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Registration opens:
October 01st, 2024

Haunt a Dollhouse

2024-10-14 17:00:00 2024-10-14 18:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Haunt a Dollhouse 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. Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Monday, October 14
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-14 17:00:00 2024-10-14 18:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Haunt a Dollhouse 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. Columbus - Children's Programming Room

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.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens (Grades 4-6) |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts and Crafts |

Columbus

Phone: 812-379-1255

Hours
Mon, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 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, Sep 17, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

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!

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.

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.

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!

Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Mezannine
Want to connect with other genealogy and local history enthusiasts? Join Genealogy Librarian Annette

Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Dress for a mess at our Preschool Art Studio!

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

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

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.

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.

Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

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

Thu, Sep 19, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 19, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

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.

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!!!

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.

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hope - Hope Town Square
Enjoy the band Jeroco at the Hope town square.

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

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.

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.

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.

Sat, Sep 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

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!

Tue, Sep 24, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

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.

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

Tue, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!

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

Thu, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 26, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Sep 26, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

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.

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!!!

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.

Thu, Sep 26, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

Tue, Oct 01, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Thu, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 03, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Oct 03, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

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!

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.

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.

Sat, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Taylor Swift Tribute band, Food Trucks, and Fun Activities.

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.

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.

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!

Mon, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

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, 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!

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

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, 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

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.

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

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

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, 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)!

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)!

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, 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

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

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!