BCPL Express @ Pence Park

Tue, May 26, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

All Book'd Book Club - Cursed Daughters, by Oyinkan Braithwaite

Tue, May 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Chair Yoga

Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5

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

Tue, May 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Book Sale Area

Join our lively monthly book club! We read a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles. New members always welcome.

Teen Film Series: 90s Triple Feature

Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 5:30pm

Columbus - Teen Room

School is over! Watch movies and enjoy summer break! Approximate schedule: 11:00 - Newsies (1992) 1:00 - Godzilla (1998) 3:20 - Ever After (1998)

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Wed, May 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

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, May 28, 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, May 28, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

This event is full

Thu, May 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Tween Game Time

Thu, May 28, 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.

NAMI Peer Support

Thu, May 28, 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.

3d Printing 101

Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Meeting Room 4

Step into the world of 3D printing. This introductory class is perfect for anyone curious about this exciting technology. No experience? No problem!

America's Mixtape: Columbus City Band - A Reading Roadtrip Summer Concert Series

Fri, May 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Fri, May 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Columbus - Library Plaza

Columbus City Band kicks off the series with a special concert honoring long-time conductor Steve McGrew, featuring Sousa, Sinatra, Bacharach, Mancini & more. Join us for a summer evening of music.

Mon, Jun 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Adult Game Night

Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Columbus Bar

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.

Tue, Jun 02, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Teen Listening Party: Reading Roadtrip

Tue, Jun 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Play car games and build the perfect roadtrip playlist.

Laid Back Library Wednesday - Columbus Branch

Wed, Jun 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.

Teen Film Series: Reading Roadtrip

Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

June 3 - A Goofy Movie 17 - America by Rail 24 - The Mitchell's vs. the Machine July 8 - The Muppet Movie 15 - Pee-Wee's Big Adventure 22 - The Wizard of Oz

Skill Builders:

Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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}.

Laid Back Library Wednesdays - Eastside Branch

Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hope - Hope Branch Library

Join us for a Teen Hangout! There will be a possibility of games, crafts, and definitely fun!

Wed, Jun 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Eastside - Meeting Room

Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.

Evolution and Conservation of Bats - Presented by Sierra club Winding Waters Group

Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join us for a talk by Dr. Giorgia Auteri as they share what bat evolution can teach us and why bat conservation is vital for healthy ecosystems and for our communities.

Bartholomew County Writer's Group

Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

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

Thu, Jun 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Thrusday Film Club: Road Trip Edition - The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1996)

Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine, and the library's Nintendo Switch!

Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join us to watch this glittering, feel-good road movie about three drag performers who hit the Australian outback in a battered bus named Priscilla on the way to a remote gig.

Storytime at Eastside! - For picture book fans of all ages!

Fri, Jun 05, 9:00am - 9:30am

Eastside - Community Room

Join library staff at Eastside for stories, songs, and rhymes!

Cruise-in to Summer Reading - on the Hope Town Square

Fri, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Fri, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Hope - Hope Town Square

Come and learn about the Summer Reading program at the June cruise-in!

The Disassemblers - Bike!

Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Have you ever wondered how a bike works? Satisfy your curiosity at this special Disassemblers with Matteo Auteri from Columbus Bike Co-op. We will disassemble a bicycle and see what we discover!

Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6

Mon, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Teen DIY Map Journaling

Mon, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Craft custom Map Junk Journals to track your summer travels! Whether they happen on the road or in the pages of a book, this is the perfect pit stop for your creativity.

Mon, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Columbus - Tween Area

Tweens can join library staff to learn more about fiber arts. Beginners welcome, no experience needed! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

Photography 101

Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Join members of the Viewfinders Photography club to learn the basics of photography. All skill levels welcome.

Tue, Jun 09, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Teen Crochet Camp: Hangout

Tue, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Beginner-friendly, you can come and learn to crochet or bring you current work in progress and sit and crochet alongside other teens who crochet. Plenty of yarn and hooks will be provided.

Family Movie Night - The Muppet Movie

Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join us for a showing of a great road trip movie, The Muppet Movie. Bring your blankets to get cozy!

Eastside Neighborhood Summer Reading Sign-up

Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Eastside - Community Room,Meeting Room

Join us at the Eastside Branch to sign up for Summer Reading!

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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.

This event is full

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Thu, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine, and the library's Nintendo Switch!

Roadtrip to Nowhere! Roadside Attractions

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Eastside - Community Room

Join us for a Teen Hangout! There will be a possibility of games, crafts, and definitely fun!

Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Take a pretend road trip to some of the United State's biggest, strangest, and most fun roadside attractions.

Poetry Reading with John Sherman

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

John Sherman, an award-winning writer and photographer based in Indianapolis, will give a poetry reading from Fussing A Bit: Poems of My Lives, his newly released fourth book of poetry.

Storytime at Eastside! - For picture book fans of all ages!

Fri, Jun 12, 9:00am - 9:30am

Eastside

Join library staff at Eastside for stories, songs, and rhymes!

Music is Magic! - Ages 2-5

Fri, Jun 12, 9:15am - 10:00am

Columbus - Red 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.

