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Kwanzaa: Stories

2024-12-14 10:00:00 2024-12-14 14:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Kwanzaa: Stories Kwanzaa celebration featuring storyteller Celestine Bloomfield. Followed by lunch. Columbus - Conference Room, Red Room

Saturday, December 14
10:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-14 10:00:00 2024-12-14 14:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Kwanzaa: Stories Kwanzaa celebration featuring storyteller Celestine Bloomfield. Followed by lunch. Columbus - Conference Room, Red Room

Columbus

Conference Room, Red Room

Kwanzaa celebration featuring storyteller Celestine Bloomfield. Followed by lunch.

Presented by NAACP.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Partnerships |

Columbus
Phone: 812-379-1255
Hours
We're closed Thursday November 28
Mon, Nov 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 28 Closed
Fri, Nov 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 01 Closed
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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

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Nov 26, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
BCPL Express @ REACH
Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
3pm - 4pm General Civil Advice Clinic 4pm - 5pm Eviction Legal Advice
BCPL Express @ Love Chapel Mobile Pantry - Hope Town Square
Tue, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Teen DIY: Cat Toys
Tue, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn how to make a simple felt cat-nip toy for your cat or make toys for all the cats living in our local shelter! You can even earn some volunteer hours if you make some donatable toys.
Registration is now closed
All Book'd Book Club - The Yellow Birds
Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Pick up a copy of The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers at the Adult Circulation desk and join Shelly and All Book'd Book Club to discuss the story of two soldiers dropped on the Iraq battlefield.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world.
Registration is now closed
Teen Game Day
Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room,Teen Area
Spend the day off school playing games! Featuring our brand new Arcade Machine with over 20k games!!! Learn to play new games, or enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club.
Handprint Turkey Workshop - for kids of all ages
Wed, Nov 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Kids of all ages can drop in anytime between 11:30-12:30 to make a classic handprint turkey! The craft will take around 10-15 minutes. Please dress to get messy!
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-8
Wed, Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 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!
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Nov 29, 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.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Dec 02, 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 DIY: Ornaments
Mon, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Decorate a glass bulb ornament using our paint markers for a festive start to the holiday season! All supplies provided.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Dec 03, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Dec 03, 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: Fake Snow
Tue, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Build snowpeople after making your own fake snow using SCIENCE!
Christmas Song by Guy
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Popular Christmas songs sung by Lalith Guy Paranavitana winner of the Senior Idol contest 2010, a frequent local performer. Audience sing-along will also be incorporated into the program.
Community Town Hall Meeting
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
850 Tipton - Main Level
Join us for an evening of community reflection and feedback to imagine the future of 850 Tipton Lane.
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-5
Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!
Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection - with Dr. Jeffrey Post
Wed, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online - Online
Join us for an absolutely dazzling online presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post
Register
Hope Family Craft - Cinnamon Scented Ornaments
Wed, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Join Shelly at Hope Family Craft Night to make and decorate cinnamon ornaments. These ornaments are fun to hang in a window or on your tree! Meet in the Hope Annex to design your very own.
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: 2024 Releases
Wed, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Snacks and drinks provided. 12/4: Inside Out 2 12/11: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 12/18: Despicable Me 4
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Crafts and Cocoa - All Ages!
Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Join BCPL staff and our community partners for crafts, hot cocoa, and winter cheer!
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Dec 06, 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.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Crochet an amigurumi bulb ornament for your holiday decor! All supplies provided and all crochet levels welcome.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
An American Girl Holiday
Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room,Red Room
Celebrate the holidays with the American Girls. Make crafts the girls would have made in their time or make a present for your doll! Make and eat a delicious gingerbread house and play holiday games!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Dec 10, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Homeschool Hangout - Grinch Season
Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month !
Chair Yoga
Tue, Dec 10, 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 Taste Test: Candy Canes
Tue, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
This month?s Teen Taste Test will let you decide which form of candy cane is the best. Try them all and find out while supplies last!!
Adult Game Night
Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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.
Playdate at the library! - Ages 1-5
Wed, Dec 11, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
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 with a cozy holiday-season vibe!
Skill Builders: Gnome Ornaments
