Library opens its new Reynoldsburg Branch

COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has cut the ribbon on its new Reynoldsburg Branch.

The new Reynoldsburg Branch has:

• 39,200 square feet of space (up from 19,800)
• A robust collection to meet the community’s needs
• Interactive Children’s area with more space for programs and areas for children to read, study and use computers
• Ready for Kindergarten area to help preschoolers be prepared for school
• Tween and Teen areas with computers, study space and comfortable seating
• School Help Center where students can get free after-school help
• Three meeting rooms and 15 study rooms
• Drive-up window for customers to pick up reserves and drop off materials
• Spacious Quiet Room
• Public computers for customers to reserve
• Commissioned works of public art

Ribbon cutters participating in today’s dedication include:
The Honorable Angela Abram – President, Reynoldsburg City Schools Board of Education
Cynthia Amoah – Reynoldsburg Poet and Artist
The Honorable Stacie Baker – Member, Reynoldsburg City Council
Jonathan Barnes – Principal, Jonathan Barnes Architecture & Design
Mario Basora – CEO, Future Ready Five
The Honorable Joe Begeny – Mayor, City of Reynoldsburg
Jennifer Chamberlain – Chairperson, Far East Area Commission
Chuck Cochran – Executive Director, Reynoldsburg Community Association
Janelle Coleman – President, AEP Foundation
Pam Coulter – Executive Director, Reynoldsburg Chamber of Commerce
The Honorable Hearcel Craig – Ohio State Senator
The Honorable Erica Crawley – Commissioner, Franklin County Board of Commissioners
Amanda Ekwall – Reynoldsburg Branch Manager, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Timothy Frommeyer* – SVP & CFO, Nationwide
Lauren Hagan – Chief Financial Officer, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Wes Hall – Sr. Vice President, Philanthropy and Education, Battelle
Charlie Hansen – Chief Customer Experience Officer, Columbus Metropolitan Library
The Honorable Erin Hill – Member, Reynoldsburg City Council
Dion Johnson – Artist
The Honorable Mildred Johnson – Member, Reynoldsburg City Council
Tom Katzenmeyer* – President & CEO, Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Honorable Meredith Lawson-Rowe – President, Reynoldsburg City Council
Andrea Lewis – Senior Consultant, Nationwide Foundation
Patrick Losinski – Chief Executive Officer, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Jennifer Massanova** – Community Volunteer
The Honorable Bhuwan Pyakurel – Member, Reynoldsburg City Council
Dr. Tracy Reed – Superintendent, Reynoldsburg City Schools
Dianna Russell – Director of Advancement, Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
The Honorable Jeni Quesenberry – Vice President, Reynoldsburg City Schools Board of Education
The Honorable Louis Salvati – Member, Reynoldsburg City Council
Rupal Shah – Executive Director, Reynoldsburg Community YMCA
Chris Shook – City Attorney, City of Reynoldsburg
Renée Shumate** – Vice President, American Electric Power
Catherine Strauss* – Managing Partner, Ice Miller LLP
The Honorable Shanette Strickland – Member, Reynoldsburg City Council
Dale Towns – CEO, LYFE Savers
Mary Turner Stoots – Chair, Reynoldsburg-Truro Historical Society
Tariq Tarey* – Director of Refugee Social Services, Jewish Family Services
Danielle Tong – Executive Director, CelebrateOne
Wendy Tressler – Director of Capital Planning and Project Management, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Leslie Vesha – Manager of Philanthropy, Battelle
Andrea Villanueva – Public Services Director, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Lou Von Thaer – President & CEO, Battelle
David White* – Senior Vice President of Technology, RTI International
Carla Williams Scott* – Director, Department of Neighborhoods, City of Columbus
Anthony Wilson – Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Cheryl Wooten – Executive Director, HEART
The Honorable Mandy Young – Member, Reynoldsburg City Schools Board of Education
David Zenk – Managing Principal, GUND Partnership
Donna Zuiderweg – Chief Community Engagement Officer, Columbus Metropolitan Library

*Columbus Metropolitan Library Board of Trustees Member
**Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation Board Member
+Friends of the Library Board Member

The former Reynoldsburg Branch at 1402 Brice Rd. was built in 1980. In 1990 it was renovated and expanded to 19,800 square feet. The former branch was demolished in summer 2022, and a new, two-level branch was constructed on the same site. The new library is roughly double the size of its predecessor with 39,200 square feet. Turner is the construction manager at risk and JBAD, GUND Partnership and MSS are the architects.

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