Culture Passes / Kanopy
Culture PassesMechanicsburg Public Library is excited to partner with the Columbus Museum of Art to offer Culture Passes to our library cardholders! The America-250 Ohio Commission has announced the 4th Grade History Pass – a free pass for every fourth-grade student in Ohio to visit participating history-related museums and sites free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. Passes are not available for pickup at the Library, but may be printed from our public computers.
Kanopy
Using your Mechanicsburg Public Library card, you can now access Kanopy. With an extensive collection of narrative and documentary films, as well as TV series and kids content, we’re pleased to bring this streaming service to our community. Go to www.kanopy.com/mechanicsburg to get started today. Patrons will receive 15 tickets per month. Checking out items can range from 1-5 tickets, depending on length of running time. The viewing period is 3-21 days, depending on length of running time. Kids content does not require tickets; checking out a 30 day pass will let you access all kids content. Please contact the library if you have questions about using Kanopy and stay tuned for future library programs about using Kanopy.
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Library Staying Open
Big Changes are happening at the Mechanicsburg Public Library! Currently our front sidewalk is being removed and replaced, followed by updates to our front door and renovations to the original door. While work is being done to the sidewalk and front entrance please park in the rear and use the original entrance to enter the Library. If the stairs are a concern for you, call the library and staff will be waiting to come to your car and collect your items. Staff will also gladly gather new items and bring those back to your car.
Pirates of the Caribbean Movie Marathon
Showing “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies! Monday - Friday, March 16-20 @ 1 p.m.! Ages 13 + unless accompanied by an adult 18 +!
Mechanicsburg Public Library News
The Mechanicsburg Public Library is OPEN, and we are continuing to offer Curbside Service! Our open hours are 10am-7pm Monday-Thursday, 10am-6pm Friday, and 10am-3pm Saturday. Closed Sunday. We currently have a limited supply of Over-the-Counter Covid Tests. Read about our frequently asked questions and guidelines.
Ohio Digital Library (Libby)
Did you know Mechanicsburg has thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, Magazines, Music, and Videos for download?
You can borrow them, instantly, free, using the device in your hand and your library card.
Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library Edition is now available from you home for a limited time! Make sure you have your library card handy!
Career Opportunity
The Mechanicsburg Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking an innovative and motivated director candidate with a vision for leading the library into the next levels of technology and service. “Our mission is to be a center of community life by creating an environment where reading, lifelong learning and engagement thrive.”
Curbside Service
The Mechanicsburg Public Library will still be offering Curbside Service while open. Hours will be 11 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday. To request items, you can: Log into your online account and change “All Libraries” to “Mechanicsburg Public Library,” Call the library at (937) 834-2004, or Email: mpl@mechanicsburgohlibrary.org
Hours Changing on Friday and Saturday
Starting Monday, February 28, the library's hours are changing to the following:
Monday - Thursday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 3 PM
Homework Help Survey
Please take our SURVEY! We want to know your thoughts on our new homework help service! You can take the survey by: Clicking the link below!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QKNN6JW