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Perks of having a Columbus Metropolitan Library card

Applying for a Columbus Metropolitan Library card at any of its 23 locations is free and comes with a variety of benefits.

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Applying for a library card is quick, easy, and free. | Photo by @columbuslibrary

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Not only is securing a Columbus Metropolitan Library card free, but the perks are priceless. Here are the benefits of having a library card at any of the 23 Franklin County locations.

📚 Books and digital content

🎟️ Partnership deals

Find deals at local partner businesses like:

  • $3 off full-price tickets to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botantical Gardens through Wednesday, Aug. 30
  • Free visits to the National Veterans Memorial and Museum on the following dates — Thursday, June 22-Saturday, June 24; Thursday, July 13-Saturday, July 15; Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6
  • Free admission to Gateway Film Center every Saturday and Sunday through July
  • Five free entries to any Columbus Recreation and Parks outdoor pool
  • Free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art Saturday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 6
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Find comfortable seating while you read at each location. | Photo by @columbuslibrary

🖥️ Resources

Having library card puts useful assistance at your fingertips, including:

Have you been convinced? Apply for your library card now to receive a digital or physical copy + then plan out how to use your new card with the events calendar.

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