Meet us at the main entrance of the new Marion-Franklin Branch to see the ribbon cutting and our doors open for business! 2800 Lockbourne Rd.
Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Board of Trustees, Foundation, and Friends of the Library invite you to our Grand Opening Celebration.
Saturday, Oct. 18
Marion-Franklin Branch | 2800 Lockbourne Rd.
🎉 Here’s what’s happening:
10 a.m. | We’ll cut the ribbon and open for business!
10:30 a.m. | Join us for a brief indoor dedication program.
11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Stay for our open house celebration:
History of Your Branch
Watch a video with historical photos and facts about the branch compiled by the library’s Local History & Genealogy staff.
Commemorative Library Card
Sign up for a limited-edition library card to remember the grand opening day!
E-reader Giveaway
Drop your name to win one of two Amazon Kindles that can be used with a library card to check out eBooks and eAudiobooks.
Balloon Scavenger Hunt
Explore your new library by looking for special balloon displays by Erica Carlson. Stop by the children’s area for the guide!
Refreshments
Free snacks and drinks, while supplies last. Los Pachucos food truck will have local tacos for purchase from 12-4 p.m. Join us at 2 p.m. for celebration cupcakes!
Make & Take Stations
Get creative with make & take buttons, photos and bookmarks.
Library Street Squad
Spin the prize wheel to win prizes and learn about the library.
Starting Oct. 18, your new branch will have new hours!
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
AGE GROUP: | Families |
EVENT TYPE: | Community Event |
