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All Book'd Book Club

2025-04-29 17:30:00 2025-04-29 18:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis All Book'd Book Club Join author Tess Gunty for a special discussion of The Rabbit Hutch! She?ll join via Zoom?attend in person or register online. Copies available at the circulation desk or on Libby. Columbus - Red Room, Zoom 2

Tuesday, April 29
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-29 17:30:00 2025-04-29 18:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis All Book'd Book Club Join author Tess Gunty for a special discussion of The Rabbit Hutch! She?ll join via Zoom?attend in person or register online. Copies available at the circulation desk or on Libby. Columbus - Red Room, Zoom 2

Columbus

Red Room, Zoom 2

Join author Tess Gunty for a special discussion of The Rabbit Hutch! She?ll join via Zoom?attend in person or register online. Copies available at the circulation desk or on Libby.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to meet National Book Award-winning author Tess Gunty as she joins our All Booked Book Club via Zoom to discuss her acclaimed debut novel, The Rabbit Hutch. Set in a crumbling Midwestern apartment complex, this poignant and inventive novel explores themes of loneliness, connection, and survival.

Read The Rabbit Hutch beforehand and pick up a copy at the circulation desk, or access the eBook and eAudiobook on Libby. Attend in person at the library or register to join via Zoom. Engage in a lively discussion with the author and fellow readers!

About the Author:

Tess Gunty is an award-winning writer whose debut novel, The Rabbit Hutch, received the National Book Award for Fiction. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and NYU, her work has been praised for its lyrical prose and compelling storytelling.

Reserve your spot today!

This program is made possible by a grant from Indiana Humanities and the Indiana Authors Award. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors and Book Discussions |

