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Our Mission
The mission of the Sandusky Public Library is to ensure that the people of the community have the right and means to free and open access to information and ideas that are fundamental to a democracy.
Stop by and say hey!
Find us fast. Want to visit, but not sure where we’re located? No problem! In the old days you’d let your fingers do the walking. Now let your mouse do it.
Events & Activities
Things are going on at the library all the time. Many of the activities will be recorded for posterity on our Website. See what we’ve been up to!
Love Our Library
The Love Our Library Program was started in 1997 as a capital campaign program to promote awareness and secure funding for our new library. Today the Love Our Library program is more dynamic than ever. You can help us grow! Follow the above link for more information, click on any “Love Our Library” logo, or contact Library Director, Gail Nartker.
Internet Use Policy
The Library is providing public access to the Internet as an information and educational resource to the community at large. Make sure you are aware of our Internet Use Policy.
Library Tour
All aboard for the library picture tour! A little bit slow to load on dial up connections (about 2 minutes), but we wanted everyone to get the “full effect” of our new facility. We think it will be worth the wait. Click on the link to the right to go there now.
Library History
The Sandusky Public Library was established in a storefront on South Elk Street in 1937 after Alice Coapman, wife of the Presbyterian minister, persuaded the Sandusky Study Club to promote the idea of a library. The women enthusiastically went about acquiring shelving, books, magazines and money. After spearheading a successful millage vote for operational funding, the Sandusky Public Library opened on June 8, 1937.
In 1955, the library moved to a facility on West Speaker Street, where it shared space with other city offices and services. Since 1955, the population in Sandusky grew modestly, but circulation of library resources grew substantially. The library added programs and resources to reflect the growing and changing interest and pursuits of the community.
In 1997, sixty years after its founding, the Sandusky Public Library reached a crucial point in it’s history. It had outgrown it’s facility and required additional resources, including technology, if it was to continue to meet the needs of the community. The library board and staff carefully considered the needs of the community and determined Sandusky needed a larger library that provides more resources.
The library board recommended a plan that called for a new 7,600 square foot facility. The new facility offers enhanced programs, services and storage space, as well as greater educational and recreational opportunities for the entire community.
The dream of many has become a reality. The new Sandusky District Library Grand Opening was held March 6, 2000.
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