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Young Writers Group
2025-11-03 16:00:00 2025-11-03 17:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Young Writers Group Calling all young authors! Join our writers group to feed your creativity, prompt your brain, and trade secrets. Columbus - Red Room

Monday, November 03
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-03 16:00:00 2025-11-03 17:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Young Writers Group Calling all young authors! Join our writers group to feed your creativity, prompt your brain, and trade secrets. Columbus - Red Room

Columbus

Red Room

Calling all young authors! Join our writers group to feed your creativity, prompt your brain, and trade secrets.

Columbus
Phone: 812-379-1255
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Tue, Sep 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 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

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Saturday Storytime- ages 1-5
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Library Patio
Celebrate fall and the crisp cool air with a storytime on the library patio! Stick around for cookies and a craft! This program will move indoors in the event of rain.
The Disassemblers
Sat, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Have you ever wondered what the inside of a computer looks like? Have you wondered what makes a clock tick? Satisfy your curiosity and help us take things apart to see what we can discover!
Flow Yoga
Mon, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus
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 Read-In: Banned Books Week
Mon, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Celebrate the freedom to read, featuring this year?s most challenged books. Read together in the teen room, drinks and snacks provided.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adult Game Night
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus Bar
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.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 07, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Homeschool Hangout - Diwali
Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month learn all about Diwali!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
We will learn various basics of crochet including: how to hold your yarn, slip knots, magic circles, chain, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch.
Preschool Art Studio- Pumpkin Painting - Ages 2-5
Wed, Oct 08, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Children ages 1-5 can join us to paint a pumpkin! We'll have finger paint and paint sticks, so please dress to get messy! Registration is required for this event to ensure we have enough supplies.
This event is full
Teen Film Series: Spooky Version
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
1 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer 8 - Alien Vs. Predator 22 - When a Stranger Calls 29 - Drop
Tween Paper Making
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Come join us for a fun afterschool recycling craft! We'll be making our own paper using scrap construction paper from the Children's Department!
Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Rescheduled
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, October 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
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.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus
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.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine.
Open Mic Poetry & Prose hosted by Skye Nicholson - Brought to You by the Columbus Area Arts Council
Thu, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus
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.
Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy - with Leigh Bardugo
Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
online
Join us online as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition).
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Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime
Fri, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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.
Teen Art Studio: Zine Workshop
Fri, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Tell your story through a zine that you learn to put together in this workshop! If you want to share your work when it?s done, we can make a copy and add it to our Zine Library!
Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Oct 11, 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.
This event is full
Flow Yoga
Mon, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus
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.
Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6
Mon, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Tween Area
Tweens can join library staff to learn and practice the basics of both crocheting and knitting. Beginners welcome, no experience needed! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!
Hope Moravian Cemetery Tour
Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hope Moravian Cemetary
Join BCPL staff for a tour of gravesites in Moravian Cemetery, starting at Hope Veterans' Memorial. Celebrate National Family History Month with local history and stories.
Puppet Show- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with Madcap puppets - Grades PreK-6
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
The whole family is sure to enjoy this not-so-spooky Halloween show that is sure to be a treat... with only a few tricks! Registration is requested as space is limited.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus
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.
Community Music Making: Community Sing
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us for a lively community singing event! Follow along with popular tunes or share your favorite song. Sing your heart out and connect through music!
Hope Hooks and Needles
Wed, Oct 15, 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 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Marathon
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Watch the classic first season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in its entirety! Snacks and drinks provided.
Adult Story Time
Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Student's Fund of Hope Community Engagement Hub at 321 Washington St.
Join Shelly while she reads a short story, essay, or poetry. Nice way to unwind after a busy day.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
earn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine.
Children's Opera- Camilla Paints the Town - presented by the Indianapolis Opera
Thu, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Experience the thrill of live opera singing right here at BCPL! Registration is requested as space is limited.
Celebrate Family History Month - Genealogy Symposium
Fri, Oct 17, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4,Zoom
Join us for a special day of free, expert-led genealogy presentations, available exclusively as part of the Genealogy Network of Texas? event.
Music with Valerie
Fri, Oct 17, 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
Fri, Oct 17, 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.
Teen STEAM: Exhibit Columbus
