Main Library

Location Details

96 S. Grant Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
614-645-2275

Hours

Mon-Thur: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Nearby Locations

Martin Luther King
Northside
Parsons

Other Locations

Chuck Cody: Fiction, Arts and Media

Jay Kegley: Science, Business and News

Martha Lund: Center for Discovery (Children and Teens)

Margie Robertson: InfoLine (614.645.2275)

Rick Catrone: Circulation

 

Main Library is home to an extensive genealogy collection, business and technology classes, fun programming for kids, not to mention a fabulous collection of books and resources. You can also see spectacular art from renowned artists Aminah Robinson and Todd Slaughter and visit year-round art exhibits featuring local artists.

 

Stop by and see what we have to offer.

Upcoming Events
Tuesday May 28, 2013
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Adult

Bring your resume and meet with a professional from the New Directions Career Center to get additional advice on updating your resume. Help is also available to improve interview performance or answer other questions you have about your job search. 15 minutes sessions available on a first come, first served basis.

Tuesday May 28, 2013
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
2-6 years

Books, music, and rhymes to set your toddler on the road to reading! Ages 18-36 months

Tuesday May 28, 2013
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
3-6 years

Books, songs, stories, and surprises intended to help your preschooler learn to love reading! Ages 3-6

Tuesday May 28, 2013
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Birth-18 months, 18-36 months, 2-6 years

Attention Families! Drop in anytime between 5:30-6:30 pm to participate in fun games and activities together. Art, music, games and pretend play will be used to bring literacy learning to life!

Tuesday May 28, 2013
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
3-6 years, 6-11 years

Attention Families! Drop in anytime between 5:30 and 7pm to join us for fun literacy, math and science-based crafts, games and activities in the Children's Area. All ages welcome!

Wednesday May 29, 2013
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
2-6 years

Books, music, and rhymes to set your toddler on the road to reading! Ages 18-36 months

Meeting Rooms

Homework Help Center
Monday through Thursday:
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday:
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Open during the school year.
Job Help Center
Monday through Friday:
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Main Library Parking

Parking is available in the attached garage on Library Park North.

Pricing:

  • 0-1 hour: FREE
  • 1-2 hours: $0.50
  • 2-3 hours: $1
  • 3-4 hours: $2
  • 4-5 hours: $3
  • 5-6 hours: $4
  • 6-7 hours: $5
  • 7-8 hours: $6
  • 8+ hours: $10.
  • Lost tickets will be charged the maximum daily rate ($10).

Garage Hours:

Garage opens 30 minutes before and closes 30 minutes after library hours.