Thursdays • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Fridays • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Please note: The library will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day
The Archives & Library is updating our days of service. Effective July 1, 2026, the Archives & Library will be open Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m.–3 p.m., with paging from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Our phone lines are not monitored; voicemail is returned within 1-2 weeks. For a faster response, please Contact the Archives & Library
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Archives & Library team members page items between 11am - 1:30pm on Thursdays and Fridays, so please plan ahead!
Want to have everything ready for you at the start of your visit? Schedule an appointment for your next visit!
To learn more, check out our "Visit Us" and "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!
Please note that some Archives & Library procedures and services have changed. To learn more about the changes, please read through this Welcome Guide carefully, or click on the relevant Research Guide.
Ohio History Connection 800 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, OH 43211-2474 Phone: 614.297.2510
Contact UsEffective July 1, 2026, the Archives & Library will be open Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m.–3 p.m., with paging from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
