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Teen Volunteer Day
2026-01-19 12:00:00 2026-01-19 16:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Teen Volunteer Day Observe MLK Jr. Day by helping out around the Teen Area at the library! Tasks will include: wiping down furniture, making seed packets, decorating the Teen Area, and prepping boxes for Teen Book Box. Columbus - Teen Room

Monday, January 19
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-19 12:00:00 2026-01-19 16:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Teen Volunteer Day Observe MLK Jr. Day by helping out around the Teen Area at the library! Tasks will include: wiping down furniture, making seed packets, decorating the Teen Area, and prepping boxes for Teen Book Box. Columbus - Teen Room

Columbus

Teen Room

Observe MLK Jr. Day by helping out around the Teen Area at the library! Tasks will include: wiping down furniture, making seed packets, decorating the Teen Area, and prepping boxes for Teen Book Box.

Observe MLK Jr. Day by helping out around the Teen Area at the library! Tasks will include: dusting, wiping down furniture, making seed packets, decorating the Teen Area, and prepping boxes for Teen Book Box.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (Grades 7-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Event |

Columbus
Phone: 812-379-1255
Hours
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Mon, Dec 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 21 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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Lantern Walk at the LEX - Celebrate winter and community!
Sat, Dec 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The LEX - Main Level,Outside Green Space
Welcome the winter solstice with a lantern walk, activities, cider, and cookies!
Real Life Among Us
Mon, Dec 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room,Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
SSSHHHHHH! There's an impostor among us. Do some tasks in real life, watch out for sus behavior and try not to get (pretend) killed.
Teen Volunteer Day
Mon, Dec 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Start off Winter Break with a chance to earn up to four volunteer hours! Tasks will include: making seed packets, decorating the Teen Area, and prepping boxes for Teen Book Box.
Cancelled
Flow Yoga
Mon, Dec 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.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Dec 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Adaptations
Mon, Dec 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Amazing Joe's
This month we?re reading teen books that have been adapted into TV shows or movies! A suggested reading list and book display will be available in the Teen Area at the downtown Columbus branch.
One Big Holiday Storytime! - Ages 1-5
Tue, Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us for the last storytime of the year! We'll celebrate with stories, songs, and rhymes and end with cookies and a craft!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Dec 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.
All Library Locations Closed
Wed, Dec 24, All day
Columbus
All locations are closed on this day.
All Library Locations Closed
Thu, Dec 25, All day
Columbus
All locations are closed on this day.
Cancelled
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Dec 26, 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.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Dec 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.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Tue, Dec 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Tue, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Dec 30, 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.
All Library Locations Closed
Wed, Dec 31, All day
Columbus
All locations are closed on this day.
All Library Locations Closed
Thu, Jan 01, All day
Columbus
All locations are closed on this day.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jan 05, 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.
Adult Game Night
Mon, Jan 05, 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, Jan 06, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jan 06, 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 Back-to-School Hot Chocolate Party
Tue, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Stop by to celebrate the start of a new semester with hot chocolate and treats!
Teen Film Series: New Year, New Releases
Wed, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
1/7 - Superman 1/14 - Elio 1/21 - A Minecraft Movie 1/28 - Lilo & Stitch
Kids' Art Studio
Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.
Sierra Club - Winding Waters Group
Wed, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join the 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.
Bartholomew County Writer's Group
Wed, Jan 07, 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.
Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:25am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jan 08, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Homeschool Hangout - Snowy Day
Thu, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month Celebrate winter and snow with the classic The Snowy Day!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jan 08, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
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.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Jan 08, 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.
Cancelled
Play on Words: Open Mic Poetry & Prose - Brought to you the Columbus Area Arts Council
Thu, Jan 08, 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.
Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime
Fri, Jan 09, 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 Art Day
Fri, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Create art with the assorted supplies in the Teen Room!
Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
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.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jan 12, 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.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jan 13, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Cuentos y Cantos - Bilingual Storytime in Spanish and English
Tue, Jan 13, 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!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jan 13, 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.
The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply - with David Brooks
Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply.Register
Teen Crochet Camp: Beginners
Tue, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn to crochet with Christina, our Teen Services Manager. The basics of beginning crochet will be covered. This program is intended for teens who don?t know how to crochet.
Preschool Art Studio - Ages 1-5
Wed, Jan 14, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
We will have a wide selection of art supplies available, so 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!
Hope Family Crafternoon
Wed, Jan 14, 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.
Teen Film Series: New Year, New Releases
Wed, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
1/7 - Superman 1/14 - Elio 1/21 - A Minecraft Movie 1/28 - Lilo & Stitch
Builders' Guild - Too Cozy!
Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:25am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
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.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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.
This event is full
Music with Valerie
Fri, Jan 16, 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
Escape the Cold - Escape Room
Fri, Jan 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 5
You are trapped in a freezing cabin and have to find your way out by solving puzzles! Can you use your smarts to escape?
Teen Chilly Thrills Marathon
Fri, Jan 16, 11:30am - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Spend the day off school watching scary movies. Snacks and drinks provided. Start times are approximations. 11:30 - 1408 1:15 - Insidious 3:00 - The Ring
Cancelled
Teen Art Day
Fri, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus
Create art with the assorted supplies in the Teen Room!
Saturday Storytime - Teddy Bear Tea Party
Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Children and their favorite teddy bears and stuffies are invited to join us for stories, songs, and a tea party!
Teen Volunteer Day
Mon, Jan 19, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Observe MLK Jr. Day by helping out around the Teen Area at the library! Tasks will include: wiping down furniture, making seed packets, decorating the Teen Area, and prepping boxes for Teen Book Box.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Jan 19, 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!
Columbus Viewfinders
Mon, Jan 19, 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.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jan 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
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