Our series brings engaging national authors to you, free and open to all.
Choose the Sesquicentennial Author Series (special-events) link under What’s Happening to see the lineup.
K-12 Students: Get free after-school help with your schoolwork in our School Help Centers.
Choose the School Help link under Kids, Teens & Teachers.
Get free, live coaching for help with resumes, interview practice, career coaching and job searching.
Explore our digital resources to help you learn something new or deep dive into a topic of interest.
Visit Main Library in person or Reserve an Expert online for one-on-one help with your research and genealogy questions.
Choose the Local History & Genealogy link under Explore Your History for more information.
Stop back often to see what’s happening at your library.
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The Library Store offers a curated collection of gifts for library fans, including apparel, toys, unique trinkets and gadgets, stationery, greeting cards, and used books. We’re proud to feature locally-made merchandise and seasonal one-of-a-kind items that will make the perfect gift for any occasion.
Main Library | First Floor
96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
Open Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friends of the Library members receive 10% off their purchases. Join or renew online or in store today.
Shop The Library Store from the comfort of your own home. The online store features seasonal merchandise and best sellers.
See a piece of art you loved in the Carnegie Gallery? Artwork from gallery exhibits are available for purchase on our online shop.
Purchases support artists and the Friends of the Library.
Can’t wait for the next Big Book Sale to stock your shelf? Check out ThriftBooks for great deals on books as well as movies, TV, music and video games and know that each purchase supports Friends of the Library.
Big Book Sales give items withdrawn from the library’s collection a second chance at a well-read life.
Friends of the Library members get early access to Big Book Sales and receive 10% off their purchases. Join or renew online or in store today.
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