The library grew rapidly and in August 1904, it moved to a new building funded by steel baron Andrew Carnegie who, in his retirement, provided funding for the building of 1,679 public Carnegie libraries in the United States.

Library Director Russell Munn felt strongly that this new building should be located on South Main Street.

Discussions took place about relocating the library, but the final decision was to remain at its present location and expand.

In May 2001, Main Library closed its doors and began the move to a former DIY store on East Tallmadge Avenue.

[1] Main Library has a 425-seat auditorium (located on the High Street level), a used bookstore,[13] and a café.

Books, recordings, research databases, programs for children and adults, classes, meeting rooms (located on the High Street level), foreign language collections, the Library Express Delivery Service (LEDS), Patent and Trademark Resource Center, business resources, and grantsmanship materials.

Accessibility services available at Main Library include the Accessibility Zone with NLS talking book program and Braille books (both of which can be checked out), Large Print Keyboards and Magnisight CCTV, sensory inclusive items (sensory bags, weighted laptops and Quiet Zones).

Prior to that, branch libraries were in locations as diverse as the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company's recreational hall, a department store, a church, and a local school.

A van serves many senior citizens’ housing facilities and apartments using carts of materials brought inside to residents.

Nursing homes and other residential facilities receive monthly deliveries of library materials.