Public Schools/Group Tours

Visiting the library

Community members and school groups are welcome to visit Alden Library at any time to use our resources on their own.

If you have a large group (20+), it works better for everyone if the teacher calls at least a week ahead and plans the visit during a term break (December, Spring Break, or summer).

And yes, we’d be happy to teach your class how to use our resources when you come in. Contact Lorraine Wochna (740-597-1238) to schedule a visit and/or instructional session.

Borrowing Cards for Visiting Classes

Students under the age of 16 visiting our library (with or without a class) will be issued a temporary community library card, valid for 30 days. Teachers must provide, at least a week in advance, a class roster with students' Social Security Numbers and addresses, so borrowers' cards can be ready. E-mail the list to Lorraine Wochna.

See borrowing page for more info on community card privileges.

Teachers with a community card and proof of school employment may request the use of videos for in-class use by calling 593-2665.

School Responsibility

We request and expect that, in exchange for extending services to classes, teachers will help us recover overdue materials when necessary.