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Category: Press Releases

Library opens new Gahanna Branch on its 150th birthday

COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has cut the ribbon on its new Gahanna Branch. The new…

Library celebrates birthdays in partnership with OhioHealth

Newborns to receive library 150th birthday gifts

Library to celebrate its 150th birthday on March 4

System-wide family fun plus the grand opening of a new branch

Library reopens Southeast Branch

Branch had closed for repairs due to water damage

Library to celebrate Black History Month

COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) will celebrate Black History Month with virtual and in-person programs in…

Library announces 2023 Sesquicentennial Author Series lineup

pictures of 10 authors

COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) is announcing the lineup of its 2023 Sesquicentennial Author Series, renamed…

Library adds BalletMet and Columbus Symphony to its Culture Pass program, offering free tickets for checkout

Customers can check out free tickets to upcoming performances

Library to dedicate new Gahanna Branch with community celebration on March 4

Grand opening to fall on library’s 150th birthday

Library to offer Winter Reading Challenge
to keep kids reading over break

Annual program returns Dec. 1 through Jan. 31

Library celebrates Native American Heritage Month

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