Mission Statement:
Troy County Public Library seeks to maintain and improve the quality of life for all residents by providing resources that enhance and contribute to individual knowledge and enjoyment. The Library provides access to information and collections that reflect all points of view.
History of the Library
The first free public library in Troy, Ohio was organized in 1896 by members of the Alturian Club. City council set aside a room in the city building for library use. Soon the collection grew to occupy the entire first floor of the building.
In 1942 the late Mary Jane Hayner bequeathed her home for educational use, and the library moved there in 1943. As the collection size grew and the circulation increased, the library began to outgrow the stately Hayner Mansion.
Ground breaking for a new library building began November 27, 1974. Materials were moved into the new library on February 14, 1976, with dedication of the building taking place on May 15.
The Troy-Miami County Public Library now serves an area of 42,000 Ohio residents. In addition to books and magazines, the library provides DVDs, audiobooks, and even art prints. Public computers are available with internet access and wireless access to the Internet is available for those with laptops. Meeting rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Forty employees staff the main library, the Oakes-Beitman branch in Pleasant Hill, the Local History Library, and the bookmobile.
About Us
Troy-Miami County Public Library has enjoyed a strong library tradition since 1896. The Library promotes full and equal access to information and ideas while encouraging a love of reading.
The Troy-Miami County Public Library has three locations and a bookmobile to serve Miami County.
These locations include the main library at 419 W. Main Street, Troy; the Local History Library, 100 W. Main Street, Troy; and the Oakes-Beitman Memorial Branch, 12 N. Main Street, Pleasant Hill.
In addition to books and magazines, the library lends DVDs; books on CD; music CDs; and eBooks.
Databases are available at Research Links and provide access to hundreds of magazines as well as car repair information, business data, homework resources and much more. These are available in the library or from any computer with internet access. All three locations also offer wireless access.
