With an oasis of icy-cold air conditioning in the summer, cozy reading nooks and comfy chairs, the library is the perfect place to enjoy a page-turner. But at the Columbus Metropolitan Library, books and reading materials aren’t the only things offered.
With the Culture Pass program , library cardholders can check out a pass that will get them free admission or tickets for events, performances and games for central Ohio organizations, just like they would a book.
Over the years, the library has been adding to its list of partner organizations, and most recently, the CML announced that free Shadowbox Live tickets have joined the roster.
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“So many people, when they think about libraries, think about books and reading,” said Ben Zenitsky, CML spokesperson. “But really, at our core, what we are about is offering equal access. And that goes well beyond books and reading .
“We want to make sure that everyone in central Ohio is able to enjoy the jewels of our community. And our partners are also able to increase access, participation and inclusion, so it’s a win-win.”