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Give Kids Hope
Operation Backpack is here! Through Aug. 8, drop off new backpacks and school supplies at any Columbus Metropolitan Library location. Your donation can change the lives of children throughout our community.
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Free Program: Positive Parenting
Monday, July 28 | 6-7 p.m.
Northern Lights Branch | 4093 Cleveland Ave.Join us for Motivational Mondays, a series of fun and family-focused programs featuring expert speakers on a wide range of early childhood topics. Bring the kids!
Next up: Representatives from Action for Children will share strategies for raising more confident kids. For families with kids of all ages.
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A New Way to Connect!
Receive occasional texts about happenings at the library. Click below to choose which locations you’d like to hear from. We’ll only send two to four texts per month about location activities.
Stop by our programs & events page to stay current on all events and programs happening at all locations.
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Free Resources for Young Readers
Looking for fun ways to help your young readers? BookFlix and TumbleBook Library help kids build reading skills while bringing their favorite stories to life.
Click below to check out more tools and resources, all free with your library card.
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Have You Tried eBooks?
We have thousands of titles of eBooks and eAudiobooks ready for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home!
Curious to try? Download the Libby app to your smartphone, tablet or eReader and follow the instructions to get started. Click here for additional support.
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