About the Library
The Washington-Centerville Public Library strives to be an innovative leader in fueling the intellect and imagination of those we serve.
Mission & Values
View our Mission Statement and Values, then, see how the Library is achieving those goals in our Annual Report.
Customer Service Philosophy
To be worthy of our patron's continued support, we want to make you our top priority by offering unparalleled service. Our goal is to assist you in any way we can in your pursuit of information and enrichment. In our effort to make each experience the best it can be, see what principles guide our actions.
Communities We Serve
The Library serves the citizens of Centerville and Washington Township located eight miles southeast of Dayton, OH.
History of the Library
A School District Library tracing its roots back to 1810, seven years after Ohio became a state. Watch a video and read more about the Library's rich history.
Annual Circulation:
2.2 million items
Circulation Per Capita:
41 items/year (National Average: 7)
Items Added to Collection:
90,000/year
Library Cardholders:
73K (37K from Centerville/Washington Township)
Library Visitors:
12,100/week
Website Visitors:
21,400/week
Operating Revenue:
$7.7 million
The Library is funded by the Public Library Fund (PLF), which receives 1.7% of total state tax revenues annually, and a 10-year, 3.0 mil local operating levy passed in November 2011. These state and local revenue sources, combined with grants and private donations, support the continuation of excellent library service.
Operating Expenses:
$6.9 million
Return on Investment
Rankings Among Ohio's 251 Public Libraries:
Circulation: 15th
Registered Borrowers: 20th
PLF (State Funding): 33rd
Full Time Equivalent Staff: 23rd
Materials Expenditures: 17th
Total Operating Expenditures: 20th
Awards & Honors:
5 Star Library in the LJ Index of Public Library Service
Green Business Certified
Staff Size:
66.5 Full Time Equivalent
Patron Visits Per Capita:
12/year
Facilities:
2 Library Facilities:
Centerville Library
(& Administrative Offices)
31,600 sq. ft.
Woodbourne Library
Closed for expansion and renovation. Reopening September 23, 2018.
29,858 sq. ft.
Sculptures:
Websites:
Last updated: 1/14/2016