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Cover to Cover: 2024 Reading Challenge
Adults and Teens in Tuscarawas County are encouraged to participate in the County Library’s Cover to Cover Reading Challenge. Participants are challenged to read 20 different books from specific genres throughout 2024. Those who complete the challenge will receive a free umbrella inscribed with the words “I’d Rather Be Reading.”

Interested participants can download the Beanstack Tracker app on any smartphone or tablet or visit tusclibrary.beanstack.org on the web. A paper version of the challenge will also be offered in the latest edition of Between the Lines – the library programming newsletter is delivered by mail to homes within the Library’s service district in Tuscarawas County.
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Digital Library Card Application

Choose any four-digit number.
Only if applicant is under 18 years of age.
I agree to abide by the Computer Use Policy of the Tuscarawas County Public Library and to waive any claims which may arise in connection with messages, materials, or graphics which I may encounter while using the Internet. I will be responsible for all data, messages, materials, or graphics that I generate and display through use of the Internet.
Your New Card Will Be Emailed
After clicking "Submit" below, your new library card number will be emailed to you within 72 business hours.

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Educator Request

Educator Collection

Educator Collection is a service available to preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and home educators that supplies a classroom with a collection of materials on a specific subject or title for students. Use the form below to request a collection, and contact educator@tusclibrary.org with questions. Educator Card and Educator Collection Policy.
Include the first and last name of the educator. 
The 14-digit number on the back of your library card. 
Please Note: TWO WEEKS' NOTICE is requested and will help us serve you and your students better. One week’s notice is required to process requests. Items not immediately available will be requested from other libraries.
Types of Materials Requested
Please indicate the desired language in the Special Instructions field at the bottom of the form.
Please list kits or items in the Special Instructions field at the bottom of the form.
Please check all that apply.

Educators within our service area (Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School, Garaway, Indian Valley, New Philadelphia, Sandy Valley, Strasburg, and Tusky Valley) have the option of picking up their collection at one of our locations or having material delivered to their school.
Educators outside our service area (Claymont, Dover, Indian Valley High School only, Newcomerstown, and Central Catholic Elementary School) must pick up their collection at one of our locations.

Indicate the district and school, or address for home educators within our service area.

Please note: we can only deliver to the school districts in our service area – see above for the list. If you teach or live outside of that service area, please select below where you will pick up your collection.

Pick-up Location
Indicate any special needs, restrictions, or reading level concerns.

Home Delivery

Home Delivery

The Mobile Services home delivery service is intended for individuals who are unable to come to the library on their own due to temporary or long-term illness, disability, or issues concerning mobility.

  • The Library's service district includes all of Tuscarawas County with the exceptions of residents who fall in another library service district, including households and care facilities located in the Dover, Claymont, and Newcomerstown school districts or the Village of Gnadenhutten.
  • There will be no checkout limits or late fines
  • Deliveries are made every two weeks
  • Customers are able to place their own holds or we will provide items based on a customer's likes and preferences

Please take a moment to tell us a little about yourself.

Include a first and last name.
Do you have a library card?
The 14-digit number on the back of your library card. 
“I am unable to visit the public library due to injury, illness, or disability and would like to receive home delivery of library materials. I have read the Tuscarawas County Public Library’s Home Delivery Policy and agree to abide by the guidelines stated therein.”

Pop-Up Library

Pop-Up Library

Pop-Up Library is a service that allows the library outside of its physical space to create an open-air library where you can check out library materials, ask questions about technology and digital collections, get a library card, sit and read, engage in an activity, or stay and play with featured items. 
Do you have an idea of where a TCPL Pop-Up Library should visit? Fill out this form or email mobileservices@tusclibrary.org.
Event Location
Access to electrical outlets?
Is Wi-Fi available?
What kind of materials would you like available for checkout?
Other Materials; specific genre of fiction or music; select topics for nonfiction.
What services you would like us to highlight?
Check all that apply. Library card sign-ups and book checkouts are standard at each event.
What activities you would like us to highlight?
Check all that apply. Library card sign-ups and book checkouts are standard at each event.
Include first and last name. 

Program and Tour Request

Program and Tour Request

Groups are welcome to request a program or a guided tour of any of our five locations based on the availability of our staff and operating hours.

We currently offer programs and tours for youth or adult groups and organizations. Programs and tours are not scheduled on holidays or during staff in-service days. Please request programs/tours at least two weeks in advance to allow us the time to make your experience an enjoyable one.

For more information about our programs or tours, please call the Main Library at 330-364-4474, Bolivar Branch at 330-874-2720, Strasburg Branch at 330-878-5711, Sugarcreek Branch at 330-852-2813, or our Tuscarawas Branch at 740-922-2748. Two weeks is preferred and one week is required when making a request.

Location of Visit
Include the first and last name of the contact. 
Include the first and last name of the alternative contact person. 
Type of Visit
Should the visit focus on a particular topic or subject matter? If so, please explain.
Are there any other special requests for the visit and/or do any of the individuals have special needs that we can work to accommodate? 
Will the group need library card applications?
Will the group be checking out library materials?

Request a Speaker

Speaker Request

Need a speaker for your organization?

We have a passionate group of staff ready to update your organization on all the new things happening at the library. They can also direct you to free resources to help your business, community organization, family, or education.

Learn about our many resources and help us build awareness of TCPL by inviting us to speak at your club or organization! Interested parties can call 330-364-4474 ext. 221 for more information. Please make requests at least two weeks in advance of your event.

Include the first and last name of the contact person. 
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