When most people think of libraries, they likely envision books, public computers and the occasional “shh!” But at the Columbus Metropolitan Library, there’s a lot more going on behind the shelves.

The library system’s CEO, one of our 2026 Inspiring Women, is expanding CML’s reach with new and expanded initiatives.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New year, new authors are visiting the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML). After introducing the revamped Authors at the Library ...

Citing uncertainty in state funding and the possibility of a voter initiative to eliminate property taxes, the Columbus Metropolitan Library has halted plans for a 24th branch library that was to be ...

The Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) is one of 50 libraries across the country to host "Americans and the Holocaust," a traveling exhibition from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the ...

Two charges filed with the State Employment Relations Board allege the Columbus Metropolitan Library wrongfully fired a union ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — When you go to a brand-new Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) branch, you’ll notice it’s not just the usual giant rows of books as you’d expect. The changes are intentional, ...

The Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) is selling land near the Shepard Branch on the city's east side for the construction of affordable housing. The developers, the non-profit Homeport, will buy ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Over 40 notaries providing free basic notary service are now on staff at most Columbus Metropolitan Library branches. In May 2024, CML piloted the notary program at five locations.

Columbus Metropolitan Library's Library Store has opened up a swag store online.The CML Library Store is within the Main Library downtown at 96 S. Grant Ave.Th ...

Among the other giant bugs, Stinger seemed to fit right in. From grasshoppers to fireflies and even a bumblebee, the Columbus Metropolitan Library's main branch is hosting several large-scale models ...