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Poetry Writing Workshop
2024-03-04 18:00:00 2024-03-04 19:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Poetry Writing Workshop Join?poet Skye Nicholson, host of Columbus Area Arts Council Monthly Open Mic Poetry Night, for an interactive poetry writing workshop. Columbus - Main Level Alcoves

Monday, March 04
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-04 18:00:00 2024-03-04 19:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Poetry Writing Workshop Join?poet Skye Nicholson, host of Columbus Area Arts Council Monthly Open Mic Poetry Night, for an interactive poetry writing workshop. Columbus - Main Level Alcoves

Columbus

Main Level Alcoves

Join?poet Skye Nicholson, host of Columbus Area Arts Council Monthly Open Mic Poetry Night, for an interactive poetry writing workshop.

Participants will be guided through several writing exercises, small-group sharing opportunities, and the option for group feedback. No previous poetry experience necessary! 
Just bring yourself and your creativity.  
 Program geared towards ages 14+ 

Skye is the host of the Columbus Area Arts Council’s Monthly "Open Mic Poetry and Prose," which is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Hotel Indigo. Workshop participants are encouraged to attend the open mic event. Learn more at artsincolumbus.org/openmic-poetry

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Event |

Columbus
Phone: 812-379-1255
Hours
Mon, Feb 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 Closed
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About the 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.  

