Grand Opening Celebration
Dedication Program
Saturday, December 13
10:30am - 11:00am
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2025-12-13 10:30:00
2025-12-13 11:00:00
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Grand Opening Celebration
Join us for dedication remarks in the new Meeting Rooms. Hear from library leaders and community stakeholders who will celebrate this new community resource. 3434 E. Livingston Ave.
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Join us for dedication remarks in the new Meeting Rooms. Hear from library leaders and community stakeholders who will celebrate this new community resource. 3434 E. Livingston Ave.
Join Us for the Grand Opening of Your New Branch
Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Board of Trustees, Foundation, and Friends of the Library invite you to our Grand Opening Celebration.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Barnett Branch | 3434 E. Livingston Ave.
🎉 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 in the Meeting Room.
Welcome & Dedication
Tom Katzenmeyer– President, Columbus Metropolitan Library Board of Trustees
Lauren Hagan – Chief Executive Officer, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Remarks
Mayor Andrew Ginther – City of Columbus
Lourdes Barroso de Padilla – Columbus City Council
Felicia Saunders – Chair, Mideast Area Commission
Elizabeth Woods – Director Cultural Resources & Libraries, Ohio History Connection
Eternity Ballour – Manager, Barnett Branch, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Walnut Ridge High School Band performance
10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Stay for our open house celebration:
Fun activities for kids!
Meet Bruce the Bear, get creative with make & take buttons, photos and bookmarks and more!
History of Your Branch
Watch a video with historical photos and facts about the branch compiled by the library’s Local History & Genealogy staff. Stop by the "history phone booth" and record your memories of the library.
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 & Music
Free snacks and drinks, while supplies last. Cupcake celebration at Noon along with music by violinist, Kevin Hagans
Library Street Squad & Friends of the Library tables
Spin the prize wheel to win prizes and learn about the library.
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 |
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