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
Wednesday June 5, 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

Wednesday June 5, 2013
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Adult

Learn how to find and use popular websites including the Columbus Metropolitan Library's web site and catalog. Registration is required. This class is part of the Connect Ohio Every Citizen Online training series.

Wednesday June 5, 2013
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
2-6 years, 6-11 years

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

Thursday June 6, 2013
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
18-36 months

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

Thursday June 6, 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

Thursday June 6, 2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6-11 years, 12-17 years, Adult

Opening Reception, June 6, 2013 from 6-8pm in the Carnegie Gallery, 2nd Floor. Urban Scrawl is the premiere event of the new East Franklinton revitalization initiative. The work, created by all volunteer artists, is donated to the Franklinton Arts District and is in turn hung throughout Franklinton as public art or sold at auction with the proceeds funding future community arts initiatives. Exhibit curated by Stephanie Rond. Artwork on display from June 6-July 27.

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.