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
SARAH MILKS BETHEL
Treasurer
Unilever
TIA RAMEY
Secretary
The Saunders PR Group
Lois Beckman, battleface, Inc.
David Boylan, White Castle
Elizabeth Carroll, JPMorgan Chase
Jesse Cantrell, Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Shunda Collins, Columbus Urban League
Elissa Francis, Benevity
Nedra Hadley, Community Volunteer
Meredith Harper Bonham, BeecherHill
Tracy Hedrick, The Ohio State University
Elizabeth Helpling, Squire Patton Boggs, LLP
Kyra Jones, JPMorgan Chase
Steph Kusta, Orveon Global
Janelle Lopez, Big Lots, Inc.
Penny Martin, Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Lauren McBride, The Ohio State University
Rob McCarthy, Bricker & Eckler, LLP
Carly Miller, Cristo Rey Columbus High School
Jaela Neal, TransUnion
Julie A. Newhall, Ohio Education Association
Ryan Price, Bath & Body Works, Inc.
Angela Ramos Fields, Spectrum Enterprise
Tracy Rawlings, The Ohio State University
Laura Rosenthal, NiSource
John Rothschild, Newmark Knight Frank
Lyn Tolan-Barbin, Supreme Court of Ohio
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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