CML Grand Re-Opening and Designing For the Future of Public Libraries

Published June 23, 2016 at 5:01 AM EDT

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The front of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, main branch.

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The front of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, main branch.

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Ann Fisher walks outside the front of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

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Ann Fisher walks outside the front of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

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There is new artowrk around the backside of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, this plaza backs up to the Old Deaf School Park.

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There is new artowrk around the backside of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, this plaza backs up to the Old Deaf School Park.

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Ann Fisher overlooks the plaza and Old Deaf School Park.

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Ann Fisher overlooks the plaza and Old Deaf School Park.

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Ann Fisher talks with Ben Zenitsky of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

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Ann Fisher talks with Ben Zenitsky of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

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A bookshelf "inspired by the shelves at North Star Cafe."

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A bookshelf "inspired by the shelves at North Star Cafe."

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A staircase in the main lobby of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

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A staircase in the main lobby of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

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Ann Fisher and Ben Zenitsky walk down the main staircase at the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

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Ann Fisher and Ben Zenitsky walk down the main staircase at the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

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Ann Fisher talks with library CEO Pat Losinski, as they overlook the new plaza.

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Ann Fisher talks with library CEO Pat Losinski, as they overlook the new plaza.

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The children's area of the new library.

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The children's area of the new library.

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Ann Fisher and Ben Zenitsky look at pictures of the old Columbus Metropolitan Library as they stand in the Children's area of the new library.

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Ann Fisher and Ben Zenitsky look at pictures of the old Columbus Metropolitan Library as they stand in the Children's area of the new library.

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The main staircase of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

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The main staircase of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

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Ann Fisher and Ben Zenitsky look at old pictures of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, while standing in the new atrium of the new library.

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Ann Fisher and Ben Zenitsky look at old pictures of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, while standing in the new atrium of the new library.

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The Columbus Metropolitan Library has undergone a $35 million renovation that will unveil this Saturday. The new renovations aim to modernize the library with the space and resources necessary to help the community thrive in today's world.

Guests:

Pat Losinski, CEO, Columbus Metropolitan Library
David Zenk, Principal Architect, Gund Partnership
Lee Rainie, Director of internet, science and technology, Pew Research Center

This show originally aired on June 23, 2016 at 11 a.m.

Event:

The Columbus Metropolitan Library will have free events open to the public on Saturday and Sunday to help celebrate the grand opening of the main library this Saturday. For more information, please visit: http://www.columbuslibrary.org/buildings/main-library