Our Mission
To be the hub where people of the Perrysburg area can gather to experience community, gain access to information and discover boundless opportunities for enrichment of their daily lives.
Thanks to you!
In 2006, Way Public Library ranked fourth in the nation in its size category in the Hennen Public Library Ratings.
In 2007, our director, Nancy J. Kelley, was named Ohio Librarian of the Year by the Ohio Library Council.
These honors were made possible by community support, a dedicated staff and our Board of Trustees. The trustees and staff work hard to provide a wide variety of materials, special services, and programs on a daily basis in the most cost-efficient manner.
We are proud of our library and hope to continue its tradition of quality service.
Please vote “FOR”
Way Library on August 5.
More about the library:
Way Public Library was opened to the public on June 13, 1881 after
Willard V. Way bequeathed his estate to the Perrysburg community.
Collection/Reference Items
Way Library’s collection has over 114,000 items, and as part of the State Library of Ohio consortium, we have access to more than 5.5 million items from 151 libraries, representing 36 Ohio counties.
Youth Services
- Storytimes are available for 6 months to 6 years.
- Monthly programs for the elementary age group.
- Summer Reading Program averages more than 1,000 participants each year.
- Special events and services during the year: Preschool Fair, School Visits/Tours, Assignment Alerts, Children’s Book Week, Snowball, Turn Off the TV Week, National Library Week, Homework Help, Author Visits, Trick or Treat, Literacy-Based Programs, Tutoring, and more.
Young Adult Services
For the 11-14 year olds, Way offers YA Teen Board, Author Visits and other literacy-based programs, DDR/Guitar Hero Game Nights, Red Cross Babysitting Classes, Movies, Bingo, Chalk Walk, Treasure Hunts, and Summer Reading Programs.
Adult Services
No matter what you are looking for, our Adult Services department is here to serve you. Our knowledgeable staff provides:
- Reference and research assistance
- In-house computer and equipment support
- Class and program registration
- Book recommendations
Local History
Way’s Local History room is the repository for all things unique to the history of Perrysburg. Our collections aid in local history and genealogical searches and includes newspapers, magazines, church records, family histories, photographs, maps, house history files, and much more.
Computers/Technology
With 38 computers available for public use, Way Library offers patrons boundless opportunities in their quest for knowledge.
Internet access, wireless access, software including Word, Publisher, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint; print, save and scan capability,research databases, adaptive equipment and a wide range of computer classes are just a few of the services available.
Meeting Rooms
Our five meeting rooms are available for use by the community. Non-profit groups use rooms free of charge; other groups or businesses are charged a nominal rental fee. Audiovisual equipment and kitchen facilities are available at a charge to all groups.
About this site:
This site was made possible by a generous donation from the Library Foundation Board.