Feb 2, 2012
At the January Annual Meeting, the Friends officially acknowledged new and second-term trustees as well as new officers to the board.
Newly elected trustees from left to right:
Front row: Susan Meyer, Sharon Richter, Lara Oliver, Jennifer Hadden, Carla Williams-Scott
Back row: Patrick Meyer, Tamara James, Susan Zelinski
Officers from left to right:
Tom Young, Treasurer
Lara Oliver, President
Jennifer Hadden, Secretary
Susan Meyer, Vice President
Jan 23, 2012
On January 14, this Columbus Metropolitan Library unveiled this stunning new mural in the Center for Discovery. Created by artist Sarah DeAngulo Hout, the mural is a vibrant and relevant addition to a space devoted to learning and discovery for children.
Whether you’re young, have children of your own, or you’re just young at heart, this is a piece that needs to be seen in person.
This mural was made possible through the financial support of the Friends of the Library.
Jan 17, 2012
As a Friend of the Library, consider attending our upcoming Annual Meeting.
The Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 @ 6pm in the Carnegie Room (2nd floor) of the Main Library. It’s a chance to meet your board members and attend the business meeting to better understand the important work of the Friends on behalf of our library.
Jan 9, 2012
Cover Art left to right: Randall Perkins, “Receding Dreamscape”, Acrylic; Corey Sokolnicki, “Nefertiti’s Revenge”, Watercolor; Doug Gantt, “Lady In Waiting”, Acrylic
The Carnegie Gallery is featuring its latest exhibit from Open Door Art Studio. Join the Friends of the Library for an opening reception, Thursday, January 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Main Library’s Carnegie Gallery (2nd floor).
Open Door empowers artists with disabilities to develop unique, artistic voices and to experience opportunities afforded through the arts. We believe that creativity knows no boundaries and that all individuals deserve an environment for expression without limitation. “Art from the Other Side” includes a truly remarkable body of work from artists who cannot easily be defined by a particular movement.
Open Door Art Studio is a division of Columbus Center for Human Services, Inc. Curated by Stephanie Rond.
Nov 9, 2011
The BIG GIVE is a great way to support our library…especially with $1 million in matching funds available. Here’s how you can make your year-end, tax-deductible donation go even further:
Thursday, Nov. 10 (beginning at 11 a.m.)
until Friday, Nov. 11 (ending at 11 a.m.)
Make an online credit card contribution of $20 or more to the Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation:
You can make your donation by using a major credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express). Columbus Foundation donors can also make a gift from their Donor Advised Fund(s). See complete details on how the Big Give works and how your contribution will be matched on the Columbus Foundation website.
Your donation will help support vital library programs including:
A high-volume response from library supporters will send a positive message to the Columbus Foundation and confirm to the community that the library is vital to our community.
So spread the word and prepare to make the Big Give a big deal for our library on Nov. 10!
Oct 25, 2011
Today Executive Director Pat Losinski announced the latest in a very long list of impressive accomplishments for CML: The 2011 National Medal for community service.
Issued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), it is considered the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. CML was specifically recognized for our Homework Help Centers, Ready to Read Corps and Job Help Centers. Check out the news from Pat here.
Oct 23, 2011
Would you describe yourself as an energetic, dynamic individual looking for an opportunity to serve your community in a meaningful, positive way? The Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library is searching for people meeting that description to serve on the organization’s Board of Trustees. Maybe they’re searching for you!
Friends of the Library board members absolutely love the library and have a heart for volunteer leadership. Prospective trustees often have previous experience serving on boards or committees along with knowledge of organizational recruiting, fundraising and budgeting. Board members serve three-year-terms (donating several evenings each month), and enthusiastically network and advocate for the library throughout our community.
If this volunteer leadership opportunity sounds like it might be a good fit for you, click FOL_Nomination_Package_2012 to download a copy (PDF) of the information packet and application. Mail the completed form (along with any additional materials detailing your skills and experience) to Friends of the Library, c/o Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 South Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215. Fax (614) 849-1153. For more information, contact Donna Zuiderweg at (614) 849-1053 or via email at dzuiderweg@columbuslibrary.org
To be considered, submissions must be received by 5 p.m., October 28, 2011. The nominating committee will begin reviewing applications soon thereafter.
Aug 18, 2011
Community leaders from throughout central Ohio gathered on the front lawn of the Columbus Metropolitan Library to participate in a fun-filled event to raise money for the Columbus Kiwanis Foundation and the Library’s award-winning Summer Reading Program. Each participating organization is issued a small wooden yacht, which they race across a 6 foot swimming pool using power squirt guns. The double elimination event is high energy, exciting and guaranteed to bring some laughs. The Friends of the Library participated again this year; Friends trustee, Susan Meyer, decorated the yacht and fellow Trustee, Todd Suddeth, raced it.
Aug 12, 2011
Ohio Library Council has awarded FOL the Ohio Friends of the Library Recognition Award. The OLC acknowledges the extraordinary people and organizations that make Ohio libraries great. According to the OLC, “The 2011 Awards and Honors winners have demonstrated outstanding leadership, exceptional achievements, and remarkable dedication to providing the best library service to their communities.”
Aug 11, 2011
Don’t miss PBJ&Jazz at the Topiary Park this Saturday, August 13th. Storytime at the library starts at 11:00; Jazz starts at noon. Jazz 4 Kids’ Erik Augis, Lisa Clark and Friends will be performing. Click here for more details.
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