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 adds Columbus Clippers to Culture Pass program, offering free

May 13, 2022

Customers can check out free tickets to Sunday home games

Library to launch Summer Reading Challenge on June 1

May 11, 2022

Annual program focuses on keeping reading skills strong over the...

Library announces James Patterson author talk on June 13

May 9, 2022

Free tickets now available

Library Board of Trustees approves architects for four additional building

May 4, 2022

COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library’s (CML) Board of Trustees last week approved...

Libraries partner to bring author Margaret Atwood to Columbus on

April 27, 2022

Author of The Handmaid’s Tale to be joined in conversation...

Wendy Tressler elected president-elect of American Library Association’s Core division

April 26, 2022

COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library’s (CML) Director of Capital Planning & Project...

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

96 S. Grant Ave. | Columbus, Ohio 43215

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What’s Happening

Carnegie Author Series

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News & Updates

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