About the Library

The OCPL opened as the “Wheeling Public Library” on October 12, 1882, but the foundations of a Library in Wheeling date back to as far as 1807. 

➤ OCPL Mission Statement
➤ A History of the Library in Wheeling
➤ Library Services and Fact Sheets
➤ 2024 Library Levy Information
➤ Profile of the Ohio County Public Library: 2021
➤Public Meeting Rooms

Library Policies

➤ General Policies
➤ Materials Donation Policy
➤ Local History Collection Development Policy & Donations of Archival Local History Materials
➤ Memorial or Honorary Donations

OCPL Document Center

Here you'll find downloadable .pdf files and .docs arranged in a familiar explorer/finder arrangement. Find files easily and quickly by expandable folders, from programming calendars to Lunch With Books handouts, Library policies, historical documents, worksheets, and more. 

➤Visit the OCPL Document Center

Event and Historical Photos

Want to know what goes on in the Library? Take a look at past events and exhibits in our photo gallery. 

➤ OCPL Photo Gallery

Hempfield: A Blog of the Ohio County Public Library

Find articles on history, events, book reviews, and all the best resources related to your Ohio County Public Library.

➤ Visit the Hempfield Blog

OCPL Staff

➤ Staff Directory
➤ Board of Trustees
➤ Job Openings
➤Friends of the Library