Pickaway County District Public Library

🏢 Pickaway County District Public Library · Circleville, Ohio

Pickaway County District Public Library

Serving Pickaway County from the county seat of Circleville — home of the world-famous Circleville Pumpkin Show — the Pickaway County District Public Library offers seven-day access, a rich digital collection through Ohio's MeL network, and programming for all ages at 1160 North Court Street.

📞 +1 740-477-1644🌐 pickaway.lib.oh.us🧭 Get directions
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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 10 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM – 8 PM
Thursday 10 AM – 8 PM
Friday 10 AM – 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday 1 PM – 5 PM

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 1160 NORTH COURT STREET, CIRCLEVILLE, OH 43113

Phone: +1 740-477-1644

Website: pickaway.lib.oh.us

Plus Code: 86FVJ396+H4 (CIRCLEVILLE, OH)

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📖 About Pickaway County District Public Library

The Pickaway County District Public Library anchors library services for Circleville and surrounding Pickaway County, a fertile Scioto River valley community in central Ohio. Circleville itself was platted in 1810 as the county seat and named for the circular earthworks left by the prehistoric Hopewell culture that once dominated the region; the town has hosted the Circleville Pumpkin Show — billed as the world's largest pumpkin festival — every October since 1903. The library at 1160 North Court Street serves residents of all ages with a broad print and digital collection, public computing, and flexible programming space. Open seven days a week including Sunday afternoons, it is one of the most accessible libraries in south-central Ohio. Cardholders tap into Ohio's MeL (Michigan eLibrary) digital platform for eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and research databases at no charge.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Open seven days a week including Sunday afternoons (1–5 PM) — one of the most accessible libraries in central Ohio
  • Serves Pickaway County from Circleville, Ohio's county seat platted in 1810 near Hopewell-culture earthworks
  • Located minutes from the Circleville Pumpkin Show grounds — held every October since 1903, one of America's largest outdoor festivals
  • Full digital lending suite: eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and streaming via Libby and hoopla
  • Ohio's MeL network provides free access to academic databases, auto-repair guides, and genealogy resources

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Pickaway County cardholders access Ohio's statewide digital resources and the library's own digital collections for free:

&📚 Libby / OverDriveBorrow eBooks and audiobooks from the library's digital collection on any device.
&📱 hooplaComics, music, movies, TV shows, and audiobooks with instant access and no waitlists.
&🔬 MeL — Michigan eLibrary (Ohio)Statewide database portal: academic journals, auto-repair info, genealogy resources, and more.
&🎬 KanopyStream thousands of award-winning films and documentaries free with your library card.

📚 Services

  • Public computers, printing, and free Wi-Fi
  • Meeting and program room available for community use
  • Interlibrary loan through Ohio's CLEVNET / OhioLINK network
  • Downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines
  • Research and reference assistance
  • Youth and adult programming space

🎸 Programs

  • Children's storytimes and early-literacy programs
  • Summer reading program for kids, teens, and adults
  • Teen activities and after-school programming
  • Adult book clubs and community discussions
  • Special programs tied to Circleville community events

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pickaway County District Public Library open on Sundays?

Yes — the library is open Sunday afternoons from 1 PM to 5 PM, making it one of the few public libraries in south-central Ohio with Sunday hours. Monday through Thursday it is open 10 AM–8 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM–6 PM.

What is the Circleville Pumpkin Show, and does the library participate?

The Circleville Pumpkin Show, held every October since 1903, is billed as the world's largest pumpkin festival and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the downtown area each year. The library is located on North Court Street just minutes from the festival grounds and typically coordinates special programming around the event. Check the library's calendar for Pumpkin Show–week activities.

How do I get a Pickaway County library card, and can I borrow digital materials?

Any Pickaway County resident can get a free card at the library with proof of address. Your card immediately unlocks digital borrowing through Libby (eBooks and audiobooks), hoopla (instant streaming with no waitlists), Kanopy (films), and Ohio's MeL database network — all at no cost.

Does the library offer meeting room space for community groups?

Yes, the Pickaway County District Public Library has meeting and program space available for community use. Contact the library at (740) 477-1644 or visit pickaway.lib.oh.us to check availability and reserve the room.

📜 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.

🖨 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.

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