Teen Listening Party: Hispanic Heritage Month

Tue, Sep 02, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Sep 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Teen Art Studio: Pride Headbands

Tue, Sep 02, 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.

Tue, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Using the colors of your preferred pride flag or just colors that you enjoy, make pom-poms and attach them to a headband to make something fun and unique to wear to pride this weekend!

Preschool Art Studio - Ages 1-5

Wed, Sep 03, 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 art. Please dress for a mess, just in case! This is a drop-in program, so stay as long or as little as you'd like.

Skill Builders

Wed, Sep 03, 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 is a craft program for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their caregivers.

Skill Builders

Wed, Sep 03, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5

Have fun crafting while we socialize. Skill Builders is a craft program for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their caregivers.

Hope Family Craft Night

Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Student's Fund of Hope Community Engagement Hub

Join Shelly to make a rainbow feather using pastels and cotton swabs! This program will be located at the Student?s Fund of Hope Community Engagement Hub due to renovations at the Hope branch.

Bartholomew County Writer's Group

Wed, Sep 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Snacks and drinks provided. 3 - Encanto 10 - Blue Beetle 17 - Book of Life 24 - Spy Kids

Wed, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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.

On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love - with Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Wed, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Thu, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Tween Area

Stop by after school and join us for some laid-back fun as we play our way through our collection of board, card, and dice games. Game selection may vary.

Thu, Sep 04, 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.

Notary Available at Hope

Fri, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hope - Hope Library (Annex)

Come to Hope Annex on Fridays from 2-3PM to get items notarized by staff member notary Jennifer Pardue. Please have photo ID.

DuVenky Code on the Plaza copy - BCPL Concert Series

Fri, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Visit this cycle?s exhibits, guided by Dakota. Meet up in the Teen Room to begin each tour. See description below for full schedule:

Fri, Sep 05, 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!

Columbus Pride Festival

Sat, Sep 06, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)

Visit the library at the Pride Festival! Get a free book at the BCPL Express! Drew and Dakota will be in the Teen Tent with a temporary tattoo studio!

Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6

Mon, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

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

Mon, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Columbus - Tween Area

Join children's library staff to learn the basics and foundations of crochet.

Teen Listening Party: Hispanic Heritage Month

Mon, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a listening party, where we will enjoy eminent artists like Selena Gomez, Serena, Bad Bunny, Camila Caballo, Karol G, Santana, and more.

Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Adult Game Night

Mon, Sep 08, 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.

Tue, Sep 09, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Homeschool Hangout - Science Rules

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Sep 09, 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 going to do some fun experiments!

Cuentos y Cantos - Bilingual Storytime in Spanish and English

Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

¡Los niños de 3-5 años están invitados a una hora de cuentos bilingües en Español e Inglés! Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to a Bilingual storytime in Spanish and English!

Teen Crochet Camp: Beginners

Tue, Sep 09, 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.

Tue, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Columbus - Meeting Room 4

Support group for individuals 18 and up on the autism spectrum. Provided by Inclusive Options.

Cancelled

Community Music Making: Jam Session

Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus

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!

Playdate at the Library! - Ages 1-5

Wed, Sep 10, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Library Plaza

Children ages 1-5 and their caregiver can drop in to play during this unstructured social time. We'll meet on the plaza to enjoy the Exhibit Columbus installations while we play.

Argue Less and Talk More - with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher

Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Columbus

Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Wed, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Snacks and drinks provided. 3 - Encanto 10 - Blue Beetle 17 - Book of Life 24 - Spy Kids

Thu, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Thu, Sep 11, 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.

Open Mic Poetry & Prose hosted by Skye Nicholson - Brought to You by the Columbus Area Arts Council

Thu, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Area

Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer?s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games, and play games on our arcade machine.

Thu, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Hear and be heard at this open mic night. Enjoy original poetry and readings from local artists, or present your own writing in a relaxed and nonjudgmental space.

Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime

Fri, Sep 12, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

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

Fri, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hope - Hope Library (Annex)

Come to Hope Annex on Fridays from 2-3PM to get items notarized by staff member notary Jennifer Pardue. Please have photo ID.

Fri, Sep 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Visit this cycle?s exhibits, guided by Dakota. Meet up in the Teen Room to begin each tour. See description below for full schedule:

The Disassemblers

Sat, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Have you ever wondered what the inside of a computer looks like? Have you wondered what makes a clock tick? Satisfy your curiosity and help us take things apart to see what we can discover!

