• Free Virtual Program for Small Business Owners

    Wednesday, July 17 | 12 p.m.

    Interested in expanding your business? Accessing business loans is not always easy or affordable. In this virtual program, Ellen Harvey, Certified Business Advisor, will discuss affordable loan programs that the Ohio Small Business Development Centers offer to small businesses.

    Register Here

  • 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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  • 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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ALL LOCATIONS CLOSED

Thursday, July 4
in observance of Independence Day

All locations will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3.

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The Heart in Winter

Barry, Kevin

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The Genius of Judy

Bergstein, Rachelle

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Grown Women

Johnson, Sarai

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The Same Bright Stars

Joella, Ethan

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Brothersong

Klune, TJ

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The Book of Elsewhere

Reeves, Keanu/ Mieville, China

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They Dream in Gold

Sennaar, Mai

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The Dallergut Dream Department Store

Lee, Miye

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This Great Hemisphere

Askaripour, Mateo

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Evenings and Weekends

Mckenna, Oisín

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Bad Tourists

Carver, Caro

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Masquerade

Sangoyomi, O. O.

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