Our series brings engaging national authors to you, free and open to all.
Choose the Carnegie 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.
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 Huntington Holiday Train has delighted people of all ages since 1992. This downtown holiday treasure was generously loaned to Columbus Metropolitan Library by Huntington in 2009 and is displayed in Main Library’s Grand Atrium.
Bring your entire family to see the display with its trains, tracks, waterfall, tunnels, bridges, mini homes and castle. On display during regular library hours Nov. 22 through Jan. 8, 2022.
Free one-hour parking in Main Library’s attached garage.
10 Fun Facts About the Holiday Train!
Main Library Hours
96 S. Grant Ave.
Monday-Thursday:
9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday:
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
(beginning Nov. 14)
Closed for the Holidays
Wednesday, Nov. 24
at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 25
Friday, Dec. 24
Saturday, Dec. 25
Friday, Dec. 31
Saturday, Jan. 1
Holiday Events
Check out some festive programs also happening at Main Library.
Choo Choo Train Storytime
Saturday, Dec. 4 | 11 a.m.
Bring the Farm to You: Winter Animals
Saturday, Dec. 11 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Snowy Day Holiday Storytime
Saturday, Dec. 18 | 11 a.m.
Plus, stop in for other seasonal activities while supplies last:
• Ornaments
• Bookmarks
• Train cars
• Holiday cards
• Letters to Santa
• Snowflakes
Ask staff for details.
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