Columbus
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Mon, Mar 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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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, Apr 01, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Conference Room
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month we make poetry!
Registration is now closed
Chair Yoga
Tue, Apr 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.
Teen Poetry Workshop
Tue, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Celebrate National Poetry month with a series of poetry workshops. Each session will cover a different form of poetry, culminating in a zine making workshop to create a poetry zine.
Drama Club - Grades 1-4
Tue, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Drama Club for grades 1-4. Registration required, attending all six sessions highly recommended!
This event is full
Adults on the Spectrum
Tue, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Support group for individuals 18 and up on the autism spectrum. Provided by Inclusive Options.
NAMI Peer-to- Peer
Tue, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
Preschool Art Studio - Spring Wreaths!
Wed, Apr 02, 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 make a spring wreath! This is a drop-in program, so stay as long or as little as you'd like. Dress for a mess!
Skill Builders - Reusable Canvas Bag Painting
Wed, Apr 02, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Join us for a fun, creative craft and activity program for adults with physical limitations/ developmental delays. Enjoy hands-on projects and socialize with friends in a welcoming, supportive space.
Skill Builders - Reusable Canvas Bag Painting
Wed, Apr 02, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Join us for a fun, creative craft and activity program for adults with physical limitations/ developmental delays. Enjoy hands-on projects and socialize with friends in a welcoming, supportive space.
Hope Family Craft Night
Wed, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Come out to the Hope Annex and join Shelly in making a busted canvas for Easter or Mother's Day, you pick!
Teen Film Series: Stage Adaptations
Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
In honor of Shakespeare?s birthday, we will be watching film adaptations of stage plays. Snacks and drinks provided. 2 - As You Like It 9 - My Fair Lady 16 - Fences 23 - Cats 30 - A Raisin in the Sun
Kids' Art Studio
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.
Builders' Guild
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun! This month we will have a quickbuild competition, 30 minutes and limited bricks. Build your best for a prize!
Promject Runway: Teen Dress Giveaway
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
It?s the 2nd Annual Promject Runway Giveaway event with giveaways on two dates! Prom will be here before we know it and BCPL believes that every person deserves to have the prom of their dreams!
Sierra Club - - Winding Waters Group Invites You to Volunteer
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join our monthly meeting! Open to all, we?ll discuss our work on key environmental and social justice issues. Learn how we?re making a difference and explore volunteer opportunities!
Register
Bartholomew County Writer's Group
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
We're a collection of local writers of all ages and all genres, gathered to learn from and inspire each other. Together, we can improve our craft and continue down the road to success.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 03, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Tween Game Time
Thu, Apr 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.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Apr 03, 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.
Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime
Fri, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 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.
Teen Poetry Workshop
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Celebrate National Poetry month with a series of poetry workshops. Each session will cover a different form of poetry, culminating in a zine making workshop to create a poetry zine.
Bartholomew County Comic Con
Sat, Apr 05, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Morvavec Hall, CLC, and Propeller
Get ready for a timeless adventure at Bartholomew County Comic Con! Whether you're a futuristic techie, a medieval knight, or just someone who loves a good pun, we?ve got something for every era.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Apr 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.
Teen DIY: Air Plant Holders
Mon, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Make an air plant holder for an air plant to take home and/or to take care of in the Teen Room. All supplies provided.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adult Game Night
Mon, Apr 07, 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.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 08, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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, Apr 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.
Drama Club - Grades 1-4
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Drama Club for grades 1-4. Registration required, attending all six sessions highly recommended!
This event is full
850 Tipton Ribbon Cutting & Renaming Celebration
Tue, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
850 Tipton
Join us to celebrate the renaming of this iconic building!
Trunnis Goggins, II Author/Speaker/Educator
Tue, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate the launch of two poignant anthologies: Stories of Children Lost from the Ones Who Love the Most/ Stories of Veterans: From Military to Civilian Life.
NAMI Peer-to- Peer
Tue, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-5
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!
Teen Film Series: Stage Adaptations
Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
In honor of Shakespeare?s birthday, we will be watching film adaptations of stage plays. Snacks and drinks provided. 2 - As You Like It 9 - My Fair Lady 16 - Fences 23 - Cats 30 - A Raisin in the Sun
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 10, 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, Apr 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
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 10, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 10, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Tween Game Time
Thu, Apr 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.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Apr 10, 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 Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Apr 10, 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 by the Columbus Area Arts Council
Thu, Apr 10, 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.
Saturday Storytime- Go Nuts for Donuts! - Stories, songs, and donuts!
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us for a Storytime sprinkled with fun and donuts sprinkled with sprinkles!
The Disassemblers
Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming 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!
Flow Yoga
Mon, Apr 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.
Teen Crochet Camp: Granny Square Chicken
Mon, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn to make daisy granny squares and how to turn them into little chickens. All supplies provided.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 15, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Apr 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.
Teen Poetry Workshop
Tue, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Celebrate National Poetry month with a series of poetry workshops. Each session will cover a different form of poetry, culminating in a zine making workshop to create a poetry zine.
Drama Club - Grades 1-4
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Drama Club for grades 1-4. Registration required, attending all six sessions highly recommended!
This event is full
Adults on the Spectrum
Tue, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Support group for individuals 18 and up on the autism spectrum. Provided by Inclusive Options.
NAMI Peer-to- Peer
Tue, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
Adult Craft Night: Resin Bookmarks
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Make a beautiful and fun craft. All supplies provided. registration required.
This event is full
Playdate at the library! - Ages 1-5
Wed, Apr 16, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
We'll have balls, chalk, hula hoops, and blocks!
