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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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Flow Yoga
Mon, Feb 02, 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 Black History Month Listening Party
Mon, Feb 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Kick off Black History Month with a listening party, where we will enjoy eminent artists like Clipse, Tracy Chapman, Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, and more.
Pokemon Club: Casual Battles and Learn to Play - All Ages
Mon, Feb 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 4
Join us for a session of Pokemon Club focused on casual battling and learning to play the trading card game.
Adult Game Night
Mon, Feb 02, 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.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 03, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Feb 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Feb 03, 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.
Preschool Art Studio- Black History Month - Art inspired by Alma Thomas!
Wed, Feb 04, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room
Celebrate Black History Month by making art inspired by artist Alma Thomas! Children ages 1-5 and their caregivers can drop in anytime from 11:15-12:00 to make art in the style of this Black artist.
Skill Builders: Valentine Craft
Wed, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Enjoy creativity and connection at Skill Builders! Make something fun while spending time together in a friendly, social setting. Email Sandy Allman at sallman@mybcpl.org to register.
Rescheduled
Skill Builders: Valentine Craft
Wed, Feb 04, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
New date Wednesday, February 04, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Enjoy creativity and connection at Skill Builders! Make something fun while spending time together in a friendly, social setting. Email Sandy Allman at sallman@mybcpl.org to register.
Skill Builders: Valentine Craft
Wed, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Enjoy creativity and connection at Skill Builders! Make something fun while spending time together in a friendly, social setting. Email Sandy Allman at sallman@mybcpl.org to register.
Teen Film Series: Black History Month
Wed, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
4 - Captain America: Brave New World 11 - Wicked 18 - The Fire Inside 25 - Queen of Katwe
Kids' Art Studio
Wed, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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.
First Thursday Film Club - The Princess Bride
Thu, Feb 05, 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.
Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures - with Novelist Vanessa Riley
Thu, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.Register
Teen Black History Month Trivia
Fri, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Answer questions on a team or alone about Black History to win a fabulous prize.
The Disassemblers
Sat, Feb 07, 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, Feb 09, 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.
Hack Pack
Mon, Feb 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Red Room
Join other creative builders to make and code robots using Crunchlab's Hack Pack. This month we will build our first robot!
Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6
Mon, Feb 09, 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!
Teen STEAM: Seed Starting
Mon, Feb 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Utilize Cleo?s Seed Share to learn how to start your own vegetable seeds indoors using recycle materials.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 10, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Cuentos y Cantos - Bilingual Storytime in Spanish and English
Tue, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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 Crochet Camp: Beginners
Tue, Feb 10, 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.
Listening Party in Celebration of Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Red Room
Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Come Celebrate her life and legacy with a listening party.
Teen Film Series: Black History Month
Wed, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
4 - Captain America: Brave New World 11 - Wicked 18 - The Fire Inside 25 - Queen of Katwe
Builders' Guild - Black History Month
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun!
AI with Dr. Jones
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Red Room
Ai
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 10:35am - 11:00am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Homeschool Hangout - Black History Month
Thu, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month we celebrate Black History Month
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 12, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, 400 Years of Black Women's Magic - with Dr. Lindsey Stewart
Thu, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us online to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America?s founding Black women. Register
Tween Game Time
Thu, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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.
Music is Magic! - Ages 2-5
Fri, Feb 13, 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.
Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime
Fri, Feb 13, 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!
Teen Art Day
Fri, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Make art using the Teen Room's stash of art supplies!
Saturday Storytime- Valentines! - Ages 1-5
Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Red Room
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for a friendship themed stories and songs followed by craft time to make valentines for all your favorite people!
Lovies for Littles
Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room,Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Join us Feb 14 for Lovies for Littles! Help sew baby blankets for NICU infants at CRH?materials provided, no experience needed. Teens & adults welcome!
Flow Yoga
Mon, Feb 16, 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 Palentine Party
Mon, Feb 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Make Palentines for your pals and eat candy!
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Feb 16, 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!
Library Board of Trustees
Mon, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Red Room
The Library Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Bartholomew County Public Library. They meet once a month to pay bills, set policies, and other governance issues. Everyone is welcome!
Columbus Viewfinders
Mon, Feb 16, 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, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 17, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Feb 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Feb 17, 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: Mardi Gras
Tue, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Sample some traditional Mardi Gras sweet treats!
Adult Craft Night: Mosaic Coaster
Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Make a beautiful and fun craft. All supplies provided?registration required. This month, we will be making mosaic tile coasters.
Preschool STEAM- Black History Month - Learn about Astornauts!
Wed, Feb 18, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Red Room
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about Mae Jemison, Ronald McNair and Leland Melvin and what it's like to be an astronaut!
Teen Film Series: Black History Month
Wed, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
4 - Captain America: Brave New World 11 - Wicked 18 - The Fire Inside 25 - Queen of Katwe
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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.
Music with Valerie
Fri, Feb 20, 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 Art Day
Fri, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Make art using the Teen Room's stash of art supplies!
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Feb 21, 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, Feb 23, 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.
Drive-in Movie- The Princess and the Frog - for kids of all ages
Mon, Feb 23, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Red Room
Join us at the BCPL "Drive-In" for a showing of The Princess and the Frog! Registration is requested to ensure enough materials.
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Black History Month
Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Celebrate Black History Month by reading any TEEN (not adult) historical fiction or nonfiction book by a Black author that covers Black History. Meet us at Upland, located at 143 Lindsey Street.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 24, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Feb 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Feb 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.
Smithson?s Gamble: The History of the World?s Largest Museum - with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
online
Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson?s Gamble.Register
Legal Aid Clinic
Tue, Feb 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-Drawstring Pouch
Tue, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Follow along using a pattern to make a small, drawstring pouch. 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 Heaven & Earth Grocery Store Novel by James McBride
Tue, Feb 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. This month, we will be reading Heaven and Earth Grocery Store.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Feb 24, 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.
Reading with Friends
Wed, Feb 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.
Teen Film Series: Black History Month
Wed, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
4 - Captain America: Brave New World 11 - Wicked 18 - The Fire Inside 25 - Queen of Katwe
Inner Shelf Book Club - Your Heart, Your Scars by Adina Talve-Goodman
Wed, Feb 25, 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! Your Heart, Your Scars by Adina Talve-Goodman
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 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, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Feb 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.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Feb 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.
3D Design 101
Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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! .
This event is full
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Feb 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.
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