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Grand Opening Celebration

Ribbon Cutting
2026-01-10 10:00:00 2026-01-10 10:15:00 America/New_York Grand Opening Celebration Meet us at the main entrance of the new Canal Winchester Branch to see the ribbon cutting and our doors open for business! 123 Groveport Rd. Canal Winchester -

Saturday, January 10
10:00am - 10:15am

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Meet us at the main entrance of the new Canal Winchester Branch to see the ribbon cutting and our doors open for business! 123 Groveport Rd.

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, Jan. 10
Canal Winchester Branch | 123 Groveport 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.- 2 p.m. | Stay for our open house celebration:

Fun activities for kids!
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. 
 
Library Street Squad & Friends of the Library tables
Spin the prize wheel to win prizes and learn about the library. 

Your new branch's 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 | Communities |

EVENT TYPE: | Families | Community Event |

Canal Winchester
Phone: 614-645-2275
Branch manager
Keith
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