Main Library

Exterior of Main Branch

351 W. Sixth Street, Lorain, OH 44052
440-244-1192

Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Main Library Features and Services:
  • Internet and Word processing computers
  • Family computer area
  • 4 meeting rooms with combined seating for 175 persons
  • Toni Morrison Reading Room 
  • Lectern with notebook computer, remote controls, digital projector DVD player and six speaker sound system in meeting room
  • Local history research collection
  • Free WiFi
  • Video magnifier for the visually impaired
  • Wheelchair
  • Infant and child strollers
  • Photocopiers
  • Fax service (outgoing only)
  • Golden Buckeye registration
  • Voter registration
  • Lactation pod for nursing
  • Outdoor hold lockers
  • Culinary Literacy Center 
  • Create Space 

    Year constructed: 1957
    Major renovation: 1985 17,000 Sq. Ft. Addition
    Square footage: 61,000 Sq. Ft.


    Branch Manager
    Dr. Erika Hogan

    Assistant
    Branch Manager
    Bethany Bonafield