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Concerts on the Square: Smoken' Jokers
2024-09-05 18:00:00 2024-09-05 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Concerts on the Square: Smoken' Jokers Join the library and Smokn' Jokers and rock and blues band for an evening in the park. Bring your chairs and snacks for rockn' in the square. Hope - Hope Town Square

Thursday, September 05
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-05 18:00:00 2024-09-05 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Concerts on the Square: Smoken' Jokers Join the library and Smokn' Jokers and rock and blues band for an evening in the park. Bring your chairs and snacks for rockn' in the square. Hope - Hope Town Square

Hope

Hope Town Square

Join the library and Smokn' Jokers and rock and blues band for an evening in the park. Bring your chairs and snacks for rockn' in the square.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Music and Concerts |

Hope
Phone: 812-546-5310
Hours
Mon, Sep 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 Closed
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About the branch

The Hope Branch Library is located on the Hope town square at 635 Harrison St.  Completed in 1998 and designed by architect Deborah Berke, it is the information hub for the town of Hope.

Upcoming events

Virtual Dementia Tour
Mon, Sep 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5,Lower Level Reception Area
Join us! Experience the world-renowned Virtual Dementia Tour.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Come and learn the basics of crochet and how to make a hat using worsted weight yarn. All levels of crochet ability are welcome. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Registration is now closed
Sans Souci Storytime
Mon, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
BCPL Express
Stop in for a shop, a story, and a free book! Storytime will take place on the brand new BCPL Express, parked outside of Sans Souci Thrift Store, 1526 13th Street, Columbus, IN 47201
Rescheduled
Library Board of Trustees
Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Monday, September 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
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, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adult Game Night
Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Now at the library, featuring the brand new arcade machine! Great for veteran gamers and new friends, choose from the library?s selection or games, and / or bring your own.
Registration is now closed
Columbus Viewfinders
Mon, Sep 16, 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.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 17, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
¡Los niños de 3-5 años están invitados a una hora de cuentos bilingües en Español e Inglés! Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to a Bilingual storytime in Spanish and English!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Sep 17, 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: Birdwatching
Tue, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Meet in the Teen Area to walk around downtown and to Mill Race to watch and identify birds. Binoculars provided.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library,Hope Library (Annex)
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
Genealogy Jam
Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Mezannine
Want to connect with other genealogy and local history enthusiasts? Join Genealogy Librarian Annette
Preschool Art Studio - Finger Paint
Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Dress for a mess at our Preschool Art Studio!
Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World - with Nate Klemp, PhD
Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
online
Join us online as New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp discusses the core tenets of his new book to help us explore pathways back to open-minded living.
Register
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Hispanic Heritage Month
Wed, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this selection of film and television: 4 - Gotta Kick It Up 11 - Wizards of Waverly Place 18 - Coco 25 - In the Heights
Civil War Book Club - Six Miles from Charleston, Five Minutes to Hell
Wed, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
This month we will be reading Six Miles from Charleston, Five Minutes to Hell: The Battle of Seccessionville, by James A. Morgan III.
The Right to Read: - The greatest civil rights issue of our time
Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join a panel of local and statewide educators for to view the powerful documentary Right to Read, followed by a Q and A session.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Tween Game Time
Thu, Sep 19, 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 Thursgame
Thu, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Every Thursday after school, play games including Dungeon Party, Unstable Unicorns, Wizard Kittens, Here to Slay, and more! Featuring our brand new Arcade Machine with over 20k games!!!
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
A new Season begins! 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.
Jeroco on the Square - Concerts on the Square
Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hope - Hope Town Square
Enjoy the band Jeroco at the Hope town square.
Music with Valerie
Fri, Sep 20, 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
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Sep 20, 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.
Ruben Guthrie and Albert Nolting on the Plaza - BCPL Concert Series
Fri, Sep 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Join us on the Library Plaza for a concert by Ruben Guthrie and Albert Nolting. Bring your own chairs. This event can also be viewed live at facebook.com/mybcpl.
Fall Migration Birding - Nature Walk
Sat, Sep 21, 8:00am - 10:00am
Touch the Earth Natural Area
