{"id":14389,"date":"2012-03-28T19:40:42","date_gmt":"2012-03-28T23:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cap4kids.org\/columbus\/2012\/03\/28\/338874808\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:51:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:51:25","slug":"columbus-metropolitan-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/columbus-metropolitan-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CML is an award-winning library and amazing resource in the community. With 23 locations throughout Franklin County, they provide a lot more than just books, including lots of free online resources, story times for kids, and community events. Programs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbuslibrary.org\/adaptive-services\/\">Adaptive Services<\/a>: Request accommodations, adaptive audio and visual equipment, and large print reading materials.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbuslibrary.org\/adult-education\/\">Adult Education<\/a>:\u00a0 ESOL and GED referrals; free technology business, and coding classes; history and genealogy experts, Digital Navigator staff can help you access hardware and software, and Excel Adult High School allows adults to get their high-school degree in an online, self-paced program.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbuslibrary.org\/business-nonprofit-center\/\">Business &amp; Nonprofit Resource Center<\/a>: Visit Main Library for access to co-working space, specialized professional help, access to community partners, tools, and resources.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbuslibrary.org\/culture-pass\/\">Culture Pass<\/a>: Use your library card to check out a Culture Pass for free admission to a variety of Columbus organizations and events; including Columbus Museum of Art, Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus Clippers, Columbus Symphony, and more.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbuslibrary.org\/ready-for-k\/\">Kindergarten Readiness<\/a>: Find Storytimes, Play to Learn, and Kindergarten readiness classes for ages 0-5. They also have Skill Builder videos with activities you can do together at home.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbuslibrary.org\/notary-service\/\">Notary Service<\/a>: Free basic notary service with an Ohio Notary Public at most library locations. Schedule an appointment online.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbuslibrary.org\/school-help\/\">School Help<\/a>: K-12 students can get after-school homework help, K-3 students can get extra reading practice with Reading Buddies in person or online, HelpNow offers 24\/7 online homework help and test prep, and some locations host After School Snack times.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbuslibrary.org\/teens\/\">Teen Programs<\/a>: YouMedia Discord for ages 13-17 to work on music, podcasts, videos, and more with skilled mentors; homework and test prep help, and monthly Teen Spotlight videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Barnett<\/strong>: 3434 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43227<\/li>\n<li><strong>Canal Winchester<\/strong>: 123 Groveport Road, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driving Park<\/strong>: 1422 Esat Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dublin<\/strong>: 75 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43017<\/li>\n<li><strong>Franklinton<\/strong>: 1061 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gahanna<\/strong>: 310 Granville Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hilliard<\/strong>: 4500 Hickory Chase Way, Hilliard, Ohio 43026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hilltop<\/strong>: 511 South Hague Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204<\/li>\n<li><strong>Karl Road<\/strong>: 5590 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229<\/li>\n<li><strong>Linden<\/strong> 2223 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211<\/li>\n<li><strong>Main Library<\/strong>: 96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marion-Franklin<\/strong>: 2800 Lockbourne Road, Columbus, Ohio 43207<\/li>\n<li><strong>Martin Luther King<\/strong>: 1467 East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Albany<\/strong>: 200 Market Street, New Albany, Ohio 43054<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northern Lights<\/strong>: 4093 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northside<\/strong>: 1423 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parsons<\/strong>: 1113 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reynoldsburg<\/strong>: 1402 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shepard<\/strong>: 850 North Nelson Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219<\/li>\n<li><strong>South High<\/strong>: 3540 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207<\/li>\n<li><strong>Southeast<\/strong>: 3980 South Hamilton Road, Groveport, Ohio 43125<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whetstone<\/strong>: 3909 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whitehall<\/strong>: 4445 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(614) 645-2275<br \/>\nUpcoming Events: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/events?\">events.columbuslibrary.org\/events?<\/a><br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbuslibrary.org\/\">columbuslibrary.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CML is an award-winning library and amazing resource in the community. 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