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Trunnis Goggins, II Author/Speaker/Educator
2025-04-08 17:00:00 2025-04-08 20:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Trunnis Goggins, II Author/Speaker/Educator 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. Columbus - Red Room

Tuesday, April 08
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-08 17:00:00 2025-04-08 20:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Trunnis Goggins, II Author/Speaker/Educator 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. Columbus - Red Room

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.

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 and Stories of Veterans: From Military to Civilian Life. These collections offer intimate insights into the experiences of those who have faced profound loss and the challenges of transitioning from military service to civilian life.?

The event is free and open to the public. While admission is complimentary, we welcome and encourage donations to support local nonprofits dedicated to assisting veterans and individuals coping with grief. Your contributions will directly benefit these vital community organizations, providing essential services and support to those in need.?

Come and engage with the authors Trunnis Goggins, II Michael Kelley and Constance Chasteen, hear selected readings, and participate in discussions that shed light on these important topics. This gathering aims to foster understanding, community support, and healing.?

We look forward to your presence at the Bartholomew County Library on April 8th at 6:00 PM for an evening of reflection, connection, and community solidarity.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Event |

Columbus
Phone: 812-379-1255
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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

Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime
Fri, Mar 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!
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Mar 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.
Tween Stitch Camp- Foundations of Crochet - Grades 4-6
Fri, Mar 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.
Teen Art Studio: Origami
Fri, Mar 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn to make some beginner origami creations or practice your skills with supplies from the teen room.
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Mar 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.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Mar 15, 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.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Mar 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.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
Columbus Viewfinders
Mon, Mar 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.
Teen Craft Day
Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Nothing to do over spring break? Come learn a new craft or relax and practice your skills with tons of arts and crafts supplies in the Teen Room!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Mar 18, 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.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Tue, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 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!
NAMI Peer-to- Peer
Tue, Mar 18, 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: Mosaic Fairy House
Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Create a charming mosaic fairy house using a terracotta pot! Join our a workshop where you'll lcreate a whimsical, personalized decoration. Registration is required. All supplies provided!
This event is full
Teen World Folktales and Fables Week Movie Marathon
Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
10 - The Sword in the Stone 11:30 - Robin Hood 1 - Shrek 2:30 - Into the Woods
Stop Motion Workshop
Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room,Red 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.
Civil War Book Club - Longstreet: The confederate General Who Defined the South
Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Join this engaging book discussion group where we explore captivating non-fiction about the Civil War, uncovering its history and lasting impact.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Mar 20, 10:00am - 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.
How Women?s Liberation Transformed America - In Conversation with Clara Bingham
Thu, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Columbus - Red Room,Zoom
Join award-winning journalist Clara Bingham to discuss The Movement: How Women?s Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973 and the profound changes sparked by this pivotal decade.
Register
Tween Game Time
Thu, Mar 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.
Family Exercise and Movement with Ruth Bayardo - Ages 4-10 and Caregivers
Thu, Mar 20, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!
Cancelled
Secret Lives of Buildings - 5th and Washington: Theater, Hotel, Bank and More
Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus
Discover the hidden stories of 5th & Washington?once home to the Pallas Theater, St. Denis Hotel, Cummins HQ, and more. Join Jim Nickoll for a journey through its fascinating past and new revelations!
Music with Valerie
Fri, Mar 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
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Mar 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.
Library After Dark Fundraiser - A Bookish A'Faire
Sat, Mar 22, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Columbus - Main Library
Join us for a Renaissance-themed evening of activities, food, and friends!
Register
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!
Visitors Center Annual Meeting
Tue, Mar 25, All day
850 Tipton - Lower Level,Main Level
Annual Meeting for the Visitor Center
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.
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.
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!
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