Join Sycamore Land Trust and life long birder, Cathy Meyer, for a journey through the autumn landscape of Touch the Earth Natural Area. Parking is limited. Registration required, limit 8 carloads.
Library Card Sign Ups @ Farmers Market - Library Card Sign Ups
Sat, Sep 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
A Deep Dive in Character Development - with Global Sensation Liane Moriarty
Sat, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
online
Join us as we chat virtually with mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment.
Register
Flow Yoga
Mon, Sep 23, 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: Banned Books
Mon, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Celebrate your freedom to read by reading a frequently banned or challenged teen book and come prepared to share with the group what you read/are reading. We will also discuss Banned Books Week.
Library Board of Trustees
Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Tour of Garland Brook Cemetery
Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Garland Brook Cemetery - 501 N Gladstone Ave, Columbus, IN
You are invited to the Third Annual BCPL Guided Cemetery Tour in honor of National Family History Month!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 24, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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
BCPL Express @ Love Chaple Mobile Pantry - Hope Town Square
Tue, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Teen STEAM: Geocaching
Tue, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting adventure that uses GPS. Learn to find these treasures in downtown Columbus.
All Book'd Book Club - What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez
Tue, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Red Room,Zoom 2
Join Shelly with All Book'd Book Club to discuss the young adult book What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez. Pick up a copy of the book at the adult circulation desk in Columbus.
Girls Who Code - Introduction
Tue, Sep 24, 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.
Reading with Friends
Wed, Sep 25, 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.
Preschool STEAM - Fall Changes in the Garden
Wed, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Library Patio
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Celebrate the start of Fall at this month's Preschool STEAM!
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Hispanic Heritage Month
Wed, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this selection of film and television: 4 - Gotta Kick It Up 11 - Wizards of Waverly Place 18 - Coco 25 - In the Heights
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-8
Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!
Kids' Ukulele Class - Grades K-6
Wed, Sep 25, 4:35pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Kids in grades K-6 are invited to the children's department to learn how to play the ukulele with local musician, teacher, and mom- Allie Jean!
This event is full
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Tween Game Time
Thu, Sep 26, 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 Thursgame
Thu, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room,Teen Area
Every Thursday after school, play games including Dungeon Party, Unstable Unicorns, Wizard Kittens, Here to Slay, and more! Featuring our brand new Arcade Machine with over 20k games!!!
Teen STEAM: Build a Gaming Computer
Thu, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Learn how to build a gaming computer with a step-by-step demonstration.
Family Exercise and Movement with Ruth Bayardo - Ages 4-10 and Caregivers
Thu, Sep 26, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!
Lights up Movie, Sound Down Movie: IF
Fri, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will be IF (PG).
Flow Yoga
Mon, Sep 30, 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 Group (TVG)
Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Earn one hour of volunteer time while helping to brainstorm ideas for future teen programs and events. We will complete other volunteer activities as time allows.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Banned Books
Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Read any frequently banned or challenged teen book and come prepared to share with the group what you?ve read. Enjoy appetizers courtesy of the Friends of Bartholomew County Public Library.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 01, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 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 DIY: Put a Monster on It
Tue, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Get ready for spooky season by adding your favorite ghosts, bugs, cryptids, or other scary pals onto a painting, or if that?s too creepy for you, just paint pumpkins everywhere.
Playdate at the Library! - Ages 1-5
Wed, Oct 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Children ages 1-5 and their caregiver can drop in anytime between 11:30-12:00 to play at the library during this unstructured social time.
Skill Builders: Fall Luminaries
Wed, Oct 02, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5,Lower Level Reception Area
Have fun crafting while we socialize. This month, we will be making a fall Luminary.
A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats with - Scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Wed, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
online
Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats!
Register
Skill Builders: Fall Luminaries
Wed, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5,Lower Level Reception Area
Have fun crafting while we socialize. This month, we will be making a fall Luminary.
Hope Family Craft Night
Wed, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Join Shelly in repurposing a used paperback book into a festive Fall owl. All supplies provided.
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Monster Movie Edition
