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Category: Press Releases

Library announces virtual viewing option for upcoming Wil Haygood author talk

Columbus author to speak at Main Library on Oct. 24

Library Foundation announces recipients of Julian Sinclair Smith and Foundation awards

Chief Judge Algenon Marbley to receive Julian Sinclair Smith Award;
Lynne Redgrave to receive Foundation Award

Library hires new Public Services Directors and Communications Manager

COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has made four new hires: Benjamin Reid has been hired to…

Library opens new Hilltop Branch

Twelfth new library to open since 2014

Library to close temporary Hilltop Branch to prepare for grand opening of new building

Customers can sign panel to be used in construction

Library to require all customers to wear masks

Move comes in response to Columbus indoor mask order

Library opens new Karl Road Branch

Eleventh new library to open since 2014

Library announces Local History & Genealogy fall programs

History of Hate in Ohio program kicks off fall lineup this Thursday

Library Trustees vote to designate Juneteenth as an official holiday

COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library’s (CML) Board of Trustees yesterday unanimously voted to designate Juneteenth as an…

Library’s School Help Centers open Aug. 23

Plus, new webpage connects students with free resources

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