Mon, Sep 15, 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: Popcorn

Mon, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Popcorn comes in many non-buttery flavors and we?re gonna try them all! Teen Taste Test is while supplies last, so pop in quick to try the most flavors!

BCPL Board of Trustees

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

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

Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12

Mon, Sep 15, 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!

Columbus Viewfinders

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Learn about different photography topics and share what you know. Minimal annual dues involved after one to two meetings.

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Sep 16, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Preschool STEAM- Apples! - Ages 3-5

Tue, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

New venue Columbus - Library Plaza

Chat and enjoy snacks and drinks, then spend an hour reading silently in community!

Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12

Tue, Sep 16, 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!

Dungeons and Dragons

Tue, Sep 16, 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.

Hope Hooks and Needles

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Wed, Sep 17, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Preschoolers and their caregivers will invited to investigate apples! This is a drop in event, please come any time between 11:15-12 and stay as little or as long as you'd like!

Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell - with Author Gabe Henry

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes? well? just weird?

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Snacks and drinks provided. 3 - Encanto 10 - Blue Beetle 17 - Book of Life 24 - Spy Kids

Builders' Guild

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area

Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun!

Civil War Book Club

Wed, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Join this engaging book discussion group where we explore captivating non-fiction about the Civil War, uncovering its history and lasting impact.

Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Tween Area

Stop by after school and join us for some laid-back fun as we play our way through our collection of board, card, and dice games. Game selection may vary.

Thu, Sep 18, 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.

Music with Valerie

Fri, Sep 19, 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

Fri, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hope - Hope Library (Annex)

Come to Hope Annex on Fridays from 2-3PM to get items notarized by staff member notary Jennifer Pardue. Please have photo ID.

Smoken Jokers on the Plaza - BCPL Concert Series

Fri, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Visit this cycle?s exhibits, guided by Dakota. Meet up in the Teen Room to begin each tour. See description below for full schedule:

Fri, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Library Plaza

Join us on the Library Plaza for a concert by Smokn' Jokers. Bring a chair, grab some friends, and soak in the sounds of summer. Enjoy free, family-friendly live music under the open sky.

Hooks and Needles

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

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

Saturday Storytime: Exhibit Columbus - Ages 1-5

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Library Plaza

Storytime on the Plaza! We will enjoy "Inside Out", the Exhibit Columbus installation that the library is hosting, while we read stories, sing songs and share rhymes!

Teen DIY: Autumnal Flower Crowns

Mon, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

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

Mon, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Celebrate the first day of Autumn by making a one-of-a-kind flower crown using faux flowers and leaves.

Tween Craft Time - Fall Into Crafting

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Celebrate the first day of Fall with two pumpkin crafts. Make a tiny sewn pumpkin with an adorable face and make your room smell amazing with a cinnamon pumpkin!

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Sep 23, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Teen Crochet Camp: Intermediate-Octopus

Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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

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

Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

We will follow a pattern to make a cute, no-sew octopus. This program is best suited for teens who already know the basics of crochet.

Adults on the Spectrum

Tue, Sep 23, 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 - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Red Room,Zoom 2

Join library staff members Shelly and Maria for a book discussion.

Adult Craft Night: Painted Signs

Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Fall Painted Wood Signs Celebrate the season with a cozy evening of crafting! Create a custom-painted wood sign using fall-themed designs and colors. All supplies provided. Registration required.

Reading with Friends

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Snacks and drinks provided. 3 - Encanto 10 - Blue Beetle 17 - Book of Life 24 - Spy Kids

Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Area

Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer?s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games, and play games on our arcade machine.

Thu, Sep 25, 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.

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

Thu, Sep 25, 4:45pm - 5:15pm

Columbus - Red Room

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

NAMI Peer Support

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

NAMI support groups are peer-led and offer participants an opportunity to share their experiences and gain support from other attendees.

Intro to 3D Printing

Thu, Sep 25, 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.

NAMI Peer Support

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus

NAMI support groups are peer-led and offer participants an opportunity to share their experiences and gain support from other attendees.

Lights Up, Sound Down Movie

Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will beThe Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (PG).

Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Visit this cycle?s exhibits, guided by Dakota. Meet up in the Teen Room to begin each tour. See description below for full schedule:

Mon, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Earn volunteer hours by helping out in the Teen Services Department.