BCPL Express @ San Souci

Mon, Oct 27, 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.

Fall Festival

Mon, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

The LEX - Conference Room (The LEX),Disc Golf Course at The LEX,Main Level,Outside Green Space

Mark your calendars for the 2025 BCPL Fall Festival at The LEX! Enjoy the return of our spooky trail! Celebrate an assortment of autumnal holidays with our community partners!

Tue, Oct 28, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Teen Taste Test: International Drinks

Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Try out a variety of drinks from all over the world! You might find a new flavor from a favorite brand or discover a drink that?s totally new to you.

All Book'd Book Club

Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Red Room,Zoom 2

Join library staff members Shelly and Maria for a book discussion.

Girls Who Code

Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world.

Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with - with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory

Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

online

Coined as the ?queen of British historical fiction,? Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless.Register

Teen Film Series: Spooky Version

Wed, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Columbus - Teen Room

1 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer 8 - Alien Vs. Predator 22 - When a Stranger Calls 29 - Drop

Beyond theHistory Books: A Personal Holocaust Story

Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

Discover one family?s remarkable Holocaust survival story as Sharie Fields shares her family?s journey of resilience, courage, and hope for a more tolerant future.

All Library Locations Closed

Thu, Oct 30, All day

Columbus

All locations are closed on this day.

Halloween Storytime! - Ages 1-5

Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Columbus - Red Room

A not-so-spooky Halloween Storytime for children ages 1-5! Children's Halloween costumes are welcome!

Teen Halloween Party!

Fri, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Do the Monster Mash, eat candy, and color pumpkins!

Pokemon Club - Decks and Battles

Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Join other players to work on your decks and battle!

Teen International Game Month: DIY Trading Cards

Mon, Nov 03, 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.

Mon, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Make the card of your dreams! All of our art supplies will be accessible for you to collage or draw a trading card on thick cardstock. Make a few to trade with friends or put some in your deck.

Young Writers Group

Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Calling all young authors! Join our writers group to feed your creativity, prompt your brain, and trade secrets.

Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Rescheduled

Adult Game Night

Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

New date Monday, November 10, 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, Nov 04, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Homeschool Hangout

Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month we will taste test apples and apple accompaniments!

Teen Crochet Camp: Beginners

Tue, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join us for a one-hour session with certified yoga and chair yoga instructor. These sessions are great for beginners and those who want to focus on gentle practice.

Tue, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

We will learn various basics of crochet including: how to hold your yarn, slip knots, magic circles, chain, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch.

Adult Craft Night: - Embroidered Wall Hanging.

Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Unwind with needle and thread as we create cozy fall-themed embroidery hoop art. Perfect for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike. All supplies provided, registration required.

Preschool Art Studio - Ages 1-5

Wed, Nov 05, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Children ages 1-5 and their caregiver can drop in anytime between 11:15-12:00 to make art! We will have a wide selection of art supplies available, so please dress for a mess!

Skill Builders

Wed, Nov 05, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Columbus - Meeting Room 3

Enjoy creativity and connection at Skill Builders! This monthly craft and activity program is designed for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their caregivers.

Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity - with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee

Wed, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online

You?re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity.Register

Skill Builders

Wed, Nov 05, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

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

Enjoy creativity and connection at Skill Builders! This monthly craft and activity program is designed for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their caregivers.

Hope Family Craft Night

Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Student's Fund of Hope Community Engagement Hub - 321 Washington St. in Hope.

Join this fun and creative program for all ages, offering a new arts and crafts activity every month. It's a great opportunity for families to explore their artistic side and make something special!

Teen Film Series: International Games Month

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

Columbus - Teen Room

5 - Bend It Like Beckham 12 - Space Jam 19 - Rocky 26 - Blue Lock marathon

Kids' Art Studio

Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.

Bartholomew County Writer's Group

Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

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

Sierra Club - Winding Waters Group

Wed, Nov 05, 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, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5

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

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Children ages 2-5 are invited to dance with local dance teacher, Megan! Caregivers will stay in the room with their dancers. Registration is requested.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

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

Columbus - Red Room

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

Tween Game Time

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

Columbus - Tween Area

Stop by after school and join us for some laid-back fun as we play our way through our collection of board, card, and dice games. Game selection may vary.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

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

Columbus - Teen Room

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

This event is full

Teen Game Day

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

Columbus - Teen Area

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.

First Thursday Film Club - Clue

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

Columbus - Red Room

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a curated screening of classic, art, and international films. Discover timeless stories and cinematic gems in the company of fellow film lovers.

Teen Life-size Game: Candyland

Fri, Nov 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

We?re moving the furniture around so we can play this giant, life-size version of Candyland where you are the pawn.

The Disassemblers

Sat, Nov 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Have you ever wondered what the inside of a computer looks like? Have you wondered what makes a clock tick? Satisfy your curiosity and help us take things apart to see what we can discover!

Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6

Mon, Nov 10, 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.

