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BCPL Express @ Armory

2024-11-12 13:30:00 2024-11-12 14:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis BCPL Express @ Armory BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.  BCPL Express -

Tuesday, November 12
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-12 13:30:00 2024-11-12 14:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis BCPL Express @ Armory BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.  BCPL Express -

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

BCPL Express

Phone: 812-379-1278

Hours
Mon, Dec 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 Closed
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
Thu, Dec 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 Closed
Sat, Dec 28 Closed
Sun, Dec 29 Closed

About the branch

The BCPL Express is a program of Bartholomew County Public Library, in partnership with Literacy Task Force and Meridian Kiwanis Club. The mission of the BCPL Express is to help children of all ages in low-income neighborhoods foster a love of reading through the distribution of new and gently used free books.

Latest stop schedule available here.  

For more information, please contact Sandy Allman, BCPL Express Coordinator at sallman@mybcpl.org or Valerie Baute, Outreach Manager, at vbaute@mybcpl.org or contact the Outreach Department at 812-379-1278.  

Upcoming events

Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!

Fri, Dec 27, 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.

Mon, Dec 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!

Mon, Dec 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.

Thu, Jan 02, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room,Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!

Fri, Jan 03, 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.

Mon, Jan 06, 9:00am - 11:00am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Spend the last day of break playing games! Featuring our brand new Arcade Machine with over 20k games!!! Learn to play new games, or enjoy older ones.

Mon, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Now at the library, featuring the Nintendo Switch and brand new arcade machine! Great for veteran gamers and new friends, choose from the library?s selection of games, and / or bring your own.

Tue, Jan 07, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month learn about your community and your important place in it!

Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Winter break is over and it?s time to go back to school, the library hasn?t been the same without YOU! To celebrate your return we?ll have hot cocoa and cookies to warm you up.

Tue, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!

Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Laugh at the cold and join Shelly and paint a canvas bag with snowflakes in different shades of blue to carry your library books in! 

Wed, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
1/8 - Twisters 1/15 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 1/22 - Lisa Frankenstein 1/29 - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.

Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Thu, Jan 09, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Jan 09, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Jan 09, 11:15am - 12:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Thu, Jan 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Thu, Jan 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Thu, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer?s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games, and play games on our arcade machine.

Thu, Jan 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Fri, Jan 10, 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, Jan 10, 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, Jan 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Tween Area
Tweens in grades 4-6 can 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.

Fri, Jan 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Did you know that the teen area has tons of art supplies available for teen use? Come check them out and relax with some coloring pages! We have markers, crayons, colored pencils, and more.

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Red Room
All Aboard! Choo Choo Train storytime will leave the station at 11am, don't be late! We'll read train stories, sing train songs and then get out the train toys to build tracks around the room!

Sat, Jan 11, 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!

Sat, Jan 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 3
Join our new campaign for adults! Bring a 5th edition level 3 character, or use a premade one. This campaign is geared towards beginners, but veteran players are also welcome. Registration required.

Mon, Jan 13, 9:15am - 9:45am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Jan 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 2:45pm - 3:15pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Crochet your own amigurumi pizza slice with your choice of toppings! We found the pattern in ?Crochet Cafe: Recipes for Amigurumi Crochet Patterns? by Lauren Espy.

Mon, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Jan 14, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
We will have a variety of snacks from different countries for you to try with your friends. Maybe you?ll even find a new favorite! This program is while supplies last.

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us for a lively community singing event! Follow along with popular tunes or share your favorite song. Sing your heart out and connect through music!

Wed, Jan 15, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Children ages 1-5 and their caregivers can drop in anytime from 11:15-12:00 to scribble with us! This is a drop-in program, so stay as long or as little as you'd like.

Wed, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
1/8 - Twisters 1/15 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 1/22 - Lisa Frankenstein 1/29 - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun! This month, can you build a snowball out of LEGO?

Wed, Jan 15, 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.

Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Welcome to the free Robotics Class for Kids - Build your own robot!

Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus
Join us online for a magical moment with bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
Register

Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Jan 16, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Jan 16, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer?s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games, and play games on our arcade machine.

Thu, Jan 16, 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.

Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
"Step into the world of 3D printing. This introductory class is perfect for anyone curious about this exciting technology.

Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Area
In honor of the Academy Award nomination announcements this morning, spend your day off school watching recent Oscar-winning movies. 10:00 - King Richard 12:25 - Dune 3:00 - Tenet

Fri, Jan 17, 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, Jan 17, 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.

Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.

Mon, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Whether you need volunteer hours or not, you are welcome to come hang out in the Teen Area today and help us out!

Mon, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Jan 21, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Whether you want to display your own art or show the world how much you love Genshin Impact or whatever fandom you enjoy, buttons are a great way to express yourself!

Tue, Jan 21, 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!

Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Unleash your creativity and enjoy an evening of art and fun! This month, we're exploring the art of block printing to create stunning, one-of-a-kind wall art. Supplies provided?registration required.

Wed, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Children ages 1-5 and their caregiver can drop in anytime between 11:15-12:00 to play at the library during this unstructured social time.

Wed, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
1/8 - Twisters 1/15 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 1/22 - Lisa Frankenstein 1/29 - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!

Wed, Jan 22, 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! Registration is requested. No experience necessary.

Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Jan 23, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Jan 23, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
online
Join us as we chat online with the New York Times bestselling author Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.
Register

Thu, Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer?s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games, and play games on our arcade machine.

Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Is taking control of your finances one of your New Year's Resolutions? Join Onward for free, unbiased financial literacy workshops to help you get started on the path to financial empowerment.

Thu, Jan 23, 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.

Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Tweens, join us to eat candy and paint an easy, cozy canvas to hang in your space!

Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will be Garfield the Movie (PG).

Fri, Jan 24, 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, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Reuse old magazines, book pages, and more to create your own unique art collage. We have all the supplies you need to make a super cool collage!

Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Dive into the design process and collaborate with Akima Brackeen, University Research Design Fellow, to develop concepts for Exhibit Columbus.