The Coshocton Public Library would like to encourage Coshocton County residents of all ages to write down their thoughts, feelings, and experiences during these days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our library has a wonderful Local History Room and we would like to create a collection (once we get back in the building!) of written reflections on this important historical moment. Instructions for contributing journal entries to the library will come later. For now, just start writing to create a valuable resource for future generations.

We know just how creative Coshocton teens are! Create a work of art that simply expresses how you see and/or feel in the present moment and submit it to youth@coshoctonlibrary.org by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 3rd to be eligible to win a prize and have your work displayed on the Coshocton Public Library System’s Facebook page. Click here for the complete Contest Guidelines.

While the Coshocton Public Library is closed, please enjoy this list of library virtual programs and resources for children, teens, and adults. This list will be regularly updated as we work to find creative ways to provide you with library services. 

Scholastic's Home Base Virtual Book Fest is an online celebration where authors and kids can engage with each other in exciting new ways! From themed costume contests to online Q&As to trivia events, kids around the world can enjoy interacting with their favorite authors in real-time. Virtual Book Fest will be held on March 27th from 3-5 pm EST.

Please click here for links to COVID-19 resources, including recent updates, CDC information, checklists to help protect you against the disease, family activities to try during closures, and how to apply for unemployment benefits.

Free Wi-Fi access is still available close to the library while the building is closed. The network name is: CPL-Public. No password is required.

Patrons are reminded that the library offers digital resources that can be borrowed 24/7 from home with no overdue fines. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, TV shows, movies, and music through the Ohio Digital Library (Libby or Overdrive apps) or Hoopla. A library card number and pin number are required to access digital materials.

Due to COVID-19, the Coshocton Public Library system is closed as of March 16 and will remain closed until further notice. While the physical library is closed, patrons are reminded that digital services are still available. Staff can be reached by email at info@coshoctonlibrary.org. Patrons are reminded to enjoy items that are currently checked out for a little longer, as returns are not being accepted. Overdue fines will be forgiven. Wi-Fi is available outside of the library building.

Attention jobseekers! Job-ready sessions will be held on Monday evenings in April at the Coshocton Public Library. Registration is not required. This is a community-partnership program with the Coshocton County Job and Family Services, Ohio Means Jobs, and the Coshocton Public Library.