Wed, Dec 11, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 5,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 3,Lower Level Reception Area
Have fun crafting while we socialize. This month, we will be making a gnome ornament.
On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries - A Conversation with Laura Dave
Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online - Online
Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.
Register
Skill Builders: Gnome Ornaments
Wed, Dec 11, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 3,Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Have fun crafting while we socialize. This month, we will be making a gnome ornament.
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: 2024 Releases
Wed, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Snacks and drinks provided. 12/4: Inside Out 2 12/11: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 12/18: Despicable Me 4
Builders' Guild - Shine
Wed, Dec 11, 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 Dazzling Creation
Busted Canvas Art
Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Join Shelly at the Hope Library in learning how to make a "busted canvas" for the holidays. A nice piece of art to keep or give to someone!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Featuring our brand new Arcade Machine!!! Every Thursday after school, play games including Dungeon Party, Unstable Unicorns, Wizard Kittens, Disney Sorcerer?s Arena, Here to Slay, and more!
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Dec 12, 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.
Open Mic Poetry & Prose hosted by Skye Nicholson - Brought to you the Columbus Area Arts Council
Thu, Dec 12, 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.
Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime
Fri, Dec 13, 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!
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Dec 13, 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.
Kwanzaa: Stories
Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room,Red Room
Kwanzaa celebration featuring storyteller Celestine Bloomfield. Followed by lunch.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Dec 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 DIY: Holiday Cards
Mon, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
No matter what holiday you celebrate or if you celebrate at all, it?s nice to give friends, family, teachers, or anyone else in your life cards to show them that you care.
Library Board of Trustees
Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Dec 16, 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!
Teen Volunteer Group (TVG)
Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Discuss your program ideas for Spring while making holiday cards during today?s DIY program.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Holiday Books
Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
This month ready any teen fiction book that takes place during the winter holiday season and share with the group what you read. We?ll be meeting at Ru Yi, located at 2125 W Jonathan Moore Pike
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Dec 17, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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 Puppy Petting Party
Tue, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
De-stress from finals by meeting and petting some dogs from the Bartholomew County Humane Society.
Pokemon Club - All Ages
Tue, Dec 17, 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!
All Book'd Book Swap
Tue, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Join Shelly with All Book'd Book club for a "book swap", some appetizers, and a chance to talk about books with other book lovers! A nice way to treat yourself to some fun!
Adult Craft Night: Tartin Trees
Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Make a beautiful and fun craft. All supplies provided?registration required. This Month we will be making tartan trees.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world.
Preschool STEAM- Engineering - Ages 3-5
Wed, Dec 18, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
This month, children ages 3-5 and their caregivers will try their hand at engineering with building toys.
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: 2024 Releases
Wed, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Snacks and drinks provided. 12/4: Inside Out 2 12/11: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 12/18: Despicable Me 4
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-8
Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!
Kids' Ukulele Class - Grades K-6
Wed, Dec 18, 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!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Dec 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, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Featuring our brand new Arcade Machine!!! Every Thursday after school, play games including Dungeon Party, Unstable Unicorns, Wizard Kittens, Disney Sorcerer?s Arena, Here to Slay, and more!
Home Alone!
Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bring the family to enjoy the holiday classic movie, Home Alone. Bring your blankets to snuggle up in the red room, and tinker with the LEGOs to build your own booby traps!
Curtis L Crisler: Indiana Poet Laureate
Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us for a chat with Curtis Crisler, Indiana Poet Laureate. Presents by Keeping the Flame Alive Magazine and Indiana Humanities.
Music with Valerie
Fri, Dec 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, Dec 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.
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Dec 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.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
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.
Longest Night Family Lantern Walk - All ages
Sat, Dec 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
850 Tipton Lane - former North Christian Church
Celebrate the longest night of the year with a lantern-lit walk through the grounds at 850 Tipton lane.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Dec 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.
Blood Drive - Versiti Blood Center of Indiana
Mon, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Help us meet our goal of 12 lifesaving donations for Indiana patients in need! *Each donation saves up to 3 Hoosier lives* APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED Schedule your donation using the registration lin.
Register
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