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Inner Shelf Book Club

Poet Warrior by Joy Harjo
2026-07-15 18:30:00 2026-07-15 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Inner Shelf Book Club In her memoir,  Poet Warrior by Joy Harjo invites us to travel along the heartaches, losses, and humble realizations of her "poet-warrior" road. Make sure to pick up a copy from the circulation desk! Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Wednesday, July 15
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-15 18:30:00 2026-07-15 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Inner Shelf Book Club In her memoir,  Poet Warrior by Joy Harjo invites us to travel along the heartaches, losses, and humble realizations of her "poet-warrior" road. Make sure to pick up a copy from the circulation desk! Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Columbus

Children's Programming Room

In her memoir,  Poet Warrior by Joy Harjo invites us to travel along the heartaches, losses, and humble realizations of her "poet-warrior" road. Make sure to pick up a copy from the circulation desk!

In honor of the United States Semiquincentennial, this meeting will center on the theme of social justice.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors and Book Discussions |

Columbus
Phone: 812-379-1255
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Columbus, IN 47201
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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.  

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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Mondays at Mill Race Storytime - and BCPL Express!
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Mill Race Park - Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!
Summer Feeding Site
Mon, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jun 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.
Library Board of Trustees
Mon, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Conference 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!
Summer Reading Celebration! - Reading Roadtrip!
Mon, Jun 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Buckle up for a Reading Roadtrip Celebration!
Columbus Viewfinders
Mon, Jun 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.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jun 16, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Summer Feeding Site
Tue, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Teen Taste Test: Reading Roadtrip
Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Make your own perfect trail mix! Pick and choose the ingredients you like best from our provided selection of goodies.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jun 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.
Adult Craft Night - Soup Can Wind Chimes
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Join us for Adult Craft Night?a relaxed evening of hands-on creating and good company. Bring a friend and enjoy a fun, low-pressure craft session. Registration Required. All supplies provided.
This event is full
Hooks and Needles
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hope
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Take a Trip to the Museum! - Storytime and Play at the Historical Society
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bartholomew County Historical Society - 524 Third Street
Take a Roadtrip to the Bartholomew County Historical Society to learn about our local history, have fun, and play!
Summer Feeding Site
Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Laid Back Library Wednesday - Columbus Branch
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.
Teen Film Series: Reading Roadtrip
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
June 3 - A Goofy Movie 17 - America by Rail 24 - The Mitchell's vs. the Machine July 8 - The Muppet Movie 15 - Pee-Wee's Big Adventure 22 - The Wizard of Oz
Teen Drop-in
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Join us for a Teen Hangout! There will be a possibility of games, crafts, and definitely fun!
Laid Back Library Wednesdays - Eastside Branch
Wed, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside - Meeting Room
Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.
Magic: the Gathering Club
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Join us to play Magic: the Gathering! We will teach you how to play if you've never played before! There will be standard decks to borrow, but you are welcome to bring your own. For ages 9 to 18.
Adult Storytime
Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Relax and unwind as we share engaging short stories read aloud for adults. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere, good company, and the simple pleasure of being read to.
Inner Shelf Book Club -  A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers.
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
In honor of Pride Month, we will center on self-acceptance. This Hugo Award?winning solarpunk novella follows Dex, a tea monk whose quiet life is transformed by the unexpected arrival of a robot.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 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, Jun 18, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Summer Feeding Site
Thu, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine, and the library's Nintendo Switch!
Hooks and Needles
Thu, Jun 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastside - Community Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Real Life Among Us
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - 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 Dungeons and Dragons: Reading Roadtrip
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
This event is full
Podcasting 101
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
So, you have an idea for a podcast, but don't know where to start when it comes to production? Not a problem.
All Library Locations Closed
Fri, Jun 19, All day
Columbus
All locations are closed on this day.
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Jun 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.
Mondays at Mill Race Storytime - and BCPL Express!
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Mill Race Park - Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!
Summer Feeding Site
Mon, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jun 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.
Teen Travel Photography Tips
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Learn how to capture your summer memories! Whether you are heading cross country road trip, or exploring hidden gems in your own backyard, join us for a crash course on travel photography.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Jun 22, 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!
