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Free Class: Basics of Fundraising for Nonprofits
Thursday, May 29 | 6:30 p.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Meeting Room 3A)So you’ve decided to start fundraising for your nonprofit organization. What do you do first? We’ll explore the steps required to build a successful fundraising program from the ground up.
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See Free Movies Inspired by Books
See free movies inspired by books at the Gateway Film Center this summer! All you need is your library card.
It’s all part of our From Book to Film partnership. Click below to learn more and check out the schedule.
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A New Way to Connect!
Receive occasional texts about happenings at the library. Click below to choose which locations you’d like to hear from. We’ll only send two to four texts per month about location activities.
Stop by our programs & events page to stay current on all events and programs happening at all locations.
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Check out a Culture Pass
Get free admission to some of central Ohio’s most popular destinations, such as the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Columbus Museum of Art, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum and more.
Search “Culture Pass” in our catalog for details and availability. For in-person checkout only; non-reservable.
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Tools and Resources
We have tools and resources to help you navigate your job search on our Job & Career Help page.
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