Library Information

Running a public library involves orchestrating a dynamic symphony of literary resources, community engagement, and administrative finesse. From curating diverse collections to fostering a welcoming environment, librarians play a vital role in nurturing curiosity, fostering lifelong learning, and empowering communities to thrive.

Board of Trustees

Mary Ann Bittner, President

Mike Gehring, Vice President

Erin Fabian, Secretary

Timothy Behm

Shannon Kriegmont

Michael Warren

Katie Yeary

Library Administration

Dee Culbertson, Director

Shawna Goostree, Fiscal Officer, Technical Services Manager

Debra Krug, Circulation Manager

Melanie Lyttle, Head of Public Service

Shawn Walsh, Emerging Services & Technologies Librarian

Location / Hours

Madison Public Library
6111 Middle Ridge Rd.
Madison, OH 44057

Building & Drive-Through Window hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Closed on Sundays

Mission Statement

Madison Public Library is a community resource, offering lifelong enrichment
through ideas, information, interaction and creative participation.

Holiday Closings

New Year’s Day – Wednesday, Jan 1
Memorial Day – Saturday-Monday, May 24 – 26 
Independence Day – Friday, July 4 – 5
Labor Day – Saturday – Monday, August 30 – September 1
Thanksgiving Eve – Wednesday, November 26 close at 5 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 27
Christmas Eve & Day – Wednesday & Thursday, December 24 – 25 
New Year’s Eve– Wednesday, December 31 close at 5 p.m.

Library RFQs / RFPs

Madison Public Library – Roof Services Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Madison Public Library at 6111 Middle Ridge Road, Madison, Ohio 44057 until 12:00 noon on Wednesday November 5th, 2025 for furnishing the necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, services and supervision for the Madison Public Library – Roof Services Project. Bids will be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter. The scope of work includes skylight replacement and roof repairs. Bids must be in accordance with the specifications and drawings prepared by R.E. Warner and on the forms contained in the Project Manual. Project Manuals may be obtained by contacting library administration at finance@madison-library.info or visiting www.madison-library.info. A pre-bid conference will be held on October 16th at 10:00 a.m. This project is subject to prevailing wage requirements.

http://apps.madison-library.info/pdf/COMBINED_COMPLETED_BID_PACKET_10-1-2025.pdf

CLEVNET Upgrades!

On 2/10/25, starting at 9pm EST, you might experience intermittent interruptions with the catalog as CLEVNET conducts system upgrades. CLEVNET expects the upgrades to be completed overnight.

The Catalog and CLEVNET App are currently down.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Library will be closed today

We apologize for any inconvenience.