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Poetry with Skye
2024-07-08 18:00:00 2024-07-08 19:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Poetry with Skye Join Skye Nicholson for an interactive poetry writing workshop. Participants will be guided through writing exercises and small-group sharing opportunities. No previous poetry experience necessary! Columbus - Red Room

Monday, July 08
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-08 18:00:00 2024-07-08 19:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Poetry with Skye Join Skye Nicholson for an interactive poetry writing workshop. Participants will be guided through writing exercises and small-group sharing opportunities. No previous poetry experience necessary! Columbus - Red Room

Columbus

Red Room

Join Skye Nicholson for an interactive poetry writing workshop. Participants will be guided through writing exercises and small-group sharing opportunities. 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
We're closed Wednesday June 19
Mon, Jun 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 19 Closed
Thu, Jun 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 23 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

Mondays at Mill Race Storytime - and BCPL Express!
Mon, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Mill Race Park - Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!
BCPL Express @ Mill Race
Mon, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Join BCPL Express after storytime @ the Amphitheater.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Mon, Jun 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.
Canceled
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus
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, Jun 24, 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: Pride Month Edition
Mon, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Celebrate Pride Month by reading any teen LGBTQIA+ book. Come prepared to share what you read with the group. We will meet at Camila?s, located at 1824 25th Street in Columbus.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jun 25, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Tue, Jun 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.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jun 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, Jun 25, 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
Teen Book Club: Mysteries
Tue, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Read any teen mystery book before you come and share with the group what you read, what you liked/didn?t like about it, and get recommendations from others.
All Book'd Book Club
Tue, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Red Room,Zoom 2
Join Shelly with All Book'd to discuss "The Whispers" by Ashley Audrain. This is a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end! Pick up a copy at the Adult Circulation desk.
D.I.G. Time - (Drop-in Garden Time!)
Wed, Jun 26, 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, Jun 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.
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Mysteries
Wed, Jun 26, 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, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Whalemobile! - Ages 5+ only
Thu, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Kids ages 5 and older will have fun while we learn about whales and ocean conservation!
This event is full
Rockin' Storytime with Mr. Dave
Thu, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Enjoy a special storytime with Mr. Dave at the Hope Town Square bandstand!
Whalemobile! - Ages 5+ only
Thu, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Kids ages 5 and older will have fun while we learn about whales and ocean conservation!
This event is full
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jun 27, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Whalemobile! - Ages 5+ only
Thu, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Kids ages 5 and older will have fun while we learn about whales and ocean conservation!
This event is full
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jun 27, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Whalemobile! - Ages 5+ only
Thu, Jun 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Kids ages 5 and older will have fun while we learn about whales and ocean conservation!
This event is full
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Thu, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 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!
Tween Game Time
Thu, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
Family Exercise and Movement with Ruth Bayardo - Ages 4-10 and Caregivers
Thu, Jun 27, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!
Sugar and Spice Romance Book Club
Thu, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Join a group of romance readers to discuss your latest read.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Fri, Jun 28, 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 Chef: Frozen Fruit Dessert
Fri, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Make a tasty treat using frozen fresh fruit, chocolate, and sprinkles. All supplies provided
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Jun 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.
Laughing Jack on the Plaza - BCPL Concert Series
Fri, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Join us on the Library Plaza for a concert by Laughing Jack. Acoustic tunes, ballads, shanties and songs of America, Ireland and the British Isles. And sometimes Pirates.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Mon, Jul 01, 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.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jul 01, 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 @ Parks and Rec Summer Fun Days
Mon, Jul 01, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Nexus Park
Are you participating in the Parks and Rec's Summer Fun Days? Stop by and get a free book from the express.
Teen Walking Book Club: Mysteries
Mon, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Walk and talk about mystery books you?re reading! Meet Dakota at the Mill Race Park tower to walk the trails and discuss mysteries.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Tue, Jul 02, 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.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jul 02, 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.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Wed, Jul 03, 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 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Mystery movie mania all summer long!!! See full description for the schedule.
Hope Family Craft Night
Wed, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Come Join Shelly at the Hope Annex and make a wreath with Paintsticks to celebrate America!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Fri, Jul 05, 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.
BCPL Express @ Mill Race
Mon, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Join BCPL Express after storytime @ the Amphitheater.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Mon, Jul 08, 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.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jul 08, 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
Mon, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
We love crochet! Come and learn the basics of crochet or bring your work-in-progress and crochet with us.
Photography 101
Mon, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Join members of the Viewfinders Photography club to learn the basics of photography
Poetry with Skye
Mon, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join Skye Nicholson for an interactive poetry writing workshop. Participants will be guided through writing exercises and small-group sharing opportunities. No previous poetry experience necessary!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 09, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 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!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Tue, Jul 09, 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.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jul 09, 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.
A Visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson + Kate DiCamillo - BCPL Author Talk
Tue, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone's favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson!
Register
