Main Library

The Main Library is a public library building in downtown Columbus that spans multiple floors with large reading rooms, research sections, and digital facilities. The space is organized to accommodate different types of study and work, from quiet reading areas to collaborative spaces.

The library was established as part of the Columbus Metropolitan Library system and marked a significant step in the city's educational history. It became a central resource for public learning and community access to knowledge.

The library hosts regular exhibitions and author readings that draw people from across the city together in shared spaces. These programs create gathering points where neighbors and strangers naturally encounter each other throughout the week.

The building maintains extended hours throughout the week and offers free computers, study spaces, and printing services to all visitors. The facilities are easy to navigate and most services are accessible without advance reservations.

Genealogy researchers access specialized databases with records specific to central Ohio that are not easily found elsewhere. These collections attract visitors from across the region who are tracing their family roots and local ancestry.

Location: Columbus

Part of: Columbus Metropolitan Library

Address: 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43215

Website: https://columbuslibrary.org/locations/Main%20Library

GPS coordinates: 39.96119,-82.98950

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47