Columbus Metropolitan Library - Columbus, Ohio

Kanisa

First time visiting CML this Sunday and I must say this is the largest library I’ve ever been in. My children and I immediately noticed the Lego display and we loved it. My kids really enjoyed the children’s library where they got a chance to play with other children. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I also like the fact that the library gave me a map so that I knew what area to pick out books for myself. Library was clean and quiet while I was there. I will have to come back on a weekday to check out the cafe. I recommend visiting this library.

Roaming Rindi

Very modern and clean with lots of area for quiet study. I noticed childrens activities going on, which is great and many useful resources on history and genealogy. Parking is free for the 1st hour in the parking garage and dont forget to see the Carnegie Gallery on the 2nd floor!

Cynthia Dite Sirni

Beautiful sweeping entrance leads you into the magic that is A Library. Helpful staff welcome you as you enter into the atrium. There is a coffee shop with food and a gift shop offering stationery, shirts, and other lovely little goodies. The children’s room is a delight. Plenty of space to play with separate restrooms and all kinds of toys and books. There’s lot of private study rooms and cozy corners to hole up and read or work.

Daniel

Support your local libraries!! The staff are super kind and helpful. The on hand selection and resources available are phenomenal. Check out the second floor mezzanine area on the west side of the building. The architecture is breathtaking.

Sarah Burnham

I LOVE this library. There is always so much to do while there. 3 stories of beautifully maintained workspaces, study rooms, and rows and rows up on books. A separate children's area with a toddler play place among many other activities. You can absolutely spend all day here and for free!
The holidays are always so fun because their displays are beautiful ?

Matty Kooiker

Always really nice staff working and activities all the time. They recently installed a giant insect diorama that moves , super cool. Safe place and the staff are very helpful. Super easy to get a library card as well. The main library is a great place.

Meng Thao

Nice big library. Well staffed. Security guards patrolled.

Surprisingly clean and very welcoming despite the homeless hanging out at the entrance. Open concept with lots of natural light coming in. Feels like a large shopping store, like a Macy.

There’s an area for everyone, all ages, and interests. Great children area. Lots of sitting area throughout the three floor. You can reserve meeting rooms. Sign up for a library card in person or online. Process was quick and simple.

Kathleen Severance

This library has wonderful light filled reading spaces, an extensive series of programs & events, knowledgeable, friendly staff and a surprisingly extensive genealogy section adding to the research capabilities available
In town at the Ohio History Connection.and the Family History Center in Reynoldsburg.