Fri, Oct 17, 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.
Secret Lives of Buildings: Sharing Their Stories
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room,Red Room
Join Sarah Marsom for a hands-on workshop on caretaking strategies for your cherished objects. Attendees are encouraged to bring their cherished object to the workshop to share its story.
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Oct 18, 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, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus
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, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
BCPL Board of Trustees
Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. All are welcome.
Domenstic Violence Prevetion with Turning Point
Mon, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Turning Point presents a program on domestic violence prevention, offering resources, awareness, and strategies to build safe, supportive, and violence-free communities
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Spooky Reads
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Pho Shiki
In celebration of spooky season, read any teen book you find spooky and come prepared to share with the group what you read. ?Spooky? can be creepy, dark, scary, gives you chills.
Columbus Viewfinders
Mon, Oct 20, 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.
Cemetery Tour- Garland Brook
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Garland Brook Cemetery - 501 N Gladstone Ave, Columbus, IN
You are invited to the Fourth Annual BCPL Guided Cemetery Tour in honor of National Family History Month!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 21, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 21, 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: Intermediate?Ghost
Tue, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
We will follow a pattern to make a cute, light-up ghost for spooky season. Intermediate Crochet Camp is for teens who already know how to crochet and can follow a pattern.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
Darkness to Light's Child Abuse Prevention Training
Tue, Oct 21, 5:15pm - 7:45pm
Columbus - Conference Room
An award-winning, evidence-informed training that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and respond responsibly to child sexual abuse.
Register
Adult Craft Night - Upcycled Flannel Wreaths
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Relax, create, and connect! Join us for a fun, hands-on evening of crafting designed just for adults. Each month features a new project, and all supplies are provided. Registration required.
Reading with Friends
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Preschool STEAM- Baking soda Experiments - Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 22, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This month, children ages 3-5 and their caregivers will try two classic baking soda and vinegar experiments
Teen Film Series: Spooky Version
Wed, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
1 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer 8 - Alien Vs. Predator 22 - When a Stranger Calls 29 - Drop
Builders' Guild - Light Up The Night
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun! This month build something glowy!
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai - Finding My Way
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
online
You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way.
Register
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine.
Stitch and Sleuth - A Haunting in Venice
Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbus
Join us this October for the debut of Stitch & Sleuth, a cozy night of crafting and mystery! We'll kick things off with A Haunting in Venice, the eerie Agatha Christie-inspired film perfect for fall.
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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! .
Lights Up, Sound Down Movie
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment.This program is designed for adults with intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and caregivers.
Notary Available at Hope
Fri, Oct 24, 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.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus
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.
Fall Festival
Mon, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The LEX - Conference Room (The LEX),Disc Golf Course at The LEX,Main Level,Outside Green Space
Mark your calendars for the 2025 BCPL Fall Festival at The LEX! Enjoy the return of our spooky trail! Celebrate an assortment of autumnal holidays with our community partners!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 28, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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 Taste Test: International Drinks
Tue, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Try out a variety of drinks from all over the world! You might find a new flavor from a favorite brand or discover a drink that?s totally new to you.
All Book'd Book Club
Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Red Room,Zoom 2
Join library staff members Shelly and Maria for a book discussion.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with - with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
online
Coined as the ?queen of British historical fiction,? Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless.
Register
Teen Film Series: Spooky Version
Wed, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
1 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer 8 - Alien Vs. Predator 22 - When a Stranger Calls 29 - Drop
Beyond theHistory Books: A Personal Holocaust Story
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Discover one family?s remarkable Holocaust survival story as Sharie Fields shares her family?s journey of resilience, courage, and hope for a more tolerant future.
All Library Locations Closed
Thu, Oct 30, All day
Columbus
All locations are closed on this day.
Halloween Storytime! - Ages 1-5
Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
A not-so-spooky Halloween Storytime for children ages 1-5! Children's Halloween costumes are welcome!
Teen Halloween Party!
Fri, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Do the Monster Mash, eat candy, and color pumpkins!
Pokemon Club - Decks and Battles
Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Join other players to work on your decks and battle!
Flow Yoga
Mon, Nov 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus
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 International Game Month: DIY Trading Cards
Mon, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Make the card of your dreams! All of our art supplies will be accessible for you to collage or draw a trading card on thick cardstock. Make a few to trade with friends or put some in your deck.
Young Writers Group
Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Calling all young authors! Join our writers group to feed your creativity, prompt your brain, and trade secrets.
Adult Game Night
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus Bar
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, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
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