Upcoming events

Preschool Art Studio- Black History Month - Ages 1-5
Wed, Feb 05, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Celebrate Black History Month by making art inspired by artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Faith Ringgold!
Skill Builders: Valentine Craft
Wed, Feb 05, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Have fun crafting while we socialize. This month, we will be making a Valentine Craft.
Teen Film Series: Black History Month
Wed, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
2/5 - Piece by Piece 2/12 - A Quiet Place: Day One 2/19 - Bob Marley: One Love 2/26 - Haunted Mansion (2023)
Hope Family Craft
Wed, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
People of all ages can join Shelly in the library Annex for a family-friendly craft.
Kids' Art Studio
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.
Builders' Guild - Black Inventors!
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun! This month build a creation inspired by one of many inventions that showcase black excellence!
Presentation with the Author - Ebony & Ivy: Race, Slavery, - and the Troubled History of America's Universities
Wed, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
CLC Auditorium/Lecture Hall & via Zoom
Dr. Craig Steven Wilder, will offer a compelling virtual presentation based on his critically acclaimed book, Ebony & Ivy. Attend in-person or register to join via Zoom.
Register
Sierra Club - Winding Water Group
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:35pm
Columbus - Red Room
The Winding Waters Group works on environmental issues in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, and Jennings Counties in Indiana.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - 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, Feb 06, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 06, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Tween Game Time
Thu, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - 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 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer?s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games, and play games on our arcade machine.
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Come to Hope Branch Library on Fridays from 2-3PM to get items notarized by staff member notary Jennifer Pardue. Please have photo ID.
Teen Art Studio: Coloring
Fri, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
We have markers, crayons, colored pencils, and more for you to try. A variety of coloring sheets will also be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring book!
The Disassemblers
Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - 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 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - 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 Volunteer Day
Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Help keep up with the high demand for seed packets this time of year for Cleo?s Seed Share seed library. Instruction provided. Please bring any papers that might need to be signed for school with you.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Photography 101 - with Viewfinders Photography Club
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - 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, Feb 11, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - 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: Seed Starting
Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Utilize Cleo?s Seed Share to learn how to start your own vegetable seeds indoors using recycle materials.
Galantines Craft Night - Stemware and Glass Charm
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Celebrate friendship at our Galentine's Craft Event! Decorate stemware with creative designs in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for a unique bonding experience with your favorite people!
This event is full
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-5
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!
Teen Film Series: Black History Month
Wed, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
2/5 - Piece by Piece 2/12 - A Quiet Place: Day One 2/19 - Bob Marley: One Love 2/26 - Haunted Mansion (2023)
An Evening with Angela Jackson-Brown
Wed, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Helen Haddad Hall
Enjoy a discussion and reading with the author. The first 25 attendees will receive a free signed copy of her book. Presented by Columbus Human Rights Commission.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 13, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 13, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Tween Game Time
Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - 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 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer?s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games, and play games on our arcade machine.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - 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.
Open Mc Poetry & Prose hosted by Skye Nicholson - Brought to You by the Columbus Area Arts Council
Thu, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - 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.
Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime
Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - 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!
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Come to Hope Branch Library on Fridays from 2-3PM to get items notarized by staff member notary Jennifer Pardue. Please have photo ID.
Teen Valentine?s Day Party
Fri, Feb 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Celebrate Valentine?s Day with your friends after school! Warm drinks and tasty treats will be available while supplies last.
Tween Stitch Camp- Foundations of Crochet - Grades 4-6
Fri, Feb 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Tween Area
Join children's library staff to learn the basics and foundations of crochet. Bring any hooks and yarn if you have them, but both will be available at the program.
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Saturday Storytime - Teddy Bear Tea Party
Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Red Room
Children and their favorite teddy bears and stuffies are invited to join us for stories, songs, and a tea party!
Flow Yoga
Mon, Feb 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - 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 Crochet Camp: Amigurumi Heart
Mon, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Make an amigurumi heart using worsted weight yarn in any color you choose. A printed out pattern and all supplies needed will be provided.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - 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!
BCPL Board of Trustees
Mon, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. All are welcome.
Spa Night for Madam CJ Walker
Mon, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus
Madam C.J. Walker was an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. Learn more about her while we pamper ourselves with spa treatments.
Columbus Viewfinders
Mon, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - 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 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 18, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Cuentos y Cantos - Bilingual Storytime in Spanish and English
Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - 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 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - 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: Chocolate
Tue, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Come taste dark, milk, and white chocolate and decide which gets your top pick. Teen Taste Test is while supplies last, so be there on time for the most chocolate variety!!
Pokemon Club - All Ages
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
Community Music Making: Drum Circle
Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - 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- Mae Jemison - Ages 3-5
Wed, Feb 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about Mae Jemison and what it's like to be an astronaut!
Teen Film Series: Black History Month
Wed, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
2/5 - Piece by Piece 2/12 - A Quiet Place: Day One 2/19 - Bob Marley: One Love 2/26 - Haunted Mansion (2023)
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 20, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 20, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - 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 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer?s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games, and play games on our arcade machine.
Teen Pokemon TCG Pocket Meetup
Thu, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Meet up to trade and battle with your new decks!
Music with Valerie
Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join music therapist, Valerie Jones, as she guides the group through well-known songs with gentle movement and participation
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Come to Hope Branch Library on Fridays from 2-3PM to get items notarized by staff member notary Jennifer Pardue. Please have photo ID.
Teen Art Studio: Basquiat
Fri, Feb 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Make an art piece inspired by the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat in honor of Black History Month! Use non-conventional materials along with paint and collage materials to create a piece of your own.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Feb 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - 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 Volunteer Group (TVG)
Mon, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Earn one hour of volunteer/service learning time helping Christina brainstorm program ideas for spring and summer as well as helping to make seed packets for the Cleo?s Seed Share seed library.
Adults Reading YA Book Club: AfroFantasy
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
In celebration of Black History Month we are reading AfroFantasy books. Read any teen book in this genre. We will meet at Camila?s, located at 1824 25th St.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 25, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Feb 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus
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.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - 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, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 5
3pm - 4pm General Civil Advice Clinic 4pm - 5pm Eviction Legal Advice
All Book'd Book Club - When the Stars Rain Down
Tue, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Red Room,Zoom 2
Join library staff members Shelly and Maria for a book discussion. This month book is When Stars Rain Down is a novel by Angela Jackson-Brown.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - 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 26, 9:30am - 10:30am
Columbus - 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.
Hooks and Needles
Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hope - Hope Branch Library
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Teen Film Series: Black History Month
Wed, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
2/5 - Piece by Piece 2/12 - A Quiet Place: Day One 2/19 - Bob Marley: One Love 2/26 - Haunted Mansion (2023)
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-8
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!
Kids' Ukulele Class - Grades K-6
Wed, Feb 26, 4:35pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Kids in grades K-6 are invited to the children's department to learn how to play the ukulele with local musician, teacher, and mom- Allie Jean!
The Life and Times of Madame CJ Walker
Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Come out and celebrate Black History Month with Shelly as she gives a visual presentation about Madame CJ Walker's Life. There will also be a drawing for a Madame CJ Walker Barbie Doll!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 27, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 27, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - 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 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer?s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games, and play games on our arcade machine.
Family Exercise and Movement with Ruth Bayardo - Ages 4-10 and Caregivers
Thu, Feb 27, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!
Financial Empowerment Workshop - Provided by Onward
Thu, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 3
Would you love to take control of your finances? Join Onward for free, unbiased financial literacy workshops to help you get started on the path to financial empowerment.
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
NAMI support groups are peer-led and offer participants an opportunity to share their experiences and gain support from other attendees.
Intro to TinkerCad
Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Step into the world of Tinkercad! This introductory class is perfect for anyone curious about 3D design and modeling.
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Come to Hope Branch Library on Fridays from 2-3PM to get items notarized by staff member notary Jennifer Pardue. Please have photo ID.
Teen Black Poetry Celebration
Fri, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Close out Black History month with a celebration of Black poetry. Read aloud your favorite poems by Black writers, and write your own if you are so inspired.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Mar 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - 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: Build a Gaming Computer
Mon, Mar 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn how to build a gaming computer with a step-by-step demonstration.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adult Game Night
Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Now at the library, featuring the Nintendo Switch and brand new arcade machine! Great for veteran gamers and new friends, choose from the library?s selection of games, and / or bring your own.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Mar 04, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Mar 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Mar 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - 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: Calypso Lemonade
Tue, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Prepare to welcome spring with some fun flavors of Calypso Lemonade! We?ll have a flavor for you! Teen Taste Test drink options are available while supplies last.
Preschool Art Studio - Ages 1-5
Wed, Mar 05, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Children ages 1-5 and their caregivers can drop in anytime from 11:15-12:00 to paint with watercolors. This is a drop-in program, so stay as long or as little as you'd like.
Skill Builders: Shamrock - rock painting
Wed, Mar 05, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Have fun crafting while we socialize. This month, we will be making a Shamrock - rock painting.
Skill Builders: Shamrock - rock painting
Wed, Mar 05, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Have fun crafting while we socialize. This month, we will be making a Shamrock - rock painting.
Teen Film Series: Women's History Month
Wed, Mar 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Celebrate Women?s History Month with adaptations of Jane Austen?s novels. 5 - Emma 12 - Sense and Sensibility 26 - Pride & Prejudice
Builders' Guild
Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun!
Kids' Art Studio
Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.
Sierra club Winding Waters Group - Indiana's Wild climate Workshop
Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Aaron Stump with the Indiana Wildlife Federation will present a workshop on Indiana's Wild Climate. The Workshop explores our state?s place in the climate crisis.
Bartholomew County Writer's Group
Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
We're a collection of local writers of all ages and all genres, gathered to learn from and inspire each other. Together, we can improve our craft and continue down the road to success.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - 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, Mar 06, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Mar 06, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - 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 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer?s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games, and play games on our arcade machine.
Teen Art Studio: Colored Pencils
Fri, Mar 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn how to add depth with shading using colored pencils. All supplies provided.
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