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Let’s Kick Off Summer Together!
Summer Reading Challenge starts Thursday, June 1! Join us for our Kickoff Celebration at Main Library on Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. We’ll have family fun with music from The Shazzbots, games, activities and refreshments, plus a LEGO® display you won’t want to miss.
Our branches are hosting parties as well between June 1-3. Click below to check our schedule.
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Opera Columbus Performs at the Library!
Friday, June 2 | 12 p.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.Our friends from Opera Columbus are helping us celebrate our 150th birthday with a series of free concerts – the last of which is Friday, June 2 at Main Library. We hope to see you there! Click below for more Partner Day deals.
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Get Free Admission to the Pool this Summer!
This Summer: Show your library card at any Columbus Recreation and Parks outdoor pool and get a Leisure Card good for five free entries. One Leisure Card per cardholder. Click below for more Partner Day deals.
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Get Discounted Tickets to Franklin Park Conservatory!
From June 1 through Aug. 30: Enjoy $3 off full-price tickets with your library card for day or evening admission. Click below to learn more and for even more library card deals as we celebrate our 150th birthday all year long!
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