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Migrant Heart: An Online Author Talk

Hidden Cost of the American Dream with Reyna Grande
2026-07-16 14:00:00 2026-07-16 15:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Migrant Heart: An Online Author Talk Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home online - Online

Thursday, July 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-16 14:00:00 2026-07-16 15:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Migrant Heart: An Online Author Talk Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home online - Online

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Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home

In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival.

What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure?

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors and Book Discussions |

Columbus
Phone: 812-379-1255
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536 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Tel: 812-379-1255

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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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
Registration is now closed
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.
This event is full
Music is Magic! - Ages 2-5
Fri, Jun 26, 9:15am - 10:00am
Columbus - Red 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.
This event is full
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, 5:30pm - 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!
Community Listening Session with Indiana Public Media
Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Indiana Public Media is hosting a community listening session to gather feedback from residents about local issues, opportunities, and stories that deserve more attention.
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.
Drive-In Movie - Follow That Bird
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the BCPL "Drive-In" for a showing of Follow That Bird! Registration is requested to ensure enough materials.
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.
Cancelled
Teen DIY: Postcards to Nowhere
Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus
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.
Small Towns and Big Secrets: Online Author Talk - In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
online - Online
Online Author Talk. International and New York Times Bestselling Author of Pretty Girls, the Will Trent series, and The Good Daughter. Register
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.
Magic: the Gathering Club
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Join us to play Magic: the Gathering! We will teach you how to play if don't know how! We will play standard, with 60+ card decks. Cards may be from any set. The event is for anyone ages 9-18.
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!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jul 16, 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 16, 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 16, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Summer Feeding Site
Thu, Jul 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 Game Day
Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eastside - Community Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Migrant Heart: An Online Author Talk - Hidden Cost of the American Dream with Reyna Grande
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
online - Online
Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called HomeRegister
Teen Dungeons and Dragons: Reading Roadtrip
Thu, Jul 16, 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
Storytime at Eastside! - For picture book fans of all ages!
Fri, Jul 17, 9:00am - 9:30am
Eastside
Join library staff at Eastside for stories, songs, and rhymes!
Music with Valerie
Fri, Jul 17, 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
Summer Feeding Site
Fri, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Teen Outdoor Games
Fri, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Step outside and on the library patio for some fresh air. We're taking library fun outdoors with some of our outdoor games.
America's Mixtape: Jazz in July with WFIU
Fri, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
WFIU brings Jazz in July to the Plaza. Show up, settle in, and have a great evening with neighbors and friends.
1 Week Left of Summer Reading!
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Columbus
The last day to log reading or activities for Summer Reading is Saturday, July 25!
Escape The Train
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Your find yourself trapped aboard a train on it's way to an unknown destination. Can you solve the puzzles and stop the train before it's too late?
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Jul 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.
Escape The Train
Sat, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Your find yourself trapped aboard a train on it's way to an unknown destination. Can you solve the puzzles and stop the train before it's too late?
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
Mondays at Mill Race Storytime - and BCPL Express!
Mon, Jul 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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, Jul 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
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, Jul 20, 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!
Columbus Viewfinders
Mon, Jul 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.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adult Game Night
Mon, Jul 20, 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, Jul 21, 9:15am - 10:00am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Summer Feeding Site
Tue, Jul 21, 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 Jellyfish
Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Teens who already know the basics of crochet are invited to come and make an amigurumi jellyfish. Pattern and supplies provided.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jul 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.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Tue, Jul 21, 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!
Adult Craft Night:
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Make a beautiful and fun craft. All supplies provided?registration required. This Month we will be making
Take a Trip to the Museum! - Storytime and Play at the Historical Society
Wed, Jul 22, 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!
D.I.G Time! (Drop in gardening) - for kids of all ages
Wed, Jul 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 23, 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, Jul 23, 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, Jul 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, Jul 23, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Summer Feeding Site
Thu, Jul 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 Game Day
Thu, Jul 23, 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 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside - Community Room
Join us for a Teen Hangout! There will be a possibility of games, crafts, and definitely fun!
Recycling Roadtrip! Visit the Recycling Truck - for kids of all ages
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Columbus
Visit a Recycling Truck from Columbus' Department of Public Works! Special Guest Recycle Man will join us for pictures!
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Jul 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.
Storytime at Eastside! - For picture book fans of all ages!
Fri, Jul 24, 9:00am - 9:30am
Eastside
Join library staff at Eastside for stories, songs, and rhymes!
Music is Magic! - Ages 2-5
Fri, Jul 24, 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 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation meal site location, free to children 0 to 18 years of age.
Teen Outdoor Games
Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Step outside and on the library patio for some fresh air. We're taking library fun outdoors with some of our outdoor games.
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