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jun 23, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
The ABCs of Your life! - With Bartholomew County Historical Society
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bartholomew County Historical Society
Join the library at the Bartholomew County Historical Society to see the exhibit: Bartholomew A-Z, and create an Alphabet for Your life!
Summer Feeding Site
Tue, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Teen Crochet Camp: Amigurumi Fruit Keychains
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Teens who already know the basics of crochet are invited to come and make amigurumi fruit keychains. Patterns and supplies provided.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jun 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, Jun 23, 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
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Tue, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
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 Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo
Tue, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Set in 1930s colonial British Malaya (now Malaysia). The story blends magical realism with murder mystery, following an orphan houseboy and an ambitious dancehall girl.
D.I.G Time! (Drop in gardening) - for kids of all ages
Wed, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Drop-in to the garden and get messy with us! We'll dig in the garden, explore nature, make art, and play!
Summer Feeding Site
Wed, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Laid Back Library Wednesday - Columbus Branch
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.
Teen Film Series: Reading Roadtrip
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
June 3 - A Goofy Movie 17 - America by Rail 24 - The Mitchell's vs. the Machine July 8 - The Muppet Movie 15 - Pee-Wee's Big Adventure 22 - The Wizard of Oz
Laid Back Library Wednesdays - Eastside Branch
Wed, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside - Meeting Room
Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.
A Sing-along & Play-along Concert with Jim Gill! - Musical fun for everyone!
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
The LEX - Outside Green Space
From 10:00-10:30, join community partners for free activities and fun! Then grab your spot on the lawn for the concert starting at 10:30!
Summer Feeding Site
Thu, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine, and the library's Nintendo Switch!
Teen Drop-in
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside - Community Room
Join us for a Teen Hangout! There will be a possibility of games, crafts, and definitely fun!
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Jun 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.
3D Design 101
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus
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! .
Storytime at Eastside! - For picture book fans of all ages!
Fri, Jun 26, 9:00am - 9:30am
Eastside
Join library staff at Eastside for stories, songs, and rhymes!
Stuffy Sleepover - Roadtrip!
Fri, Jun 26, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Columbus - Children's Area
Bring your favorite Stuffy to attend a sleepover roadtrip at the library. The stuffed animals will have fun reading, playing, and exploring.
Music is Magic! - Ages 2-5
Fri, Jun 26, 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.
DIY Bison
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join library staff to read stories about American animals and to make your own stuffed bison to snuggle! All supplies are provided.Registration is required for each child who wishes to make a bison.
This event is full
Summer Feeding Site
Fri, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
America?s Mixtape: Laughing Jack - A Reading Roadtrip Summer Concert Series
Fri, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Laughing Jack brings songs of America and the British Isles to the Plaza for a summer evening of live music. Show up, settle in, and have a great evening with neighbors and friends.
Mondays at Mill Race Storytime - and BCPL Express!
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Mill Race Park - Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!
Summer Feeding Site
Mon, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jun 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.
Geocaching: Cache Columbus
Mon, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Learn about real life treasure hunting,and fill your summer with adventure!
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Pride Month
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Papa's Grill
Celebrate Pride Month by reading any teen book written by a LGBTQIA+ author and come prepared to share with the group what you read. We'll meet at Papa's Grill, located at 3780 W Jonathan Moore Pike.
Celebrate America with BCPL and the DAR!
Tue, Jun 30, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with BCPL and our local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jun 30, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Summer Feeding Site
Tue, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Teen Pride Party
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Celebrate Pride Month with music, snacks, crafts and games!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jun 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.
Summer Feeding Site
Wed, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Laid Back Library Wednesday - Columbus Branch
Wed, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.
Teen Drop-in
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Join us for a Teen Hangout! There will be a possibility of games, crafts, and definitely fun!
Laid Back Library Wednesdays - Eastside Branch
Wed, Jul 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside - Meeting Room
Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.
Hope Family Crafternoon - Stars and Stripes Windsock
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Quick, fun, and kid-friendly, with simple steps and supplies provided.
Documentary Film:The Little Things that Run the World - presented by Sierra Club Winding Waters Group
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
The Little Things That Run the World is a visually stunning film on insect decline, featuring scientists, gardeners, farmers, and bug lovers working to protect insect biodiversity.
Bartholomew County Writer's Group
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Make connections, learn, and share with other area authors.
Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, Jul 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.
This event is full
Summer Feeding Site
Thu, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Thursday Film Club: Road Trip Edition - The Muppet Movie (1979)
