My History

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Carnegie Author Series

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.

School Help

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.

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Local History & Genealogy

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.

We’ll keep you up-to-date on library news.

Stop back often to see what’s happening at your library.

Learn about your neighborhood’s history – and become a part of it – by sharing your historic photos.

Access central Ohio’s digital history. Images, documents, maps and artifacts.

Local History & Genealogy

Your space to discover your history.

We have tools and resources to help you research your family tree, the house you live in, your ancestry and more. Plus book appointments to visit Main Library in person or talk to an expert online.

Help Us Preserve Ohio's History

We’re looking for photos that tell the stories of central Ohio. We’d love to see your old photos of Columbus, past events and performances, historic homes and buildings, demonstrations and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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We’re here to help you succeed in your job search.

Explore Your History

Local History & Genealogy

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My History

Access central Ohio’s digital history. Images, documents, maps and artifacts.

Local History & Genealogy

Help Us Preserve Ohio's History

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