BCPL Express @ Pence Park

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen: An Online Author Talk - with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

Tue, Aug 04, 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.

Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online - Online

Join us for a conversation that?s sure to warm your heart as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson.Register

Skill Builders:

Wed, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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}.

Skill Builders:

Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

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}.

Teen First Day of School Ice Cream Celebration!

Wed, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Celebrate the first day of school with an ice cream party! While supplies last.

Building a Trail from the Ground up - Presented by Sierra club Winding Waters Group

Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

Sarah Akemon shares how she planned and built a new trail at Yellow Birch Ravine?from concept to construction?balancing habitat protection with visitor access.

Bartholomew County Writer's Group

Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

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

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

This event is full

Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5

Thu, Aug 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.

This event is full

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Aug 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, Aug 06, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Teen Zine Workshop

Thu, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Learn to make a small zine, which you can add to the library's collection or take home. Set intentions for the school year, write a story, or simply collage. All supplies provided.

Thursday Film Club - Breakfast club (1985)

Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

Five high school students with totally different lives spend a Saturday in detention and discover they have more in common than they ever imagined. A smart, funny, and heartfelt coming?of?age classic.

Teen Crochet Camp: Hangout

Fri, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 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.

America's Mixtape: Catedral Nortena - A Reading Roadtrip Summer Concert

Fri, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Library Plaza

Catedral Nortena brings Mexican regional music to the Plaza for a summer evening of live music. Show up, settle in, and have a great evening with neighbors and friends.

Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6

Mon, Aug 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.

Mon, Aug 10, 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!

Teen Coloring Party

Mon, Aug 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Unwind from school by joining us for a relaxing coloring party. A wide variety of coloring pages will be available, as well as plenty of markers, colored pencils, gel pens, and Sharpies.

Photography 101

Mon, Aug 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.

Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Aug 11, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Cuentos y Cantos - Bilingual Storytime in Spanish and English

Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Aug 11, 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!

Tue, Aug 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.

Low Energy, Motivation & Hormone Issues: Low T and PCOS - With Dr. Trevor Miller

Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Hope - Hope Branch Library

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

Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

Low energy, low motivation, and stubborn fatigue may signal hormone imbalance. Learn how low testosterone and PCOS affect mood/metabolism?and simple lifestyle steps to feel like you again.

Hope Family Crafternoon

Wed, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Hope - Hope Library (Annex)

Bring the family for Hope Family Crafternoon! This month, we will create colorful Shrinky Dinks. All ages and abilities welcome!

Teen Film Series: Back to School

Wed, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Eastside - Community Room

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

Wed, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

12 - High School Musical 19 - High School Musical 2 26 - High School Musical 3

Drama Club

Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Children in grades 1-6 are invited to join us for Drama Club! This monthly program will explore fun theater and stage activities.

Civics Here in Columbus - Ask and Educator

Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Eastside - Community Room

Bring your questions about civics and local government and get clear, nonpartisan answers and practical ways to stay involved.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Aug 13, 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, Aug 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, Aug 13, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Thu, Aug 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.

Thu, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine.

Hooks and Needles

Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Mon, Aug 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.

Mon, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Columbus - Library Plaza

Give Blood, Save a Life! The bloodmobile will be on the Plaza; please register for an appointment. Register

Library Board of Trustees

Mon, Aug 17, 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!

Columbus Viewfinders

Mon, Aug 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.

Adult Game Night

Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Columbus

Great for veteran gamers and new friends, choose from the library?s selection of games, and / or bring your own. We might even do trivia? Meet in the family side of Columbus Bar, 322 4th Street.

Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Aug 18, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Aug 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Adult Craft Night: Ocean Resin Art

Tue, Aug 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 STEAM: 3D Pens

Tue, Aug 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Learn to use our 3D pens to make works of art.

Tween STEM Time

Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Do you love robotics, coding, building, and just science in general? Join your friends for an hour of fun including Hack Pack, Coding, Robot Fights and More!

Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Make ocean resin art with layered blues and foamy waves, sand, shells, and glass for a beachy canvas to take home.

Hooks and Needles

Wed, Aug 19, 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: Back to School

Wed, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

12 - High School Musical 19 - High School Musical 2 26 - High School Musical 3

Adult Storytime

Wed, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hope - Hope Branch Library

Adult Story Time: a calm, welcoming hour of reading aloud and shared listening.

