About the Library
The Washington-Centerville Public Library strives to be a dynamic leader in fueling the intellect and imagination of those we serve.
Mission, Values & Strategic Roadmap
View our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Roadmap, and 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, view a collection of old Library photos, and read more about the Library's rich history.
Library News
Stay up-to-date on news about your Library.
Annual Reports
Learn about the collections, new programs and services added each year in our annual reports.
Annual Circulation:
2023 - 1.6 million items
Circulation Per Capita:
2023 – 27 items/year
Items Added to Collection:
2023 – 33,605
Library Cardholders:
65K (34K from CV/WT)
Library Visitors:
2023 – 7,299/week
Website Visitors:
2023 – 23,477/week
Operating Revenue:
2023 – $9.1 million
The Library is funded by the Public Library Fund (PLF), which receives 1.7% of total state tax revenues annually, and a continuous 3.0 mil local operating levy passed in November 2021. These state and local revenue sources support current ongoing operating expenses. In addition, the Library actively seeks private funding to support “special projects”. Since 2011, more than $750,000 in grants and private donations have been secured, including:
- Federal, State, Community Grants: $209,150
- Friends of Washington-Centerville Public Library Grants: $264,409
- Donations: $128,476
Operating Expenses:
2023 - $6.9 million
Return on Investment
Staff Size:
2023 – 62 Full Time Equivalent
Facilities:
Centerville Library
31,600 sq. ft.
Woodbourne Library
29,858 sq. ft.
Creativity Commons at RecPlex
782 sq. ft.
Administrative Offices
4,340 sq. ft.
Art at the Library
Visits to the Library are enhanced by a variety of original art pieces for you to enjoy.
Butterfly Garden
A butterfly garden was installed at Woodbourne Library in 2022. View the plant list and map.
