Friends of the Columbia Library, Inc.
Branch History
Reserve a Meeting Room
StoryWalk®
440-244-1192
Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. (Sept. through May)
440-934-4743
Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. (Sept. through May)
440-236-8751
Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
440-949-7410
Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
440-327-8326
Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. (Sept. through May)
440-277-5672
Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
1800 W. Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
Open 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday from June 3 through August 12.
Special hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 12 for Crush the Beach.
Closed June 24, July 4, July 29 and during inclement weather.
For more information, please call Outreach Services at 440-244-1192 ext. 8277
Friends of the Columbia Library, Inc.
Friends Meetings
Meetings are held every other month at the Columbia Branch, 13824 W. River Road North in Columbia Station.
2026 Meeting dates :
Tuesday, Dec. 15; 6:30 p.m. - Meeting and annual Friends holiday party
2027 Meeting dates:
Tuesday, Feb. 16; 5 p.m.
Tuesday, April 20; 5 p.m.
Tuesday, June 15; 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 17; 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 5; 5 p.m. - Special meeting to discuss Bingo event
Tuesday, Oct. 19; 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 21; 5 p.m. - Meeting and annual Friends holiday party
Friends event dates and details
Friends volunteer to help with book sales and other fundraising events.
Rummage Sale at the library
Saturday, March 6 a
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Community Art Show Reception at the library
Saturday, April 17
1 to 3 p.m.
Book Sale at the library
Thursday, May 13; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, May 14; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 15; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fourth Annual Bingo Bonanza
2027 Date TBA
6 to 9 p.m.
Columbia FOE, 27190 Royalton Road
Also find us at the annual community Easter Egg Hunt and Homecoming events at
Columbia Park, 25540 Royalton Road!
Membership dues and application
Print and complete this membership application and bring it to the next meeting or send it to the library.
Friends annual membership dues:
Individual $10
Senior Friend (aged 60+) $5
Student (17 or younger) $2
Corporation / Business $50
Lifetime member $100
Please make checks payable to: Friends of the Columbia Library, Inc.
Mail your membership payment to:
Friends of Columbia Library, Inc.
13824 W. River Rd. N,
Columbia Station, OH 44028
Current Officers
President: Christine Redovan
Vice President: Dennis Ross
Secretary: Marsha Merriman
Treasurer: Ethel Schiemann
Membership: Sue Baker
By-Laws
Friends of the Columbia Library, Inc. By-Laws
Thank you to our 2026 Business Members
Be sure to frequent these businesses that support the Friends of the Columbia Library, Inc. Let them know you saw their sign at the library or on this page!
Aquatic Technology
Brandon's Barbershop
C&C Beverage 26669 Royalton Road, Columbia Station
Camp Bow Wow
Columbia Ballroom
Columbia Beverage & Deli
Columbia Fence LLC
Columbia Hills Golf & Swim Club
Columbia Station Eagles #4003
Elite Virtual Assistant
Frank Clarke Insurance Agency
Jokers Pub and Grub
Little River Pet Resort
Ode Family Foundation
Pro Edge Pools
Pulte Homes of Ohio LLC
Qwest Mechanical Corp
Red Wagon Farms
Scott's Party Rental
Seaway Bolt & Specials Corp
Sam Shoman - Columbia Marathon
Top's Sandwich Shoppe
VFW Post 9340
Willie's Garage
Zone Safety 365