COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Metropolitan Library announced Friday that most of its 23 branches will reopen starting Monday, February 8 with limited services.
The New Albany branch is open for drive-up pickup only during its renovation which is expected to be completed in March.
The Marion-Franklin branch, which has been closed, will reopen with limited weekday hours.
Details about the limited services, curbside pick-up, and walk-up services are below:
CUSTOMERS CAN ENTER THE BUILDING TO:
- Browse the shelves to pick out items.
- Pick up items on hold.
- Get Grab & Go Books.
- Return items.
- Use a computer (60-minute limit).
- Reserve a table.
- Print, copy, scan, and fax.
- Get in-person Job Help and Homework Help at limited locations.
HOW TO USE CURBSIDE PICKUP:
1. Choose your pickup location when you reserve your item online.
2. Once you’ve been notified that your item is ready to pick up:
- Visit during open hours.
- Look for the Curbside Pickup signs posted in the parking lot.
- Have your library card number ready.
- Call the phone number on the sign.
- Deaf or hard of hearing, text using the number provided.
- Staff answering the phone will check out your items and bring them to your vehicle.
- Grab & Go books are available plus staff will also help you pick out a book – just ask when you call.
Due to the end of Daylight Savings Time:
- Delivery to vehicles for Curbside Pickup will end at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
- Arriving after 5:30 p.m.? Call the Curbside Pickup number and staff will check out your items and leave them on a table or cart at the building entrance for walk-up, contact-free pickup. Face coverings are required for walk-up pickup.
HOW TO USE WALK-UP SERVICE:
- Visit during open hours.
- Have your library card number ready.
- Call the phone number on the sign on the door.
- Deaf or hard of hearing, text using the number provided.
- Staff answering the phone will check out your items and leave them on a table or cart at the building entrance for walk-up, contact-free pickup. Face coverings are required for walk-up pickup.
- Grab & Go books are available plus staff will also help you pick out a book – just ask when you call.
