Loudonville Public Library

What Loudonville Public Library does

Loudonville Public Library is a nonprofit public library established in 1905 and headquartered at 122 E. Main Street, Loudonville, Ohio. It serves the Loudonville, Mohican, and Ashland County communities through a 26,000+ square foot main facility (built 1976, expanded 1982 and 2001) and an automated branch at Perrysville opened in June 2022. The library operates under a Board of Trustees, is led by Director Melissa Mallinak, and is supported by two affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofits — the Living Legacy Foundation (endowment/capital) and Friends of the Library (fundraising/book sales).

Its core product is a shared catalog and lending platform built on the SirsiDynix-based system and integrated with the Serving Every Ohioan (SEO) Consortium, providing patrons access to over 8.1 million items across 98 library systems and 277 locations in 49 Ohio counties. Digital lending is delivered through Libby/OverDrive (Ohio Digital Library) and Hoopla, with a 10-item monthly cap on Hoopla and Bonus Borrow periods. Complementary offerings include the Library of Things (puzzles, games, KITS, community passes to institutions such as the Akron Zoo and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), Early Literacy programming (Baby Playspace, Early Literacy Diner, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, AWE Learning computers), the Beem Room genealogy/local history collection, educator cards with 150-item, 6-week checkout, the Talking Book Program for visually/physically disabled patrons, meeting room rentals, and seasonal social services such as the Summer Food Service program.

The business model is non-commercial: the library is free at point of use, funded primarily by public sources (local tax levies), with marginal transaction fees (e.g., $1 card replacement, $0.20/side copying, $50 commercial meeting-room rental, $2 disk repair) and philanthropic support via the Friends of the Library ($5/year or $100 lifetime memberships) and Living Legacy Foundation endowments held at Ashland County Community Foundation. Distribution is community-led through two physical branches, digital apps, SEO Consortium interlibrary loan, and partnerships with organizations including Catholic Charities, Ashland County Council on Aging, the Ohio Department of Education, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and the Loudonville Mohican Chamber of Commerce.

Name

Loudonville Public Library

Legal name

Loudonville Public Library

Website

https://loudonvillelibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Loudonville Public Library is a nonprofit public library in Loudonville, Ohio, founded in 1905, serving the Mohican and Ashland County communities with physical and digital collections, early literacy and genealogy programs, and access to 8.1 million items via the SEO Consortium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community lending programs
• Digital library access
• Early literacy education
• Genealogy research resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Loudonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: As a public library, primary funding comes from public sources and community support. The library has served the community since 1905 and is a member of the Serving Every Ohioan (SEO) Consortium.
2. Library Services Fees: Nominal fees for specific services including card replacement ($1), disk repair ($2 per disk), and photocopying (20 cents per side). Meeting room rental for commercial entities is $50 per room.
3. Donations and Memberships: Friends of the Library organization raises funds through membership dues ($5/year or $100 lifetime) and book sales. Living Legacy Foundation accepts tax-deductible donations for library support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Loudonville Public Library provides free access to physical and digital collections, research databases, community programs, and meeting spaces to residents of Loudonville, Perrysville, and the surrounding Mohican area. Core services include lending of books, audiobooks, DVDs, and magazines; digital lending via Libby and Hoopla; a Library of Things; early literacy programming; genealogy and local history research; accessibility services through the Talking Book Program; and educator and youth card programs.

