Lending Library
What's Available?
There is a wide assortment of resources available.Topics inlcude:
- Soils
- Geology
- Water
- Earth Science
- Wildlife
- Skills
The main item that people borrow are the lesson kits which are listed in this booklet. If you have trouble opening this pdf, please email me with your address and I will mail one to you.
Another source of materials is the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Divsion of Wildlife. They have great kits including one on black bears that they loan out. Their closest office in in Xenia. They can be contacted at (937) 372-9261
How Long Can I Keep It?:
Materials in the Butler SWCD’s Lending Library can be borrowed for up to 7 days, longer is no one else is waiting.
How Do I Get the Stuff?:
It is the borrowers responsibility to pick-up and drop-off materials. Occasionally, an employee of the Butler SWCD office will be near your location and may be able to pick-up or drop-off the item.
What's Required:
The borrower must be a resident of Butler County, or teach within Butler County to be able to sign-out items. Copyrights must be observed on the publications in order to sign them out. All of our books are copyrighted and should not be reproduced unless stated in the book as a copy sheet/student page.. Photocopies of other items are available.
How Do I Order?:
Contact Butler SWCD at (513) 887-3720 or by email. Please have your calendar ready when you call in order to schedule loan dates.
Questions:
If you have any questions, or would like to borrow an item, contact Lynn White, at (513) 887-3720 or by email

