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
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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
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.”
Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library Edition is now available from you home for a limited time! Make sure you have your library card handy!
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.
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.
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 +!
Summer Reading Registration Open
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Explore the wide expanse of Space at the Mechanicsburg Public Library this summer! Learn about the constellations, what “Moon Sand” feels like, and enjoy a rocketing magic show. Registration is open to children ages 5-18. Programs for ages 5-10 are held on Tuesdays from 11-11:45 AM, ages 11-18 are on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 2-3 with movie nights throughout June and July. All programs are free of charge!
Summer Reading Kick Off Party
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Summer Reading Kick Off Party at Goshen Park!! Come eat hot dogs, win prizes, and decorate stars!!
Play Ball Stadium Tour
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It's almost time to PLAY BALL! Baseball, that is. With opening ceremony fast approaching, enjoy an evening with a tour of different baseball stadiums (via computer) and statistics for each team. What's baseball without hot dogs? We will have a hot dog buffett where you can re-create a famous hot dog from one of the stadiums.
Need help with your laptop, tablet or smartphone? Our Technology Trainer is available during drop-in hours to work one-on-one to solve your tech issues. Tuesdays and Fridays 10 AM-2:00 PM. Click to learn more!
Enjoy our new Story Walk, located at Goshen Park. The current story is Valensteins by Ethan Long.
What is a Story Walk? The Mechanicsburg Public Library StoryWalk® is a delightful, innovative way for children — and adults — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time.
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Writing Kits
Cursive Writing: upper/lowercase letters, with similar strokes grouped together.
Printing: Alphabet, Days of the Week and Months, Money and Numbers, Family.
Two kits may be checked out at a time for two weeks.
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Mechanicsburg Public Library recently purchased thirteen memory kits thanks to a generous grant from the Champaign County Memorial Foundation. These kits are able to be checked out and used for reminiscence therapy by people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. The themed kits include a DVD and photo activity cards.