Library to return to normal hours starting March 21

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COVID-19 pandemic led to shortened hours

COLUMBUS—Most of Columbus Metropolitan Library’s (CML) 23 locations will return to normal hours starting Monday, March 21. CML reduced hours during the COVID-19 pandemic, with most locations closing at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. See updated hours below.

The following locations will be open Mon-Thu: 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri & Sat: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun: 1-5 p.m.:

  • Dublin Branch
  • Hilliard Branch
  • Hilltop Branch
  • Karl Road Branch
  • Main Library
  • New Albany Branch
  • Reynoldsburg Branch
  • Southeast Branch
  • Whetstone Branch
  • Whitehall Branch

The following locations will be open Mon-Thu: 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri & Sat: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun: 1-5 p.m.:

  • Barnett Branch
  • Driving Park Branch
  • Franklinton Branch
  • Gahanna Branch (currently at a temporary location while new branch is under construction)
  • Linden Branch
  • Martin Luther King Branch
  • Northern Lights Branch
  • Northside Branch
  • Parsons Branch
  • Shepard Branch
  • South High Branch

Additionally, the Canal Winchester Branch will be open Mon-Thu: 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri & Sat: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and closed Sunday. The Marion-Franklin Branch will keep its current hours: Mon-Thu: 2-7 p.m., Fri: 2-6 p.m. and closed Saturday and Sunday.

Columbus Metropolitan Library has served the people of Franklin County, Ohio since 1873. With its Main Library and 22 branches, CML is well known for signature services and programs like School Help, Reading Buddies, Summer Reading Challenge and Ready for Kindergarten. The library’s Strategic Plan supports the vision of “a thriving community where wisdom prevails,” which positions CML to respond to areas of urgent need: kids unprepared for kindergarten, third grade reading proficiency, high school graduation, college and career readiness and employment resources.

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