Political Quotes

“today I wish to recognize Columbus Metropolitan Library, CML, and its Main Library in downtown Columbus. This week, the CML Main Library will celebrate its third major opening since being dedicated on April 4, 1907. It has recently undergone a major $35 million restoration that will help revitalize downtown Columbus for years to come and provide significant resources to the people of Columbus. Since its opening in 1907, CML Main Library has served its community with distinction. In 2014, CML Main Library had 725,000 visitors and a circulation of 1.35 million. CML Main Library engages with the community through service programs such as Homework Help Centers, Reading Buddies, and Summer Reading Club for Kindergarten. It also provides resources to help our community reach its potential with college and career readiness, GED help, adult learning, and job assistance. CML has been recognized as a leading library in our Nation. The vision of CML is to achieve ``a thriving community where wisdom prevails.'' In 2011, CML was named a National Medal Winner by the Institute for Museum and Library Services for its work in community service, which is the highest honor for libraries and museums. CML has also been rated a 5-star library for 7 of the last 8 years by the Library Journal. The work that is being done by the CML is commendable, and I am confident that the restoration of the CML Main Library will add to its success in the future.…”