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A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats with

Scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

2024-10-02 14:00:00 2024-10-02 15:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats with Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats! online -

Wednesday, October 02
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-02 14:00:00 2024-10-02 15:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats with Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats! online -

Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats!

For decades, scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have studied the remarkable biodiversity of bats on Barro Colorado Island in Panama, where an astonishing seventy-six species coexist. Now, for the first time, Smithsonian scientists’ expertise pairs with the stunning photography of National Geographic contributor Christian Ziegler for a captivating visual journey into the fascinating world of these elusive night creatures, to bring you the book Bat Island: A Rare Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats.

Bats are unique among mammals: they have acquired true flight, they provide essential ecosystem services, and represent the ecologically most diverse group of mammals worldwide. Synthesizing decades-worth of intensive study, Drs. Rachel Page, Dina Dechmann, Teague O’Mara, and Marco Tschapka provide authoritative insight alongside 150 photographs that showcase bats’ extraordinary environmental adaptations and rich natural history.

This presentation will cover topics from the book, such as the diverse sensory abilities of bats, their foraging strategies, roosting ecologies, and social systems. Bat Island presents decades of study of the hyper diverse bat population on Barro Colorado Island in addition to the most comprehensive and long-term datasets on tropical bats. The book and this presentation highlights how bats are threatened by habitat fragmentation and land degradation, and communicate the initiatives needed to ensure the survival of these animals, which are critical to maintaining healthy, balanced ecosystems.

And let’s not forget, the award-winning photojournalist Christian Ziegler’s photography as the images within the book illuminate the unique beauty and allure of bats and the tropical rainforest in Panama. Register now for this rare look into Bat Island!

 

About the Presenters

 Dr. Rachel A. Page is a staff scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama, where she leads the Smithsonian Bat Lab (www.noseleaf.org). She is broadly interested in animal behavior, but her focus is understanding the sensory and cognitive tools bats use to navigate their worlds and interact with each other. After completing a BA at Columbia University and a PhD at the University of Texas at Austin, Page conducted postdoctoral research as an Alexander von Humboldt fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Seewiesen, Germany. Page has studied bats on Barro Colorado Island and the surrounding areas for over two decades. She has a passion for understanding rich, tropical ecosystems and the myriad species interactions they encompass. In addition to conducting her own research, Page mentors a large group of students. Page lives at the edge of the rainforest in Gamboa, Panama. 

Dr. Dina K. N. Dechmann is a group leader at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (www.ab.mpg.de/dechmann) and a research associate at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. An evolutionary ecologist by training, her main research interest is how animals adapt to fluctuations in the resources upon which they depend. She is fascinated by how tiny mammals with fast metabolisms, such as bats and shrews, adapt their morphology, physiology, and behavior to deal with the bottlenecks created by changes in the food landscape. She works in ecosystems across the world, but since her first visit to BCI in 2000, she has been struck by the diversity of the tropical bat community, which remains a cornerstone of her research. She received her master’s degree at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich followed by a PhD at the University of Zurich and was a postdoctoral fellow at the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research in Berlin. Since she was hired by Max Planck in 2009, she has had the good fortune to supervise a group of brilliant young minds, several of whom now run their own projects in Panama. Dechmann lives in the medieval town of Stein am Rhein in Switzerland. 

Dr. M. Teague O’Mara is the Director of Conservation Evidence at Bat Conservation International, where he works on data-driven strategies for the conservation of global bat populations. O’Mara has studied animal behavior, movement, and physiology across the globe, with an emphasis on bats in Panama. He is a research associate at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, and an adjunct professor at Southeastern Louisiana University. He received his PhD from Arizona State University studying lemur development and social behavior, and then switched to research with bats during postdoctoral work at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, the University of Konstanz, and the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Germany. He lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors |

Columbus

Phone: 812-379-1255

Hours
Mon, Oct 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 Closed

About the branch

The Main Library is located in the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library in downtown Columbus at 536 Fifth Street. Completed in 1969 and designed by architect I.M. Pei, it features library collections for children, teens, and adults. It also houses the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives, Family and Local History collection, and BCPL Create studio.  

Upcoming events

Tue, Oct 08, 9:00am - 10:30am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Oct 08, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

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!
Registration is now closed

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.

Tue, Oct 08, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Oct 08, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Whoooo's ready for family craft night?

Tue, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn how to build a gaming computer with a step-by-step demonstration.

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!

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!

Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

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

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.

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

Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

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.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Thu, Oct 10, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 10, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Thu, Oct 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

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!

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.

Thu, Oct 10, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

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.

