Columbus Metropolitan Library – Whitehall Branch

This is without a doubt my favorite library in the Metro Columbus area. Now, it’s not as large as others and the location can be a little off-​putting (it’s in Whitehall) but the activities and the facilities that they have are amazing. I’m extremely happy about the resources that they have available for the children. When I walked in the entire place was covered with children reading, studying at the interactive stations and as a parent, that just warmed my heart. It’s definitely the library of choice for my children and I!

Whenever the family moves to a new city, one of the first things we do after getting settled is scope out the local library scene. Library trips are common for us, and I love the fact that my girls have grown up seeing mom and dad reading often. That’s cultivated a love of reading for them as well.
Today, Peyton and I took a detour from the Columbus Metropolitan Library branch closest to us and made our first visit to the new Whitehall branch. I absolutely love it! The design is fresh and modern, with lots of open, collaborative spaces. If you need privacy or quiet, there are also several study rooms and quiet rooms too. We spent all of our time here in the children’s area, and there are plenty of activities to keep the kids engaged. We found cool little reading nooks, interactive computer tables and walls and even a «bus» in a dedicated play area.
Ready for more? Columbus State sponsors dedicated study areas that are available for students, but there are also life skills classes, resume writing sessions and a host of other adult learning services offered in the space as well.
Don’t let the location deter you from taking advantage of the many free resources like DVDs or CDs you can borrow or the Homework Help Center for the kids while enjoying it all in laid back, modern space.

I love the library. They have all kinds of media entertainment & books of course. They have free WiFi and a friendly staff that can help you do whatever you need to do. They have plenty of self checkouts. So there is no waiting in line. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that it needs a bigger parking lot. It can get a little packed at times. The Whitehall branch is getting a new location right down the street from the original location. It will be so wonderful for the area. I can’t wait to go.