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Check out a Culture Pass
Get free admission to some of central Ohio’s most popular destinations, such as the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Columbus Museum of Art, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum and more.
Search “Culture Pass” in our catalog for details and availability. For in-person checkout only; non-reservable.
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Get a Haircut and Read!
Help your child develop a love of reading, anytime, anywhere! We’ve partnered with 10 local barbershops to provide free books for children to read before and during their haircut.
Click below for participating locations.
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Free Class: Getting Started with Video Content Marketing
Tuesday, July 23 | 6:30-8 p.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Meeting Room 3A)Connor Dunwoodie, Emmy-winning videographer and founder of Chronicle Creative Media Co., will share the basics, including equipment and software needs, tips and tricks to help your videos stand out on different digital platforms and more.
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Get Instant Access to Digital Comics
Calling all comics fans! You can get instant access to digital comics through hoopla! You’ll find your favorite DC and Marvel superheroes plus so much more. Did we mention that all you need is your library card?
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Thursday, July 4
in observance of Independence Day
All locations will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3.
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Get online access to movies, music, eBooks, audiobooks and more, free with your library card.
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