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Parental Leave Guide Congratulations! On behalf of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, we are excited to congratulate you on the upcoming addition to your family. As you make preparations for your…
Medical Leave Guide To prepare for your medical leave, below you’ll find a list of action items that you will be responsible for before, during, and after your leave. 1….
…5.01 The System’s cash drawer technology will be compatible with Star TSP100 futurePRINT receipt printers or comparable. 5.02 The System will provide the ability for the cash drawer to open…
…look back with us. March 4, 1873 Columbus Public Library opened in the new city hall. 1907 Main Library opened, built with a gift of $200,000 from Andrew Carnegie. 1920…
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COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) is announcing the return of its Columbus Book Festival. CML first held the festival in 2023 to commemorate the organization’s 150th birthday. Due to the success…
Battelle Author Series for Kids and Teens Join us for talks with engaging authors who write amazing books for kids and teens, free and open to all at Main Library….
COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) is kicking off a promotional campaign to draw awareness to its business resources at all 23 locations. These include free Wi-Fi and reservable computers, meeting rooms…
…community engagement process will include comprehensive community focus groups. The selected facilities master planning consultant will be expected to review the outcomes of the community engagement process and incorporate any…
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