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

Browse books in person or reserve them online
Download and stream audio books, music, kids movies, and magazines free with your card.

🎟️ 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

Find comfortable seating while you read at each location. | Photo by @columbuslibrary

🖥️ Resources

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

Teacher resources
School help for kids
Research tools
Job and career help for adults
Social services like affordable housing and financial literacy

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.