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536 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Tel: 812-379-1255

The Main Library is located in the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library in downtown Columbus at 536 Fifth Street. Completed in 1969 and designed by architect I.M. Pei, it features library collections for children, teens, and adults. It also houses the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives, Family and Local History collection, and BCPL Create studio.  

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Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Mar 24, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Mar 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a one-hour session with certified yoga and chair yoga instructor. These sessions are great for beginners and those who want to focus on gentle practice.
America?s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis - with Author Shoshana Walter
Tue, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us for a conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter?s book Rehab: An American Scandal.Register
Legal Aid Clinic
Tue, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
3pm - 4pm General Civil Advice Clinic 4pm - 5pm Eviction Legal Advice
Teen Crochet Camp: Intermediate-Mushroom Pop-it
Tue, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
Follow along using a pattern to make a mushroom pop-it. This program is for teens who already know the basics of crochet and can follow a pattern. All supplies provided.
All Book'd Book Club - The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan
Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Red Room
All Book'd is a lively book club that explores all genres. Read widely, chat freely, and enjoy great conversations with fellow readers. We will be reading The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan
Reading with Friends
Wed, Mar 25, 9:30am - 10:30am
Red Room
This book group is designed for readers and non-readers. Participants can enjoy stories and be guided through discussion and activities related to the reading.
Preschool STEAM- Science of Spring - Ages 3-5
Wed, Mar 25, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This month, children ages 3-5 and their caregivers will explore the science of Spring!
Teen Film Series: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
Wed, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
4 - Flow 11 - Soul 25 - Frozen
Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Programming Room
Children ages 2-5 are invited to dance with local dance teacher, Megan! Caregivers will stay in the room with their dancers. Registration is requested.
This event is full
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Mar 26, 10:35am - 11:00am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Mar 26, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Tween Game Time
Thu, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tween Area
Stop by after school and join us for some laid-back fun as we play our way through our collection of board, card, and dice games. Game selection may vary.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine.
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
NAMI support groups are peer-led and offer participants an opportunity to share their experiences and gain support from other attendees.
3D Printing 101
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 4
"Step into the world of 3D printing. This introductory class is perfect for anyone curious about this exciting technology.
Music is Magic! - Ages 2-5
Fri, Mar 27, 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Programming Room
Explore concepts of music while building social and emotional development in this music program designed to use story, music, and imagination for the developing child.
This event is full
Lights up Sound Down Movie - How to Train Your Dragon
Fri, Mar 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Room
Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will be How to Trian Your Dragon (PG).
Teen Art Day
Fri, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Make art using the Teen Room's stash of art supplies!
Barbie and Ken Storytime!
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Red Room
Celebrate Barbie's birthday month at Barbie and Ken Storytime! This program is geared towards children ages 3-5 but all Barbie fans (and their favorite doll!) are welcome!
Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Join our campaign for adults! Bring a 5th edition level 5 character, or use a premade one. This campaign is geared towards beginners, but veteran players are also welcome. Registration required.
This event is full
Flow Yoga
Mon, Mar 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Red Room
Join us for a one-hour session with certified yoga instructor Sonia Aponte. This class will focus on a smooth, continuous flow of movements linked to the breath to help achieve a mind/body balance.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Romantasy
Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jump on the Romantasy bandwagon and read any TEEN (not adult) Romantasy book and come prepared to share with the group what you read. Meet up at Camila's.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Mar 31, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Mar 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a one-hour session with certified yoga and chair yoga instructor. These sessions are great for beginners and those who want to focus on gentle practice.
Teen Taste Test: Salsa
Tue, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Sample some different salsas with tortilla chips and vote for your favorite!
Girls Who Code
Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world.
Preschool Art Studio - Ages 1-5
Wed, Apr 01, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room
Please dress for a mess! This is a drop in event, please come any time between 11:15-12:00 and stay as little or as long as you'd like!
Skill Builders: - Geometric Painting
Wed, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Have fun crafting while we socialize. Use painter's tape to create bold geometric designs on canvas, then paint and peel to reveal sharp, modern artwork.
Skill Builders: - Geometric Painting
Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Have fun crafting while we socialize. Use painter's tape to create bold geometric designs on canvas, then paint and peel to reveal sharp, modern artwork.
Kids' Art Studio
Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Programming Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we'll provide all the supplies you need.
Sierra Club - Winding Waters Group
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Red Room
Natalie Perry and Eric Riddle will lead a discussion on the ecological benefits of native plants and what the Sierra Club is doing in Columbus to diversify public landscapes with native plants.
Bartholomew County Writer's Group
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Make connections, learn, and share with other area authors.
Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Programming Room
Children ages 2-5 are invited to dance with local dance teacher, Megan! Caregivers will stay in the room with their dancers. Registration is requested.
This event is full
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 02, 10:35am - 11:00am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 02, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tween Area
Stop by after school and join us for some laid-back fun as we play our way through our collection of board, card, and dice games. Game selection may vary.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine.
First Thursday Film Club - Singing in the Rain
Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Red Room
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a curated screening of classic, art, and international films. Discover timeless stories and cinematic gems in the company of fellow film lovers.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Apr 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Red Room
Join us for a one-hour session with certified yoga instructor Sonia Aponte. This class will focus on a smooth, continuous flow of movements linked to the breath to help achieve a mind/body balance.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 07, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Red Room
Join us for a one-hour session with certified yoga and chair yoga instructor. These sessions are great for beginners and those who want to focus on gentle practice.
Teen Taste Test: Jelly Beans
Tue, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Taste all the different jelly beans we can find at the store and see which ones you like best! While supplies last.
