Library Services

Hours

Bowling Green
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Walbridge
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

Temporary Lot Closure
September 18-20, 2023

In conjunction with the City Building project, there will be a closure to the entirety of the main parking lot at the Bowling Green Library from Monday, September 18 through Wednesday, September 20. During this time, Curbside Service will be reconfigured. On Thursday, September 21, half of our main parking lot will reopen. During this time, you can park in the Carter House parking lot or City Lot 4. We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.

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Curbside Service
Available every hour the library is open.

  • Call (419) 352-5104 to request items for pick-up in Bowling Green.
  • Call (419) 666-9900 to request items for pick-up in Walbridge.
  • You may also place your requests as holds using the library catalog.
    • You'll need a valid library card and your PIN.
    • You will be notified when your holds are ready for pick-up.
  • Patrons in Bowling Green will be limited to 10 movies; patrons in Walbridge will be limited to 3 movies.
  • Please note: requests for items coming from other libraries in the county or state will take longer to process.

ON ARRIVAL

Curbside Pickup

  • Call the phone number on the sign in the lot. 
  • Staff will bring items outside and place them on the table outside the door. 

Click for Curbside

  • Download the SEO Libraries App.
  • Click on "My Account" to see if your holds are ready.
  • Tap Click for Curbside.
  • Provide an ETA and let us know when you arrive via the app.

To return items, use the outside book returns at both the Bowling Green and Walbridge buildings.

Bookmobile Schedule, September-December 2023

The WCDPL Bookmobile will be parked within a block of the local post office unless otherwise specified. The schedule may change without notice due to weather, traffic, or mechanical difficulties.

Woodlake, in Millbury 2:30-3:30 pm (near the playground)
Mondays: September 11 & 25; October 9 & 23; November 6 & 20; December 4 & 18

Millbury 4:00-5:00 pm (across from the post office)
Mondays: September 11 & 25; October 9 & 23; November 6 & 20; December 4 & 18

Eastpointe, Lake Township 3:15-4:00 pm (at Laketon Terrace)
Tuesdays: September 12 & 26; October 10 & 24; November 7 & 21; December 5 & 19

Eden East, Northwood 4:30-5:15 pm (at Eden East & Revilla)
Tuesdays: September 12 & 26; October 10 & 24; November 7 & 21; December 5 & 19

Northwood Estates 3:15-4:00 pm (parked near the playground)
Thursdays: September 14 & 28; October 12 & 26; November 9; December 7 & 21

Brentwood Park 4:15-5:00 pm (in Northwood, parked at Brentwood Drive & Maryland Place)
Thursdays: September 14 & 28; October 12 & 26; November 9; December 7 & 21

Custar 3:00-4:00 pm (at Defiance Pk. & Superior)
Mondays: September 18; October 2, 16 & 30; November 13 & 27; December 11

Hoytville 4:15-5:15 pm (near the post office)
Mondays: September 18; October 2, 16 & 30; November 13 & 27; December 11

Risingsun 3:30-4:30 pm (parked near the post office)
Tuesdays: September 5 & 19; October 3, 17 & 31; November 14 & 28; December 12

Portage 3:00-4:00 pm (near the post office)
Thursdays: September 7 & 21; October 5 & 19; November 2, 16 & 30; December 14

Rudolph 4:15-5:15 pm (at the bike park)
Thursdays: September 7 & 21; October 5 & 19; November 2, 16 & 30; December 14

Frequently Asked Questions

May I reserve a meeting room or the Carter House?

At this time, only the Carter House is available to rent for public use. The library meeting rooms are currently unavailable at this time. For more information on Carter House rental, visit https://wcdpl.org/content/carter-house.

Are you accepting book donations?

Unfortunately, WCDPL is unable to accept any donations of books, DVDs, CDs, or other physical materials due to lack of storage space.

Who can I contact with other questions?

  • Call us at (419) 352-5104 in Bowling Green and (419) 666-9900 in Walbridge
  • Email us at woodref@wcdpl.org
  • Submit a question via the Contact Us webform, wcdpl.org/contact
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