Grand Opening Celebration

Open House

Explore your new Barnett Branch! Celebrate our grand opening with giveaways, refreshments, make & take activities and more! Bring the whole family. 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.
11 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 
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. 

Starting Dec. 13, 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.

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