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.

Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG)!
This event is full

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!

Fri, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Come and earn volunteer/service learning hours on your day off from school.

Fri, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG)!

Fri, Oct 11, 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.

Fri, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Tween Area
Join children's library staff to learn the basics and foundations of crochet. Bring any hooks and yarn if you have them, but both will be available at the program.

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!

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.

Mon, Oct 14, 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Make a beautiful and fun craft. All supplies provided.Registration required. This Month we will be making Spider Web.

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)

Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Architectural Archives - Main Library Lower Level
Drop in anytime from 2 - 7 PM to visit the Archives of BCPL. See some of their awesome collections of library history and architectural records.

Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us for a fun spooky afternoon watching Halloweentown and playing games!

Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a 2-hour training to increase ability and confidence in asking about suicide and taking the steps to help someone to safety.

Thu, Oct 17, 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!

Thu, Oct 17, 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. All materials provided.

Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!

Thu, Oct 17, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Join Sycamore Land Trust for an enchanting guided hike. Discover the hidden wonders of the nighttime landscape as we identify plants, look for critters, and view the moon through a telescope!

Fri, Oct 18, 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

Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5,Lower Level Reception Area
Indiana state health department

Fri, Oct 18, 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.

Fri, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Join us on the Library Plaza for a concert by Northbound Hounds. Bring your own chairs. This event can also be viewed live at facebook.com/mybcpl.

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Oct 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
850 Tipton
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, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Rescheduled
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Monday, October 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Read any spooky or creepy teen book and come prepared to share what you read with the group. We will meet at Amazing Joe?s, located at 2607 Central Ave.

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hope Moravian Cemetery - 202 Main St, Hope, IN 47246
Join Shelly and other BCPL staff members at the Moravian Cemetery in Hope to learn about different people buried there.

Tue, Oct 22, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
online
Start the journey to living the life you desire in this online chat with Lori Gottlieb as she shares her wisdom, examining the truths and fictions we tell ourselves.
Register

Tue, Oct 22, 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

Tue, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn to make pompoms with a 3D printed maker kit.

Tue, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Main Level Alcoves
Drop into the library atrium between 3:30 and 6:30 to make a fun fall decoration while learning how to crochet a chain and make yarn pom poms. This craft is fun for all ages.

Tue, Oct 22, 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!

Wed, Oct 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Dress for a mess at our Preschool Art Studio!

Wed, Oct 23, 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

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!

Wed, Oct 23, 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!

Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Thu, Oct 24, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Oct 24, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5,Red Room
Help us meet our goal of 14 lifesaving donations for Indiana patients in need! Each donation impacts up to 3 local lives!!! APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED

Thu, Oct 24, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Thu, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Using broken toys, create your own monstrous creature. All supplies provided.

Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Thu, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Three 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the ground.

Fri, Oct 25, 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.

Fri, Oct 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn how to build a gaming computer with a step-by-step demonstration.

Fri, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. *This event is not open to the public.

Mon, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
850 Tipton
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, Oct 28, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
850 Tipton - Lower Level,Main Level
Mark your calendars for the 2024 BCPL Fall Festival at 850 Tipton Lane!

Mon, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
850 Tipton
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, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
850 Tipton - Lower Level
Join Shelly and the All Book'd Book Club to discuss the book In the Garden of Spite: A Novel of the Black Widow of LaPorte by Camilla Bruce.

Tue, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
850 Tipton
Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world.

Tue, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hotel Indigo
As the 2024 election season approaches, we face an onslaught of information, misinformation, and disinformation about candidates, issues, and the election process itself.
Register

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus
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

Wed, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Oct 31, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Eat candy and play spooky games with Teen Staff. Costumes encouraged, but not required.

Mon, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Scour the library and surrounding grounds to find autumnal items. Everyone who finds everything gets a prize!

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Nov 05, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Nov 05, 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 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Make your own autumn-inspired flower crown to wear or to use as a decorative wreath. All supplies provided.

Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Feeling stressed? Join this engaging session with Skye Nicholson of Soul's Truth Coaching to understand the importance of nourishing self-care and how to incorporate it into your life.

Wed, Nov 06, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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 Beaded Ornamental Corn.

Wed, Nov 06, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
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 Beaded Ornamental Corn.

Wed, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Election Day: Napoleon Dynamite Veteran?s Day: Cadet Kelly Indigenous People?s Day: Prey

Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Nov 07, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Nov 07, 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!

Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us for a documentary showing of "Manzanar Diverted: When Water Becomes Dust" in partnership with The Columbus, Indiana Human Rights Commission.