Best Local Libraries in Ohio

I recently read Paula Deen's book "it ain't all bout' the cooking'" and Tori Spellings' book "sToriTelling" both were great books; looking forward to reading Oprah,Barbara Walters and Rosie O'Donnell's' books! I have been into reading allot of autobios' lately; I do enjoy getting books on holiday customs,crafts and scrap booking as well.
My family holds a love of reading and we are always at the library!!

Got a library card if not get one; now you can borrow more than a book from the library these days. Most community branches offer a current line of dvds,cds, books on tape and magazines to view. All for free! Even getting a library card is free; all you need is a valid id and proof of residents and you got yourself a card to a world of literacy.

The children's department is more than a little persons version of the adult section of the library its a learning center; with a computers and crafts for the children to enjoy taking the kids to the library is a mini field trip in itself. Don't have Internet at home?; no worries the library had free connection for all your web needs. Got a paper due and don't have a printer or software at home? The library also has computers for this and can print anything out for you for as little as $.05 cents a page.

So instead of Barnes & Noble or Books Inc. for your next book craving visit your local library for FREE!!!
My top choices for libraries the whole family can enjoy:

Centerville-Washington Twp. Public Libraries
http://www.wclibrary.info/

Rated #1 best in the nation with two locations in the Miami Valley area; with plenty of parking and a very cool children's center. both locations offer new releases on dvds and cds; including video games and blu-ray disc!
both libraries have plenty of comfortable sitting for reading and tables to study for those final exams! For more information on this community branch visit the website or two of it's current locations.

Centerville Library 111 W. Spring Valley Rd. Centerville,Oh 45458
(937) 433-8091 Hours: Mon.-Thur 10-9, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5 (Sept. - May)
Woodbourne Library 6060 Far Hills ave Centerville, Oh 45459
(937) 435-3700 Hours: Mon-Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-5 and Sun. 1-5 (Sept. - May)
The libraries are closed on the following Holidays/Closures for 2009; Jan.1,April 12,May 24 & 25, July 4, Sept. 7, November 26 & 29, December 20,24,25,27.

Montgomery County Public Libraries
http://www.dayton.lib.oh.us/

Also know as Dayton Metro Library with over 5 locations in the Miami Valley community each with a unique way to help people enjoy the joys of reading and giving all the opportunity of a lifetime of literacy and learning! Offering a complete line of adult classes, resources and references for the adult learner; computers with access to the web and printer for you to print away; children's programs and learning centers; most branches have a playground and outdoor learning exhibit. Getting a card is easy and comes with one for your key chain; just bring in a id and current proof of residents and off you go. children ages 5 and up and get their very own card too! For more information visit the website or one of these locations.

Branch Hours for all locations: Monday - Thursday 9-8:30, Friday and Saturday 9-5:30, closed Sundays
Kettering-Moraine 3496 Far Hills ave Kettering,Oh 45429 (937) 496-8938
Belmont 1041 Watervliet ave Dayton,Oh 45420 (937) 496-8920
Brookville 425 Rona Parkway Brookville,Oh 45309 (937) 496-8922
Burkhardt 4680 Burkhardt ave Dayton,Oh 45431 (937) 496-8924
Dayton View 1515 Salem ave Dayton,Oh 45406 (937) 496-8926
East 2008 Wyoming st. Dayton,Oh 45410 (937) 496-8930
EC Doren 701 Troy st. Dayton,Oh 45404 (937) 496-8928
Ft. McKinley 3735 Salem ave Dayton,Oh 45406 (937) 496-8932
Huber Heights 6160 Chambersburg rd. Huber Heights, Oh 45424 (937) 496-8934
Madden Hills 2542 Germantown st. Dayton,Oh 45408 (937) 496-8942
Miami Township 2718 Lyons rd. Miamisburg,Oh 45342 (937) 496-8944
Miamisburg 35 S. Fifth st. Miamisburg,Oh 45342 (937) 496-8946
New Lebanon 715 W.Min st. New Lebanon,Oh 45345 (937) 496-8948
Northmont 333 W. National rd. Englewood,Oh 45322 (937) 496-8950
Northtown 35 Bennington dr. Dayton, Oh 45405 (937) 496-8954
Trotwood 651 E.Main st. Trotwood,Oh 45426 (937) 496-8958
Vandalia 500 S.Dixie Dr. Vandalia,Oh 45377 (937) 496-8960
West Carrollton 300 E. Central ave. West Carrollton,Oh 45449 (937) 496-8962
Wilmington-Stroop 3980 Wilmington Pike Kettering,Oh 45429 (937) 496-8966

The library has two community outreach programs and a main branch with three floors to hold all the books and media available to the public. Hours/Locations: Main Library 215 E. Third st. Dayton, Oh 45402 (937) 463-book(2665) Monday-Thursday 9-9,Friday and Saturday 9-5:30, Sunday 1-5 closed sun. during the summer. (labor day to memorial day) Outreach Services 2293 Arbor blvd. Dayton, Oh 45439 (937) 496-8956 Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 offering programs for children and adults with the book mobile where the library comes to you. Be sure visit the website of Dayton Metro library it has lots of information and even a children's section; you can read about the libraries' history and see pictures of each branch.

Oakwood Public Library
http://www.wrightlibrary.org/

Although not a very popular branch for the Kettering community folks in Oakwood enjoy this one very much; I use to visit this library often when i lived in that area and it's so historical with two floors and a wing dedicated to a children's' program for story times and puppet shows its' the perfect little spot for Field trips and play dates. In order to get a card for this library you must within city limits and show proof of id. they carry a variety of media materials and have book catalog system as well as a section for student research. With its' artsy feel and old time decor' you believe your are visiting a library from the past!

Hours/Location:
1776 Far Hills ave Dayton,Oh (Oakwood) 45419 (937) 294-7171
Monday - Thursday 10-8,Friday 10-6,Saturday-Sunday 1-5
For more information on this library visit it's website or call.

Hope you will consider visiting of these fine locations for your next read-a-thon and take a second look at your communities richness in the world of literacy. Pamela black, mother/educator/writer April 2009