History

Old Worthington Library is Worthington Libraries' oldest location. Since its founding in 1803, Worthington Libraries operated from four different locations in historic Old Worthington before establishing the Old Worthington Library in its current location. Groundbreaking for the Old Worthington Library took place on July 4, 1978 and Opening Day was October 21, 1979. In addition to its public services, the Old Worthington Library houses Administration, Technical Services and Technology departments that serve all Worthington Libraries locations.

Finding us

Old Worthington Library is situated in Old Worthington, one block north of the intersection of High Street and Dublin-Granville Road (US-23 and OH-161).

Old Worthington Library's nearest COTA bus stops are at High Street and Stafford Avenue, directly in front of the library. The COTA stop numbers are 1235 (northbound) and 1255 (southbound) on the 102 Polaris Pkwy./N. High route.

Parking

Old Worthington Library has three dedicated parking lots. A lot adjacent to the library's north entrance, via Stafford Avenue, offers accessible parking for those with disability plates or placards. Parking is also available in a lot adjacent to the library's south entrance, via Hartford Street, and a lot off Stafford Avenue, across the street from the Library and east of the Re/Max lot. Street parking is also available, along with a few angled parking spots on Stafford Avenue and Hartford Street bordering the ball field.

Bike racks are available at both the north and south entrances.

Tour our space

View of the ball field outside Old Worthington Library
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Inside the Bookingham Forest story toom
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Looking inside the Cardinal Study Room
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Looking inside Chipmunk Study Room
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View of downstairs computers at Old Worthington Library
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View of fireplace area at Old Worthington Library
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Looking inside the Fox Study Room
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View into the Learning Lab at Old Worthington Library
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View of the ramp into the lobby at Old Worthington Library
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Families painting in parking lot across from Old Worthington Library
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Table and chairs set up in Owl Meeting Room
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View of computers and bookshelves in the popular library
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Looking inside the Raccoon Study Room
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Reference sign in foreground, with bookshelves stretching off in the background
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Reading with Friends sculpture
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View into the Teen Room at Old Worthington Library
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Floorplan of Old Worthington Library, upstairs, east
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View into the Tween Room at Old Worthington Library
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View into the Wolf Study Room
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View into the Worthington Room at Old Worthington Library
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Services offered

Culture passes available

Gear available

Upcoming events

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December 14, 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Owl Meeting Room
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December 21, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am
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Owl Meeting Room
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January 6, 2025
10:00am - 10:30am
Old Worthington Library
Bookingham Forest

820 High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
United States

North entrance of Old Worthington Library

Hours

Monday: 9:00am-9:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am-9:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am-9:00pm
Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Manager

Ellie K

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I am the library manager at Old Worthington Library. I love books that make me laugh, spend time in other (sometimes non-existent) worlds and make me feel all the things. When I'm not at the library, you can find me baking, puttering around in my garden and hiking/biking around Ohio.

Get in touch

Need help? Ask us! We have lots of ways you can reach us, even after hours.