Columbus Metropolitan Library

Use your library card to access the Culture Pass program for free tickets to the zoo, conservatory, Clippers games, and more. Also check for summer reading challenge coupons.

“Free Clippers games on Sundays through library culture pass (zoo & conservatory free through culture pass)”

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Check the library's event calendar for dozens of activities; they offer story times and dedicated children's play areas at various branches.

“Columbus libraries have dozens of events for all ages.”

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Features a spacious, enclosed, clean, and quiet room specifically for little ones to crawl and explore.

“The MAIN branch of the Columbus Library has an enclosed space just for littles! Clean and quiet!”

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Check the website for Baby Laptimes/Activity times. Babies are not required to stay in laps; they can crawl and play with provided toys.

“Definitely no requirement that the baby remains in the caregiver’s lap!”

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Check your local branch for weekly story time sessions; Hilliard branch has a popular Saturday morning one.

“Check out the Columbus Metropolitan library for story time.”

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Downtown location features a great children's area and regular storytime sessions.

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Gorgeous building with rotating exhibits; check for free local events.

“The main library downtown is gorgeous and usually has some kind of exhibit”

Overheard on r/Columbus · 9 upvotes

A gorgeous building with a dedicated, fun kids' area.

“Visit the main library on Grant Street, which is a gorgeous building!”

Overheard on r/Columbus · 7 upvotes

Check local library branches for free, scheduled toddler activities during the week.

“the libraries usually have fun things planned!”

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Beautiful space for toddlers; check for story times and the holiday train display.

“The downtown library is beautiful and a fun activity. I’m sure they have story times and you can check out the holiday train display”

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A reliable and fun indoor destination for nieces and nephews.

“I always had fun with my nieces nephews and foster kids at the main library downtown.”

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Visit any branch for storytime or dedicated play areas.

“Any library for storytime or just to play.”

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Excellent free programming and play areas for toddlers.

“Columbus libraries has great programming for little ones!”

Overheard on r/Columbus · 1 upvotes

Check for rotating exhibits like the dinosaur display.

“Downtown library has a Dino exhibit going on”

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