Wed, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Watch assorted monster movies this month, in honor of the Mill Race Monster?s 50th anniversary! 10/2 - King Kong 1933 10/9 - Creature from the Haunted Sea 1961 10/23 - Frogs 1972 10/30 - Godzilla 1998
Kids' Art Studio - Ages 5-12
Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Teen Thursgame
Thu, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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, Oct 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.
How voting works in Bartholomew County
Thu, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Get all of your questions about voting answered. Join Bartholomew County Clerk, Shari Lentz, to explain how voting works in Bartholomew County.
Love Where You Live Concert - Miss Americanas; A Taylor Swift Tribute Band
Sat, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Taylor Swift Tribute band, Food Trucks, and Fun Activities.
Virtual Dementia Tour
Mon, Oct 07, 9:30am - 11:30am
Columbus - Conference Room,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5,Red Room,Lower Level Reception Area
Join us! Experience the world-renowned Virtual Dementia Tour.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Oct 07, 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 Taste Test: Pumpkin Spice
Mon, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
This month?s Teen Taste Test focuses on all things pumpkin spice. Come try all of the non-latte pumpkin spice products we can find while supplies last!
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 08, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month listen to spooky stories and share your own!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 08, 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: Build a Gaming Computer
Tue, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn how to build a gaming computer with a step-by-step demonstration.
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-5
Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!
Preschool STEAM - Pumpkins
Wed, Oct 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers will investigate pumpkins with pumpkin dissection, pumpkin counting and pumpkin spice playdough!
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Monster Movie Edition
Wed, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Watch assorted monster movies this month, in honor of the Mill Race Monster?s 50th anniversary! 10/2 - King Kong 1933 10/9 - Creature from the Haunted Sea 1961 10/23 - Frogs 1972 10/30 - Godzilla 1998
Builders' Guild - Defy Gravity
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun! This month build a gravity defying sculpture.
Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction In Conversation with - Bestselling Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
online
You?re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author.
Register
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Teen Thursgame
Thu, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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, Oct 10, 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.
Open Mic Poetry & Prose hosted by Skye Nicholson - Brought to you the Columbus Area Arts Council
Thu, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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.
STEMnastics - Backyard Monsters
Thu, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Discover the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, and math! Engage in hands-on experiments, problem-solving activities, and foster your passion for STEM.
Pokemon Club: Learn to Battle - Ages 7-12
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG)!
Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime
Fri, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
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!
Teen Volunteer Day
Fri, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Come and earn volunteer/service learning hours on your day off from school.
Pokemon Club: Learn to Battle - Ages 7-12
Fri, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG)!
The Disassemblers
Sat, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - Conference 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!
Flow Yoga
Mon, Oct 14, 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.
Haunt a Dollhouse
Mon, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Take a dollhouse and add some spooky. Use paint and other materials to make your dream haunted house. All materials provided. Registration is required and will be limited to 10 people.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 1 2024 at 9:00am
Adult Game Night
Mon, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Dakota will bring a selection of games for attendees to choose from. Bringing your own game is encouraged.
Photography 101
Mon, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Join members of the Viewfinders Photography club to learn the basics of photography. All skill levels welcome.
Teen Read-In
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Spend a lazy fall break day reading with Drew and Dakota! Snacks and warm beverages provided.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us for a one-hour session with certified yoga and chair yoga instructor. These sessions are great for beginners and those who want to focus on gentle practice.
Adult Craft Night: Spider Web
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus
Make a beautiful and fun craft. All supplies provided.Registration required. This Month we will be making Spider Web.
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Vampire Marathon
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 6:30pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Vampire movies through the years! Estimated times below: 10:00 - Nosferatu (1922) 11:30 - Dracula (1933) 12:45 - Atom Age Vampire (1960) 2:30 - Twilight (2008) 4:30 - Hotel Transylvania (2012)
Halloweentown!
Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us for a fun spooky afternoon watching Halloweentown and playing games!
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