Branch of Trumbull County Public Library closing doors for good after 40 years

This summer will be the last chance Trumbull County readers will be able to check out books and gather at one branch of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library System.

On June 27, the Lordstown Branch Library will permanently close its doors at 5 p.m. at 1471 Salt Springs Road in Warren.

Jim Wilkins, executive director of the library, said the decision to close the branch was made by the board of trustees due to the library’s declining circulation and usage numbers.

“We warmly thank the Lordstown Village administration and our patrons for the opportunity to serve the community for so many years,” Wilkins said.

Here’s a joint statement from Wilkins and Kimberly Garrett, deputy director at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library System:

“The Lordstown Branch has meant so much to so many, and saying goodbye to a space that holds so many memories is incredibly difficult. Please know this decision was not made lightly. While the physical branch is closing, our commitment to Lordstown remains. We’re actively exploring ways to continue serving the community through outreach services and partnerships, and we welcome your ideas and feedback as we move forward.”

The WTCPL plans to continue to serve the Lordstown area through a new service model that may include Bookmobile stops in the village and other programming options that do not require a brick-and-mortar building.

First opened in 1985, the library was located in the village of Lordstown’s administration building.

The final day to return library materials to the Lordstown Library will be June 27.

After that date, any library materials must be returned to another library location.