Pokemon Club: Casual Battles and Learn to Play - All Ages
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Join library staff for a session of Pokemon Club dedicated entirely to playing the Pokemon TCG.
Teen Turning Point Hangout
Wed, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Hang out with Turning Point's Prevention staff and learn more about child abuse warning signs.
Builders' Guild - Mad Scientists
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun! This month we embrace our inner mad scientist and unleash our imagination!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 09, 10:35am - 11:00am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Homeschool Hangout - Environmental Science
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month we will learn about Rachel Carson and Environmental Science!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 09, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Teen Life-size Candyland
Thu, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
Made for the Library as a senior project, YOU are the pawn in this life-size version of Candyland.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tween Area
Stop by after school and join us for some laid-back fun as we play our way through our collection of board, card, and dice games. Game selection may vary.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine.
Perennial Propagation
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Red Room
Ready to split and conquer? Master gardener Rocky Lortz digs into root types and division techniques to help you multiply your perennial blooms.
Music is Magic! - Ages 2-5
Fri, Apr 10, 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Programming Room
Explore concepts of music while building social and emotional development in this music program designed to use story, music, and imagination for the developing child.
Cuentos y Cantos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime
Fri, Apr 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room
¡Los niños están invitados a una hora de cuentos y cantos! Children and their caregivers are invited to a storytime in Spanish!
Teen STEAM: Egg Drop Challenge
Fri, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Construct a vessel out of recycled materials to protect an egg when Dakota throws it off the library roof.
The Disassemblers
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room
Have you ever wondered what the inside of a computer looks like? Have you wondered what makes a clock tick? Satisfy your curiosity and help us take things apart to see what we can discover!
Flow Yoga
Mon, Apr 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Red Room
Join us for a one-hour session with certified yoga instructor Sonia Aponte. This class will focus on a smooth, continuous flow of movements linked to the breath to help achieve a mind/body balance.
Teen STEAM: Seed Starting
Mon, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Utilize Cleo?s Seed Share to learn how to start your own flower and vegetable seeds indoors using recycle materials.
Hack Pack - For Tweens
Mon, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Red Room
Join other creative builders to make and code robots using Crunchlab's Hack Pack.
Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6
Mon, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tween Area
Join children's library staff for a special edition Tween Stitch Camp as we spring into STEAM! This month we'll be making hand-sewn hair scrunchies.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Photography 101
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Join members of the Viewfinders Photography club to learn the basics of photography. All skill levels welcome.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 14, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Cuentos y Cantos - Bilingual Storytime in Spanish and English
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
¡Los niños de 3-5 años están invitados a una hora de cuentos bilingües en Español e Inglés! Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to a Bilingual storytime in Spanish and English!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Red Room
Join us for a one-hour session with certified yoga and chair yoga instructor. These sessions are great for beginners and those who want to focus on gentle practice.
Teen Crochet Camp: Beginners
Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Learn the basics of crochet during this beginner-friendly program. If you already know how to crochet you can bring your current work in progress and hangout with us. All supplies provided.
Garden & Landscape Design Styles - Featuring Irwin Gardens and the Miller House
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Red Room
Explore major garden design styles, then zoom in on Columbus?s landscape legacy with slide walk-throughs of Irwin Gardens and the Miller House gardens.
Adult Craft Night: Leaf Stamping
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Join us for an evening craft program for adults. Each month features a different project. Celebrate spring with some gorgeous leaf art. All supplies provided. Registration required.
Teen Film Series: Spring into STEAM
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
15 - Ferngully: The Last Rainforest 22 - WALL-E 29 - The Wild Robot
What's Growing On These Books?
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Red Room
Have you ever wondered what kind of bacteria is growing on the library floor? On the Books? On YOU?! We will swab and learn.
Inner Shelf Book Club - The Overstory by Richard Powers
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Discover heartfelt stories at The Inner Shelf! Monthly themes on wellness & growth. Adults & young adults welcome?join us for authentic conversations!
Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Programming Room
Children ages 2-5 are invited to dance with local dance teacher, Megan! Caregivers will stay in the room with their dancers. Registration is requested.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 16, 10:35am - 11:00am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 16, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 4
Create a level 5, fifth edition character prior to the game or use a pre-created character to explore the world of D&D. This game is beginner-friendly. All materials provided.
This event is full
Teen Game Day
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tween Area
Stop by after school and join us for some laid-back fun as we play our way through our collection of board, card, and dice games. Game selection may vary.
Podcasting Production 101
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 4
Have a podcast idea but don't know where to start? Learn hardware/software options, recording & editing basics, and hosting platforms in this beginner-friendly class.
Tiny Prom! - for babies and toddlers under 3
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Red Room
Babies and Toddlers under three and their caregivers are invited to dress up, dance, and play at the BCPL Tiny Prom!
Music with Valerie
Fri, Apr 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Red Room
Join music therapist, Valerie Jones, as she guides the group through well-known songs with gentle movement and participation
Teen Dark Mode Poetry
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Join us for a Blackout Poetry Lab where we turn a page from a discarded novel to uncover art. Using nothing but a black marker to isolate the best words on a page to create something new.
The Underground Railroad in Bartholomew County - With the Bartholomew County Genealogical Society
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Room
Join local historian Larry Perkinson and the Bartholomew County Genealogical Society as he explores the Underground Railroad's impact in our community. Don't miss this fascinating history!
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Saturday Storytime - Ages 1-5
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room
Children ages 1 to 5 years and their families are invited to join us for Saturday Storytime!
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