William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library
College Library
Columbus
"Great spot when you need to study for finals!"(4 Tips)
"11th floor is a great spot to study:)"(4 Tips)
"top floor for great views"(4 Tips)
"Buckeye Reading room is by far the best study spot"(3 Tips)
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Whoever stole the chair and ottoman from the north east corner of the 6th floor: I thought we had established that that was my spot. Please return it immediately.
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Benny AlickJanuary 20, 2012If you want to study up top, get there early because it tends to fill up early ... for obvious reasons.Upvote3Downvote
Dan SloneJanuary 30, 2013uploading pictures to foursquare here is to show pictures of the library NOT pictures of your text messages, screen shots of your pandora, close ups of you face, or snacks from home.Upvote4Downvote
The hours listed are wrong, it's open 7:30am- midnight Monday - Thursday, 7:30a-10p F, 8am-10p Sat, 11am-midnight SundayUpvote2Downvote
Rachel WhinneryAugust 16, 2014Stop by the Grand Reading Room to see the Nike of Samothrace (Winged Victory) statue. Gorgeous!UpvoteDownvote
Bethany EntenmannAugust 27, 2012If you're planning to get something from the cafe, give yourself plenty of time cause the line is always insanely long!UpvoteDownvote
If you can't find a table then check the Buckeye Reading room for a couch and pull up a coffee table for a comfortable, temporary solution.Upvote2Downvote
Be sure to take advantage of the Buckeye Bar so all your gadgets are working properly. They have always been helpful for meUpvoteDownvote
Desie RickmanAugust 27, 2014Studying here before heading to the RPAC. I love how chill the atmosphere is here.UpvoteDownvote
L C.August 2, 2011The sky light at the front entrance is made of a particular glass that only allows 20% of the light in! It's never too bright in the front study lounges.Upvote1Downvote- Everyone knows that the best girls on campus spend their nights raging in Club Thommy.UpvoteDownvote
Peter Olesen LundDecember 2, 2014Where it's at for all things research and scholarly!Upvote1Downvote
Restrooms at Thompson Library are on the Ground through 4th floors on the (outer) north and south sides - in case you wondered.Upvote2Downvote
The 9th & 10th floors are more secluded and just as nice as the overrated 11th floorUpvoteDownvote
Reserve the study rooms! Plenty of outlets and room.UpvoteDownvote- Jessi ReynoldsMarch 12, 2011Great spot when you need to study for finals! Just get here early - places go quickUpvoteDownvote
Get the frozen hot chocolate smoothie at the cafe; best 4dollars I ever spentUpvoteDownvote
Rub the original William Oxley Thompson statue for good luck during finals :)UpvoteDownvote
Check out the 6th floor for interesting books about chile!
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Check out the reading rooms on the 2nd floor and 11th floor!Upvote2Downvote
During finals week, finding a seat is impossible!UpvoteDownvote
seats on the 9th floor are awesome--come with a swivel desk and foot restUpvote4Downvote
This would be a great place to study if people would just shut up.Upvote1Downvote- Buckeye Reading room is by far the best study spotUpvote1Downvote
Grand reading room. Best place to hardcore study.Upvote1Downvote
- Be sure to take the elevator to the top floor for great views of the city.Upvote3Downvote
Get Coffee and/or a snack from the Cafe. Located on the 1st floor, west side.Upvote1Downvote- Get great help with your homework or research from expert librarians! Ask at 1st floor info desk.UpvoteDownvote
- Soon to be renamed Werner library in Fall 2012!UpvoteDownvote
- Place to think and take learning into your own hands!UpvoteDownvote
They randomly close the blinds due to the glare from laptop and other computer screens.UpvoteDownvote
If you want a quiet place to study, try the middle floors, 4-10UpvoteDownvote
Amazinggg frozen hot chocolates in the cafe.UpvoteDownvote
Thompson is going to b open till 2 a.m. during the finals weekUpvoteDownvote
Beware of random high pitched noises. Its ruining my study time right nowUpvoteDownvote- They randomly close the window blinds. Maybe l am the only one who doesnot have a clueUpvoteDownvote
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William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library
1858 Neil Ave (at The Ohio State University)
Columbus, OH 43210
United States
Columbus, OH 43210
United States
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:30 AM–Midnight
- Sat–Sun
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
(614) 292-6785
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