Winter Reading 2025
Winter Reading 2025
Winter Reading is running from January 2 through February 28! We have a reading challenge for all ages at all locations! Be sure to swing by and pick up a reading challenge, then hunker down with a good book, audio, or e-book!

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WiFi Hotspot

Lima Public Library recognizes the value of internet access to those in our community. Thanks to funding provided by the Lima Library Association we are able to lend mobile hotspots for your use. 

Library of Things

You can borrow more than books and movies! The library has many unusual items available for you to borrow, most of these items were purchased with funds donated by the Lima Library Association. Questions about these items? Contact the Reference Desk at 419-228-5113 ext. 1.

Lima Library Ambassadors

Library Ambassadors value the library and promote its resources and services to other members of the Lima/ Allen County community. 

Library Ambassadors:​

  • Suggest ways for the library to improve based on feedback they hear from members of the community.​

  • Promote library events to people in their social circle and encourage attendance to others who would enjoy the event.​

Teen Spot

The Lima Public Library Teen Spot serves the youth of the Lima area through programs, materials and more! Teens ages 13-19 are invited to join Tuesday Teen Programming in the Teen Spot room from 4:30-5:45.

Be sure to follow the Teen Spot on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with programs, giveaways, and fun events that are going on!

Teen Resources

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Meeting Rooms

The primary purpose of the meeting rooms at Lima Public Library is to provide facilities for library related activities. The library's needs for meeting rooms take precedence over all other uses.

Memorial Book Donation

Memorial Book Donations:

A book can provide a lasting tribute to the memory of a loved one or provide a unique way to honor special events such as birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, or other special occasions.  Your gift to the library will not only be a lasting memorial, but will also bring enjoyment and knowledge to the community.

Memorial Book Donation

A book can provide a lasting tribute to the memory of a loved one or provide a unique way to honor special events such as birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, or other special occasions.  Your tax deductible gift to the library will not only be a lasting memorial, but will also bring enjoyment and knowledge to the community.

Each memorial book will have a special bookplate which gives the name of the person to whom the book is dedicated and the name of the donor.  The library will also send a letter to the person being honored or the surviving family.