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Exploring Ancestry.com: Tracing Your Family History
2025-04-17 18:00:00 2025-04-17 19:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Exploring Ancestry.com: Tracing Your Family History 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! Columbus - Mezannine

Thursday, April 17
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-17 18:00:00 2025-04-17 19:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Exploring Ancestry.com: Tracing Your Family History 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! Columbus - Mezannine

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!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy/Local History |

Columbus
Phone: 812-379-1255
Hours
Mon, Mar 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 23 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

Flow Yoga
Mon, Mar 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.
Teen Women?s History Month Listening Party
Mon, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Enjoy the music of pop divas, Broadway stars, rap icons, and more.
BCPL Board of Trustees
Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. All are welcome.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Mar 25, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 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, Mar 25, 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: Seed Starting
Tue, Mar 25, 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.
NAMI Peer-to- Peer
Tue, Mar 25, 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 - An Elephant in the Garden
Tue, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us for a lively discussion of An Elephant in the Garden, a touching WWII tale of survival, hope, and an unlikely bond between a family and an elephant on their journey to safety.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 5
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, Mar 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.
Hope Hooks and Needles
Wed, Mar 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.
Preschool STEAM- Playdough! - Ages 1-5
Wed, Mar 26, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Drop anytime between 11:15-12 to create with playdough!
Teen Film Series: Women's History Month
Wed, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Celebrate Women?s History Month with adaptations of Jane Austen?s novels. 5 - Emma 12 - Sense and Sensibility 26 - Pride & Prejudice
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-8
Wed, Mar 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, Mar 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! Registration is requested. No experience necessary.
Stop Motion Workshop
Wed, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Stop motion animation is easy to learn, but takes practice to master. In this two part workshop we will create short stop motion movies from storyboard to premiere.
Dreams We Chase - An Author Talk with Novelist Jennifer Weiner
Wed, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
online
Join bestselling author Jennifer Weiner for a dazzling chat about her beloved novels, inspiring journey of self-discovery, and a sneak peek at her forthcoming book, The Griffin Sisters? Greatest Hits.
Register
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
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, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 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, Mar 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.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Mar 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.
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Mar 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.
3D Printing 101
Thu, Mar 27, 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.
Lights up, Sound Down Movie - Moana 2 (PG)
Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will be Moana 2 (PG)
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Mar 28, 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 Art Studio+Volunteer: Decorate the Teen Area for Spring
Fri, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Use our vast array of art supplies to make Spring decorations for the Teen Area and earn volunteer hours! Ideas include: paper flowers, paper chains, and Spring-themed original art by YOU!
Songs You Can See with The Dreamtree Shakers - Family Concert
Sat, Mar 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Please join us for this magical event full of stories from the sea that are sure to inspire your imagination and delight your spirit.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Earn one hour of volunteer time brainstorming ideas for Summer programs while helping the Teen Department with various volunteer tasks.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Women's History Month
Mon, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
This month choose any teen historical fiction or nonfiction book about a woman in history. We will meet downtown at Thai Connection.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photography 101 - with Viewfinders Photography Club
Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Join members of the Viewfinders Photography club to learn the basics of photography. All skill levels welcome.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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