Tuscarawas County Public Library System

What Tuscarawas County Public Library System does

Tuscarawas County Public Library System (TCPL) is a government public library system operating five branches — Main Library in New Philadelphia and four branches in Bolivar, Strasburg, Sugarcreek, and Tuscarawas — supplemented by a bookmobile, pop-up library stops, and home delivery across Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The system serves county residents with free print and digital collections, research databases, maker space tools, and community programming targeting children, teens, job seekers, genealogists, educators, and small business owners.

The underlying technology platform is a conventional public-library stack built on SirsiDynix (OPLIN/Ohio) as the integrated library system backbone, with OverDrive/Libby and Hoopla for digital lending and streaming, Beanstack for reading challenges, and a federated set of research databases (EBSCOhost, Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest, FamilySearch, Fold3, World Book Online, LinkedIn Learning, Northstar Digital Literacy, Banzai). User-facing differentiators include contactless Pick-Up Lockers, a drive-up window, an SEO Libraries mobile app, multi-platform social media presence, and specialized in-house offerings such as MakerSpace, Library of Things, Seed Library, and Little Free Library / Laundromat Carts.

The business model is non-commercial: core services are free to residents and funded primarily through local property tax revenue appropriated to the county library system, supplemented by a foundation (established 2019) and five branch-level Friends of the Library fundraising groups. Limited fee-based revenue comes from notary services, passport acceptance, printing and faxing, and meeting-room rentals. There are no investments, M&A, venture or private equity involvement, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Tuscarawas County Public Library System

Legal name

Tuscarawas County Public Library System

Website

https://tusclibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Government county library system in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, operating five branches, a bookmobile, home delivery, and digital lending services that provide free print and digital collections, databases, maker space tools, and community programming to county residents of all ages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC), Digital Library & Electronic Resources Operations (e-Resources, Repositories, Licensing) (EDAEAGAF), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Digital library lending
• Community education programs
• Maker space access
• Mobile bookmobile services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Tuscarawas County Public Library System provides free public library services to county residents through five branch locations and mobile outreach (bookmobile, pop-up, home delivery). Core offerings include print and digital lending collections, research databases, early literacy and education programming, genealogy resources, maker space access, and ancillary services such as notary, passport acceptance, test proctoring, meeting room rentals, and museum passes.

Product overview

Tuscarawas County Public Library System is a public library system with five physical locations (Main Library, Bolivar, Strasburg, Sugarcreek, and Tuscarawas branches) plus mobile services. The library offers a unified platform of services combining physical collections, digital resources, and community programming. Core offerings include catalog access for physical materials, digital collections via OverDrive/Libby and Hoopla, MakerSpace facilities, mobile bookmobile services, and specialized databases for genealogy, education, business, and health research. Additional services include notary and passport acceptance, museum passes, seed library, test proctoring, meeting room reservations, and home delivery for homebound patrons. The system serves children and teens through dedicated programming including summer reading, storytimes, and early literacy initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beanstack Reading Tracker: Online service for book and activity logging, recommendations, and book reviews used for Summer Reading Program tracking
• Library of Things
• MakerSpace
• Little Free Library & Laundromat Carts
• Seed Library

