# Children's Play Center & Indoor Discovery at Main Library

> Place to go for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Saturday, November 7: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday, November 8: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Dates: Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8
- Where: Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library, 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
- Ages: Ages 0–12 and families
- Price: Free public library entry and free family discovery activities
- Schedule: Saturday, November 7: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday, November 8: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Organizer: Columbus Metropolitan Library
- Official page: https://www.columbuslibrary.org
- Last checked: Fri, Nov 6

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## About

The Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch is a premier cultural destination for families in downtown Columbus. The entire first-floor Children's Department is an expansive, light-filled discovery zone featuring age-appropriate early learning interactive play spaces, puppet theaters, DUPLO construction stations, reading nooks, and computer gaming stations. Children can explore thousands of picture books, graphic novels, and audiobooks, while parents take advantage of comfortable seating overlooking the Topiary Park. The library is exceptionally baby and toddler-friendly with wide elevator access, abundant stroller parking, private nursing rooms equipped with comfortable gliders and changing counters, and an on-site Carnegie Café for family refreshments.

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