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Book Clubs @ Your Library! Our book clubs are always open to new members.

There are groups for just about every reading interest. Fiction, non-fiction, genre fiction, multiculturalism, bestsellers, old favorites and more.

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Hoopla

Would you like to stream music, movies, television shows, and audiobooks? Try Hoopla online or download the free app!

WiFi Hotspot

Lima Public Library recognizes the value of internet access to those in our community. Thanks to funding provided by the Lima Library Association we are able to lend mobile hotspots for your use. 

Library of Things

You can borrow more than books and movies! The library has many unusual items available for you to borrow, most of these items were purchased with funds donated by the Lima Library Association. Questions about these items? Contact the Reference Desk at 419-228-5113 ext. 1.

Lima Library Ambassadors

Library Ambassadors value the library and promote its resources and services to other members of the Lima/ Allen County community. 

Library Ambassadors:​

  • Suggest ways for the library to improve based on feedback they hear from members of the community.​

  • Promote library events to people in their social circle and encourage attendance to others who would enjoy the event.​

Teen Spot

The Lima Public Library Teen Spot serves the youth of the Lima area through programs, materials and more! Teens ages 13-19 are invited to join Tuesday Teen Programming in the Teen Spot room from 4:30-5:45.

Be sure to follow the Teen Spot on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with programs, giveaways, and fun events that are going on!

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Meeting Rooms

The primary purpose of the meeting rooms at Lima Public Library is to provide facilities for library related activities. The library's needs for meeting rooms take precedence over all other uses.