Coshocton Public Library serves Coshocton County, a rural area in east-central Ohio with a population of 36,000. The main library is in downtown Coshocton, with a branch in West Lafayette and bookmobile service to area schools, nursing homes and rural areas throughout the county. Circulation in 2006 was over 600,000 items including books, DVDs, CDs, etc. The library and branch are among the very few locations in the county where there is free Internet access for the public, as well as high-speed wireless service. The library's collection of 120,000 items is enhanced by access to materials from more than 60 libraries around Ohio, which can be requested by patrons. Full service programming, including story times, teen clubs, coffee club for senior adults, computer classes, and much more is provided year-round, free of charge. Genealogy and local history is a "must visit" for those interested in tracing their roots or learning more about an area rich in Native American history. For more information, visit their website at www.coshoctonlibrary.org. read more