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 hires director of IT

July 26, 2021

COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has hired Justin Bumbico has director...

Library to open new Karl Road Branch on Sept. 9,

July 21, 2021

Media hardhat tours available beforehand

Library reopens fully from pandemic

July 15, 2021

Open house celebration scheduled for Aug. 21

Library breaks ground on its new Gahanna Branch

July 14, 2021

Temporary location open in Hunter’s Ridge Shopping Center

Library partners with Columbus Public Health to offer COVID-19 vaccines

July 12, 2021

COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has partnered with Columbus Public Health...

Library to reopen public meeting rooms on June 30

June 23, 2021

COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) will make its public meeting rooms...

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

96 S. Grant Ave. | Columbus, Ohio 43215

Explore

Find your next great read or binge-worthy show.

What’s Happening

Carnegie Author Series

Kids, Teens & Teachers

Join our Online Summer Reading Challenge.

Programs & Resources

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Explore Your History

Local History & Genealogy

News & Updates

We’ll keep you up-to-date on library news.