Columbus Metropolitan Library: Dublin Branch — Attraction in Washington Township

I recently visited the Dublin Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library 75 N. High St., Dublin.

I had been in Dublin that afternoon for other reasons so I decided to visit that branch briefly while in that neighborhood.

This recently-built branch library has architecture that is reminiscent of other branches of the Columbus Metropolitan Library; however, the one thing that I particularly remember about that branch library is the huge number of steps that are visible to pedestrians who are walking past on N. High St. [in Dublin].

I had been walking from the north; I eventually noticed a mostly-unmarked street-level entrance from the sidewalk on N. High St. [in Dublin] to a cafe at the north end of the building; however, there had been no clear indication that that cafe has any relationship with the library or that the entrance to that cafe would allow pedestrians to also enter the "library" portion of the building.

Not sure how best to approach the main entrance of the building by walking there, I walked up a long ramp that parallels the front [east] wall of the building that had been interrupted every three feet or so by a step up. That ramp will clearly never be able to be used by wheelchair users; the widely separated steps can be a nuisance for people [particularly those with limited vision] who would expect that all steps would follow architectural standards [in terms of recommended height and depth].

People who approach that branch library by walking from the south will first see a tall flight of steps [with a standard height and depth].

I assume that people who drive cars and park in the parking lot will be able to enter the library without climbing any steps; however, I chose not to research that possibility.

I particularly enjoyed the views towards N. High St. [in Dublin] that are available from the second floor of that branch library. Those views from the second floor are definitely the architectural highlights of that...

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