Columbus Metropolitan Library
Friends of the Library
Our Mission
Building awareness and resources to champion the vision of Columbus Metropolitan Library.
Who We Are
Friends of the Library is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization made up of everyday customers and advocates passionate about Columbus Metropolitan Library.
What We Do
Friends of the Library manages revenue-generating library amenities that enhance the library experience and maintains a membership program of library lovers who champion grassroots advocacy in support of Columbus Metropolitan Library.
Leadership
Andrea Thomas
President
Crane Group
Meredith Hart
Vice President
OhioHealth
Ryan Price
Treasurer
Bath & Body Works
Sarah Milks Bethel
Secretary
Unilever
Margo Arnold, My Helpmate LLC
Lois Beckman, Soft Surroundings
David Boylan, White Castle
Jesse Cantrell, Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Elizabeth Carroll, JPMorgan Chase
Thomas Davis, The Ohio State University
Elissa Francis, The Wellington School
Meredith Harper Bonham, BeecherHill
Tracy Hedrick, The Ohio State University
Kyra Jones, Nationwide
Steph Kusta, Orveon Global
Janelle Lopez, Big Lots, Inc.
Penny Martin, Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Lauren McBride, The Ohio State University
Carly Miller, Cristo Rey Columbus High School
Jaela Neal, TransUnion
Tia Ramey, The Saunders PR Group
Angela Ramos Fields, Spectrum Enterprise
Laura Rosenthal, NiSource
John Rothschild, Newmark Knight Frank
Lyn Tolan-Barbin, Supreme Court of Ohio
Elizabeth Trebbien, Squire Patton Boggs, LLP
Gwen Zaczepinski, Gwendolyn Z Photography
Become a Friend
Friends are advocates who love Columbus Metropolitan Library and can’t stop talking about all it has to offer. They support Big Book Sales, The Library Store, library cafes and attend Carnegie Gallery receptions and library programs. Friends respond to calls to action -big and small- to ensure Columbus Metropolitan Library remains open to all for years to come.
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