Friends of the Library members are invited to attend the annual Kiwanis Regatta on Monday, August 16th from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Main Library. As part of the event, Columbus-area companies decorate and race wooden boats in pools on the front lawn of the Main Library. Prizes are given for best decorated and fastest yacht. Proceeds from participating companies help to support CML’s Summer Reading Club. Come out and support your company and the Friends – best of luck to everyone!
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Aug 13, 2010
Kiwanis Regatta – Monday, August 16th
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Jun 6, 2010
You’re invited to the Topiary Park on Saturday, June 12 for the first PBJ & Jazz concert of the season! It’s sure to be a fantastic afternoon with storytime, a concert, and an art activity. For details click here.
PBJ & Jazz at the Topiary Park: Jazz for Kids and Families is presented by Friends of the Topiary Park and sponsored by the Jennifer Michel Keefer Memorial Fund at the Columbus Foundation, the Greater Columbus Arts Council, and Friends of the Library. Exclusive media support is provided by WCBE 90.5 FM. In-kind support is provided by Columbus Recreation and Parks and the Discovery District Special Improvement District.
Jan 21, 2010
Homework Help Center Opening Reception
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You’re invited!
Join us Thursday, January 21 at 5:30p.m. as we celebrate the opening of our Main Library Homework Help Center. The new center is designed for kids to complete homework with staff and volunteers to assist. Public school textbooks and on-site supplies are available. The Friends of the Library are proud to support this endeavour in conjunction with the Ingram-White Castle Foundation.
Dec 2, 2009
Here’s a novel idea: Support your library and stuff those stockings this holiday season with great gifts from the Library Store. For one week only, the Library Store will say “thank you” to all Friends of the Library members by offering 25% off savings redeemable on all items in the store.
Enjoy big savings on:• Our selection of great books • Stylish CML book bags and apparel• One-of-a-kind gifts and accessories • Educational toys and puzzles • Holiday cards and stationery • And a whole lot more…
But you’d better hurry—the best selections will go fast! Hours of operation are Monday–Thursday from 10:00 a.m.– 8:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. The Library Store is located on the first floor of the Main Library. Contact the store by calling 614-849-1008 or emailing dmotz@columbuslibrary.org
Jul 7, 2009
Parsons staff were able to really see the impact the library has on kids through three fun programs the week of June 22. Monday saw the Turtle Lady draw in 47 people who loved seeing all of her reptile friends, big and little. On Tuesday twenty kids got creative and made their own little creatures with the Monster Mash program. Thursday we finished up the week with over a dozen kids enjoying teen gaming in the meeting room. It was nice to see people taking advantage of all the free programs and entertainment that the library provides!
Jul 7, 2009
The first full week of SRC has been a busy one at Parsons! On June 8, Ohio Nature Education entertained over a dozen kids with many different birds and insects. On June 9, our meeting room was packed as 42 people gained spaces on their reading records by reading to the therapy dogs. This was a great way for families to enjoy Summer Reading Club together, and it helped the younger kids practice their Ready to Read skills on a captive audience!
On June 11, we hosted Renuka Bhatt and the whole branch enjoyed getting henna tattoos – even the staff got in on the fun! Displaying our henna designs to the patrons was a very effective way to advertise the program, and many kids said they’d be back later in the summer when Renuka comes to visit us again.
Jun 2, 2009
Local students create art for Summer Reading Club
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For the last three years the Parsons branch has hosted a big community art project where local students help decorate the meeting room for Summer Reading Club (SRC). This year nine classes, about 200 kids, walked over to the library and learned all about SRC. Each student also made a special zoo animal to add to the “Get a Clue at the Zoo” mural in the meeting room. The kids are looking forward to spotting their creation when they attend
fun programs this summer.
