open Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. It is closed on Friday and Sunday.
Can I access eBooks and digital resources from Monroe County District Library?
Yes. With a Monroe County library card you can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines from the Ohio Digital Library (via the Libby app) and stream movies, music, and comics through hoopla at no charge. OPLIN research databases are also available for genealogy, health, and general research.
What county does Monroe County District Library serve?
The library serves all of Monroe County, Ohio — one of the state's most rural Appalachian counties, located in the eastern hill country along the upper Ohio Valley. Woodsfield is the county seat.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.