Our series brings engaging national authors to you, free and open to all.
Choose the Carnegie Author Series (special-events) link under What’s Happening to see the lineup.
K-12 Students: Get free after-school help with your schoolwork in our School Help Centers.
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Explore our digital resources to help you learn something new or deep dive into a topic of interest..
Visit Main Library in person or Reserve an Expert online for one-on-one help with your research and genealogy questions.
Choose the Local History & Genealogy link under Explore Your History for more information.
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Learn about your neighborhood’s history – and become a part of it – by sharing your historic photos.
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We have tools and resources to help you research your family tree, the house you live in, your ancestry and more. Plus book appointments to visit Main Library in person or talk to an expert online.
We’re looking for photos that tell the stories of central Ohio. We’d love to see your old photos of Columbus, past events and performances, historic homes and buildings, demonstrations and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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