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Library Babies

For infants from birth to 18 months
2024-08-15 11:05:00 2024-08-15 11:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Library Babies This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime. Columbus - Red Room

Thursday, August 15
11:05am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-08-15 11:05:00 2024-08-15 11:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Library Babies This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime. Columbus - Red Room

Columbus

Red Room

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

Infants ages 0-18 months and their caregivers are invited to a baby-friendly version of storytime! Babies will listen to gentle songs and stories on their caregivers lap, followed by developmentally appropriate toys and social interaction. Registration is required and will be limited to 8 family groups per session. Each Thursday’s Library Babies will be identical, please only register for one per Thursday.

AGE GROUP: | Babies and Toddlers |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes | Children |

Columbus
Phone: 812-379-1255
Hours
Mon, Jul 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 28 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

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 23, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Tue, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Food must be eaten on site and folks are not permitted to leave with the meals. Meals are free for children 18 years of age and under. Adults over the age of 18 may purchase a meal for $4.70.
Teen DIY: Painting Bookends
Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Paint one of our library bookends and leave your artist legacy on the Teen Area shelves forever! All supplies provided.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jul 23, 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.
Learning the Power of Poetry with Author Elizabeth Acevedo - BCPL Author Talk
Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
You?re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!
Register
Legal Aid Clinic
Tue, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5,Lower Level Reception Area
3pm - 4pm General Civil Advice Clinic 4pm - 5pm Eviction Legal Advice
D.I.G. Time - (Drop-in Garden Time!)
Wed, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Library Patio
Drop-in to the garden and get messy with us! We'll dig in the garden, explore nature, make art, and play!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Wed, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Food must be eaten on site and folks are not permitted to leave with the meals. Meals are free for children 18 years of age and under. Adults over the age of 18 may purchase a meal for $4.70.
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Mysteries
Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Mystery movie mania all summer long!!! See full description for the schedule.
Civil War Book Club
Wed, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
This month's book is "I Held Lincoln: A Union Salior's Journey Home" by Richard E. Quest.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Rockin' Storytime with Mr. Dave
Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Enjoy a special storytime with Mr. Dave at the Hope Town Square bandstand!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jul 25, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - 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, Jul 25, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Thu, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Food must be eaten on site and folks are not permitted to leave with the meals. Meals are free for children 18 years of age and under. Adults over the age of 18 may purchase a meal for $4.70.
Teen Thursgame
Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Every Thursday after school, play games including Dungeon Party, Unstable Unicorns, Wizard Kittens, Disney Sorcerer?s Arena, Here to Slay, and more!
Teen Games at Mill Race
Thu, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Play yard games from the Library of Things, or sit in the shade and play tabletop games. Meet at the shelter house by the basketball court.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Fri, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Food must be eaten on site and folks are not permitted to leave with the meals. Meals are free for children 18 years of age and under. Adults over the age of 18 may purchase a meal for $4.70.
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Jul 26, 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.
State Retro on the Plaza - BCPL Concert Series
Fri, Jul 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Join us on the Library Plaza for a concert by State Retro .This local 4 piece band describes themselves as an indie band with funk and blues influence. Join them live on the plaza.
End of Summer Pool Party! - at Donner Aquatic Center!
Sat, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Donner Park Aquatic Center - 739 22nd St. Columbus
Close out summer at Donner Pool! Swim, play games, and eat popsicles!
Mondays at Mill Race Storytime - and BCPL Express!
Mon, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Mill Race Park - Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jul 29, 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.
BCPL Express @ Big Red Blowout - IU Columbus
Mon, Jul 29, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
IU Columbus
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Teen Volunteer Group (TVG)
Mon, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Get one hour of volunteer/service learning time while doing any one or more of the following options: brainstorming ideas for future teen programs, making seed packets, and more.
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Summer Reads
Mon, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Read any teen book that takes place in the summertime and come prepared to share with the group what you read. This month we will meet at Chicago?s Pizza, located at 3780 W Jonathan Moore Pike.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 30, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Teen Chef: Smoothies
Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn to make a smoothie with frozen fruit. All supplies provided.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jul 30, 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.
Telling Your Own Story in a Graphic Novel with Dan Santat - BCPL Author Talk
Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join this year?s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels.
Register
Hope Town Quilt Square Workshop
Tue, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Hope
Create quilt squares that commemorate the history of library service in the town of Hope.
All Book'd Book Club - 100 Year Old Man
Tue, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Red Room,Zoom 2
Join library staff members Shelly and Maria for a book discussion.
Adult Craft Night: Watercolor Flowers
Tue, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Make a beautiful and fun craft. All supplies provided?registration required. This Month we will be making WaterColor Flowers
This event is full
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Mysteries
Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Mystery movie mania all summer long!!! See full description for the schedule.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Book Express @ Pence Park
Thu, Aug 01, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Pence Park
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-5
Fri, Aug 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!
BCPL Express @ Back to School Health Fair - Bartholomew County Health Department
Sat, Aug 03, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Bartholomew County Health Department
Pick up a free book while getting your children ready for back to school.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Aug 05, 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.
Homeschool Hangout - Our Favorite Things
Tue, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month we will talk about our favorite things!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Aug 06, 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.
Adult Take & Make
Wed, Aug 07, All day
Columbus
This month, pick up a a kit to make some magnets out of perler beads from the Columbus or Hope locations. These are great for the fridge!
Skill Builders: Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Wed, Aug 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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 [insert activity here}.
Your All Access Pass Behind the Scenes at the Space Station - with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur
Wed, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
online
You?re invited to virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with Dr. Jennifer Levasseur.
Register
Teen 1st Day of School Ice Cream Party!
Wed, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Join us for our annual ice cream party on the first day of school! We will have vanilla ice cream and toppings available immediately after school while supplies last.
Hope Craft Night - Felt Succulent
Wed, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Come out and get crafty with Shelly by making a succulent plant out of felt. This plant looks great and won't even need to be watered!
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Summertime and the livin?s easy
Wed, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Enjoy summery movies after school with provided snacks and bevvies. August 7 - Shrek August 14 - American Graffiti August 21 - Lilo & Stitch August 28 - Blue Crush
Builders' Guild - HOT
Wed, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun!
IDEM Environmental Stakeholder Program introduction - Hosted by Sierra Club Winding Waters Group
Wed, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Please join the Winding Waters Group for a presentation aimed community-wide from Herb Engman, Environmental Stakeholder Inclusion Coordinator with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Register
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Aug 08, 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, Aug 08, 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, Aug 08, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Teen Chocolate Olympics
Thu, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Compete against your friends in some light-hearted, chocolate-centric, competitions and see if you can bring home a medal.
Open Mic Poetry & Prose hosted by Skye Nicholson - Brought to you the Columbus Area Arts Council
Thu, Aug 08, 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.
Teen DIY: Paper Flower Bouquet
Fri, Aug 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Create beautiful blooms and blossoms out of colorful paper and then use them to make a whole bouquet, a floral wreath, or keep them as individual flowers to hand out to friends. All supplies provided.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Aug 12, 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 DIY: Book Collage Magnet
Mon, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Use book pages and illustrations to create fun magnets you can use to decorate your new locker! All supplies will be provided.
Photography 101
Mon, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Join members of the Viewfinders Photography Club to learn the basics of photography. All skill levels welcome.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
BCPL Express @ Salvation Army Senior Food Pantry
Tue, Aug 13, 9:00am - 10:30am
Outreach
Check out the BCPL Express, pick up a free book.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Aug 13, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Aug 13, 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 DIY: Shelter Pet Donation
Tue, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn how to make pet toys out of things that you may have lying around your house. Make dog and cat toys with friends and then donate them to the Bartholomew County Humane Society.
Adult Craft Night: Shrinky Dink Jewelry
Tue, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Join us to create your own fun jewelry charms with Shrinky Dinks. All supplies provided registration required.
BCPL Express @ Love Chapel Mobile Pantry- Taylorsville
Wed, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Outreach
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Summertime and the livin?s easy
Wed, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Enjoy summery movies after school with provided snacks and bevvies. August 7 - Shrek August 14 - American Graffiti August 21 - Lilo & Stitch August 28 - Blue Crush
