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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Nov 03	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 04	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 05	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 06	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 07	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 08	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 09	Closed

Mon, Nov 03	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 04	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 05	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 06	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 07	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 08	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 09	Closed

536 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201

Tel: 812-379-1255

More about this branch

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.

Latest Events

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.

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.

Bartholomew County Writer's Group

Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room

Make connections, learn, and share with other area authors.

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.

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.

This event is full

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 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.

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 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

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!

Adult Game Night

Mon, Nov 10, 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 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

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!

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.

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.

Flow Yoga

Mon, Nov 17, 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 Game Day: Villainous

Mon, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Room

Learn to play Disney, Star Wars, and / or Marvel Villainous for International Games Month.

Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12

Mon, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5

Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!

Columbus Viewfinders

Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Conference Room

Learn about different photography topics and share what you know. Minimal annual dues involved after one to two meetings.

Family Storytime - Ages 1-5

Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3

Tue, Nov 18, 9:15am - 9:45am

Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3

Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Chair Yoga

Tue, Nov 18, 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.

Unlock the Secret Language of Connection - with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg

Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us online with Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of The Power of Habit, as he shares the ultimate guide to communicating and connecting at work and home.Register

Teen Crochet Camp: Intermediate?Autumn Leaves

Tue, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Room

We will follow patterns to make some Autumn leaves. Intermediate Crochet Camp is for teens who already know how to crochet and can follow a pattern.

Teen Film Series: International Games Month

Wed, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Room

5 - Bend It Like Beckham 12 - Space Jam 19 - Rocky 26 - Blue Lock marathon

Civil War Book Club

Wed, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Conference Room

Join this engaging book discussion group where we explore captivating non-fiction about the Civil War, uncovering its history and lasting impact.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Nov 20, 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 20, 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 20, 11:05am - 11:30am

Red Room

This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Teen Game Day

Thu, Nov 20, 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.

Teen Game Day: Super Smash Bros Tournament

Thu, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Room

Compete in a casual Super Smash Bros tournament. The winner will receive a fabulous prize!

PreK Family night hosted by BCSC Pre-K - For PreK students and their families!

Thu, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Children's Area

Bartholomew County PreK students and their families are invited to a pajama party at BCPL hosted by BCSC PreK!

Music with Valerie

Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Red Room

Join music therapist, Valerie Jones, as she guides the group through well-known songs with gentle movement and participation

Teen Art Studio: Mushroom Block Prints

Fri, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Room

Learn to carve erasers to make small blocks for printing! We will carve out our own unique mushrooms and then use them to stamp cardstock to make fun and fall themed prints.

Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Room

Join our new 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, Nov 24, 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.

BCPL Board of Trustees

Mon, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Conference Room

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. All are welcome.

Adults Reading YA Book Club: International Games Month

Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

For International Games Month read any teen book where games or sports play a major role. A suggested reading list will be available in the Teen Area.

Return To Hawkins - Stranger Things Pre-Release Party

Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Red Room

Get ready to go back to Hawkins with discussion, recaps, and games, plus 80's themed snacks!

Family Storytime - Ages 1-5

Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3

Tue, Nov 25, 9:15am - 9:45am

Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3

Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Chair Yoga

Tue, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 5

3pm - 4pm General Civil Advice Clinic 4pm - 5pm Eviction Legal Advice

Teen Game Day: Avatar RPG

Tue, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Room

Learn to play the Avatar tabletop role-playing game, set in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

All Book'd Book Club

Tue, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Red Room,Zoom 2

Join library staff members Shelly and Maria for a book discussion.

Girls Who Code

Tue, Nov 25, 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.

Handprint Turkey Workshop - kids of all ages!

Wed, Nov 26, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Children's Programming Room

Kids of all ages can drop in anytime between 11:15-12 to make a classic handprint turkey! This is a drop-in program, the craft will take around 10-15 minutes. Please dress to get messy!

Teen Film Series: International Games Month

Wed, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Room

5 - Bend It Like Beckham 12 - Space Jam 19 - Rocky 26 - Blue Lock marathon

Family Exercise and Movement with Ruth Bayardo - Ages 4-10 and Caregivers

Wed, Nov 26, 4:45pm - 5:15pm

Red Room

Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!

All Library Locations Closed

Thu, Nov 27, All day

All locations are closed on this day.

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