Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library

Looking for the perfect gift? 🎁 Friends of the Library memberships is a gift that keeps on giving! From exclusive experiences to year-round perks, check out the membership options that are available. ow.ly/Mk3H50UpxYU

Don't forget the Fall Book Sale runs today, Saturday and Sunday! For more information log on to ow.ly/I1cY50TTgX8

Good morning from the Big Book Sale! The sale is now open to all! We look forward to seeing you at the Columbus Book Festival today and tomorrow.

Who's ready for the members only Big Book preview sale that starts at noon on Friday at the main library? Don't forget to join or renew your membership. We are also looking for friends who can volunteer. Learn more by visiting: ow.ly/e1Q350SzcxR

We are counting down the hours until the Summer Big Book Sale on Kaufman Plaza at the main library. The members only preview sale is noon-4pm on Friday, July 12. It's easy to join or renew your Friends of The Library membership. columbuslibrary.org/friends/join/

📣 Calling all friends! We are looking for volunteers to fill spots during the Summer Big Book Sale. Sign up here: ow.ly/8FG150Sw7wJ

Become a Friends of the Library member for early access to the members only preview sale! Join today at columbuslibrary.org/friends/join. July 12 | 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Members only preview sale July 13 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Open to all July 14 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Bag sale, open to all

The Individual Membership is the perfect graduation or birthday gift. There are numerous benefits as a member. You can join now or give as a gift: columbuslibrary.org/friends/member…

Children's Book Week celebrates books for young people and the connection that they bring. Is there a children's book that you cherish?

THANK YOU to the artists and friends that supported the Art Unbound IV opening reception. A portion of proceeds from sales benefit Friends of the Library who manage small business initiatives that support grassroots library advocacy. Please visit ow.ly/sTEb50Rq10A

Friends are ready to receive your donated books! We'll be at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Operations Center until noon today.

What's your favorite childhood library memory? #NationalLibraryWeek

Friends, we know that you love the library! What are your favorite hidden gems at the library? #NationalLibraryWeek

On National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day), we celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library workers who serve the community each day. #NationalLibraryOutreachDay #NationalLibraryWeek

Thank you to our library workers. Each day they create memoriable experiences for our visitors. Be sure to leave a comment to thank CML library workers. #NationalLibraryWorkersDay #NationalLibraryWeek

National Library Week is here! What's your favorite CML branch? Let us know in the comments.

The first Big Book Sale of 2024 is from March 14 - March 17 at Columbus Metropolitan Library's Main Library! March 14 | 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Friends Member Preview March 15 & 16 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Public Sale March 17 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Bag/Clearance Sale

Time for a fall clean-out? Don’t forget that your used books can be donated to Friends of the Library! Donations are sold at Big Book Sales and at every library location. Sales support the Library and fund grassroots advocacy efforts to keep the library open for years to come.

Sharing is caring...tell a friend today about the perks of being a Friend of the Library. They can sign up to become a library advocate and receive great benefits like early access to book sales and discounts at library cafes and the Library Store!

Join us for an author talk from Silvia Moreno-Garcia at Main Library on Sunday, September 24 at 2 p.m. Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a bestselling novelist known for integrating her Mexican heritage into fantasy and gothic genres. Register for the event here: ow.ly/6OGz50PH2PT