Meet the Breeds - Kennel Club of Columbus
Wed, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join the Kennel Club of Columbus to be introduced to a variety of dog breeds and learn which breed might be good for you.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Aug 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Preschool Dance with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, Aug 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Conference 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, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thu, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Donate and Save Lives.
The Golden Ticket to College Admission Is Not What You Think - Redefining Success for Parents of Teens with Irena Smith PhD
Thu, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
online
Another college application season is around the corner, and stress is already beginning to ratchet up for teens and their parents.
Register
Teen Thursgame
Thu, Aug 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Featuring our brand new Arcade Machine with over 20k games!!! Learn to play new games, or enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Mystery
Thu, Aug 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Tragedy has struck! Solve a mysterious murder to finish this two-part adventure. Create a level 5, fifth edition character prior to the game or use a pre-created character.
DuVenky Code - Concerts on the Square
Thu, Aug 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hope - Hope Town Square
Join this guitar duo at the gazebo for editions of your favorite songs.
Music with Valerie
Fri, Aug 16, 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
Teen Karaoke
Fri, Aug 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Sing your favorite Taylor Swift song, or whatever else your heart desires in this safe and affirming space.
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-8
Fri, Aug 16, 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
Fri, Aug 16, 4:35pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Learn to play the ukulele with Allie Jean!
Hooks and Needles Meetup
Sat, Aug 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Aug 19, 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.
BCPL Express @ Cambridge Square Apartments
Mon, Aug 19, 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Cambridge Square Apartments
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Complete a photo scavenger in honor of World Photography Day. Hunt inside and outside the library and earn a snack. Bring your device to take pics of your answers to clues.
BCPL Express @ San Souci
Mon, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sans Souci
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Library Board of Trustees
Mon, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Aug 19, 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!
Adult Game Night
Mon, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Dakota will bring a selection of games for attendees to choose from. Bringing your own game is encouraged. We will meet at Columbus Bar, located at 322 4th St, Columbus, IN 47201.
Columbus Viewfinders Photography Club
Mon, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
The club meets once a month to share knowledge of different techniques and strategies for photography. Explore topics such as portrait, landscape, travel photography, lighting, and post-processing.  
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Aug 20, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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 Crochet Camp
Tue, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Bring your work-in-progress and hang out with us and/or learn the basics of crochet. We have plenty of hooks and yarn, but feel free to bring your own.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Tue, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Summertime and the livin?s easy
Wed, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Enjoy summery movies after school with provided snacks and bevvies. August 7 - Shrek August 14 - American Graffiti August 21 - Lilo & Stitch August 28 - Blue Crush
Safe and Found Program for Kids with Julia McFarling-Wise
Wed, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
This program helps children and adults understand who and what is used when someone gets lost. The program is through C.U.E (Center for Missing Persons)
An Exploration of Friendship, Reckoning, and Hope - with novelist Shelby Van Pelt
Wed, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
online
We invite you to join us online as we chat with the amazing New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures.
Register
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Aug 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 23 2024 at 10:00am
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Aug 22, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 23 2024 at 10:35am
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Aug 22, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 23 2024 at 11:05am
BCPL Express @ Heritage Woods
Thu, Aug 22, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Heritage Woods
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Tween Game Time
Thu, Aug 22, 3:15pm - 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 Thursgame
Thu, Aug 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Featuring our brand new Arcade Machine with over 20k games!!! Learn to play new games, or enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club.
Conoce tu Futuro en Columbus - Tour Por Tu Ciudad
Thu, Aug 22, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Tu Futuro te invita a conocer tu ciudad guiado por estudiantes latinos de preparatoria. Empezaremos por la biblioteca publica a las 5:30.
BCPL Express @ Conoce tu Futuro en Columbus - on the Plaza
Thu, Aug 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Outreach
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Library Dreams - 125th library anniversary event
Thu, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join archivist Tricia Gilson in a talk about the dreams library planners had regarding what the library could be and should be in the community.
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