About

Clermont County Public Library began library service in 1955, with a bookmobile and a small office as its first facilities. Since then, the library system has expanded to 10 locations, achieving a goal of the Library Board to have a library within fifteen minutes driving time of all Clermont County residents.

The library is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Clermont County Commissioners and the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas. The board, in turn, hires the library director who implements policies and oversees operations.

Clermont County Public Library receives its revenue from several sources. The state legislature provides the majority of the funding from its biennial budget, while additional money comes from local property taxes. CCPL passed a $.9 Mil operating levy in 2008. Library fines and fees provide the last, and smallest, portion.

Our Mission

The mission of the Clermont County Public Library is to foster lifelong learning by providing resources that inform, programs that engage, and ideas that inspire.

Adopted by the Board of Trustees, March 2013

Core Values

Access

We strive to meet the needs and interests of our patrons by promoting and providing access to library resources and programs.

Service

We aim to anticipate individual needs and exceed expectations in delivering quality customer service.

Diversity

We respect the needs and points of view of individuals in our communities and are committed to diversity in our collections and programs.

Education

We support the educational and literacy goals of our communities and individuals engaged in lifelong learning.

Integrity

We are responsible stewards of the library’s assets and follow ethical practices to accomplish our goals.

Library history

The Clermont County Public Library began serving the public in 1955 with a bookmobile and a small office as its first facilities. Since then, the library system has expanded to 10 locations, achieving a goal of the library board to have a branch within 15 minutes drive time of all Clermont County residents. The library is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Clermont County commissioners and the judges of the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas. The board, in turn, hires the library director who implements policies and oversees operations. Read more about the Library’s history.

Library funding

Clermont County Public Library receives its revenue from three main sources. The state legislature provides the majority of the funding from its biennial budget, while additional money comes from local property taxes. The library passed a .9 -mill operating levy in 2008. Library fines and fees provide the smallest portion. The library also receives donations periodically.

Volunteers

For many years, the Clermont County Public Library has benefitted from the generous services of many loyal volunteers and we thank them for their time. If you would like to volunteer at the library, please fill out this Volunteer Application. A library staff member will call and discuss this opportunity with you once your application is received.

Jobs at the Library

Check out our jobs portal to see current job listings, and sign up for alerts about job vacancies at the library.

Library Departments

If you need assistance with your library account or have a question for us, please use our contact form.

Director

Chris Wick
cwick@clermontlibrary.org
Phone: (513) 732-2736

Assistant Director

Leslie Jacobs
ljacobs@clermontlibrary.org
Phone: (513) 735-7191

Fiscal Officer

Melanie Smithey
msmithey@clermontlibrary.org
Phone: (513) 735-7194

Human Resources Director

Collection Services Manager

Andrea Brofft
abrofft@clermontlibrary.org
Phone: (513) 735-7182

Community Engagement Manager

Theresa L. Herron
therron@clermontlibrary.org
Phone: (513) 735-7162

Facilities Manager

Don Carpenter
dcarpenter@clermontlibrary.org
Phone: (513) 735-7193

Information Services Manager

Douglas Mayhugh
dmayhugh@clermontlibrary.org
Phone: (513) 735-7300

Community partnerships

Library staff members work with and are members of many community organizations across Clermont County. Although not a complete list, the organizations include:

4C for Children
Batavia Local School District
Bethel Business Association
Bethel Historical Society & Museum
Bethel-Tate Local School District
Books by the Banks
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati
Child Focus
Clermont Chamber of Commerce
Clermont Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Clermont Coalition for Activity and Nutrition (Clermont CAN)
Clermont County Community Services
Clermont County Domestic Relations Court (Law Clinic)
Clermont County Genealogical Society
Clermont County Historical Society
Clermont County League of Women Voters
Clermont County Park District
Clermont Recovery Center, a division of Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services
Clermont Northeastern Local School District
Clermont Senior Services
Coalition for a Drug-Free Clermont County
Connect Clermont
Clermont Family YMCA
East Fork State Park
Empower Youth
Felicity-Franklin Local School District
Goshen Local School District
Goshen Local School District Spaulding Elementary Parent Advisory Committee
Greater Milford Area Historical Society
Harmony Hill Museum, Williamsburg
Historic New Richmond
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Clermont County, Ohio
Kiwanis of East Fork Region
KLiCWOW
LEAD Clermont
Milford Exempted Village School District
Milford-Miami Township Chamber of Commerce
New Richmond Exempted Village School District
New Richmond Ohio Business Association
OhioMeansJobs of Clermont County
Safety Net Alliance of Clermont County
Success by 6, United Way
Southwest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries (SWON)
Union Township Board of Trustees
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
Veterans History Project
Way of Wisdom Learning Community
West Clermont Local School District
Williamsburg Local School District
Work Readiness Initiative, Clermont Chamber of Commerce

Media Center

Media Contact

If you are a member of the media and need assistance, call:

Theresa L. Herron
Community Engagement Manager
Phone: (513) 543-9971, cell, or (513) 735-7162, office
therron@clermontlibrary.org

Media Resources

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Make a Donation

Libraries help improve the quality of life in our communities and patrons often assist by making generous donations.

The library accepts gifts using Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover.

To aid a specific branch or area of our library (programs, children’s books, reference or in memory of someone), click “Donate” and fill out the form to note your preference.

The Library Board and staff members thank you.

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