Columbus Metropolitan Library

Foundation

Give a Gift Today

Your gift to the library supports programs that inspire a lifelong passion for reading and learning and provides vital services to members of our community in need.

The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is building resources for the sole purpose of advancing the mission of Columbus Metropolitan Library for generations to come.

Your Impact​

Thanks to our donors, the library can help shape the stories of many in our community.

Celebration of Learning

Join us for our annual signature fundraising event to support the impactful work of the library.

Main Library Facade

How You Can Help

Learn more about supporting programs and services that enrich our community.

GREATEST NEEDS

You will be giving to support the library’s greatest needs and highest priorities.

A gift to Greatest Needs is a generous act that enables the library to use its knowledge of the community’s needs to make the greatest impact.

Gifts to this fund are highly encouraged.

YOUNG MINDS

Help kids maintain skills during out-of-school learning.

Give teachers books and resources when school budgets struggle. Support parents and caregivers as they build little ones into readers. Give children the gift of literacy and a love of reading that will help them succeed.

LIFE SKILLS

Connect customers with the help and resources they need.

Enhance our ability to provide resume and job search help. Allow customers increased access to experts for free legal aid and social services. Support our collaborations with other nonprofits in reaching the community.

MY LIBRARY

Help our neighbors get the most out of their library.

Increase access to technology and help narrow the digital divide. Get materials to those unable to visit the library with our lobby stop program for seniors. Help bring free author and civic events to the community.

Have questions?

Contact us today to get answers to your questions.

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Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

96 S. Grant Ave. | Columbus, Ohio 43215