PARTNER EVENTS AT MAIN LIBRARY
96 S. Grant Ave.
Jazz Arts Group Free Concert at Main Library May 7 at 2 p.m. Main Library Reading Room
Jazz Arts Group’s nationally renowned Columbus Youth Jazz (CYJ) program wraps up the 2022-23 season with a performance featuring all four big bands. Come see the CYJ Workshop, Ensemble, Studio, and Orchestra showcase the repertoire they have been developing this semester, as well as their skills in improvisation and jazz style. This twohour performance is free and open to the public.
CATCO Five Tools of The Actor Workshop Saturday, May 20: 9-10 a.m. and 10:15-11:15 a.m. Main Library
Learn from a professional Artist Educator how to apply the tools when reading a script as an actor. This workshop is suitable for ages 5 to adult.
Opera Columbus Free Concerts
June 2 at 12 p.m. Main Library Reading Room
Join Opera Columbus for a series of free concerts and enjoy refreshments. Our singers, musicians and Queens perform jazz, musical theatre, classical, American Songbook, and of course, OPERA.
Additional Locations
April 14 at 12 p.m. | Hilliard Branch
May 12 at 12 p.m. | Karl Road Branch
COSI
Hands on Science at Main Library
July 8 at 1 p.m. Main Library Kaufman Plaza
COSI, the #1 Science Museum in the World as voted by USA Today, invites you to the Main Library’s Kaufman Plaza to enjoy “cool” science demonstrations with liquid nitrogen, dry ice and more as we help our friends at the Columbus Metropolitan Library celebrate 150 years! Free and open to all.
In addition:
11 a.m.: Enjoy a special Storytime at Main Library 12 p.m.: Experience the PB&J Concert in Topiary Park
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
The Columbus Zoo Visits Main Library August 15 at 1 p.m. Main Library Kaufman Plaza
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium invites you to Main Library to get up close and personal with their Animal Ambassadors and care team. Enjoy this unique opportunity to learn more about some amazing animals and discover where they’re from, what they eat and what makes them so special. You might even meet some of the Zoo’s character ambassadors.
Central Ohio Plein Air Plein Air Day at Main Library September 9:
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Grant and Kaufman Plazas
Join the members of Central Ohio Plein Air as they converge on the grounds of Main Library for a day of painting of our historic Carnegie Library. Interact with local artists as they demonstrate their painting techniques. Then enjoy their works that will be on display at Main Library as we celebrate 150 years of history. Free and open to all.
Balletmet at Main Library November 1: 7-8 p.m. Main Library Reading Room
Join us for a special program of dance from Balletmet’s 2nd Company Balletmet2. Balletmet is one of Columbus’ premiere performing arts organizations internationally recognized for bringing world class dance to our stages, classrooms, and studios. This performance is free and open to all.
Promusica Free Family Concert November 11 at 3 p.m. Main Library Reading Room
Join Promusica musicians for a free, familyfriendly concert that links classical music and children’s literature. This engaging concert will focus on specific musical themes and offer a display of books for everyone to enjoy.
BOGO Tickets
March – December | Southern Theatre Cardholders can get buy one, get one free tickets to regular season Promusica performances at the Southern Theatre. To purchase, call the box office at 614-464-0066 ext. 101 or bring your library card to purchase tickets at the door the night of a performance. Offer excludes $18 second balcony seats and must be purchased in pairs to a single performance.
Columbus Children’s Theatre December 3: 2-3 p.m. (Doors open at 1 p.m.) Main Library Reading Room
A family holiday tradition returns! Mr. Scrooge is the heartwarming adaptation of A Christmas Carol written by William Goldsmith, CCT’S past artistic director. This family friendly, hour-long performance features Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley and other colorful characters who help Ebenezer Scrooge learn the true meaning of Christmas. Make plans to bring your entire family to see this holiday classic, free and open to all.