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Operated by Java’s
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.
Located on the First Floor
Carnegie’s Café offers espresso drinks, gourmet coffee, tea and smoothies. Enjoy bagels and baked goods from Sammy’s, savory sandwiches, wraps and salads from Freedom a la Cart and a variety of snacks.
Café Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Stop in Main Library to order your favorite coffee and treats in person or by phone.
To order by phone before you arrive, call 614-479-3623.
Friends of the Library members receive 10% off their purchases.
Owned and operated by a member of the Dublin community.
Dublin Branch | 75 N. High St.
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea offers coffee, tea and baked goods. Located on the Lower Level, inside the branch. Enter through our High Street entrance prior to library operating hours.
Café Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Friends of the Library members receive 10% off their purchases.
Operated by Java’s
Hilliard Branch | 4500 Hickory Chase Way
Located on the First Floor
Kerr’s Café offers espresso drinks, gourmet coffee, tea and smoothies. Enjoy bagels and baked goods from Sammy’s, savory sandwiches, wraps and salads from Freedom a la Cart and a variety of snacks.
Café Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Friends of the Library members receive 10% off their purchases.
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