Clermont County Public Library

I expected the public library at a small town to be less than impressive. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. The Batavia branch of the Clermont County Public Library has a lot to offer. And not just for adults, but kids as well.
While the fiction and non-​fiction sections are a bit on the small side, the children’s and young adult’s section is pretty big for a small library. I was also very impressed with its larger than expected graphic novel section. And if there’s anything that you want that you can’t find at this location, not a problem. Just jump on the Clermont County Public Library website and if any other library in the state of Ohio has it, they’ll send it right to this branch.
There are five computers that can be used at least an hour at a time if you need to surf the net. You can also do work and print out papers from these terminals (at just ten cents apiece). There is an impressive DVD section, where you can check out movies for a very nominal price (two dollars I believe). And then there are children’s DVD’s that can be checked out for free. And these are the good ones! Dora, Spongebob, The Backyardigans, Blue’s Clues, even some full-​length movies.
There are a number of events that take place throughout the month, usually in the small meeting room located in the back of the library. The staff is amazing. Very knowledgeable, helpful, and of course friendly. One time I left my jump drive in one of the computers (the jump drive with my resume on it). I panicked and could not remember where I could have lost it. Two days later, went to the library, and it was waiting for me behind the check-​out desk.
The only criticism I would have, was the removal of the interactive toys that were available in the children’s section. It always kept my kids occupied as I roamed around looking for a book to check out. Maybe they got complaints that kids were too loud when they were playing. I don’ know. Just a bummer that they removed it.
As I mentioned earlier, a great library for a small town. Great staff. Great resources. Great selection. Go get your library card and get lost in the world of books.
Mahalo, and enjoy.