Family Movie Night - Clue (1985)
Tue, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Bring your blanket and your family for a Mystery Classic, Clue (1985)
Hope Walking Tour
Tue, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Join Shelly in exploring the beginnings of library services in Hope. Take a walk around the square to learn about library satellites and how they help serve the community.
D.I.G. Time - (Drop-in Garden Time!)
Wed, Jul 10, 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 10, 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 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Mystery movie mania all summer long!!! See full description for the schedule.
Builders' Guild - Whales!
Wed, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun! This month we celebrate the whale mobile visit and make Whales
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Rockin' Storytime with Mr. Dave
Thu, Jul 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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!
Tween Duckorating
Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Dress up a rubber duck as your favorite character, celebrity, or a super spy! All materials provided
This event is full
Family Exercise and Movement with Ruth Bayardo - Ages 4-10 and Caregivers
Thu, Jul 11, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!
Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators at the Library!
Fri, Jul 12, 9:30am - 10:15am
Columbus - Library Patio
Educators from Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators will be visiting the library with some of their animal ambassadors!
Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators at the Library!
Fri, Jul 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Library Patio
Educators from Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators will be visiting the library with some of their animal ambassadors!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Fri, Jul 12, 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.
Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6
Fri, Jul 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - 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!
This event is full
Mondays at Mill Race Storytime - and BCPL Express!
Mon, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Mill Race Park - Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!
BCPL Express @ Mill Race
Mon, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Join BCPL Express after storytime @ the Amphitheater.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Mon, Jul 15, 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.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Teens may volunteer anytime between 1-6pm, but do not have to be here the entire time. Options will include: making seed packets for the Cleo?s Seed Share, making decorations and more.
Library Board of Trustees
Mon, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5,Meeting Room 3
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
Columbus Viewfinders
Mon, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Learn about different photography topics and share what you know. Minimal annual dues involved after one to two meetings.
Adult Game Night
Mon, Jul 15, 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.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Columbus Viewfinders
Mon, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
The club meets once a month to share their knowledge of different techniques and strategies for photography.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 16, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Tue, Jul 16, 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 Read-In
Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Behind on your summer reading goals? Come sit and read with us while enjoying snacks and air conditioning!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jul 16, 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.
Surviving Summer with The Last Kids on Earth + Max Brallier - BCPL Author Talk
Tue, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix.
Register
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Tue, Jul 16, 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!
Spy School
Tue, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Hone your secret agent skills with a spy themed craft, games and obstacle course!
This event is full
Genealogy Jam
Tue, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Mezannine
Want to connect with other genealogy and local history enthusiasts?
D.I.G. Time - (Drop-in Garden Time!)
Wed, Jul 17, 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 17, 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 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Mystery movie mania all summer long!!! See full description for the schedule.
BCPL Express @ Parks and Rec Summer Fun Days
Wed, Jul 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Nexus Park
Are you participating in the Parks and Rec's Summer Fun Days? Stop by and get a free book from the express.
Civil War Book Club
Wed, Jul 17, 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.
Rescheduled
Adult Game Night
Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Monday, July 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus
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.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Rockin' Storytime with Mr. Dave
Thu, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Enjoy a special storytime with Mr. Dave at the Hope Town Square bandstand!
Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, Jul 18, 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.
This event is full
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Thu, Jul 18, 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.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Donate and Save Lives.
Teen Thursgame
Thu, Jul 18, 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!
Candle Dipping
Thu, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room,Library Patio
Learn a historic craft that's all new to you! Join Corey from the Bartholomew County Historical Society to help us to make our own hand dipped candles using historical techniques.
This event is full
Concerts at Hope : GreenTimber
Thu, Jul 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hope - Hope Town Square
GreenTimbre a local husband-and-wife duo that plays acoustic tunes from multiple eras and genres and originals about life in the Midwest. They play good tunes and good vibes for good people.
Music with Valerie
Fri, Jul 19, 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
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Fri, Jul 19, 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.
kidscommons at the library - Solving the Case!
Fri, Jul 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Kids in grades 4-6 will see if they have what it takes to crack the case.
Teen Lock-In: Mystery
Fri, Jul 19, 6:30pm - 11:30pm
Columbus - Children's Area
Our annual after-hours Teen Lock-In is back! Solve a murder! Don?t die! Eat snacks! Registration required, with completion of a permission slip available in the Teen Area. Pizza!
Please contact the library to register for this event.
WFIU Presents Jazz in July - Al Combine Big Band
Fri, Jul 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Food Trucks and Music
Hooks and Needles Meet up
Sat, Jul 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Mondays at Mill Race Storytime - and BCPL Express!
Mon, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Mill Race Park - Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!
BCPL Express @ Mill Race
Mon, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Join BCPL Express after storytime @ the Amphitheater.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Mon, Jul 22, 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.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jul 22, 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 Book Club: SciFi
Mon, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Read any teen SciFi book before you come and share with the group what you read, what you liked/didn?t like about it, and get recommendations from others.
Tween Mystery Dinner
Mon, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Pizza and a plot, you eat and you solve! Please contact awallace@mybcplorg with dietary requests!
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
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!
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