Friends of the Library

Columbus Metropolitan Library

About the Friends

Friends of the Library is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization made up of everyday customers and advocates passionate about Columbus Metropolitan Library.

SHOP

Find the perfect gift and add new books to your collection.

BECOME A FRIEND

Friends of the Library members are passionate library advocates.

VISIT

Grab a cup of coffee at a library café and stroll through the Carnegie Gallery.

In The News

Library to offer Winter Reading Challenge to keep kids reading

November 29, 2021

Annual program returns Dec. 1 through Jan. 31

Huntington Holiday Train returns to Main Library on Nov. 22

November 10, 2021

COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) will once again host the Huntington...

Library to close on Sundays through at least Jan. 9,

November 2, 2021

COLUMBUS—Due to a staffing shortage, Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) will...

Library to participate in global eBook club

October 26, 2021

COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) is participating in The Big Library...

Library announces virtual viewing option for upcoming Wil Haygood author

October 11, 2021

Columbus author to speak at Main Library on Oct. 24

Library Foundation announces recipients of Julian Sinclair Smith and Foundation

October 6, 2021

Chief Judge Algenon Marbley to receive Julian Sinclair Smith Award;...

Friends of the Library is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization.

96 S. Grant Ave. | Columbus, Ohio 43215

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