Fall Festival

Mon, Mar 16, 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.

Columbus Viewfinders

Mon, Mar 16, 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.

Adult Craft Night: Shamrock String Art

Tue, Mar 17, 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.

Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Get lucky with crafts! Create your own shamrock string art. This meditative craft is perfect for all skill levels. All supplies included. Happy crafting! Registration required.

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Hope Hooks and Needles

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hope - Hope Branch Library

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

Teen Academy Award Winners Marathon

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Marathon eclectic Academy Award winners through the years! Approximate schedule below: 10:00 - Swing Time (1936) 11:45 - The True Glory (1945) 1:15 - Gravity (2013) 2:45 - Fences (2016)

Wonderlab: Hair Raising Science! - Grades PreK-6

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join Wonderlab Science Museum for some hair raising science!

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Adult Story Time

Wed, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hope - Hope Branch Library

Take a break with adult story time?short readings paired with calming activities for a peaceful end-of-day reset.

Civil War Book Club

Wed, Mar 18, 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.

Inner Shelf Book Club - Good Grief by Lolly Winston

Wed, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Columbus

Discover heartfelt stories at The Inner Shelf! Monthly themes on wellness & growth. Adults & young adults welcome?join us for authentic conversations!

Black History Hall of Fame by Bright Star Theatre

Thu, Mar 19, 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.

Music with Valerie

Fri, Mar 20, 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

Fri, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Follow us on this amazing journey through Black History as we meet Maya Angelou, Aretha Franklin, Mae Jemison, the Buffalo Soldiers and more.

Hooks and Needles

Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

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

Library Board of Trustees

Mon, Mar 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

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

Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12

Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,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!

Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

The Library Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Bartholomew County Public Library. They meet once a month to pay bills, set policies, and other governance issues. Everyone is welcome!

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Spring Into Science

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Spring is here, and we can grow our curious minds with several fun and messy experiments for the whole family!

Tue, Mar 24, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

America?s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis - with Author Shoshana Walter

Tue, Mar 24, 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.

Tue, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Join us for a conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter?s book Rehab: An American Scandal.Register

Legal Aid Clinic

Tue, Mar 24, 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 Crochet Camp: Intermediate-Mushroom Pop-it

Tue, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Area

Follow along using a pattern to make a mushroom pop-it. This program is for teens who already know the basics of crochet and can follow a pattern. All supplies provided.

Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Hope - Hope Branch Library,Hope Library (Annex)

Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!

All Book'd Book Club - The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan

Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

All Book'd is a lively book club that explores all genres. Read widely, chat freely, and enjoy great conversations with fellow readers. We will be reading The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan

Reading with Friends

Wed, Mar 25, 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- Science of Spring - Ages 3-5

Wed, Mar 25, 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 explore the science of Spring!

Teen Film Series: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature

Wed, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

4 - Flow 11 - Soul 25 - Frozen

Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5

Thu, Mar 26, 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.

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Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Tween Game Time

Thu, Mar 26, 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.

Music is Magic! - Ages 2-5

Thu, Mar 26, 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.

NAMI Peer Support

Thu, Mar 26, 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 Pringing 101

Thu, Mar 26, 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.

Fri, Mar 27, 9:15am - 10:00am

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Explore concepts of music while building social and emotional development in this music program designed to use story, music, and imagination for the developing child.

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Lights up Sound Down Movie - How to Train Your Dragon

Fri, Mar 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will be How to Trian Your Dragon (PG).

Teen Art Day

Fri, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Make art using the Teen Room's stash of art supplies!

Barbie and Ken Storytime!

Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Celebrate Barbie's birthday month at Barbie and Ken Storytime! This program is geared towards children ages 3-5 but all Barbie fans (and their favorite doll!) are welcome!

Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Join our campaign for adults! Bring a 5th edition level 5 character, or use a premade one. This campaign is geared towards beginners, but veteran players are also welcome. Registration required.

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Mon, Mar 30, 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.

Adults Reading YA Book Club: Romantasy

Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Camila's

Jump on the Romantasy bandwagon and read any TEEN (not adult) Romantasy book and come prepared to share with the group what you read. Meet up at Camila's.

Tue, Mar 31, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Preschool Art Studio - Ages 1-5

Tue, Mar 31, 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.

Teen Taste Test: Salsa

Tue, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Sample some different salsas with tortilla chips and vote for your favorite!

