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
Thursday May 23, 2013
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Adult

The Arts & Media Division of the Columbus Metropolitan Library will help you research your art and collectibles. This workshop will offer suggestions of sources of information about the glass figurine you’'ve inherited, what your old baseball card collection is worth today, or about that old Victorian clock in the attic.
No registration required.

Saturday May 25, 2013
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Adult

Free Adult Basic Literacy/Citizenship class, Saturday from 10am - 12 Noon, call Columbus Literacy Council at 614-282-7661 to register.

Saturday May 25, 2013
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Adult

Free Adult Basic Literacy class. Class held in 2nd Floor Tutor Room 1. Call Columbus Literacy Council at 614-282-7661 to register.

Saturday May 25, 2013
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
2-6 years

Reading is a family affair. Join us and share in stories, songs, and fun! All ages

Saturday May 25, 2013
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Adult

Many readers will be using a Kindle, Nook, iPad, or other tablet for summer reading at the pool or beach this year. If you have an eReader, please join us at the Loft in Main Library to learn how to get FREE library eBooks. Bring your device with you and leave with content! Don’t have an eReader but are curious about them? Come along and we’ll make good recommendations about what eReader to consider. We’ll also review some HOT new titles for your summer reading pleasure.

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.

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.