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LEVEL 2 (orange) - The following options will be available while Franklin County remains at alert level 2. Moving forward, library services will be made available based on the health advisory level for Franklin County, Ohio. For details, view this chart.
To visit the exhibit or do research, make an appointment.
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-12pm, 2-4pm
- Limit: 1 hour
- Other restrictions: 1 household at a time. 7 people maximum.
About Us
Westerville has a rich and varied history. It was the site of Underground Railroad activity, the Westerville Whiskey Wars and the printing headquarters of the worldwide recognized Anti-Saloon League of America.
The Local History Center at the Westerville Public Library is committed to preserving and sharing that history through collections of material of local and national interest.
Westerville History Center Tours
Explore the rich and varied history of Westerville, Ohio with self-guided tours of the city's cultural, historical and architectural heritage. Learn more.
Interested? Download the app or view the web version. Both options are free. Learn more.
Current & Past Exhibitions
Experience Westerville's past through the themed exhibitions of artifacts on display in the Westerville History Center & Museum. Learn more.
Collections & Archives of Local Interest
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Historic Photographs of Westerville
Landmarks, events & more
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Historic Maps
Westerville & surrounding areas
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Obituaries & Wedding Announcements
From 1880 to present
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Catalog of Archived Materials
News articles, photos & more
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Curriculum Guides
For third graders
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Anti-Saloon League
Museum website
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Anti-Saloon League Museum
Book Collection
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Anti-Saloon League Museum
Cartoons
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Anti-Saloon League Museum
Collection
So You Think You Know Westerville? (Video Series)
For more videos, visit our YouTube channel.
The Secret Life of Artifacts (Video Series)
For more videos, visit our YouTube channel.
Events & Classes (History & Culture)
- Events on October 1
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Oct 1, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Exploring AntiRacism and Social Justice Through Poetry (Virtual)
Age: General Audience
- Events on October 3
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Oct 3, 2pm - 3pm
How to Talk about Race with Your Kids - or Anyone! (Webinar)
Age: General Audience
- Events on October 8
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Oct 8, 6:30pm - 8pm
The Forgotten Victoria: Author Visit with Clare McHugh (Webinar)
Age: General Audience
- Events on October 12
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Oct 12, 3pm - 4:30pm
Genealogy for Free (Webinar)
Age: 18 + up, General Audience
Address
110 S. State Street
Westerville, OH 43081
Map & Virtual Tour
Access via the library's State Street entrance.
Contact Us
localhistory@westervillelibrary.org
614-882-7277 ext. 7
List of Archives
Find a wealth of artifacts, photographs and newspaper articles.
