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Monday – Thursday: 10am – 8pm; Friday: 10am – 6pm; Saturday: 10am – 5pm; Sunday: 1pm – 5pm

Discovery Passes at UAPL

Unlock Columbus for FREE!

Get exclusive access to the city’s best cultural attractions and events with our Discovery Passes—available only at our Tremont Road Branch.

Free admission to: Columbus Museum of Art • National Veterans Memorial and Museum • ProMusica • Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus • Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • Columbus Clippers • Carpe Diem String Quartet

Visit the checkout desk to see what’s available today. Limited passes, first-come first-served.

UAPL library card required

Programs and Events

There's Always Something Happening at the Library

Our programs let you connect with others who share your interests, learn something new, and create memories that last a lifetime.

Weekly French Conversation Practice

Begins Mon., March 2 at 6 p.m.
Tremont Road Branch

Gardening: Pruning Pointers

Tue., March 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Tremont Road Branch

What's New in Our Collection

Discover the latest releases and explore a variety of literary genres. You’ll find everything from heart-wrenching memoirs to gripping thrillers to children’s classics.

See What’s New

Your Library 24/7 Online

Explore Our eBook and Streaming Services

Our digital collection provides you that perfect book or movie while on the go, late at night, or anytime.

Get an E-Card for Instant Access

If you don’t have a UAPL library card yet and you would like to dive right in, an E-Card is for you. Our E-Card gives you access to all our digital services. You can always upgrade to a full library card later to borrow print books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl and more!

Start by clicking ‘Get a Library Card.’
Give our Borrower’s Agreement a quick nod.
On the application, tick the ‘I would like an E-Card only for now‘ box.
Fill out the form, hit submit, and voilà – your E-Card number appears!
Keep an eye on your inbox for a friendly email with your E-Card number.
You’re all set to dive into the digital realm. Happy borrowing!

Passports

We Are a Passport Agency

Our agents will process your new passport application and photo so you can see the world.

Space that meets your needs

Work, Study, Meet, and Play at Your Library

Our meeting rooms, group work spaces, study tables and children’s areas make us a destination for all stages of life.

Children love the Early Learning Play Areas at Tremont Road or Lane Road or the quaint “Journey” themed youth area at Miller Park.

Our quiet Research Department in the lower level at Tremont Road is perfect for reading and study. The Sue Hutson Reading Room on the first floor boasts a beautiful view of Northam Park for readers and laptop users.

Research

Your Research, Simplified

Stuck on a search? Our reference librarians provide credible, confidential answers from both print and digital resources. We’re here to help you find exactly what you need.

Get started today: Call us at (614) 486-3342.