Closed for President's Day
All branches of the library will be closed Monday, February 17th for President's Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, February 18th.
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Genealogy & Local History
The library's Pike County Room features a wide variety of materials on the history of Pike County and Southern Ohio. Local newspapers, census materials, selected government documents, and other records are available on microfilm and can be viewed in the Pike County Room. Materials on how to trace your family tree are also included in the collection.
Employment
Applications can be downloaded and printed, and may be submitted to any library location at any time. Applications are also available at the circulation desks in all library locations.
Get a Library Card
Please visit your local branch and present a photo ID with birth date to obtain a library card.
The first library card is issued free of charge. The fee for a replacement card is $1.
Parents/guardians must fill out a registration card and sign for children under the age of 16.
History
The library was founded in 1939, as the Pike County Free Public Library. The first librarian was Miss Madison Irwin. From 1939 to 1978, the library was part of the Waverly High School. In 1978, the library was moved to North High Street in Waverly. Finally, in 1985, the library was moved to its present location at 207 North Market Street in Waverly.
Hours & Locations
Waverly Library
207 N. Market St., Waverly, Ohio 45690
Phone: (740) 947-4921
Fax: (740) 947-2918
Mission Statement
Educate. Inspire. Enjoy.
You can do it all at the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library. Whether you need a book for leisurely reading or a book for research, Internet access to check and send email, genealogy material to trace your family roots, or just a quiet and comfortable place to relax, you can find it here.
The library is filled with opportunity for education, inspiration, and enjoyment. Come check out all the wonderful resources that we have available for you.
Acceptable Internet Use
OPLIN and Internet Usage Policies
The Garnet A. Wilson Public Library of Pike County, Ohio, strives to develop collections, resources, and services that meet the cultural, informational, recreational, and educational needs of the residents of the area. It is within this context that the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library has agreed to participate in OPLIN, the Ohio Public Library Information Network, which allows access to the Internet.