The Life and Times of Madame CJ Walker

Teen Art Studio: Watercolor

Fri, Jan 31, 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 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Use watercolors to paint the beautiful wintery scenes outside or paint your dreams of a warmer spring.

BCPL Express @ Enrichment - 2nd Baptist Church 1325 10th St

Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

BCPL Express

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

BCPL Express @ Black History Month Opening Parade - Central Middle School

Sat, Feb 01, 11:30am - 1:30pm

BCPL Express

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

Teen Listening Party: Black History Month

Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Kick off Black History Month with a listening party, where we will enjoy eminent artists like John Coltrane, Tracy Chapman, Beyoncé, Tyler the Creator, and more.

Adult Game Night

Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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.

Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Feb 04, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Homeschool Hangout - Black History Month

Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month we celebrate Black History Month!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Teen STEAM: 3D Printing 101

Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Columbus - Teen Room

This introductory class is perfect for anyone curious about this exciting technology. You'll learn the basics of 3D printing and explore different types of printers and materials.

Black History Triva Night - @ Swine and Dine

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Swine and Dine

Celebrate Black History Month with an exciting Trivia Night! Test your knowledge, learn inspiring facts, and enjoy a fun, interactive evening honoring Black culture, achievements, and history.

Preschool Art Studio- Black History Month - Ages 1-5

Wed, Feb 05, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Celebrate Black History Month by making art inspired by artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Faith Ringgold!

Skill Builders: Valentine Craft

Wed, Feb 05, 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 Valentine Craft.

Builders' Guild - Black Inventors!

Wed, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Area

2/5 - Piece by Piece 2/12 - A Quiet Place: Day One 2/19 - Bob Marley: One Love 2/26 - Haunted Mansion (2023)

Hope Family Craft

Wed, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Hope - Hope Library (Annex)

People of all ages can join Shelly in the library Annex for a family-friendly craft.

Kids' Art Studio

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.

Wed, Feb 05, 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 creation inspired by one of many inventions that showcase black excellence!

Presentation with the Author - Ebony & Ivy: Race, Slavery, - and the Troubled History of America's Universities

Wed, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

CLC Auditorium/Lecture Hall & via Zoom

Dr. Craig Steven Wilder, will offer a compelling virtual presentation based on his critically acclaimed book, Ebony & Ivy. Attend in-person or register to join via Zoom.

Sierra Club - Winding Water Group

Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:35pm

Columbus - Red Room

The Winding Waters Group works on environmental issues in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, and Jennings Counties in Indiana.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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.

Teen Art Studio: Coloring

Fri, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

We have markers, crayons, colored pencils, and more for you to try. A variety of coloring sheets will also be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring book!

The Disassemblers

Sat, Feb 08, 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, Feb 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join us for a one-hour session with certified yoga instructor Sonia Aponte. This class will focus on a smooth, continuous flow of movements linked to the breath to help achieve a mind/body balance.

Teen Volunteer Day

Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Help keep up with the high demand for seed packets this time of year for Cleo?s Seed Share seed library. Instruction provided. Please bring any papers that might need to be signed for school with you.

Photography 101 - with Viewfinders Photography Club

Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 11, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Teen STEAM: Seed Starting

Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Utilize Cleo?s Seed Share to learn how to start your own vegetable seeds indoors using recycle materials.

Galantines Craft Night - Stemware and Glass Charm

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Celebrate friendship at our Galentine's Craft Event! Decorate stemware with creative designs in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for a unique bonding experience with your favorite people!

Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-5

Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!

An Evening with Angela Jackson-Brown

Wed, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Area

2/5 - Piece by Piece 2/12 - A Quiet Place: Day One 2/19 - Bob Marley: One Love 2/26 - Haunted Mansion (2023)

Wed, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Helen Haddad Hall

Enjoy a discussion and reading with the author. The first 25 attendees will receive a free signed copy of her book. Presented by Columbus Human Rights Council.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Feb 13, 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 Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 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 Mc Poetry & Prose hosted by Skye Nicholson - Brought to You by the Columbus Area Arts Council

Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

¡Los niños están invitados a una hora de cuentos y cantos! Children and their caregivers are invited to a storytime in Spanish!

