• Earn Prizes Just By Reading!

    You’re already familiar with our Summer Reading Challenge, but did you know we also have a Winter Reading Challenge? K-12 students can earn prizes just by reading. Pick up a game board at any library location today! Winter Reading Challenge runs through Jan. 31.

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  • Allllllll Aboooooaard!!!!

    The Huntington Holiday Train is back at Main Library! Bring your whole family to enjoy this awe-inspiring holiday tradition celebrating its 30th year on display. Hurry! The train leaves the station on Jan. 8.

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  • Staff Picks Live: Best of 2022

    Tuesday, Dec. 6 | 7 p.m.

    Tune in to watch Staff Picks Live!

    Our staff will talk about their favorite books of 2022. Join the chat to share your recommendations.

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  • Free Virtual Program

    Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 7 p.m.

    Explore the rich cultural diversity represented by the bakeries of Columbus as three of the city’s favorite bakers share how their heritage and family traditions influence their holiday baking. Shanna Banks from Love Meets Cake and Scott and Gina Bast from Scotty’s Café will give us a glimpse behind the scenes and share a few recipes along the way!

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  • Zoom: Family Film and Book Festival

    Friday, Dec. 9 & Saturday, Dec. 10

    Our friends at the Wexner Center for the Arts bring you two days of family fun, including films, art-making, an author talk, yoga, refreshments and more! It’s free, but some events require tickets. Click below for more information.

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It’s back now – Jan. 8!

Visit the Huntington Holiday Train

Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.

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Dec. 1 - Jan. 31

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