Hidden gems: Public libraries in Columbus

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Columbus. This list contains 18 places from Public library category.

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Pataskala Public Library
Public library
4.90 (55 reviews) (~27.27 km from centre)
Fairfield County District Library - Amanda Branch image
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Fairfield County District Library - Amanda Branch
Public library
4.90 (17 reviews) (~41.06 km from centre)
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Pickerington Public Library: Main Library
Public library
👍👍 This was my first time at the library. The librarians who greeted me was very helpful. After I didn't locate what I was looking for, I needed assistance which another librarian went above to accommodate me. I really appreciate the help. The library sits back across from the Pickerington high school....
4.80 (94 reviews) (~22.82 km from centre)
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The Wagnalls Memorial Library
Public library
4.80 (68 reviews) (~24.39 km from centre)
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Community Library
Public library
$$ $$
4.80 (65 reviews) (~33.36 km from centre)
Delaware County District Library: Ostrander Branch image
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Delaware County District Library: Ostrander Branch
Public library
4.80 (17 reviews) (~38.59 km from centre)
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Centerburg Public Library
Public library
👍👍 Love the smell of the books. Just the same from when I was a little girl. Love this place
4.80 (16 reviews) (~46.12 km from centre)
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Bexley Public Library
Public library
4.70 (131 reviews) (~5.69 km from centre)
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Upper Arlington Public Library: Tremont Road Branch
Public library
4.70 (122 reviews) (~7.98 km from centre)
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Columbus Metropolitan Library: New Albany Branch
Public library
👍👍 Great smaller library in the center of town. Always super friendly and helpful, especially with kids. Meeting spaces are available to book online with library card but do book up quickly.
4.70 (113 reviews) (~20.67 km from centre)
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Columbus Metropolitan Library: Driving Park Branch
Public library
4.70 (90 reviews) (~3.78 km from centre)
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Pickaway County Library
Public library
4.70 (84 reviews) (~38.53 km from centre)
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Columbus Metropolitan Library: Parsons Branch
Public library
👍 It's a great library, especially for the fact its on Parsons Ave. Definitely recommend.
4.60 (139 reviews) (~2.79 km from centre)
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Upper Arlington Public Library: Lane Road Branch
Public library
👍👍 One of the branches of the Upper Arlington Library. Librarians are so helpful and kind. Kids story sessions are excellent at this branch. Enough books for the early learning kids. This is a smaller branch compared other nearby libraries but still good. Only drawback is that you may miss few books an...
4.60 (45 reviews) (~11.14 km from centre)
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Licking County Library | Buckeye Lake
Public library
4.60 (25 reviews) (~43.3 km from centre)
Pickerington Public Library: Sycamore Plaza Branch image
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Pickerington Public Library: Sycamore Plaza Branch
Public library
4.60 (21 reviews) (~23.43 km from centre)
Floyd E. Younkin Branch Library of the Pickaway County Library image
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Floyd E. Younkin Branch Library of the Pickaway County Library
Public library
4.60 (13 reviews) (~27.86 km from centre)
Columbus Metropolitan Library: Canal Winchester Branch image
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Columbus Metropolitan Library: Canal Winchester Branch
Public library
👍 I love this little library. I have to be honest and say that I usually just get my holds here because it's closest Columbus library to me. FYI as long as you are a resident of Ohio you can get a Columbus metropolitan library card. But every time I pick up my holds I find a few books to bring home wi...
4.50 (44 reviews) (~21.15 km from centre)
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