COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has cut the ribbon on its new Linden Branch at 2223 Cleveland Ave.
The new Linden Branch has:
- 27,000 square feet of space (increased from 12,700 square feet)
- Three meeting rooms and 10 study rooms for community use
- A larger Children’s area and a separate space for tweens
- A dedicated Teen area with books, computers, and spaces to be creative
- A Learning Center, a dynamic space for programs for all ages
- Public computers and a Business Center for community use
- Commissioned works of public art
- Seating areas to read and relax, including a Quiet Room
- A collection of library materials to meet the community’s needs
The Linden Branch, located at 2223 Cleveland Ave., was built in 2004. The new two-level Linden Branch, built on the same site, has more than doubled its size from roughly 12,700 square feet to approximately 27,000 square feet. Turner is the construction manager at risk and Moody Nolan is the architect.
CML kicked off construction of the new branch with a “wallbreaking” ceremony on April 17, 2024. Its hours of operation are:
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
Ribbon cutters participating in today’s dedication include:
Jennifer Adair – School Board Member, Columbus City Schools
Patrice Allen Brady – Neighborhoods Strategies Manager, City of Columbus Dept. of Neighborhoods
Margo Arnold+ – Strategy Consultant and Owner, My Helpmate LLC
Joy Bivens – Deputy County Administrator, Franklin County
Dave Brown – Project Executive, Turner Construction
Matt Brown – Manager, Capital Planning & Construction, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Justin Bumbico – Information Technology Officer, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Matthew Chapin – Project Superintendent, Turner Construction
Janelle Coleman – VP, Community Engagement & President, AEP Foundation
Senator Hearcel Craig – Ohio Senate, District 15
Councilmember Nancy Day-Achauer – City of Columbus, District 2
Ava DiMasi – Staff Assistant & Assistant to the State Director, Office of Senator Jon Husted
Abdoulaye Dieng – Field Representative Manager, Office of Congressman Mike Carey
Kym Douglas – Director, City of Columbus – Department of Neighborhoods
Patricia Duckworth – Commissioner, South Linden Area Commission
Kyle Glass – Senior Associate, Moody Nolan
Lauren Hagan – Chief Executive Officer, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Wes Hall – SVP, Philanthropy & Education, Battelle
Charlie Hansen – Chief Public Services Officer, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Ian Hopkins – Project Engineer, Turner Construction
Chad Jester – VP, Corporate Citizenship & President, Nationwide Foundation, Nationwide
Laura Johnson Peace – Linden Branch Manager, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Deanna Jones – Senior Project Manager, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Tom Katzenmeyer* – Library supporter
Zach Klein – City Attorney, City of Columbus
Doug Kridler – President & CEO, The Columbus Foundation
Jamie Lang – Financial Officer, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Mary Leiby – Foundation Program & Operations Specialist, Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation
Kris Long – Deputy County Administrator, Franklin County
Zach McClurg – Project Architect, Moody Nolan
Lisa Merkert – Interior Designer, Moody Nolan
Rep. Ismail Mohamed – Ohio House of Representatives, District 3
Jonathan Moody – CEO, Moody Nolan
Javier Negrete Jr. – Coordinator, One Linden Schools Student Success Initiative
Dr. Tina Pierce – School Board Member, Columbus City Schools
Bernita Reese – Director, Columbus Recreation and Parks
Councilmember Emmanuel Remy – City of Columbus, District 4
Kristen Rost – VP, Nationwide Foundation, Nationwide
Brian Sell – Principal, Moody Nolan
Renée Shumate – President, Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation
Rev. Joseph Stanley – Commissioner, South Linden Area Commission
Kelly Stevelt – Community Engagement Senior Manager, AEP Foundation
Michael Stinziano – Franklin County Auditor
Catherine Strauss* – Managing Partner, Ice Miller
Dr. Londale Towns Sr. – Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LYFE Savers
Wendy Tressler – Planning and Strategy Officer, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Leslie Vesha – Philanthropy Manager, Battelle
Lou Von Thaer – President & CEO, Battelle
David White* – Senior Vice President, RTI International
Diana Williams – Commissioner, South Linden Area Commission
Peggy A. Williams – Secretary, South Linden Area Commission
Shelisa Williams – Commissioner, South Linden Area Commission
Carla Williams-Scott* – Senior Manager, Community Outreach & Strategic Partnerships, The Ohio State University’s Kirwin Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity
Dr. Anthony Wilson – Chief Operating Officer, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Litany Zenz – Project Manager, Turner Construction
Donna Zuiderweg – Chief of Service Design and Engagement, Columbus Metropolitan Library
*Columbus Metropolitan Library Board of Trustees Member
+Friends of the Library Board Member
Click here to learn more about CML’s Aspirational Building Program.
Click here for additional CML press announcements and media resources.
