All four of our library branches host monthly book clubs. Copies of the books are available at the host branch or via the catalog.
Library eCards are available for people who need to access to the library's digital materials and services but are not able to visit in-person.
Library staff are able to assist people with their computer skills and electronic gadgets. We can assist you with general questions or training on specific library applications.
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Donate Materials
Does the Library accept donated materials?
- YES-- We are happy to accept donations of new and used books, CDs, CD-ROMs, DVDs and Blu-Ray Discs.
- NO-- We will not accept the following kinds of materials: magazines, textbooks older than 5 years, Reader's Digest condensed books, National Geographic, records, and encyclopedia sets that are older than 10 years.
Will the Library accept all books?
Friends of the Library
Friends of Birchard Library is an organization of people which supports Library projects and does fundraising for the Library
For more information, please contact the Library Director at (419) 334-7101.
Their major fundraising efforts are their semi-annual book sales, their annual membership drive, and volunteer work.
For more information regarding book sales, click here.
Friends of the Library welcomes new members.
Membership dues are as follows:
Library Foundation
The Birchard Library Association Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, provides support for the activities and services of the Birchard Public Library system through a main library in Fremont and branch libraries in Gibsonburg, Green Springs, and Woodville. All gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible.
Make a Contribution
Birchard Public Library
is grateful for the many ways in which
the community continues to support the Library.
Volunteer
The Friends of the Library are always looking for volunteers to:
- Work during book sales
- Grounds beautification
- Provide refreshments for programs
To help the Friends of the Library, contact Beth Leibengood at (419) 334-7101 ext. 1202 or email beth.leibengood@birchard.lib.oh.us for more details.
Woodville Book Guild
This group began in 1937 and has been continually active in the community. The purpose of the Book Guild is to "foster literary activity in the community and promote the Public Library."
Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month from September through May, with exceptions for holidays.
The December meeting is the first Thursday of the month, when a potluck dinner is followed by decorating the library for the Christmas season.
Dues are $5.00 per person and are used for programs during the year.
Blind/Visually Impaired/Physically Handicapped
Talking Book Service
Birchard Public Library is a cooperating library with The State Library of Ohio's Talking Book Department. Through this service, recorded books, magazines, and playback equipment are loaned free of charge to the blind or physically handicapped patron. Application may be made through the Outreach Department at 419-334-7101, ext. 1190.
Homebound Adults
Staff provide personalized services to qualified individuals who reside in nursing homes, assisted living centers, or at home. To qualify for this service, one must be unable to leave the residence except for medical purposes or to attend religious services.
Recipients of this service must have a valid library card and are responsible for borrowed materials.
To apply for Outreach Service, please call the Outreach Department at (419) 334-7101, ext. 1190 or fill out the following form:
Licensed Home Care Providers
Providers of in-home child care located in Sandusky County and licensed by the Sandusky County Department of Job and Family Services may apply. The Outreach Department will deliver a bag of books to your home for use with and by the children you care for as a licensed childcare provider. This service is for this purpose only. We do not deliver library materials for personal use or the provider's family's use.