Columbus Metropolitan Library – Karl Road Branch

A big location, on a semi-​major road, but generally not my first choice.
Parking is okay, service is friendly, and the selection is good. Plenty of magazines for light reading, lots of stacks for deeper stuff. Mainly I use it as a return point, and to pick up the papers.
Busy after school, and noisy, so I avoid it then. I don’t know– if Sweetie is nervous somewhere it makes me nervous too, so I don’t come here often.

This was actually the first CML branch that I visited when I arrived in Columbus back in 2009. The layout is similar to the Whetstone branch, with a nice open atrium area and sections for children, adults, teens, magazines & newspapers, computers, and tables for studying. It can be a little noisy depending on the time of day that you visit, so I wouldn’t recommend coming here if you are looking for a quiet library (unless you bring earplugs). Selection here is better than some of the other smaller branches, but even if you can’t find what you need, you can place an order via the CML website for almost anything and have it delivered here.
There is sufficient parking in the adjacent lot, and a nice lawn area out in front.