Inner Shelf Book Club - The Blue Line Letters by Steven Christiansen

Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

On August 19th, the Inner Shelf Book Club will be meeting at 6:30 in the Conference Room to discuss The Blue Line Letters by Steven Christiansen.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 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, Aug 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, Aug 20, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Thu, Aug 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 Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine.

Thu, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Meeting Room 4

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

Podcast Production 101

Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Meeting Room 4

So, you have an idea for a podcast but don't know where to start with production? Go over hardware and software options, audio recording and editing basics, and find a website to host your podcast.

Teen Crochet Camp: Amigurumi

Fri, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Teens who already know the basics of crochet are invited to come and make a surprise amigurumi. Pattern and supplies provided.

America's Mixtape: Ruben Guthrie & Albert Nolting - A Reading Roadtrip Summer Concert

Fri, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Library Plaza

Ruben Guthrie & Albert Nolting bring a blend of rock, folk, and Americana to the Plaza for a summer evening of live music. Show up, settle in, and have a great evening with neighbors and friends.

Teen Storytime with Dakota

Mon, Aug 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.

Mon, Aug 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Relax and listen to Dakota read a book.

The Superhero Comic in 'Reel'-Time - Nationally acclaimed MARVEL illustrator, Jerry DeCaire

Mon, Aug 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Watch professional comic book artist Jerry DeCaire bring superheroes to life right before your eyes! See a semi-animated slideshow detailing how a comic book is made followed by a real-time drawing.

Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Aug 25, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Aug 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

When Trees Testify: An Online Author Talk-Beronda Montgomery - Reclaiming America?s Black Botanical Legacy,

Tue, Aug 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.

Tue, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online - Online

Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America?s Black Botanical Legacy. Register

Legal Aid Clinic

Tue, Aug 25, 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

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tue, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Hope - Hope Branch Library

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

All Book'd Book Club

Tue, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's book.

Reading with Friends

Wed, Aug 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.

Wed, Aug 26, 2:15pm - 6:00pm

Eastside - Community Room

Give blood, save a life! Please register for an appointment!Register

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Teen Film Series: Back to School

Wed, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Eastside

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

Wed, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

12 - High School Musical 19 - High School Musical 2 26 - High School Musical 3

Clover Digs Books

Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Cuddle up with Clover, the therapy dog, to hear stories and poems! After the librarian reads, you are welcome to take a turn reading to Clover! Registration is requested.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Aug 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, Aug 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, Aug 27, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

High Altitudes and High Stakes: An Online Author Talk - A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley

Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online - Online

Join us for a thrilling online conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. Register

Thu, Aug 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.

Stitch & Sluth - Who Framed Roger Rabbit (PG)

Thu, Aug 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine.

NAMI Peer Support

Thu, Aug 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.

3D Design 101

Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Meeting Room 4

Jump into 3D design! Using Tinkercad, you'll learn how to build a simple 3D design, customize your creation, and prep it for 3D printing. No experience, no problem! .

Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Columbus - Red Room

We'll enjoy cozy company, chat theories (if we feel like it), and stitch the night away. All skill levels welcome! Bring your project or try one of ours.

Lights Up, Sound Down Movie - Zootopia 2 (PG)

Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will be Zootopia @2 (PG)

Teen Advisory Board: Call Out Meeting

Mon, Aug 31, 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.

Mon, Aug 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Do you have ideas for future teen programs? Would you like to earn volunteer hours for school while being involved at BCPL? Then you should join TAB! All teens in grades 7-12 are invited to attend.

Adults Reading YA Book Club: Classic YA Literature

Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Chumley's Doghouse

Read any YA book that is considered a classic and come prepared to share what you read with the group. We will meet at Chumley's Doghouse, located at 8030 W Goeller Rd.

Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Sep 01, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Teen Film Series: SciFi September

Tue, Sep 01, 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: Oreos

Tue, Sep 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Come and taste all the different flavors of Oreos we can find and see which is your favorite! While supplies last.

Wed, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

2 - Hoppers 9 - Project Hail Mary 16 - Lightyear 23 - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 30 - Doctor Who: The Web of Fear

Bartholomew County Writer's Group

Wed, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

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

Sierra Club - Winding Waters Group

Wed, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join the us for our monthly meeting! Open to the public, each gathering features guest speakers presenting on key environmental topics. Connect, learn, and take action for a greener future.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 10:30am - 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, Sep 03, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Thu, Sep 03, 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.