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Grand Opening Celebration

Dedication Program

2026-01-31 10:30:00 2026-01-31 11:00:00 America/New_York Grand Opening Celebration Join us for a brief dedication program in the new Meeting Rooms. Hear from library leaders and community stakeholders who will celebrate this new community resource. 2223 Cleveland Ave. Linden -

Saturday, January 31
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 10:30:00 2026-01-31 11:00:00 America/New_York Grand Opening Celebration Join us for a brief dedication program in the new Meeting Rooms. Hear from library leaders and community stakeholders who will celebrate this new community resource. 2223 Cleveland Ave. Linden -

Join us for a brief dedication program in the new Meeting Rooms. Hear from library leaders and community stakeholders who will celebrate this new community resource. 2223 Cleveland 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, Jan. 31
Linden Branch | 2223 Cleveland 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!
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 |

Linden

Phone: 614-645-2275
Branch manager
Laura

Hours
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Mon, Dec 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 31 Closed
Thu, Jan 01 Closed
Fri, Jan 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 04 Closed

Upcoming events

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Fri, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Sat, Jan 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Mon, Jan 05, 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed, Jan 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Wed, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Wed, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Thu, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Fri, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fri, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Sat, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Mon, Jan 12, 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Mon, Jan 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Wed, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Wed, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Wed, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Thu, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Fri, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fri, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Sat, Jan 17, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 10:15am

Sat, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Sat, Jan 31, 11:00am - 2:00pm