Mon, Nov 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 Taste Test: Sour Candy

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

Columbus - Teen Room

Teen Taste Test: Sour Candy edition! Sour candy is while supplies last, so don?t wait too long to stop by and take a taste.

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

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Adult Game Night

Mon, Nov 10, 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, Nov 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, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Nov 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!

Community Music Making: Drum Circle

Tue, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join us for a one-hour session with certified yoga and chair yoga instructor. These sessions are great for beginners and those who want to focus on gentle practice.

Teen STEAM: Leaf Collage

Tue, Nov 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Collect leaves outside the library and make art with them!

Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

"Feel the rhythm at our drum circle! Bring your drum, borrow one of ours, or come with just your energy and join the beat. All skill levels welcome for this fun, community-driven experience!

Preschool STEAM- Pumpkin Pie - Ages 3-5

Wed, Nov 12, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers will use their senses to investigate pumpkin pie! Play with and smell pumpkin spice play-dough, taste pumpkin pie, and investigate the insides of a pumpkin!

Teen Film Series: International Games Month

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

Columbus - Teen Room

5 - Bend It Like Beckham 12 - Space Jam 19 - Rocky 26 - Blue Lock marathon

Builders' Guild - Chow Down

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

Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area

Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun!

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

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

Columbus - Red Room

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

Tween Game Time

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

Columbus - Tween Area

Stop by after school and join us for some laid-back fun as we play our way through our collection of board, card, and dice games. Game selection may vary.

Teen Game Day

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

Columbus - Teen Area

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.

Play On Words: Open Mic Poetry & Prose - Brought to You by the Columbus Area Arts Council

Thu, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

New venue 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.

NAMI Peer Support

Thu, Nov 13, 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.

The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time - with Novelist Amanda Peters

Thu, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

online

Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant best-selling novel, The Berry Pickers.Register

The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time - with Novelist Amanda Peters

Thu, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

online

Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant best-selling novel, The Berry Pickers.Register

Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime

Fri, Nov 14, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

¡Los niños están invitados a una hora de cuentos y cantos! Children and their caregivers are invited to a storytime in Spanish!

Preschool Play-a-thon- Connect 4! - Ages 4-6

Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 11:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Celebrate International Games Month at BCPL! Prizes will be awarded for top players, and everyone will leave with something! This program is intended for children aged 4-6 only.

Hooks and Needles

Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

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

Teen Game Day: Villainous

Mon, Nov 17, 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.

Mon, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Learn to play Disney, Star Wars, and / or Marvel Villainous for International Games Month.

Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12

Mon, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

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

Columbus Viewfinders

Mon, Nov 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.

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

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

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

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

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

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

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

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Unlock the Secret Language of Connection - with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg

Tue, Nov 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.

Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

online

Join us online with Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of The Power of Habit, as he shares the ultimate guide to communicating and connecting at work and home.Register

Teen Crochet Camp: Intermediate?Autumn Leaves

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

Columbus - Teen Room

We will follow patterns to make some Autumn leaves. Intermediate Crochet Camp is for teens who already know how to crochet and can follow a pattern.

Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12

Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Hope - Hope Library (Annex)

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

Hope Hooks and Needles

Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Student's Fund of Hope Community Engagement Hub at 321 Washington St.

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

Tots' Turkey Trot - Ages 1-5

Wed, Nov 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm

The LEX - Outside Green Space

Children ages 1-5 and their caregiver can join us outside at the LEX anytime between 11:15-12:00 for our 4th annual Tots' Turkey Trot!

Teen Film Series: International Games Month

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

Columbus - Teen Room

5 - Bend It Like Beckham 12 - Space Jam 19 - Rocky 26 - Blue Lock marathon

Civil War Book Club

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

Columbus - Conference Room

Join this engaging book discussion group where we explore captivating non-fiction about the Civil War, uncovering its history and lasting impact.

Adult Story Time

Wed, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Student's Fund of Hope Community Engagement Hub at 321 Washington St.

Join Shelly while she reads a short story, essay, or poetry. Nice way to unwind after a busy day.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

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

Columbus - Red Room

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

Teen Game Day

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

Columbus - Teen Area

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.

Teen Game Day: Super Smash Bros Tournament

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

Columbus - Teen Room

Compete in a casual Super Smash Bros tournament. The winner will receive a fabulous prize!

PreK Family night hosted by BCSC Pre-K - For PreK students and their families!

Thu, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Area

Bartholomew County PreK students and their families are invited to a pajama party at BCPL hosted by BCSC PreK!

Music with Valerie

Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join music therapist, Valerie Jones, as she guides the group through well-known songs with gentle movement and participation

Teen Art Studio: Mushroom Block Prints

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

Columbus - Teen Room

Learn to carve erasers to make small blocks for printing! We will carve out our own unique mushrooms and then use them to stamp cardstock to make fun and fall themed prints.

Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Join our new campaign for adults! Bring a 5th edition level 5 character, or use a premade one. This campaign is geared towards beginners, but veteran players are also welcome. Registration required.

Mon, Nov 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.

BCPL Board of Trustees

Mon, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. All are welcome.