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THE WAGNALLS MEMORIAL

The Wagnalls Memorial is a storied and valuable arts, cultural, and educational destination in Central Ohio since 1925. The Wagnalls Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering culture and education by means of the Wagnalls Memorial Library, Community Theater, and Scholarship Program.

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  • Scholarships

    The Wagnalls Memorial Foundation is proud to provide a number of scholarships for our community.

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    Keep up with all the latest Wagnalls news with the monthly newsletter.

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  • OUR HISTORY

    On May 30, 1925, Mabel Wagnalls Jones dedicated The Wagnalls Memorial Library in honor of her parents, Adam and Anna Willis Wagnalls. Both were natives of Lithopolis, and Adam was a founder of the publishing giant, Funk & Wagnalls.

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Visit The Wagnalls Memorial Library

We have recently changed our hours to Monday 10am to 8pm, Tuesday 10am to 5pm, Wednesday 10am-2pm, Thursday 10am-8pm, and Saturday 10am-2pm.

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Patron Services Desk
(614) 837-4765 ext 2
Arts Center
(614) 837-4765 ext 112
Children’s Library
(614) 837-4765 ext 118

Upcoming Events

Come From Away

06 November, 2026 – 15 November, 2026

Wagnalls Community Theater presents Come From Away November 6-8 and 13-15.

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Fairfield County Foundation's 37-hour Give

01 Dec, 2026 @ 08:00 AM – 02 Dec, 2026 @ 09:00 PM

Donate to the Wagnalls Library Fund during the Fairfield County Foundation 37-hour Give and your money will go farther!

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Community Holiday Concert

11 December, 2026

Join us for the sounds of the season!

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Open House and Holiday Market

12 December, 2026

Wagnalls will come to life with festive celebrations!

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