Columbus Metropolitan Library

Our new #ServiceInAction Nook is now open at the Martin Luther King Branch – and City of Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther joined us to commemorate the occasion. 🇺🇸   The special nook celebrates service in all its forms, from military to community action, and highlights books and stories that honor those who make a difference. The nook also features a letter-writing station which encourages young readers to write a thank you note to a veteran. Mayor Ginther and library CEO Lauren Hagan were the first to pen their letters, inspiring dozens of #EastHigh and Mansion Day School students to write their own. The mayor spoke alongside Frederic "Dr. B" Bertley of COSI, and Kristen Rost, Vice President of the Nationwide Foundation, whose generous support made this reading nook possible.   The new area is presented in partnership with The National Veterans Memorial and Museum and COSI - Center of Science and Industry.

Columbus Metropolitan Library is hiring a full-time Adult Services Librarian at the Driving Park Branch – plus, five additional roles are open now ➡️ 📚 Adult Services Librarian: Provide expert reference service, develop engaging adult programming, offer reading suggestions, and connect customers with research tools and community resources. Play a key role in outreach, training, and system-level information. Details: https://lnkd.in/gaJgTxXU Know the right candidate? Consider sharing with your network! #LibraryJobs #LibrarianJobs #Hiring

Big congratulations to Ebenezer, one of our regulars at the Gahanna Branch, for being selected for the Ohio Educational Library Media Association Read On! Award 🎉 Ebbe brings curiosity and kindness to the branch every time he visits – often surprising library staff with fun facts they didn't know. He'll be recognized this fall with a certificate, a Barnes & Noble gift card, and an invitation to the #OELMA conference. Way to go, Ebbe! 🏆

For decades, Robert L. Patterson has poured his heart into his community. Now, we’re saying thank you – with a room in his honor. This room at the Marion-Franklin Branch now honors Robert, whose steadfast commitment helped bring library service to the area. His advocacy, alongside community support, championed the express branch at Beery Middle School in 2014 and the opening of the free-standing Marion-Franklin Branch in 2025. “As long as we keep working together, we can move mountains.” –Robert L. Patterson, 2025 #Community #Advocacy #Columbus

A round of applause for Eva Kennedy, violist with the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra! 👏 Several times a year, the orchestra sends an experienced musician to the library – introducing kids to classical music while strengthening their love of reading. #ClassicalMusic #Libraries #Education

Sometimes, all you have to do is ask. Thanks to this library customer and her great idea, we've implemented the ability to filter study rooms by natural light – just by reserving a space online. ✨

After 25 years of writing poetry, this library regular is now a published author 👏 Shary Isaac has been writing for decades, but when she decided to publish her first book, she hit a roadblock – publishers required the submission to be in a specific digital format, and she wasn’t confident in her computer skills. Then, she became a regular at the library’s South High Branch. Two staff members helped her brush up on her word processing skills in the Community Support Center, and little by little, her goal came closer to reality. Last week, she finally published her first book of poems, returning to the library to celebrate. Congratulations, Shary. We’re proud to be a part of your story! #Libraries #LibraryLove #Authors 

Columbus Metropolitan Library is celebrating the #Hilltop, one of the city’s largest and most vibrant neighborhoods, with a new art exhibition at Main Library. 🎨 The show features Hilltop artists ranging from established professionals to first-time exhibitors. From everyday moments – neighbors gathering in parks, familiar faces at local shops, music drifting through the summer air – to the deeply personal stories behind each piece, this show reflects the beauty, creativity, and connection that define the neighborhood. View the exhibition through June 25 – always free on Main Library’s second floor (96 S. Grant Ave.) #Columbus #Art

This month, the library's Business & Nonprofit Resource Center is busy with events to help strengthen our city's up-and-coming entrepreneurs. Free sessions in May: 🤔 Starting a Business in Ohio | May 7 ✍️ Do It Once, Do It Right – Operating Procedures for your Business | May 14 💰 Intro to Grant Proposals for Nonprofits | May 21 📊 Know Your Customers | May 28 Every session is free and open to all. See details: https://lnkd.in/d9kNnfTJ

Columbus Metropolitan Library is hiring an Administrative Assistant to support our Service Design and Engagement team – plus, nine other open positions ➡️ 🧑💼 Administrative Assistant (full time, Main Library): Provide direct support to CML’s Chief of Service Design & Engagement, who oversees Events, Service Design, and Development. Coordinate meetings, manage schedules, maintain records, and keep daily operations running smoothly. This role handles confidential and complex assignments, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgement. 🔁 Know an experienced administrator? Feel encouraged to share with your network! 🔗 Apply: https://lnkd.in/gihdCFaB #AdminJobs #Administration #NowHiring