On April 19, 1912 the Usando Literary Club donated $25 for a library fund with money that was raised by members who went door to door promoting the need for a public library. On November 19, 1914, the Carnegie Public Library was dedicated. An addition to the building was completed in June 1964.
Ground-breaking for the new library was held on April 16, 1985. One year later, on April 19, 1986, books and equipment were moved in from the old building. The Upper Sandusky Community Library (USCL) was opened to the public on April 24, 1986, and dedicated on November 28, 1986.
In 2004, USCL joined Serving Every Ohioan (SEO), a lending consortium comprised of over 100 libraries throughout the state of Ohio. SEO allows small libraries to think big, offering a huge selection of items to patrons.
In recent years, the library has expanded its focus from the traditional print media offerings to include popular movies on DVD and Blu-Ray, access to computers and wireless internet, as well as a plethora of downloadable and online resources that bring the library to you, no matter where you are. USCL offers programs and events for all ages throughout the year and the library welcomes you to join in the activities or stop by to see its growing collection of items available for patrons to check out.