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New Library Cards Available Summer 2007

During the months of June, July and August 2007, Louisville Public Library will offer new and replacement library cards FREE! The cards will feature the library's new logo and a matching key-chain card.

By-Laws of the Board of Trustees of Louisville Public Library

The By-Laws of the Board of Trustees of Louisville Public Library.

Louisville Library Offers Free "Wi-Fi"

The Louisville Public Library is pleased to offer free wireless access to the Internet (aka “hot spots” and “WiFi”) for use by patrons with their own personal notebooks, laptops and other mobile devices.

Library Board Adopts New Policies

The Board of Trustees of Louisville Public Library has recently enacted several new policies that the Board knows will be welcomed by patrons.

New Fines and Fees Effective June 5, 2006

Because of a continued reduction in state support, public libraries throughout Ohio are facing unprecedented challenges to maintain balanced budgets. The Louisville Public Library is facing this same challenge.

Using the Library's Online Catalog

Louisville Public Library shares an online catalog with Stark County District Library and Massillon Public Library.

Matters of Policy

Have you been among the patrons who have wondered why the library follows certain procedures and policies? The Library Board of Trustees is the policy-making body for the library and the only group with the authority to change policies.

Possession of Weapons

The Ohio General Assembly has enacted legislation that includes an exemption for public libraries as a permissible location for concealed weapons.


Emergencies

Should an emergency arise due to weather, fire, loss of electric power, or any other circumstance deemed by the Director (or designated person in the absence of the Director) to warrant closing the li

Hours of Operation

The library is open the following hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.