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Welcome:

On behalf of the Library Board of Trustees and Staff, I welcome you to the Clyde Public Library -- Your Key to the Past, the Present, and the Future. As the Library has grown to include more space, accommodate new materials, and offer new services and technology, it is our hope that you will take some time to explore your world at the Library. Because we are committed to offering the best possible library service to our community, we welcome your comments and suggestions.

Sincerely,
Vicki Balemian
E-mail: vbalemian@clyde.lib.oh.us
Library Director

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The Mission of the Clyde Public Library:

The purpose of the Clyde Public Library is to provide resources and services to fulfill individual informational needs for day-to-day living and pleasure, and for cultural, educational, and leisurely pursuits.

Library Use Guidelines:

The Clyde Public Library welcomes the community to visit and use the Library for recreational and informational purposes. Following these guidelines will help us to provide a pleasant and safe Library for everyone.

1. Smoking, alcohol use, or illegal drug use is prohibited on Library property. Use of these items on Library premises will result in immediate dismissal from the Library and, if pertinent, the police will be notified.
2. Food and beverages are prohibited in the Library.
3. Shoes and shirts are required in the Library.
4. Loud or abusive language is prohibited in the Library and its premises. Rowdiness, harassment, or fighting will not be tolerated. Violators will be instructed to leave the Library property and the police notified.
5. Abuse or vandalism of Library property will not be tolerated and violators will be prosecuted.
6. Animals, except guide dogs, are prohibited.
7. Patrons may not use the Library’s electrical outlets to power personal computers or other electrical devices, unless under special circumstances. Library users are urged to turn off cell phones and audible pagers upon entering the building, and use of these types of devices is limited to the Library vestibule or outside.
8. Selling, soliciting, panhandling, or loitering on Library property is prohibited.
9. Radios, cassette or CD players, etc., may be operated with headphones in the Library, but must be inaudible to surrounding Library users.
10. All Library materials must be charged out before exiting the building.
11. No bathing, shaving, or clothes washing is permitted in the Library’s public restrooms.
12. To avoid disruption of normal Library operations and to avoid the Library from serving as a "babysitting service", young children should never be left unattended in the Library. For the safety and protection of the child, Library staff will attempt to locate the parent of the unattended child to pick the child up immediately, or will call the police.
13. The Library is not responsible for personal items left unattended.
14. Library users are asked to leave the Library promptly at closing time.
15. Bicycles, tricycles, scooters, etc. should be parked at the bicycle rack and away from the entry doors.

Adopted by the Clyde Public Library Board of Trustees on July 12, 1993. Revised November 11, 2002.

History:

The Clyde Public Library was established in 1903 as an outgrowth of the school library and was located on the third floor of the old Union School on Vine Street. Because the Clyde community so overwhelmingly responded to the Library, it soon became apparent that the Library needed a building of its own.

With a gift of $10,000.00 from public library philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, and matching community support, a beautiful public library built of Sandusky County granite was erected on the corner of West Buckeye and George Streets. To much community anticipation, the Library first opened its doors on October 30, 1906.

The Library served Clyde well for nearly 90 years with minor changes here and there to the building. But once again, it became obvious that changes were necessary in order to improve Library service. With community approval, the original building was extensively renovated and expanded to provide handicap accessibility, additional space for users and materials, and to accommodate new computer technology. Re-opening its doors to the public on October 7, 1996, the Library is now prepared to serve the Clyde community for many generations to come.

Library Funding:

The Clyde Public Library is funded by the state of Ohio's Public Library Fund. The Public Library Fund sets aside 2.22% of the total general tax revenues to support Ohio's public libraries. In addition, the Library receives revenue from a 20 year, 1.5 mil tax levy passed in 1994.

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