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us for this charming, music-filled comedy that follows Kermit the Frog as he heads to Hollywood to chase a dream?picking up the unforgettable Muppet crew along the way.
All Library Locations Closed
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Columbus
All locations are closed on this day.
All Library Locations Closed
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Columbus
All locations are closed on this day.
Summer Feeding Site
Mon, Jul 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jul 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.
Teen Adulting 101 - Car Basics
Mon, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn the essentials that every driver should know like checking your oil, tire pressure, safely jump starting your vehicle and what to do when you're on the side of the road.
This event is full
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 07, 9:15am - 10:00am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Summer Feeding Site
Tue, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Teen Crochet Camp: Hangout
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Beginner-friendly, you can come and learn to crochet or bring you current work in progress and sit and crochet alongside other teens who crochet. Plenty of yarn and hooks will be provided.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jul 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.
Road Trip To Alaska
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Take a pretend road trip all the way up to Alaska! Get a hands-on journey to the Great North and learn about life in Alaska through an interactive program. 
D.I.G Time! (Drop in gardening) - for kids of all ages
Wed, Jul 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Drop-in to the garden and get messy with us! We'll dig in the garden, explore nature, make art, and play!
Summer Feeding Site
Wed, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Laid Back Library Wednesday - Columbus Branch
Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.
Teen Film Series: Reading Roadtrip
Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
June 3 - A Goofy Movie 17 - America by Rail 24 - The Mitchell's vs. the Machine July 8 - The Muppet Movie 15 - Pee-Wee's Big Adventure 22 - The Wizard of Oz
Laid Back Library Wednesdays - Eastside Branch
Wed, Jul 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside - Meeting Room
Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jul 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, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Summer Feeding Site
Thu, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine, and the library's Nintendo Switch!
Teen Drop-in
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside - Community Room
Join us for a Teen Hangout! There will be a possibility of games, crafts, and definitely fun!
Storytime at Eastside! - For picture book fans of all ages!
Fri, Jul 10, 9:00am - 9:30am
Eastside
Join library staff at Eastside for stories, songs, and rhymes!
Music is Magic! - Ages 2-5
Fri, Jul 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.
Summer Feeding Site
Fri, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Teen Disc Golf
Fri, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The LEX - Disc Golf Course at The LEX
Learn to play disc golf on the course at the LEX. Discs provided.
2 Weeks Left of Summer Reading!
Sat, Jul 11, All day
Columbus
The last day to log reading or activities for Summer Reading is Saturday, July 25!
Mondays at Mill Race Storytime - and BCPL Express!
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Mill Race Park - Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!
Summer Feeding Site
Mon, Jul 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jul 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.
Teen DIY: Postcards to Nowhere
Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Drop by the Teen Room to design a Postcard to Nowhere. Whether you are sending a "wish you were here" from Middle Earth, or a note to a character that deserved a better ending.
Cancelled
Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6
Mon, Jul 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus
Tweens can join library staff to learn more about fiber arts. Beginners welcome, no experience needed! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Photography 101
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus
Join members of the Viewfinders Photography club to learn the basics of photography. All skill levels welcome.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 14, 9:15am - 10:00am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Summer Feeding Site
Tue, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Teen DIY: Celebrate America
Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Use stencils to assert your First Amendment rights and make protest signs or t-shirts. All materials provided.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
What is Funcational Medicine - With Dr. Trevor Miller
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Explore functional medicine?a holistic, root cause-focused approach to health and wellness. Join Dr. Trevor Miller for an informative discussion about personalized healthcare strategies.
D.I.G Time! (Drop in gardening) - for kids of all ages
Wed, Jul 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Drop-in to the garden and get messy with us! We'll dig in the garden, explore nature, make art, and play!
Summer Feeding Site
Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Laid Back Library Wednesday - Columbus Branch
Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.
Teen Film Series: Reading Roadtrip
Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
June 3 - A Goofy Movie 17 - America by Rail 24 - The Mitchell's vs. the Machine July 8 - The Muppet Movie 15 - Pee-Wee's Big Adventure 22 - The Wizard of Oz
Teen Drop-in
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Join us for a Teen Hangout! There will be a possibility of games, crafts, and definitely fun!
Laid Back Library Wednesdays - Eastside Branch
Wed, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside - Meeting Room
Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.
Adult Storytime
Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Relax and unwind as we share engaging short stories read aloud for adults. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere, good company, and the simple pleasure of being read to.
Inner Shelf Book Club - Poet Warrior by Joy Harjo
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
In her memoir,  Poet Warrior by Joy Harjo invites us to travel along the heartaches, losses, and humble realizations of her "poet-warrior" road. Make sure to pick up a copy from the circulation desk!
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