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The meeting room and the study rooms may be reserved up to 6 months in advance. Learn more about the spaces available and how you can reserve your own space online.
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Statistics
December 2024
Library foot traffic - 3,209
Monthly Total Circulations - 14,635
Physical Items Circulated - 9,578
Digital Items Circulated - 5.057
Library Program Attendance - 889
New Cards - 82
View yearly statistics from across the state, including previous years, at the State Library of Ohio.
Memorial and Honor Books
Monetary gifts for the purchase of books or other library materials are greatly appreciated. To make a gift to the library for the purchase of library materials in memory or honor of a friend or loved one or to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary, please request a donation form at the front desk or print out a copy (see below). The library will try to accommodate the subject or title preferences of the donor.
Friends of the Champaign County Library
The Friends is a local organization, founded in 1980 and dedicated to the support
and enhancement of the Champaign County Public Library system.
They donate funds for the purchase of supplies and programs that the library
cannot provide from its own budget. As you know, the Friends' funds come from membership dues,
gifts, and special activities like book sales.
Kroger Community Rewards
You can earn money for the library just by shopping at our local Kroger store.
All you need to do is register online with your Kroger Rewards Card.
Each year anyone who is already registered for the Kroger Community Rewards Program
must re-enroll ONLINE. You must re-enroll in April or later.
Adaptive toy and technology library
Toys and learning devices are available at the Champaign County Library that encourage children with disabilities to learn through a process called cause and effect. These toys are modified with special switches that when activated will operate the toy.
Anyone with a Champaign County Library card may check out these items. Items are checked out for 2 weeks and can be renewed if no one is waiting for the item. These items are listed in our card catalog.
Computers
A number of computers are available for public use at the library with Internet (Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint).
There is no charge to use the computers; however, a library card number is required to log on. If you do not have your card, staff are able to look up your number. If you do not have a library card, you may sign up for a free card. You may also register online here.
Golden Buckeye card
Ohio residents who hold current Ohio Driver Licenses or State ID cards automatically receive a Golden Buckeye card in the month of their 60th birthday. Individuals who do not have a current license or State ID, as well as people under age 60 who are eligible due to disability, or who otherwise do not receive their card automatically, may apply for a card at the Champaign County Library.
Be sure to bring your driver's license or other ID with you to the service desk when you apply. If you are disabled, please bring verification of your disability status.
Local history and genealogy
The local history room is available anytime during regular business hours. A wide range of resources are available in the local history room. For more information, please visit our Genealogy/Local History site.
Meeting room
A meeting room is available to civic groups and non-profit organizations during business hours. You may schedule events 6 months in advance. Please call the library if you wish to schedule the meeting room.