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Adults Reading YA Book Club: School Settings
2025-08-25 18:00:00 2025-08-25 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Adults Reading YA Book Club: School Settings This month read any teen book that takes place in a public school, boarding school, or magical academy and share what you read with the group. Meet at The Columbus Bar, located at 322 4th Street. Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)

Monday, August 25
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-25 18:00:00 2025-08-25 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Adults Reading YA Book Club: School Settings This month read any teen book that takes place in a public school, boarding school, or magical academy and share what you read with the group. Meet at The Columbus Bar, located at 322 4th Street. Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)

Columbus

Non-Library Location (See description)

This month read any teen book that takes place in a public school, boarding school, or magical academy and share what you read with the group. Meet at The Columbus Bar, located at 322 4th Street.

This month read any teen book that takes place in a public school, boarding school, or magical academy and come prepared to share what you read with the group. We will meet at The Columbus Bar (family dining side), located at 322 4th Street, with appetizers courtesy of the Friends of Bartholow County Public Library. Registration is strongly encouraged.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors and Book Discussions |

Columbus
Phone: 812-379-1255
Hours
Mon, Jul 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 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, Jul 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.
Cancelled
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
BCPL Express @ Gateway Apts.
Mon, Jul 28, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
BCPL Express @ Ashford Apartments
Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Graphic Novels
Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Read any teen graphic novel and come prepared to share with the group what you read and add more to your TBR list. We will meet at Papa?s Grill, located at 3780 W Jonathan Moore Pike.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 29, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jul 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.
Cancelled
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Adults on the Spectrum
Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Support group for individuals 18 and up on the autism spectrum. Provided by Inclusive Options.
All Book'd Book Club
Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Red Room,Zoom 2
Join library staff members Shelly and Maria for a book discussion.
Henry Moore's Birthday Party
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Celebrate Henry Moore?s birthday with the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives! Join designer Sarah Marsom to create one-of-a-kind cyanotype prints using archival images and sunlight.
Kids' Hour- Henry Moore's Birthday Party! - Kid-friendly Cyanotype art!
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus
Join us on the plaza to make one-of-a-kind cyanotype prints using archival images and sunlight.
Laid Back Library Wednesdays
Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.
Cancelled
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jul 31, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Cancelled
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
BCPL Express @ BC Health Dept. Back to School Bash
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
You?re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains.
Register
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Come to Hope Branch Library on Fridays from 2-3PM to get items notarized by staff member notary Jennifer Pardue. Please have photo ID.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
Skill Builders
Wed, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Have fun crafting while we socialize.
Skill Builders
Wed, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Have fun crafting while we socialize.
Hope Family Craft - Painting with Greg Potter
Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Join Shelly and guest artist Greg Potter for a fun afternoon of painting.
Teen First Day of School Ice Cream Party!
Wed, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Celebrate the first day of school with green and pink ice cream while watching Wicked, Part 1. Ice cream available while supplies last.
Bartholomew County Writer's Group
Wed, Aug 06, 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.
Sierra Club - Winding Waters Group
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us for our monthly meeting! Open to the public, each gathering features guest speakers presenting on key environmental topics. Connect, learn, and take action for a greener future.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 6 2025 at 5:05am
Teen Game Day
Thu, Aug 07, 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.
Secret Lives of Buildings: A Doctor, a Mayor, & Two Artists
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Two blocks from the Library is a house where, supposedly, a Civil War doctor, a mayor, and two artists once lived. Join CIAA archivist Tricia Gilson as she untangles the house's history.
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Aug 08, 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: Button Making
Fri, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn how to use and create buttons featuring your own art, magazine and comic cut-outs, or printed images and then use them to decorate your bags and lanyards.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Aug 11, 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 Coloring Party
Mon, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Use the Teen Room?s art supplies (markers, colored pencils, crayons, etc.) to color a small picture. Feel free to take it home or display it on the center column in the Teen Room.
Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6
Mon, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Tween Area
Join children's library staff to learn the basics and foundations of crochet.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Photography 101
Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Join members of the Viewfinders Photography club to learn the basics of photography. All skill levels welcome.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Aug 12, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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!
Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Aug 12, 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 are catching up after our summer adventures and meeting new friends!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Aug 12, 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 Crochet Camp: Beginners
Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Have you been wanting to try crochet but not sure where to begin? Come and learn the very basics like how to hold your yarn, make a chain, and some basic stitches to get you started.
Adults on the Spectrum
Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Support group for individuals 18 and up on the autism spectrum. Provided by Inclusive Options.
Dungeons and Dragons
Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 3
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.
Community Music Making: Jam Session
Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Don't miss our jam session of popular hits! Play along with fellow musicians or just sit back and enjoy the vibes. Fun for all music lovers!
Teen Film Series: Musicals
Wed, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Snacks and drinks provided. 13 - The Muppets 20 - Save the Last Dance 27 - Newsies
Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 13 2025 at 5:05am
Teen Game Day
Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!
Open Mic Poetry & Prose hosted by Skye Nicholson - Brought to You by the Columbus Area Arts Council
Thu, Aug 14, 5:15pm - 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.
Music with Valerie
Fri, Aug 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
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, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Come to Hope Branch Library on Fridays from 2-3PM to get items notarized by staff member notary Jennifer Pardue. Please have photo ID.
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Aug 16, 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, Aug 18, 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: Kit-Kats
Mon, Aug 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Taste all sorts of Kit-Kat flavors! Teen Taste Test is while supplies last, so arrive on time for the best flavor options!
BCPL Board of Trustees
Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. All are welcome.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,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!
Adult Game Night
Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Great for veteran gamers and new friends, choose from the library?s selection of games, and / or bring your own. Meet in the family side of Columbus Bar, 322 4th Street.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Columbus Viewfinders
Mon, Aug 18, 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.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Aug 19, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Aug 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Aug 19, 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 Silent Book Club
Tue, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Chat and enjoy snacks and drinks, then spend an hour reading silently in community!
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Tue, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hope - Hope Town Square
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
Hope Hooks and Needles
Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Student's Fund of Hope Community Engagement Hub
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Teen Film Series: Musicals
Wed, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Snacks and drinks provided. 13 - The Muppets 20 - Save the Last Dance 27 - Newsies
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 5:05am
Teen Game Day
Thu, Aug 21, 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.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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.
Lights up, Sound Down Movie
Fri, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will be Paddington in Puru (PG).
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Aug 22, 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 Silent Book Club
Fri, Aug 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The LEX - Outside Green Space
Chat and enjoy snacks and drinks, then spend an hour reading silently in community!
Banister Bluegrass on the Plaza - BCPL Concert Series
Fri, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Enjoy free summer concerts on the Library Plaza! Local bands, great vibes?bring a chair, your favorite snacks, and drinks. Relax, listen, and enjoy live music under the open sky!
Secret Lives of Buildings: Uncovering Their Secrets
Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Curious about a building's past? Join BCPL and BCHS staff to learn how to research historic buildings, like your home, built before 1950, using local records, maps, and more.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Earn volunteer hours by helping out in the Teen Services Department.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adults Reading YA Book Club: School Settings
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
This month read any teen book that takes place in a public school, boarding school, or magical academy and share what you read with the group. Meet at The Columbus Bar, located at 322 4th Street.
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