Product overview

The Loudonville Public Library operates as a community public library system providing access to physical and digital collections through multiple channels. The core offering centers on the SirsiDynix-based library catalog enabling search and borrowing across the local collection plus the SEO Consortium network (8.1 million items from 98 systems). Digital access is delivered through Libby (Ohio Digital Library/OverDrive) and Hoopla platforms for e-books, audiobooks, magazines, comics, and video. The Library of Things extends lending to non-traditional items. Youth services feature the Early Literacy Playspace with AWE Learning computers and the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Specialized resources include the Beem Room genealogy collection, Talking Book Program for accessibility, and educator card services. The Perrysville Branch provides secondary location access. Meeting room facilities and community programs round out service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Library Card Program Free library card issued to all patrons, providing borrowing privileges for up to 100 items at a time and 50 outstanding holds. Includes specialized card types: Educator Cards (150 items, 6-week checkout, no late fees), '3 for Me' cards for LPEVSD students (3 print items plus full e-media access, no fines), and Golden Buckeye card processing for seniors.
• Library of Things Lending program that goes beyond books to allow patrons to borrow non-traditional items including puzzles, board games, children's KITS, home accessories, outdoor items, crafting tools, and community passes to cultural institutions such as the Akron Zoo, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Akron Children's Museum, and Cleveland Botanical Gardens & Holden Arboretum.
• Meeting Room Rentals Rental of two community meeting rooms (A and B, with kitchen facilities) and the Friends Cafe. Free for non-profit groups; $50 per room for commercial entities.
• Talking Book Program Accessibility service providing free recorded books, magazines, and playback equipment to eligible blind, visually impaired, physically disabled, and reading-disabled Ohio residents. Operates as a sub-lending agency for the State Library of Ohio Talking Book Program in partnership with the Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled (Cleveland Public Library) and the National Library Service for the Blind (NLS) of the Library of Congress.
• Early Literacy Programs Youth programs including the Early Literacy Playspace (Baby Playspace for ages 0-2 and Early Literacy Diner for ages 2-8), the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, and youth events designed to develop early reading skills through play-based learning.
• Genealogy and Local History (Beem Room) Dedicated genealogy and local history research collection featuring Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest, census records, local newspapers on microfilm, cemetery listings, family histories, and historical maps for patrons researching family history and Loudonville-area local history.
• Perrysville Branch

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to over 8.1 million items from 98 library systems across 49 Ohio counties
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Living Legacy FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022The Living Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that financed the Perrysville Branch unit purchase and installation, and supports capital improvements to the Loudonville library through endowment funds.
• Serving Every Ohioan (SEO) ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe library is a member of the SEO Consortium, sharing materials and an online catalog with public libraries across the state. This relationship expands patron access to over 8.1 million items from 98 library systems and 277 locations across 49 Ohio counties.
• State Library of Ohio Talking Book ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe library serves as a sub-lending agency for the State Library of Ohio Talking Book Program, providing free recorded books, magazines, and playback equipment to eligible blind, visually impaired, and physically disabled Ohio residents.
• Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled (Cleveland Public Library)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled, a regional library for the National Library Service for the Blind (NLS) of the Library of Congress, to provide accessibility services.
• Catholic Charities and Ashland County Council on AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Golden Center project is a partnership between the library, Catholic Charities, and the Ashland County Council on Aging. It provides a meeting place for older adults age 55+ with field trips and weekly Wednesday meetings.
• Ohio Department of Education and Greater Cleveland Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer Food Service program partnership providing free, nutritious grab-and-go lunches for kids aged 0-18 at the library while supplies last.
• Loudonville Mohican Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber recognized the library with the Key to the Village award on March 26, 2026, acknowledging its 120+ years of community service.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Columbus Metropolitan Library: Major Ohio public library system also participating in SEO Consortium. Highly comparable as a public library serving Ohio communities with print/digital collections, programming, and meeting spaces, though serving the much larger Columbus market.
• Akron-Summit County Public Library: Ohio public library system with similar service profile — physical branches, digital lending, community programming, and SEO Consortium participation. Comparable in operating model to Loudonville though serving a larger population.
• Cleveland Public Library: Ohio public library and an existing partner of Loudonville via the Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled. Directly comparable as a public library operating print/digital collections, genealogy resources, and accessibility services in Ohio.
• Cuyahoga County Public Library: Ohio-based public library system serving Cuyahoga County (Cleveland area) with shared SEO Consortium membership. Comparable public library mission, collection lending model, and community programming, though operating at much larger scale.
• Dayton Metro Library: Ohio public library system with comparable services — multi-branch physical presence, digital lending, youth and adult programming, and SEO Consortium membership. Directly comparable mission and operating model in the same state.

Broad incumbents

• New York Public Library: Much larger public library system with overlapping functions (branch network, digital lending, research collections, community programming). Comparable as a public library serving community information and education needs at vastly greater scale.
• Chicago Public Library: Large municipal public library with comparable service portfolio (physical branches, digital lending, maker spaces, community programs). Serves as a broad-incumbent reference point for the same public library category.
• Seattle Public Library: Major public library system with comparable digital lending, programming, and community space offerings. Provides a reference point for how large public libraries deliver the same categories of services that Loudonville offers.

Others

• Hoopla Digital: Digital content platform integrated with Loudonville Public Library for e-books, audiobooks, comics, and video lending. Ecosystem partner rather than a competing library.
• OverDrive: Digital content platform that powers the Libby app Loudonville uses for e-books and audiobooks. Adjacent infrastructure provider in the public library ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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