Hours

Hours updated 4/1/2023

About the Building

The Hobart Public Library is a Carnegie library on Symmes Street, constructed in the early 1900s with funds from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The neoclassical stone building spans three levels and approximately 30,000 square feet, making it one of the largest Carnegie libraries in the state for a community of this size. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

The main floor houses the reading room, circulation desk, children's area, stacks, and public access computer terminals. A meeting room is available at the rear of the building for community use. An upper level contains the local history collection and additional storage. The basement level is restricted to staff.

Services

Public Access Computers

Four computer terminals are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are limited to 60 minutes when others are waiting. Printing is available at $0.10 per page (black and white). Color printing is not available at this time.

Note: Terminals 2 and 3 may occasionally display connection interruptions. This is a known issue. Please notify staff if a terminal becomes unresponsive for more than five minutes.

Meeting Room

The Hobart branch meeting room seats approximately 20 and is available for community group use at no charge. To reserve, contact Nancy Kipp at the circulation desk or call (740) 555-0178. Reservations are required at least one week in advance.

Programs

• Summer Reading Program (June–August, registration required)
• Children's Story Hour: Wednesdays at 4:00 PM when scheduling permits

Nancy's Reading List

Staff picks — Spring 2026

Notices