Girls Who Code

Tue, Mar 31, 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.

Wed, Apr 01, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Please dress for a mess! This is a drop in event, please come any time between 11:15-12:00 and stay as little or as long as you'd like!

Skill Builders: - Geometric Painting

Wed, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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

Have fun crafting while we socialize. Use painter's tape to create bold geometric designs on canvas, then paint and peel to reveal sharp, modern artwork.

Skill Builders: - Geometric Painting

Wed, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

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

Have fun crafting while we socialize. Use painter's tape to create bold geometric designs on canvas, then paint and peel to reveal sharp, modern artwork.

Teen Promject Runway

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

The LEX - Main Level

Unlock your main character energy with a new-to-you fit for prom that's FREE! Choose between a dress or a suit, add a pair of shoes and an accessory! Limit one prom outfit per person.

Kids' Art Studio

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we'll provide all the supplies you need.

Bartholomew County Writer's Group

Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Make connections, learn, and share with other area authors.

Sierra Club - Winding Waters Group

Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

Natalie Perry and Eric Riddle will lead a discussion on the ecological benefits of native plants and what the Sierra Club is doing in Columbus to diversify public landscapes with native plants.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5

Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Children ages 2-5 are invited to dance with local dance teacher, Megan! Caregivers will stay in the room with their dancers. Registration is requested.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Apr 02, 10:35am - 11:00am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Apr 02, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Tween Game Time

Thu, Apr 02, 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.

First Thursday Film Club - Singing in the Rain

Thu, Apr 02, 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.

Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a curated screening of classic, art, and international films. Discover timeless stories and cinematic gems in the company of fellow film lovers.

Teen Promject Runway

Fri, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

New venue The LEX

Unlock your main character energy with a new-to-you fit for prom that's FREE! Choose between a dress or a suit, add a pair of shoes and an accessory! Limit one prom outfit per person.

Mon, Apr 06, 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, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Apr 07, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Teen Taste Test: Jelly Beans

Tue, Apr 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.

Tue, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Taste all the different jelly beans we can find at the store and see which ones you like best! While supplies last.

Pokemon Club: Casual Battles and Learn to Play - All Ages

Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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

Join library staff for a session of Pokemon Club dedicated entirely to playing the Pokemon TCG.

Hope Family Crafternoon - Binary Code Jewelry

Wed, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Hope - Hope Library (Annex)

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity and connection for all ages. Drop in to make a fun, hands-on craft and spend time together as a family. Make beaded jewelry that holds a secret message.

Teen Turning Point Hangout

Wed, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Hang out with Turning Point's Prevention staff and learn more about child abuse warning signs.

Builders' Guild - Mad Scientists

Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area

Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun! This month we embrace our inner mad scientist and unleash our imagination!

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Apr 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, Apr 09, 10:35am - 11:00am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Homeschool Hangout - Environmental Science

Thu, Apr 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 will learn about Rachel Carson and Environmental Science!

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Apr 09, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Tween Game Time

Thu, Apr 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.

Music is Magic! - Ages 2-5

Thu, Apr 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.

Teen Life-size Candyland

Thu, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Area

Made for the Library as a senior project, YOU are the pawn in this life-size version of Candyland.

Perennial Propagation

Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Ready to split and conquer? Master gardener Rocky Lortz digs into root types and division techniques to help you multiply your perennial blooms.

Fri, Apr 10, 9:15am - 10:00am

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Explore concepts of music while building social and emotional development in this music program designed to use story, music, and imagination for the developing child.

Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime

Fri, Apr 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!

Teen STEAM: Egg Drop Challenge

Fri, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Construct a vessel out of recycled materials to protect an egg when Dakota throws it off the library roof.

The Disassemblers

Sat, Apr 11, 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!

Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6

Mon, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Columbus - Tween Area

Join children's library staff for a special edition Tween Stitch Camp as we spring into STEAM! This month we'll be making hand-sewn hair scrunchies.

Hack Pack - For Tweens

Mon, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join other creative builders to make and code robots using Crunchlab's Hack Pack.

Teen STEAM: Seed Starting

Mon, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Utilize Cleo?s Seed Share to learn how to start your own flower and vegetable seeds indoors using recycle materials.

Photography 101

Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Join members of the Viewfinders Photography club to learn the basics of photography. All skill levels welcome.

Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Apr 14, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Cuentos y Cantos - Bilingual Storytime in Spanish and English

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 14, 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!