The PCDL thanks you for your interest in making a memorial, honor or a gift donation.

A special bookplate will be placed on materials listing the person(s) whom the donation is for, as well as the donor.

If you are looking to purchase a larger item for the PCDL, please contact the director Kelly Ward, at 419-523-3747 ext 220  or kward@seolibraries.org

The Friends of the Putnam County District Library exist to promote and support the eight library locations that make up the Putnam County District Library System. The Friends of the PCDL is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization approved by Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and provides funding for library equipment, materials and events for the entire library system.

• There is one fax machine available at the Ottawa Location for public use. It is located in Business Center - across from the Circulation Desk to the right as you come in the main library doors. 
•  It is $.25 per page to send or receive a fax.   

• All locations of the PCDL have color copy machines with scanning abilities by the circulation desk
• In Ottawa there is a color copier located in the Business Center - across from the Circulation Desk to the right as you come in the main library doors. 
• All copies are $.25 per side

• All locations have computers and printers available to the public
• All copies are $.25 per side.
• All patrons under 18 must have a parent's permission on file to access the internet.

Loan Periods / Renewals

Visit any location of the PCDL for a replacement card ($2.00 fee) or contact us to have your card blocked. You are responsible for all items checked out on your card, so contact us as soon as possible.

• Cards may be obtained from any location of the PCDL
• To obtain a library card, bring a driver's license or state id to any location of the PCDL.
  • Minors (17 and under) must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian (with the parent/legal guardian's driver's license or state id) in order to get a card
• If your ID has your current address you will receive your cards the same day and will be able to check out items
• If your ID does not have your current address, your library card will be mailed to you
  • You will not be able to

• Items may be renewed up to four (4) times, providing there are no holds on the items
  • items may be renewed online, in person, or by calling the library
• Hotspots may not be renewed
• All items except for hotspots, kits, and musical instruments may be returned in the bookdrops provided at all locations of the PCDL