The Columbiana Public Library serves about 4,200 Shelby County citizens who live in Columbiana. Since opening its doors in 1969, the library has provided patrons with resources such as books, audiobooks, music CDs, videos, and public access computers with internet service to browse the online materials, as well as events like author visits, book clubs, and other programs for kids and adults. Each year, the library holds collections of about 28,836 volumes and circulates 48,953 items.