Teen Valentine?s Day Party

Fri, Feb 14, 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, Feb 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Celebrate Valentine?s Day with your friends after school! Warm drinks and tasty treats will be available while supplies last.

Tween Stitch Camp- Foundations of Crochet - Grades 4-6

Fri, Feb 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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.

Hooks and Needles

Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.

Saturday Storytime - Teddy Bear Tea Party

Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Red Room

Children and their favorite teddy bears and stuffies are invited to join us for stories, songs, and a tea party!

Teen Crochet Camp: Amigurumi Heart

Mon, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Make an amigurumi heart using worsted weight yarn in any color you choose. A printed out pattern and all supplies needed will be provided.

Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12

Mon, Feb 17, 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!

BCPL Board of Trustees

Mon, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. All are welcome.

Spa Night for Madam CJ Walker

Mon, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus

Madam C.J. Walker was an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. Learn more about her while we pamper ourselves with spa treatments.

Columbus Viewfinders

Mon, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Feb 18, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Cuentos y Cantos - Bilingual Storytime in Spanish and English

Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Feb 18, 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!

Teen Taste Test: Chocolate

Tue, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Come taste dark, milk, and white chocolate and decide which gets your top pick. Teen Taste Test is while supplies last, so be there on time for the most chocolate variety!!

Pokemon Club - All Ages

Tue, Feb 18, 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!

Community Music Making: Drum Circle

Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

"Feel the rhythm at our drum circle! Bring your drum, borrow one of ours, or come with just your energy and join the beat. All skill levels welcome for this fun, community-driven experience!

Preschool STEAM- Mae Jemison - Ages 3-5

Wed, Feb 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about Mae Jemison and what it's like to be an astronaut!

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Wed, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Area

2/5 - Piece by Piece 2/12 - A Quiet Place: Day One 2/19 - Bob Marley: One Love 2/26 - Haunted Mansion (2023)

Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Feb 20, 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 Pokemon TCG Pocket Meetup

Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Meet up to trade and battle with your new decks!

Music with Valerie

Fri, Feb 21, 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

Teen Art Studio: Basquiat

Fri, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Make an art piece inspired by the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat in honor of Black History Month! Use non-conventional materials along with paint and collage materials to create a piece of your own.

Teen Volunteer Group (TVG)

Mon, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Earn one hour of volunteer/service learning time helping Christina brainstorm program ideas for spring and summer as well as helping to make seed packets for the Cleo?s Seed Share seed library.

Adults Reading YA Book Club: AfroFantasy

Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)

In celebration of Black History Month we are reading AfroFantasy books. Read any teen book in this genre. We will meet at Camila?s, located at 1824 25th St.

Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Feb 25, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Feb 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Chair Yoga

Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 5

3pm - 4pm General Civil Advice Clinic 4pm - 5pm Eviction Legal Advice

All Book'd Book Club - When the Stars Rain Down

Tue, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Red Room,Zoom 2

Join library staff members Shelly and Maria for a book discussion. This month book is When Stars Rain Down is a novel by Angela Jackson-Brown.

Girls Who Code

Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world.

Reading With Friends

Wed, Feb 26, 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.

Hooks and Needles

Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hope - Hope Branch Library

The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.

Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-8

Wed, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Area

2/5 - Piece by Piece 2/12 - A Quiet Place: Day One 2/19 - Bob Marley: One Love 2/26 - Haunted Mansion (2023)

Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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!

The Life and Times of Madame CJ Walker

Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hope - Hope Branch Library

Come out and celebrate Black History Month with Shelly as she gives a visual presentation about Madame CJ Walker's Life. There will also be a drawing for a Madame CJ Walker Barbie Doll!

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Feb 27, 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.

Family Exercise and Movement with Ruth Bayardo - Ages 4-10 and Caregivers

Thu, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 4:45pm - 5:15pm

Columbus - Red Room

Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!

Financial Empowerment Workshop - Provided by Onward

Thu, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Columbus - Meeting Room 3

Would you love to take control of your finances? Join Onward for free, unbiased financial literacy workshops to help you get started on the path to financial empowerment.

NAMI Peer Support

Thu, Feb 27, 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.

Intro to TinkerCad

Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Meeting Room 4

Step into the world of Tinkercad! This introductory class is perfect for anyone curious about 3D design and modeling.