Teen Film Series: Stage Adaptations
Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
In honor of Shakespeare?s birthday, we will be watching film adaptations of stage plays. Snacks and drinks provided. 2 - As You Like It 9 - My Fair Lady 16 - Fences 23 - Cats 30 - A Raisin in the Sun
Adult Storytime
Wed, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Come and relax while a short story is read to you. There will be Adult coloring sheets, and journals provided for you while you listen. This program is only for Adults due to the content.
Snacktime Family Steam
Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Snackalicious science! Bring the whole family to answer questions like "How can you sink a marshmallow" and "How much weight can a spaghetti bridge support" Snacks and fun provided!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 17, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Tween Game Time
Thu, Apr 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.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Apr 17, 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.
Family Exercise and Movement with Ruth Bayardo - Ages 4-10 and Caregivers
Thu, Apr 17, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!
Exploring Ancestry.com: Tracing Your Family History
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Mezannine
Discover how to use Ancestry.com to research your family history. Learn search tips, explore records, and start building your family tree in this hands-on workshop!
Teen Bad Vibes Friday Movie Marathon
Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Spend the day off school watching terrible movies. Snacks and drinks provided.
Music with Valerie
Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join music therapist Valerie Jones for a fun, interactive session! Sing along to well-known songs, enjoy gentle movement, and explore the joy of music in a welcoming and engaging environment.
Promject Runway: Teen Dress Giveaway
Fri, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
It?s the 2nd Annual Promject Runway Giveaway event with giveaways on two dates! Prom will be here before we know it and BCPL believes that every person deserves to have the prom of their dreams!
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Apr 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.
Tween Stitch Camp: Foundations of Crochet - Grades 4-6
Fri, Apr 18, 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, Apr 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Apr 21, 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 Taste Test: Peeps Edition
Mon, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Try every flavor we can find whether it?s marshmallow or something else entirely and let us know what Peep flavor reigns over all the other sugar coated marshmallow bunnies and chickens.
BCPL Board of Trustees
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. All are welcome.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Apr 21, 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!
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Columbus Viewfinders
Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Learn and share photography techniques in a welcoming group! Explore different topics, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Try it out for 2 meetings before minimal annual dues apply.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 22, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Apr 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.
Legal Aid Clinic
Tue, Apr 22, 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
Teen STEAM: Earth Day
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn to plant native plants to bring pollinators to your yard!
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Tue, Apr 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!
Drama Club - Grades 1-4
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Drama Club for grades 1-4. Registration required, attending all six sessions highly recommended!
This event is full
NAMI Peer-to- Peer
Tue, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
Hope Hooks and Needles
Wed, Apr 23, 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.
Preschool STEAM: Earth Day - Ages 3-5
Wed, Apr 23, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to celebrate Earth Day at the library! We'll dig in the dirt and plant a seed to bring home and grow!
Teen Film Series: Stage Adaptations
Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
In honor of Shakespeare?s birthday, we will be watching film adaptations of stage plays. Snacks and drinks provided. 2 - As You Like It 9 - My Fair Lady 16 - Fences 23 - Cats 30 - A Raisin in the Sun
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-8
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Apr 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.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Apr 24, 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 Game Day: Smash Up!
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn to play the shufflebuilding card game Combine two awesome factions and battle opponents to see who rules!
Darkness to Light Stewards of Children - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
A training program for adults to prevent, recognize, and respond responsibly to child sexual abuse. This evidence-based solution is designed for parents, communities, and youth-serving organizations.
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red 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, Apr 24, 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.
Lights up Sound Down Movie - Because of Winn-Dixie
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will be Because of Winn-Dixie (PG).
Teen Art Studio: Watercolors
Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Embrace the first full month of spring by taking inspiration from the nature around us and turning it into watercolor!
Flow Yoga
Mon, Apr 28, 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 Group (TVG)
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Help plan fall teen programs with Christina. Come with ideas of what you and your friends might want to do at the library.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Novels in Verse
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
In celebration of National Poetry Month we are reading teen novels in verse. Choose any teen novel in verse to read. We will meet at Mother Bear?s, located at 2306 25th St in Nexus Park.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 29, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Apr 29, 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 Poetry Workshop
Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Celebrate National Poetry month with a series of poetry workshops. Each session will cover a different form of poetry, culminating in a zine making workshop to create a poetry zine.
Drama Club - Grades 1-4
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Drama Club for grades 1-4. Registration required, attending all six sessions highly recommended!
This event is full
Adults on the Spectrum
Tue, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Support group for individuals 18 and up on the autism spectrum. Provided by Inclusive Options.
NAMI Peer-to- Peer
Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
All Book'd Book Club
Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Red Room,Zoom 2
Join author Tess Gunty for a special discussion of The Rabbit Hutch! She?ll join via Zoom?attend in person or register online. Copies available at the circulation desk or on Libby.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world.
Star Wars Trivia Night
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Swine and Dine
Test your Star Wars knowledge at our 21+ trivia night! From the Jedi archives to the darkest Sith secrets, see if you are a master or a padawan. Gather your team and let the trivia flow through you!
Reading with Friends
Wed, Apr 30, 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.
Teen Film Series: Stage Adaptations
Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
In honor of Shakespeare?s birthday, we will be watching film adaptations of stage plays. Snacks and drinks provided. 2 - As You Like It 9 - My Fair Lady 16 - Fences 23 - Cats 30 - A Raisin in the Sun
Darkness to Light Stewards of Children {Spanish} - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Stewards of Children teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities.
Teen Game Day
Thu, May 01, 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 Game Day: Mario Kart Tournament
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Compete with your friends to be the fastest and the furiousest! The winner will receive a prestigious trophy.
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