CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: The Howland Library is closed for expansion and renovation until Spring 2027.
NOTICE: All W-TCPL locations & services will be closed on October 12 for Columbus Day.
Search the Catalog
To Search the Library's Catalog
1. Type in what you are searching for (for example, art or James Patterson or the Civil War) and click the arrow button.
2. All the library items related to that search will show on the screen, with the most relevant answers at the top.
3. To narrow your results, you can select from the options at the left of your screen, such as “Availability”; “Format”; or “Location.”
4. If you see an item you are interested in, you can click “Add to cart” to add the title to your virtual book cart so you can easily go back to the item when you are done searching. Or if you know you would like to request the item, you can click “Request it” to place a hold on the item.
Additional Search Options through SearchOhio and OhioLINK
If you’ve checked our library catalog but didn’t find what you needed, you have access to millions of additional items through the SearchOhio + OhioLINK combined catalog.
SearchOhio and OhioLINK FAQ
Books, CDs, videos, DVDs, and more can be requested.
Books, CDs, and audio books from SearchOhio can be checked out for 21 days. DVDs, Blu-rays, and VHS can be checked out for 7 days.
Print materials from OhioLINK go out for 21 days; audio-visual items check out for 7 days.
All items can be renewed up to 3 times as long as there are no holds on the item.
There is a non-negotiable fee of $25.00 set by the SearchOhio consortium for lost or damaged items.
OhioLINK has set a non-negotiable fee of $125.00 for any lost or damaged items.
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Begin by searching the W-TCPL online catalog for the item you need. If you do not see the item that you need, that means that the W-TCPL does not own a copy, or if you see that all of the copies the W-TCPL owns are checked out, you can look through SearchOhio + OhioLINK.
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Click the words “Search Other Ohio Libraries” near the center right at the top of your search results. The catalogs of all SearchOhio and OhioLINK members will be searched!
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You will receive either a record for the item you wish to request, or a list of items with a similar title. Click on the title of the item you wish to request.
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Click on “Get It” and a pop-up will appear for you to sign into your library account. You will need to enter your name, library barcode number, and PIN.
If you click the “Request This Item” link and no libraries that own this item can lend it, you will receive the message, “Sorry, no copies available for requests.”
If a library will lend the item, you will choose your pick-up location. Once the request is processed, you will receive a message stating your request was either successful or unsuccessful.
When your SearchOhio or OhioLINK item arrives, you will receive a phone call, email, text, or printed hold notice and the item will be held for you for 10 days. When items are due, return them to W-TCPL, and we will send them back to the proper library.
Library customers can request items via SearchOhio + OhioLINK only if:
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The individual’s library account is in good standing.
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The individual does not have more than 50 SearchOhio / 25 OhioLINK items in process, including checkouts, holds, and returns.
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SearchOhio Policies
SearchOhio policies, fines, and charges are determined by the SearchOhio consortium and cannot be waived or negotiated.
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Items are usually available within 3-5 business days.
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Items will remain on the hold shelf for pickup for 10 days.
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Books, CDs, and audio books from SearchOhio can be checked out for 21 days. DVDs, Blu-rays, and VHS can be checked out for 7 days.
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The fee for damaged or lost items is $25.00.
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A replacement fee of $25.00 will be billed for any item not returned within 30 days of the due date.
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Borrowing privileges are denied to any user who has one or more overdue items on an account.
OhioLINK Policies
OhioLINK policies, fines and charges are determined by the OhioLINK consortium and cannot be waived or negotiated.
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Items are usually available within 3-5 business days.
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Items will remain on the hold shelf for pickup for 10 days.
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Loan period is 21 days for printed items (up to 3 renewals if no holds on the item) and 7 days for media (up to 3 renewals if no holds on the item).
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The fee for damaged or lost items is $125.00.
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A replacement fee of $125.00 will be billed for any item not returned within 30 days of the due date.
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Borrowing privileges are denied to any user who has one or more overdue items on an account.
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Loan limit is 25 items.
Interlibrary Loan Service
Interlibrary Loan is a special service of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library for all patrons holding a valid W-TCPL library card. If an item is not owned by W-TCPL, the Interlibrary Loan staff can search library catalogs all over the country and attempt to borrow the item for you.
1. First look in the W-TCPL catalog to see if your item is available at one of our locations.
2. If the W-TCPL does not have the item, try using the SearchOhio + OhioLINK option to see if the item is available to borrow from another library in this large network of Ohio libraries.
3. If you are still unable to locate the item, you can request assistance for an interlibrary loan search from library staff:
It generally takes one to four weeks to acquire the item through W-TCPL’s Interlibrary Loan service. More time may be required depending on the item being requested. If it is not possible to borrow the item that you requested, the Interlibrary Loan staff will let you know.
Interlibrary Loan materials must be returned by the date due. Overdue fines of 50¢ per day apply. Renewal of Interlibrary Loan materials is dependent on the lending library.
Request by phone at (330) 399-8807, ext. 1118 or use our Interlibrary Loan Request