Lights up, Sound down Movie

Teen Film Series: Back to School

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

Eastside

Join us for a Teen Hangout! There will be a possibility of games, crafts, and definitely fun!

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

Columbus - Teen Room

12 - High School Musical 19 - High School Musical 2 26 - High School Musical 3

Clover Digs Books

Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Cuddle up with Clover, the therapy dog, to hear stories and poems! After the librarian reads, you are welcome to take a turn reading to Clover! Registration is requested.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Aug 27, 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 27, 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 27, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

This event is full

High Altitudes and High Stakes: An Online Author Talk - A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley

Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online - Online

Join us for a thrilling online conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. Register

Thu, Aug 27, 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.

Stitch & Sluth - Who Framed Roger Rabbit (PG)

Thu, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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 27, 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! .

Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Columbus - Red Room

We'll enjoy cozy company, chat theories (if we feel like it), and stitch the night away. All skill levels welcome! Bring your project or try one of ours.

Lights Up, Sound Down Movie - Zootopia 2 (PG)

Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will be Zootopia @2 (PG)

Flow Yoga

Mon, Aug 31, 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 Advisory Board: Call Out Meeting

Mon, Aug 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Do you have ideas for future teen programs? Would you like to earn volunteer hours for school while being involved at BCPL? Then you should join TAB! All teens in grades 7-12 are invited to attend.

Adults Reading YA Book Club: Classic YA Literature

Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Chumley's Doghouse

Read any YA book that is considered a classic and come prepared to share what you read with the group. We will meet at Chumley's Doghouse, located at 8030 W Goeller Rd.

Family Storytime - Ages 1-5

Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Sep 01, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Sep 01, 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 Taste Test: Oreos

Tue, Sep 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Come and taste all the different flavors of Oreos we can find and see which is your favorite! While supplies last.

Bartholomew County Writer's Group

Wed, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

2 - Hoppers 9 - Project Hail Mary 16 - Lightyear 23 - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 30 - Doctor Who: The Web of Fear

Wed, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

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

Sierra Club - Winding Waters Group

Wed, Sep 02, 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.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 10:30am - 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 03, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Thu, Sep 03, 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.

Thursday Film Club - napoleon Dynamite (2004)

Thu, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

This quirky classic is a celebration of being unapologetically weird. An offbeat comedy about an awkward teen navigating school and family while helping his new friend run for class president.

Teen Crochet Camp: Hangout

Fri, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 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.

All Library Locations Closed

Sat, Sep 05, All day

Columbus

All locations are closed on this day.

Our Hospice presents - 40 Years of College and Three Beards Strummin

Sat, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Columbus - Library Plaza

Fundraiser concert for Our Hospice with local favorites and food/drink vendors. Learn about hospice care plus palliative care, personal care, and grief support. Family-friendly downtown festivities!

All Library Locations Closed

Mon, Sep 07, All day

Columbus

All locations are closed on this day.

Tue, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Sep 08, 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!

The Microbiome, the Body's Hidden System and What it Means - With Dr. Trevor Miller

Tue, Sep 08, 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 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

Your gut microbiome shapes digestion, immunity, and mood. Join us for an engaging talk on the body?s hidden ecosystem?and simple steps to support it for better health.

Preschool STEAM: Apple Investigation - Ages 2-5

Wed, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Columbus - Library Patio

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This month we will investigate apples with apple dissection, apple painting, and apple taste testing!

Hope Family Crafternoon - Squirt Bottle Spatter Painting

Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Hope - Hope Town Square

Bring the family for Hope Family Crafternoon! This month, we will create colorful Squirt Bottle spatter paintings. All ages and abilities welcome!

Wed, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Eastside - Community Room

Join us for a Teen Hangout! There will be a possibility of games, crafts, and definitely fun!

Civics here in Columbus - Local Government 101 or From Issue to Action

Wed, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

2 - Hoppers 9 - Project Hail Mary 16 - Lightyear 23 - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 30 - Doctor Who: The Web of Fear

Drama Club

Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Children in grades 1-6 are invited to join us for Drama Club! This monthly program will explore fun theater and stage activities.

Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Eastside - Community Room

A quick, friendly primer on how local decisions get made and how you can show up, speak up, and make an impact.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Sep 10, 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 10, 10:30am - 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 10, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Thu, Sep 10, 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.

Storytime- Cuentos y Cantos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime

Thu, Sep 10, 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.

Fri, Sep 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm

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 Pre-Pride Party

Fri, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Celebrate before the Columbus Pride Festival on Saturday, September 12 with music, treats, and games!

Bartholomew County Genealogical Society

Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

BCGS public program

Flow Yoga

Mon, Sep 14, 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.

Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6

Mon, Sep 14, 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!

Photography 101

Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

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

Family Storytime - Ages 1-5

Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Sep 15, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Sep 15, 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 Hispanic Heritage Month Listening Party

Tue, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Hope - Hope Branch Library

Join us for a Teen Hangout! There will be a possibility of games, crafts, and definitely fun!

Tue, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a listening party, featuring the music of Camila Cabello, Bad Bunny, Selena, and more!

Tween STEM Time

Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Do you love robotics, coding, building, and just science in general? Join your friends for an hour of fun including Hack Pack, Coding, Robot Fights and More!

Adult Craft Night: String Art

Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Make a beautiful and fun craft. All supplies provided?registration required. This Month we will be making string art.

Hooks and Needles

Wed, Sep 16, 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.

Preschool Art Studio: Watercolors - Ages 2-5

Wed, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Dress for a mess at Preschool Art Studio! Children 1-5 and their caregiver can drop in anytime from 1-1:30 to paint with water colors! Stay as little or as long as you'd like!

Inner Shelf Book Club - The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio

Wed, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

2 - Hoppers 9 - Project Hail Mary 16 - Lightyear 23 - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 30 - Doctor Who: The Web of Fear

Civil War Book Club

Wed, Sep 16, 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.

Adult Storytime

Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hope - Hope Branch Library

Adult Story Time: a calm, welcoming hour of reading aloud and shared listening.

Wed, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

For the month of September, the Inner Shelf Book Club will be focusing on a theme of identity to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Homeschool Hangout - Getting to Know You!

Thu, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:45am

Columbus - Conference Room

Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month we will get to know each other!

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Sep 17, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Thu, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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.

Connection before Translation: - From Awkward to Welcoming with Strangers

Thu, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

We've all had that moment: someone doesn't speak our language, and we freeze, unsure what to do next. This talk shows you what to do instead. Refreshments at 6, program at 6:30.

America's Mixtape: Cottonpatch - A Reading Roadtrip Summer Concert

Fri, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Library Plaza

Cottonpatch brings Americana and roots rock to the Plaza for a summer evening of live music. Show up, settle in, and have a great evening with neighbors and friends.

Hooks and Needles

Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

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

Flow Yoga

Mon, Sep 21, 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 Storytime with Dakota

Mon, Sep 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Relax and listen to Dakota read a book.

Library Board of Trustees

Mon, Sep 21, 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!

Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12

Mon, Sep 21, 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, Sep 21, 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 Game Night

Mon, Sep 21, 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. We might even do trivia? Meet in the family side of Columbus Bar, 322 4th Street.

Family Storytime - Ages 1-5

Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Sep 22, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Teen STEAM: Instrument Petting Zoo

Tue, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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

Tue, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Explore the assorted instruments available for checkout from the Library of Things!

Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12

Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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 Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zev

Tue, Sep 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's book.

Reading with Friends

Wed, Sep 23, 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.

Wed, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Eastside - Community Room

Join us for a Teen Hangout! There will be a possibility of games, crafts, and definitely fun!

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Wed, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

2 - Hoppers 9 - Project Hail Mary 16 - Lightyear 23 - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 30 - Doctor Who: The Web of Fear

Clover Digs Books

Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Cuddle up with Clover, the therapy dog, to hear stories and poems! After the librarian reads, you are welcome to take a turn reading to Clover! Registration is requested.

Thu, Sep 24, 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 24, 10:30am - 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 24, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Thu, Sep 24, 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.