Deshler Public Library

Deshler Public Library The Patrick Henry Public Libraries were formed when the Patrick Henry School District was created in November of 1964. In 1961 Mr.

Books, magazines, videos, DVD’s, audio books, computer games, newspapers, copier/fax services, homebound delivery service, storytimes, laminator, interlibrary loan, microfilm reader printer, microfilm records, internet & summer reading program. Deshler Edwin Wood Memorial Library, Hamler Branch Library, and Malinta Branch Library are public libraries that also serve as school libraries for grades

K-8. Deshler Library is connected to the elementary school by a breezeway. Hamler Library is located on the lower level at the north end of the middle school. Malinta Library is located on the second floor of the elementary school. The school has an elevator for those unable to use the stairs. Deshler Edwin Wood Memorial Library
The Deshler Library was started through the initiative of the Deshler Chamber of Commerce in March 1924. It was located in the basement of the Deshler School. Richard Jones, then Superintendent of the Deshler School, and the library board, saw the need for new library facilities. Through their efforts, and in cooperation with the board of education, the Edwin Wood legacy, and savings of the library board through levies, a new building was erected. The new building was dedicated in May 1962. Deshler Library went to an automation system in August of 2003. We now electronically check out books. Our card catalog is now on-line along with 69 other libraries in the SEO system. Patrons with library cards may now borrow books, videos, CD’s, DVD’s, books on tape, magazine, and eBooks from the other libraries in the SEO system. Patron’s under 18 years of age must have a permission slip signed by their parent or guardian. Hamler Branch Library
The Hamler Library was started with the help of the Wide-A-Wake Club, in 1941. The library was located in their club room. The library was moved to the Hamler School in July 1943. In June of 2005 the Hamler Branch Library moved to its present location at 230 Randolph Street after the Hamler Middle School was moved to its new location at the Patrick Henry High School campus. Malinta Branch Library
Malinta Branch Library has been in existence since the formation of Patrick Henry School District. Actual work on the library began October 27, 1969. January 5, 1970 the Malinta Library opened officially for use by the public and school. The local library staff had donated over 150 dollars for equipment and supplies. At opening the library contained 5,000 books.

Children's author Tadgh Bentley came to the library to talk about his awesome books and to encourage the kids to use the...
06/14/2026

Children's author Tadgh Bentley came to the library to talk about his awesome books and to encourage the kids to use their imagination on designing their own friendly monsters.

Celebrating the 250th birthday with a picnic at the Deshler Public Library. We had a great turnout for this event.
06/14/2026

Celebrating the 250th birthday with a picnic at the Deshler Public Library. We had a great turnout for this event.

Story hour with the statue of Liberty 🗽 and Uncle Sam .
06/14/2026

Story hour with the statue of Liberty 🗽 and Uncle Sam .

How well do you know your American trivia? Stop in the library one of the two nights for some adult trivia.
06/10/2026

How well do you know your American trivia? Stop in the library one of the two nights for some adult trivia.

Reminder of the author visit. Tuesday June 10th at 1:00. All are welcome.
06/09/2026

Reminder of the author visit. Tuesday June 10th at 1:00. All are welcome.

Congratulations to this patron on completing 1,000 books before kindergarten.
06/05/2026

Congratulations to this patron on completing 1,000 books before kindergarten.

Reminder that author Tadgh Bentley will be at the Deshler Public Library. Hope we will have a great turn out for this ev...
06/05/2026

Reminder that author Tadgh Bentley will be at the Deshler Public Library. Hope we will have a great turn out for this event.

Summer time at the library is a fun and creative place to be.
06/05/2026

Summer time at the library is a fun and creative place to be.

Animal Magic. Was fun to see all of the animals.
06/03/2026

Animal Magic. Was fun to see all of the animals.

05/27/2026

Address

208 N East Avenue
Deshler, OH
43516

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+14192783616

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