Teen Tiny Canvas Painting Day

Fri, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Pick up your tiny canvas for this year's annual Tiny Canvas Contest and use our supplies to paint it! All supplies provided.

America's Mixtape: Bach's Lunch - A Reading Roadtrip summer concert Series

Fri, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Library Plaza

Bach's Lunch brings classic rock to the Plaza for a summer evening of live music. Show up, settle in, and have a great evening with neighbors and friends.

Mondays at Mill Race Storytime - and BCPL Express!

Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Mill Race Park - Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance

Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!

Library Board of Trustees

Mon, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Mon, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Columbus - Conference 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!

Summer Reading Celebration! - Reading Roadtrip!

Mon, Jun 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Library Plaza

Buckle up for a Reading Roadtrip Celebration!

Columbus Viewfinders

Mon, Jun 15, 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.

Tue, Jun 16, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Teen Taste Test: Reading Roadtrip

Tue, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Make your own perfect trail mix! Pick and choose the ingredients you like best from our provided selection of goodies.

Adult Craft Night - Soup Can Wind Chimes

Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area

Join us for Adult Craft Night?a relaxed evening of hands-on creating and good company. Bring a friend and enjoy a fun, low-pressure craft session. Registration Required. All supplies provided.

Hooks and Needles

Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hope

The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.

Take a Trip to the Museum! - Storytime and Play at the Historical Society

Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Bartholomew County Historical Society - 524 Third Street

Take a Roadtrip to the Bartholomew County Historical Society to learn about our local history, have fun, and play!

Laid Back Library Wednesday - Columbus Branch

Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.

Teen Film Series: Reading Roadtrip

Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

June 3 - A Goofy Movie 17 - America by Rail 24 - The Mitchell's vs. the Machine July 8 - The Muppet Movie 15 - Pee-Wee's Big Adventure 22 - The Wizard of Oz

Laid Back Library Wednesdays - Eastside Branch

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hope - Hope Branch Library

Join us for a Teen Hangout! There will be a possibility of games, crafts, and definitely fun!

Wed, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Eastside - Meeting Room

Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.

Magic: the Gathering Club

Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Join us to play Magic: the Gathering! We will teach you how to play if you've never played before! There will be standard decks to borrow, but you are welcome to bring your own. For ages 9 to 18.

Adult Storytime

Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hope - Hope Branch Library

Relax and unwind as we share engaging short stories read aloud for adults. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere, good company, and the simple pleasure of being read to.

Inner Shelf Book Club - A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers.

Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

In honor of Pride Month, we will center on self-acceptance. This Hugo Award?winning solarpunk novella follows Dex, a tea monk whose quiet life is transformed by the unexpected arrival of a robot.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 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, Jun 18, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Thu, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Reading Roadtrip

Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine, and the library's Nintendo Switch!

Hooks and Needles

Thu, Jun 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Eastside - Community Room

The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.

Real Life Among Us

Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5

SSSHHHHHH! There's an impostor among us. Do some tasks in real life, watch out for sus behavior and try not to get (pretend) killed.

Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Area

Create a level 5, fifth edition character prior to the game or use a pre-created character to explore the world of D&D. This game is beginner-friendly. All materials provided.

This event is full

All Library Locations Closed

Fri, Jun 19, All day

Columbus

All locations are closed on this day.

Hooks and Needles

Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Columbus - Teen 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, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Mill Race Park - Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance

Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!

Teen Travel Photography Tips

Mon, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Area

Learn how to capture your summer memories! Whether you are heading cross country road trip, or exploring hidden gems in your own backyard, join us for a crash course on travel photography.

Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12

Mon, Jun 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,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!

Family Storytime - Ages 1-5

Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Jun 23, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

The ABCs of Your life! - With Bartholomew County Historical Society

Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bartholomew County Historical Society

Join the library at the Bartholomew County Historical Society to see the exhibit: Bartholomew A-Z, and create an Alphabet for Your life!

Teen Crochet Camp: Amigurumi Fruit Keychains

Tue, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Teens who already know the basics of crochet are invited to come and make amigurumi fruit keychains. Patterns and supplies provided.

Legal Aid Clinic

Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5

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

Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12

Tue, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hope - Hope Branch Library

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

D.I.G Time! (Drop in gardening) - for kids of all ages

Wed, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm

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!

Laid Back Library Wednesday - Columbus Branch

Wed, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.

Teen Film Series: Reading Roadtrip

Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

June 3 - A Goofy Movie 17 - America by Rail 24 - The Mitchell's vs. the Machine July 8 - The Muppet Movie 15 - Pee-Wee's Big Adventure 22 - The Wizard of Oz

Laid Back Library Wednesdays - Eastside Branch

Wed, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Eastside - Meeting Room

Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.

A Sing-along & Play-along Concert with Jim Gill! - Musical fun for everyone!

Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:30am

The LEX - Outside Green Space

From 10:00-10:30, join community partners for free activities and fun! Then grab your spot on the lawn for the concert starting at 10:30!

Thu, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.

Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine, and the library's Nintendo Switch!