The SWACO Resource Library is a lending library containing education resources on topics related to Environmental Education (EE). The lending library is open to residents, students and educators of Franklin County. The library contains a wide range of resources including pamphlets, magazines, reference books, periodicals, curriculum guides, newsletters, education kits, and videos.

These resources cover topics relating to solid waste and other environmental issues, including recycling, composting, biodiversity, litter, energy, natural resources, toxic waste, the water cycle, water pollution, and much more. Library resources provide lesson plans, activities related to scout badge work, science fair ideas and more.

Library Lending Form Agreement
A Library Lending form must be signed and received before materials are loaned.  After you have determined the materials you would like to borrow Click here to download the form in Adobe Acrobat format.  Please scan and email to: kristi.michels@swaco.org or fax the completed form to 614.871.5103.

Hours of Operation
The library is open for browsing upon request and is closed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.  Visitors must schedule a time to pick up books, curriculum guides and teacher kits.  If you are interested in borrowing videos only SWACO can mail and pre-pay the return postage on videos. 

All materials are available for a two-week loan period.  Time extensions for loaned materials may be approved in most instances, upon request.  For more information or to schedule a time to visit the library call (614) 871-5100.   

Indexes of Resources
There are two indexes that catalog the available resources in the lending library. One index lists all print materials, the other lists videos and teacher kits. Both of these indexes can be downloaded, viewed and printed with Acrobat Reader.  Please click below on "Video Resource Catalog" and/or "Book Resource Catalog" for listings of available resources for loan. 

Video Resource Catalog