Columbus Metropolitan Libraries

Background

What region or area do you provide services in?

We serve most of Franklin County.

How and when did the organization get started?

The Columbus Library started in 1873. It began as a reading room, then we received a gift from Andrew Carnegie to build what is now our Main Library in 1907.

How many employees do you have?

750 employees

How many volunteers does your organization have?

2,185 volunteers each year