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Any resident of Ohio or Mason County, Kentucky, or any person employed in Ohio may apply for a library card. Generally, applicants must apply for a library card in person; however, individuals with disabilities who are unable to visit the library may apply by phone or mail.

Applicants for a library card must provide all required information on the application form, certify the accuracy of the information supplied, and agree to the terms and conditions of library use, including financial responsibility for all items charged out on the card.

You know we have books, but times are changing. Find out what you can check out at Adams County Public Library Beyond Books.

Libraries have long harnessed and promoted the power of shared resources. A “sharing economy” is one that utilizes technology to enable users to share resources, goods, services, and even skills. You’ve likely borrowed books, movies, and music from our shared library collection. Maybe you’ve used a library meeting room, or you’ve shared a storytime or drive-up movie with other families.

Access the library anytime, anywhere

• Easy account access and digital library cards for the whole family
• Place and manage holds
• Digitally browse the library and find your item
• ISBN barcode lookup

Browse these new titles, now available at the library.

Coming Soon

The Adams County Public Library offers Outreach Services to Adams County residents who aren’t able to visit a library location, including seniors, daycares and schools, community centers, and remote areas.

Free one-on-one computer help is available at your local library. Schedule by appointment at Adams County Public Libraries.

Individual computer classes are offered on these topics, and more. Have a specific question? Let us know, and we’d be glad to help.

The National Voter Registration Act (1993) requires public libraries to provide eligible citizens the ability to register to vote and assist with the registration process.

The Adams County Public Library system provides the following:

1. Access to both the paper and digital version of the voter registration form.
2. Assistance filling out a voter registration form.
3. Can accept and submit completed voter registration forms to the local Board of Elections.

A physical copy of the voter registration form can be picked up at any ACPL location.

Reference materials, genealogy materials, and the most recent issues of magazines and newspapers do not circulate.

No person shall damage or fail to return library materials or equipment used in the library or borrowed from the library.

The library provides overdue notices as a courtesy to the borrower. Failure to receive such a notice does not exempt the cardholder from returning the borrowed materials.

Library staff may assess prorated fees for damage to library materials. Charges for lost or destroyed materials shall not exceed the recorded price of the materials.