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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.

Employment

You are welcome to fill out an application, which can be returned to any of our library locations or emailed to jobs@limalibrary.com. We hold applications for a year and will contact you if any suitable positions open.

The Lima Library is seeking a Part Time Associate II or Librarian I in the Youth Services Department. Interested parties should email cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to jamess@limalibrary.com.

Frequently-Asked Questions

What are your hours?
You can find the hours to the Main Library and all of the Branches by going to the Locations page and finding the particular library; or click here for a map of our locations provided by Google.

Hours & Locations

Lima Library Association

The Lima Library Association is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to providing support for Lima Public Library through mobilization of resources and advocacy. The Association is committed to securing a variety of resources for the Lima Public Library so it may provide excellent facilities with quality and innovative services to serve the community's educational, informational, recreational needs.

The Association's mailing address is:

Lima Public Library
c/o Lima Library Association
650 W. Market St.
Lima, OH 45801

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Lima Public Library is to offer materials and services for the informational, educational and recreational enrichment of the citizens of Allen County.

Policies

To view the full text of our operating policies and procedures please click the link here:
Lima Public Library Operating Policies & Procedures

For information on the library's Collection Development Policy, please see page 32.

For information on library cards, borrowing items or fines please see pages 65 - 71; or see the chart below.

Staff Directory

Gary L. Fraser
Executive Director
Lima Public Library
650 W. Market St.
Lima, OH 45801
Fraser@limalibrary.com

Janet Bonifas
Chief Fiscal Officer
Bonifasj@limalibrary.com

Liz Winhover
Public Relations
Winhoverl@limalibrary.com

Belinda Long
Administrative Assistant & Circulation Manager
Longb@limalibrary.com