Teen Listening Party: Hispanic Heritage Month

BCPL Express @ Briarwood Apartments

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.

Mon, Aug 11, 2:45pm - 3:30pm

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

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.

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.

BCPL Express @ Salvation Army

Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Aug 12, 9:00am - 10:30am

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

Tue, Aug 12, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

BCPL Express @ Booth Manor

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Aug 12, 10:45am - 11:15am

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

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!

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!

Teen Crochet Camp: Beginners

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.

BCPL Express @ Armory

Tue, Aug 12, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

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.

BCPL Express @ Gladstone Apartments

Tue, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

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.

Stewards of Children

Tue, Aug 12, 5:15pm - 7:45pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Let's come together and prevent child sexual abuse. This training will empower you to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Contact Lisa Teague with questions 812-316-2325

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!

BCPL Express @ Love Chapel Latino Mobile Pantry - Taylorsville UMC

Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

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

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.

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, 10:35am - 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.

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

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.

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.

Hope Library Closed

Mon, Aug 18, All day

Hope - Hope Branch Library

Due to renovations, Hope Library is closed August 18-20th. Starting August 21st, limited services will resume during normal hours at the Hope Annex.

BCPL Express @ Cambridge Square Apartments

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.

Mon, Aug 18, 2:45pm - 3:15pm

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

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 Express @ San Souci

Mon, Aug 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

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!

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.

Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

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.

Hope Library Closed

Tue, Aug 19, All day

Hope - Hope Branch Library

Due to renovations, Hope Library is closed August 18-20th. Starting August 21st, limited services will resume during normal hours at the Hope Annex.

Tue, Aug 19, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Aug 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

BCPL Express @ Candlelight

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.

Tue, Aug 19, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

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!

BCPL Express @ Homestead

Tue, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

Hope Library Closed

Wed, Aug 20, All day

Hope - Hope Branch Library

Due to renovations, Hope Library is closed August 18-20th. Starting August 21st, limited services will resume during normal hours at the Hope Annex.

Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction - with Casey McQuiston

Wed, Aug 20, 7:00am - 8:00pm

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Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.

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.

BCPL Express @ Edinburgh Food Pantry

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:30am

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

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.

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 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, 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.

BCPL Express @ Pet Food Pantry - Columbus Airpark

Thu, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 4:45pm

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

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

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.

BCPL Express @ Community Center of Hope

Mon, Aug 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

BCPL Express @ Gateway Apartments

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.

Mon, Aug 25, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

Teen Volunteer Day

Mon, Aug 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

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

BCPL Express @ Ashford Apartments

Mon, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

Adults Reading YA Book Club: School Settings

Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

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.

Tue, Aug 26, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

BCPL Express @ Love Chapel Mobile Pantry - Hope Town Square

Tue, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

Teen Crochet Camp: Intermediate-Frog

Tue, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

We will follow a pattern to make a cute, leggy frog. This program is best suited for teens who already know the basics of crochet.

Adults on the Spectrum

Tue, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Red Room,Zoom 2

All Book'd is a lively book club led by Shelly and Maria. We read all genres and love great conversation. Join us for thoughtful reads and friendly discussion!

Girls Who Code

Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

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, Aug 27, 9:30am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

This book group is designed for readers and non-readers. Participants can enjoy stories and be guided through discussion and activities related to the reading.

Teen Film Series: Musicals

Wed, Aug 27, 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 28, 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 28, 10:35am - 11:00am

Columbus - Red Room

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

BCPL Express @ Big Red Blowout IUC

Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Aug 28, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

BCPL Express @ Heritage Woods

Thu, Aug 28, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

BCPL Express

BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

Tween Game Time

Thu, Aug 28, 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.

Notary Available at Hope Branch Library

Thu, Aug 28, 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 Disc Golf

Thu, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

The LEX - Disc Golf Course at The LEX

Learn to play Disc Golf on the new course at the Lex! Discs provided and beginners welcome!

NAMI Peer Support

Thu, Aug 28, 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 Design 101

Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Meeting Room 4

Jump into 3D design! Using Tinkercad, you'll learn how to build a simple 3D design, customize your creation, and prep it for 3D printing. No experience, no problem! .

NAMI Peer Support

Thu, Aug 28, 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.

Fri, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hope

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: Diamond Art Magnets

Fri, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Make a cute magnet for your locker, fridge, or other magnetic object using diamond painting.

All Library Locations Closed

Mon, Sep 01, All day

Columbus

All locations are closed on this day.

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.

Teen Film Series: Hispanic Heritage Month

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

Bartholomew County Writer's Group

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.

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.

Tween Game Time

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.

Teen Exhibit Columbus Tours

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.

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:

DuVenky Code on the Plaza copy - BCPL Concert Series

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!