Before we close the book on 2010, the Friends of the Library want to say “thank you” to everyone who helped make 2010 such a memorable year for our beloved library. From passage of the November levy to being acknowledged as the 2010 Library of the Year by Library Journal, the support of our Friends played a critical role in helping the library realize these important achievements.

So whether you volunteered as part of the levy, renewed your membership, increased your membership level or encouraged someone else to become a Friend – thank you. FOL exists to advocate on behalf of the library and to support critical and innovative programs that make our library system the best in the nation.

Following is a brief video featuring Pat Losinski, executive director of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, accepting the 2010 Library of the Year award.