During and after your visit

…in-library use only so that it will always be available for visiting researchers. Most materials are available in open stacks that can be freely perused by the public. Some material…

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Black History Month 2023 Programs

…Urban Strings Community Concert Saturday, Feb. 25 | 4 p.m. Youth string ensembles perform inspiring music from popular African American composers and arrangers. All ages. Canal Winchester Branch 115 Franklin…

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150 Calendar

…Main Library Feb. 1-28 Black History Month Feb. 22 WOSU Columbus Neighborhoods: Columbus Metropolitan Library March 4 Birthday Bashes March 4 New Gahanna Branch Opening March 9-April 11 World on…

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Press Room

…2024 READ MORE Load More Search Search Filter By Category Filter By Category Select Category Authors Business COVID19 eBooks and Digital Lending Events Foundation Friends of the Library History &…

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Our Employee Experience

…I keep coming back because everyone has the same passion for the library and its mission. Even after more than 20 years, I love coming to work every day, knowing…

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Friends of the Library – Donate

…library will remain open to all for years to come. Donations of a reasonable size can be dropped off at any Columbus Metropolitan Library location. Customers must be able to…

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