Library Hours

Wednesdays • 12:30 p.m.–3 p.m.

Thursdays • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Fridays • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

The Archives & Library will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.

The Archives & Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 and Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Voicemail

Our phone lines are not monitored; voicemail is returned most Thursdays and Fridays during normal business hours (EST).

Paging

Archives & Library team members page items on the half hour during those times when we're open, so plan ahead!
To learn more, check out our "What to Expect During your Visit" page.

Whether you are a genealogist, researcher, student or simply have questions about Ohio history, our Archives & Library is here to help.

The Archives & Library is open during the hours above. Consider making an appointment (https://ohiohistory.libcal.com/) for a personalized research experience!

Interested in a more self-directed visit, using just our Reading Room or Microfilm collections? We welcome your visit!

Some Archives & Library procedures recently have changed and some services will be suspended temporarily. This will include death record/vital record and research requests, prison, industrial schools, and Bertillon records, and photocopy requests, as well as prison, Children's Home, mental health, legislative, and developmental disabilities research requests. Please check back for updates on when these services will resume or email [email protected] with any questions.

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Archives & Library

Ohio History Connection 800 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, OH 43211-2474 Phone: 614.297.2510

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