Friends of the Columbia Library, Inc.

When and where we meet

Meetings are held every other month at the Columbia Branch, 13824 W. River Road North in Columbia Station at 5 p.m.  

Columbia Friends meeting dates for 2024: 
5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024
5 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2024 
5 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024
5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024    
5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024
5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 Annual Friends Holiday Party  

Book sale dates and details

Friends volunteer to help with the three book sales (March, July and October) held at the Columbia Branch each year and other fundraising events. 

Columbia Friends book sale dates for 2024:
March 19 to 23:
     Tuesday, March 19; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
     Wednesday, March 20; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
     Thursday, March 21; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
     Friday, March 22; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
     Saturday, March 23; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  (Bag Sale)

July 16 to 20: 
     Wednesday, July 17; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
     Thursday, July 18; Noon to 7 p.m.
     Friday, July 19, Noon to 6 p.m. 
     Saturday, July 20; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  (Bag Sale)

Oct. 8 to 12: CANCELED

Other events in 2024:

Deals & Donuts
Saturday, Feb. 24
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the branch
A rummage, donut and coffee sale hosted by the Friends of the Columbia Library, Inc.  

Non-Profit Night at Red Wagon Brewing Company
to benefit the Friends of the Columbia Library, Inc. 
Wednesday, April 24 
4 to 9 p.m. 
The Friends will receive $1 from every 16-ounce brew sold between 4 and 9 p.m.
THere will be a donation jar for non-drinkers and those under age 21


Stay tuned for a Bingo event in October! 

Membership dues and application

Print and complete this membership application and bring it with you to the next meeting or send it to the library.

Columbia 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 Columbia Library
Mail your membership payment to:
Friends of Columbia Library
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 2023 - 2025 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!

C&C Beverage 26669 Royalton Road, Columbia Station
Camp Bow Wow 14411 Foltz Industrial Parkway, Strongsville
Columbia Ballroom 24883 Royalton Road, Columbia Station
Columbia Beverage & Deli 25011 Royalton Road, Columbia Station
Columbia Fence 33549 Royalton Road, Columbia Station
Columbia Hills Golf 16200 E. River Road, Columbia Station
Columbia Marathon Gas & Auto Care 24497 Sprague Road, Columbia Station 
Jones Bones BBQ & Grub 35015 Royalton Road, Grafton
Little River Pet Resort 26479 Royalton Road, Columbia Station 
Morton's Landscape Development Company 25271 Sprague Road, Columbia Station
Pro Edge Pools 27099 Royalton Road, Columbia Station
Red Wagon Farm 16081 E. River Road, Columbia Station
Shear Shack 26669 Royalton Road, Columbia Station
Star Beverage 9856 W. River Road, Columbia Station