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Mon, Oct 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Sun, Oct 26 Closed
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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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Reading with Friends
Wed, Oct 22, 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- Baking soda Experiments - Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 22, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This month, children ages 3-5 and their caregivers will try two classic baking soda and vinegar experiments
Teen Film Series: Spooky Version
Wed, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
1 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer 8 - Alien Vs. Predator 22 - When a Stranger Calls 29 - Drop
Builders' Guild - Light Up The Night
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun! This month build something glowy!
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai - Finding My Way
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way.Register
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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.
Stitch and Sleuth - A Haunting in Venice
Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us this October for the debut of Stitch & Sleuth, a cozy night of crafting and mystery! We'll kick things off with A Haunting in Venice, the eerie Agatha Christie-inspired film perfect for fall.
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Oct 23, 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 Design 101
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 4
Jump into 3D design! Using Tinkercad, you'll learn how to build a simple 3D design, customize your creation, and prep it for 3D printing. No experience, no problem! .
Lights Up, Sound Down Movie
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Room
Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment.This program is designed for adults with intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and caregivers.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 28, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Legal Aid Clinic
Tue, Oct 28, 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 Taste Test: International Drinks
Tue, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Try out a variety of drinks from all over the world! You might find a new flavor from a favorite brand or discover a drink that?s totally new to you.
All Book'd Book Club
Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Red Room,Zoom 2
Join library staff members Shelly and Maria for a book discussion.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with - with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Coined as the ?queen of British historical fiction,? Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless.Register
Teen Film Series: Spooky Version
Wed, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
1 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer 8 - Alien Vs. Predator 22 - When a Stranger Calls 29 - Drop
Beyond theHistory Books: A Personal Holocaust Story
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Red Room
Discover one family?s remarkable Holocaust survival story as Sharie Fields shares her family?s journey of resilience, courage, and hope for a more tolerant future.
All Library Locations Closed
Thu, Oct 30, All day
All locations are closed on this day.
Halloween Storytime! - Ages 1-5
Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Red Room
A not-so-spooky Halloween Storytime for children ages 1-5! Children's Halloween costumes are welcome!
Teen Halloween Party!
Fri, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Do the Monster Mash, eat candy, and color pumpkins!
Pokemon Club - Decks and Battles
Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Join other players to work on your decks and battle!
Flow Yoga
Mon, Nov 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 International Game Month: DIY Trading Cards
Mon, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Make the card of your dreams! All of our art supplies will be accessible for you to collage or draw a trading card on thick cardstock. Make a few to trade with friends or put some in your deck.
Young Writers Group
Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Red Room
Calling all young authors! Join our writers group to feed your creativity, prompt your brain, and trade secrets.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adult Game Night
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Great for veteran gamers and new friends, choose from the library?s selection of games, and / or bring your own. Meet in the family side of Columbus Bar, 322 4th Street.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Nov 04, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month we will taste test apples and apple accompaniments!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
We will learn various basics of crochet including: how to hold your yarn, slip knots, magic circles, chain, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch.
Adult Craft Night: - Embroidered Wall Hanging.
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Unwind with needle and thread as we create cozy fall-themed embroidery hoop art. Perfect for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike. All supplies provided, registration required.
Preschool Art Studio - Ages 1-5
Wed, Nov 05, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room
Children ages 1-5 and their caregiver can drop in anytime between 11:15-12:00 to make art! We will have a wide selection of art supplies available, so please dress for a mess!
Skill Builders
Wed, Nov 05, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room 3
Enjoy creativity and connection at Skill Builders! This monthly craft and activity program is designed for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their caregivers.
Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity - with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee
Wed, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
You?re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity.Register
Skill Builders
Wed, Nov 05, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Enjoy creativity and connection at Skill Builders! This monthly craft and activity program is designed for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their caregivers.
Teen Film Series: International Games Month
Wed, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
5 - Bend It Like Beckham 12 - Space Jam 19 - Rocky 26 - Blue Lock marathon
Kids' Art Studio
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Programming Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.
Bartholomew County Writer's Group
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Make connections, learn, and share with other area authors.
Sierra Club - Winding Waters Group
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Red Room
Join the us for our monthly meeting! Open to the public, each gathering features guest speakers presenting on key environmental topics. Connect, learn, and take action for a greener future.
Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
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
Tween Game Time
Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
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 - Clue
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
Teen Life-size Game: Candyland
Fri, Nov 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
We?re moving the furniture around so we can play this giant, life-size version of Candyland where you are the pawn.
The Disassemblers
Sat, Nov 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Programming 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, Nov 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 Taste Test: Sour Candy
Mon, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Teen Taste Test: Sour Candy edition! Sour candy is while supplies last, so don?t wait too long to stop by and take a taste.
Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6
Mon, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tween Area
Tweens can join library staff to learn and practice the basics of both crocheting and knitting. Beginners welcome, no experience needed! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Nov 11, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Cuentos y Cantos - Bilingual Storytime in Spanish and English
Tue, Nov 11, 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, Nov 11, 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 STEAM: Leaf Collage
Tue, Nov 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Collect leaves outside the library and make art with them!
Community Music Making: Drum Circle
Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Red Room
"Feel the rhythm at our drum circle! Bring your drum, borrow one of ours, or come with just your energy and join the beat. All skill levels welcome for this fun, community-driven experience!
Preschool STEAM- Pumpkin Pie - Ages 3-5
Wed, Nov 12, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers will use their senses to investigate pumpkin pie! Play with and smell pumpkin spice play-dough, taste pumpkin pie, and investigate the insides of a pumpkin!
Teen Film Series: International Games Month
Wed, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
5 - Bend It Like Beckham 12 - Space Jam 19 - Rocky 26 - Blue Lock marathon
Builders' Guild - Chow Down
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
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, Nov 13, 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.
Play On Words: Open Mic Poetry & Prose - Brought to You by the Columbus Area Arts Council
Thu, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Red Room
Hear and be heard at this open mic night. Enjoy original poetry and readings from local artists, or present your own writing in a relaxed and nonjudgmental space.
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Nov 13, 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.
The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time - with Novelist Amanda Peters
Thu, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant best-selling novel, The Berry Pickers.Register
Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime
Fri, Nov 14, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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!
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Preschool Play-a-thon- Connect 4! - Ages 4-6
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Red Room
Celebrate International Games Month at BCPL! Prizes will be awarded for top players, and everyone will leave with something! This program is intended for children aged 4-6 only.
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