Products and services

• Library Cards Physical and digital library cards granting county residents access to all library services, physical collections, digital collections, databases, and programs; includes standard and educator card types.
• MakerSpace Creative maker space providing equipment and tools for hands-on learning, creation, and DIY projects available to library patrons at the Main Library.
• Mobile Services / Bookmobile Bookmobile and pop-up library services delivering materials to communities throughout Tuscarawas County at community parks, schools, farmer's markets, and underserved areas, plus home delivery to long-term care facilities.
• Ohio Digital Library (OverDrive / Libby) Digital lending collection of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and other eMedia for all ages accessible via the OverDrive platform and the Libby mobile app.
• Hoopla Digital Web and mobile streaming platform for borrowing audiobooks, comics, ebooks, magazines, movies, music, and TV shows with a library card.
• Beanstack Reading Tracker Online platform for logging reading activities, tracking Summer Reading and other reading challenges, earning badges, and writing book reviews.
• Library Catalog Access Online searchable catalog of physical library materials including books, media, and resources across all five branch locations and mobile services, with patron account login.
• Museum Passes Free or discounted passes to local museums and cultural attractions for library cardholders.
• Pick-Up Lockers & Drive-Up Window Contactless pickup service allowing patrons to reserve materials and retrieve holds via lockers or a drive-up window without entering the library.
• Passport Acceptance Services Passport acceptance and notary services offered at select library locations for a fee.
• Notary Services Notary public services available at library locations for a fee.
• Test Proctoring Proctoring services for standardized tests and exams for students and community members.
• Seed Library Collection of heirloom and traditional seeds available for patrons to borrow and grow, promoting gardening and agricultural heritage.
• Genealogy Resources Specialized databases and resources for family history research including Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest, FamilySearch, Fold3, and obituary indexes.
• LinkedIn Learning Online learning platform with 12,000+ video courses covering computer programming, project management, software, and business topics, free to library cardholders.
• Northstar Digital Literacy Digital literacy training with lessons on email basics, Microsoft Word, social media, and other computer topics in English and Spanish.
• Little Free Library & Laundromat Carts Mini library stations placed in community locations including laundromats for convenient access to reading materials.
• Meeting Room Rentals Reserved spaces for community groups, programs, and events at library locations, available for a fee.
• Home Delivery Delivery of library materials to homebound patrons and long-term care facilities within the service area who cannot visit a library location.
• Summer Reading Program Annual reading challenge with eight weeks of free programming, prizes, and grand prize drawings for kids, teens, and adults.
• Kids and Teens Services Specialized programming and resources including 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, storytimes, gaming, teen activities, and college preparation.
• Library of Things Lending program offering items beyond traditional library materials, such as non-book items available for patron borrowing.
• Print On-The-Go & Faxing Fee-based printing and faxing services available to library patrons.
• Talking Book Program Audiobook service for patrons with visual, physical, or reading disabilities, providing accessible materials.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• SirsiDynix: Integrated library system (ILS) vendor whose catalog platform underpins TCPL's physical and digital collection management. Comparable as the backbone technology supplier rather than a competing library service.
• OverDrive / Libby: Primary digital lending platform vendor used by Tuscarawas County and most Ohio public libraries. Adjacent enabler/ecosystem participant rather than a competitor; comparable because it powers much of the digital experience TCPL delivers.

Regional players

• Stark County District Library: Neighboring Ohio county library system serving Stark County with multiple branches, mobile services, MakerSpace, and digital lending. Highly comparable in mission, funding model, and service mix, but operates at a larger scale with a bigger tax base, illustrating the growth ceiling relative to TCPL.

Broad incumbents

• Cuyahoga County Public Library: Largest Ohio public library system serving the Cleveland metro area with 27 branches, extensive MakerSpace, robust digital lending, and deep genealogy. Comparable in service categories but operates at much larger scale and budget, framing the upper bound of what a county system can become.
• Columbus Metropolitan Library: Major Ohio metropolitan library system with extensive digital, Maker, and community programming offerings. Useful as a benchmark for service categories TCPL could expand into as funding allows.

Direct peers

• Muskingum County Library System: Ohio multi-branch county library system with similar tax-funded model, digital lending, genealogy resources, and community programming. Operates in a comparable rural/small-city Ohio market and serves as a near-direct comparator.
• Holmes County Public Library: Small Ohio county library serving a rural community with multiple branches and digital resources. Comparable scale and demographic, useful as a same-size comparator.
• Wayne County Public Library: Ohio county library system of comparable size and rural footprint, offering branches, bookmobile service, digital collections (OverDrive/Hoopla), and community programming. Closest direct peer on geography, scale, and service portfolio.
• Coshocton Public Library: Small Ohio county-seat public library offering print and digital collections, genealogy databases, children's programming, and community meeting space. Comparable in scale and mission, though smaller in branch count.
• Guernsey County District Public Library: Ohio county library system with main library and branches, digital lending, genealogy, and youth programming. Comparable rural Ohio peer with similar funding mechanics and service scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tusc_library
• YouTubeyoutube.com/tusclibrary
• Facebookfacebook.com/tusclibrary
• Instagraminstagram.com/tcpl_library
• TikToktiktok.com/@tcpl_library
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tuscarawas-county-public-library

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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