Homeschool Hangout

Tue, Oct 06, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Paint, Plant, & Thrive - With Turning Point

Tue, Oct 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.

Game Time at Eastside!

Tue, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Eastside - Meeting Room

Stop by 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.

Tue, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 6:25pm

Columbus - Conference Room,Library Patio

Join us for a hands-on succulent activity where you?ll paint a pot, plant your succulent, and learn easy care tips while exploring how plants?and people?thrive with good space, boundaries and support.

This event is full

Preschool STEAM: Pretend Vet! - Ages 3-5

Wed, Oct 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

This month we will take care of (toy) puppies and kitties at our BCPL Pet Vet! This is a drop-in program for preschoolers and their caregivers to stay as little or as long as they like.

Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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

Skill Builders is a craft program for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their caregivers.

Wed, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

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

Skill Builders is a craft program for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their caregivers.

Teen Film Series: Spooky Movies

Wed, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside - Community Room

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

Wed, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

7 - The Haunted Mansion 21 - Hocus Pocus 28 - Minions & Monsters

Drama Club

Wed, Oct 07, 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.

Music is Magic! - NEW TIME!

Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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.

Sierra Club - Winding Waters Group

Wed, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 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.

Paint, Plant, & Thrive - With Turning Point

Wed, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:25pm

Hope - Hope Town Square

Bartholomew County Writer's Group

Wed, Oct 07, 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, Oct 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, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

This event is full

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

BCPL Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo

Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online - https://libraryc.org/mybcpl

Join us for a virtual discussion with a bestselling author!Register

Bees, Honey and Pumpkins, oh My! - with South Central Indiana Master Gardener Association

Thu, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

SCIMGA will be hosting an educational event featuring a local beekeeper, a honey connoisseur, and tips on pumpkin decorating.

Halloweentown Watch Party! - for kids of all ages

Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join us in the Red Room for an interactive screening of the family friendly classic, Halloweentown! This movie is rated G and is 1 hour and 24 minutes long.

Friday Fun Day

Fri, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside - Community Room

Drop in for Friday Fun Day! Enjoy a fun afternoon of crafts, games, movies, and snacks. Activities vary each week and are open to children, tweens, and teens.

Dirt Cheap Gardening, Part 1

Sat, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

How to make a wicking pot from a soda bottle and why you should have one; a hands-on gardening class (free seeds!) *This program is a senior project*

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Teddy Bear Symphony - The Giant's Violin

Mon, Oct 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra! Children will have the opportunity to move with the music, play real violins, and interact with ISO musicians at this 30-minute program!

Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6

Mon, Oct 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.

Mon, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Columbus - Tween Area

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!?

Magic at the Library! - Family Friendly magic show for kids!

Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Prepare to be amazed by your friendly neighborhood Magician at this magic show for kids of all ages!

BCPL Author Talk: David Epstein

Tue, Oct 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.

Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online - https://libraryc.org/mybcpl

Join us for a virtual discussion with a bestselling author!Register

Functional Medicine - Energy & Sleep Keys to Robust Health and Longevity

Tue, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join Dr. Trevor Miller for a quick introduction to functional medicine and simple whole-person wellness practices that support better energy, sleep, and long-term health.

Dance Like a Crane - with the International Crane Foundation

Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus

Join Angelica Solano of the International Crane Foundation to learn all about crane behavior! Students will practice communicating like cranes and learn several crane dance moves. For grades K-2.

Wetland in a Bag - with the International Crane Foundation

Wed, Oct 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join Angelica Solano of the International Crane Foundation to learn all about the function and importance of wetlands for people and wildlife. For grades K-5.

Teen STEAM: Be a Field Biologist

Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Learn about field biology techniques like crane counting and bird identification, and learn to identify Whooping Cranes and Sandhill Cranes by sight and sound.

Civics here in Columbus: Dissecting Political Advertising

Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Eastside - Community Room

Learn how to spot persuasion tactics, bias, and misinformation in political ads?and how to fact-check what you see.

Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5

Thu, Oct 15, 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

kidscommons at the library: Going on a Bear Hunt! - for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

We're going on a Bear Hunt! Kids in Pre-K through Kindergarten will experiment with sound, make binoculars, and look for bears with educators from kidscommons! Registration is required for this event.

Teen Spooky Game Day

Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Play spooky season games during fall break! Dakota will have an array of spooky game options available.

Celebrate Family History Month - Genealogy Symposium

Fri, Oct 16, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Columbus - Meeting Room 4

Join us for a special day of free, expert-led genealogy presentations, available exclusively as part of the Genealogy Network of Texas.

kidscommons at the library: Circuit City! - for tweens!

Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Tweens in grades 4-6 will learn all about circuits and electricity and even work together to make their own circuit that turns on and off. Registration is required for this event.

Friday Fun Day

Fri, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside - Community Room

Drop in for Friday Fun Day! Enjoy a fun afternoon of crafts, games, movies, and snacks. Activities vary each week and are open to children, tweens, and teens.

Hooks and Needles

Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Columbus - Teen Area

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

Dirt Cheap Gardening, Part 2

Sat, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

How to propagate plants; an instructive gardening class. (You do not need to have come to the first class to participate!) *This program is a senior project*

Library Board of Trustees

Mon, Oct 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

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

Mon, Oct 19, 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, Oct 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!

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

At this meeting will start thinking about teen programs for February and March, especially thinking about what to do over Spring break.

Absolute Beginners Tween DND

Mon, Oct 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join a group of new but enthusiastic DND wannabees. We will all learn together! Registration is required.

Columbus Viewfinders

Mon, Oct 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.

Adults Reading YA Book Club: Banned Books

Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

India Curry House

Celebrate Banned Books Week by exercising your freedom to read by reading a frequently banned/challenged teen book. Come prepared to share with the group what you read at India Curry House.

Cemetery Tour Series- Garland Brook - 501 N. Gladstone, Columbus

Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Outreach

You are invited to the Fifth Annual BCPL Guided Cemetery Tour Series in honor of National Family History Month!

Tue, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 20, 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!

Pumpkin Playdate! - Ages 1-5

Tue, Oct 20, 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 DIY: Frankentoys

Tue, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Create your own freaky toy using pieces of toys, hot glue, and 3D pens.

Tween STEM Time

Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Do you love robotics, coding, building, just science in general? Join your friends for an hour of fun including Hack Pack, Coding, Robot Fights and More! Registration is requested but not required.

Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12

Tue, Oct 20, 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!

Wed, Oct 21, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Library Patio

Drop in anytime from 11:15 to 12:00 to play! We'll have pumpkins to roll, paint, stack, and even eat! Stay as little or as long as you'd like!

America Red Cross Blood Drive

Wed, Oct 21, 2:15pm - 6:00pm

Eastside

Give Blood, Save LivesRegister

Teen Film Series: Spooky Movies

Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

7 - The Haunted Mansion 21 - Hocus Pocus 28 - Minions & Monsters

Music is Magic! - NEW TIME!

Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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.

Magic: the Gathering Club

Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Join us to play Magic: the Gathering! If you have never played before we will teach you how!

Inner Shelf Book Club - Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle

Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Conference Room

We will celebrate Spooky Season with Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle, a horror novel about identity, fame, and a screenwriter facing a chilling studio ultimatum.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

This event is full

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Tween Game Time

Thu, Oct 22, 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.

Eastside Trunk - or - Treat

Thu, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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.

Rescheduled

3D Design 101

Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Thursday, October 29, 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! .

Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Eastside - Community Room

Join us for a fa-boo-lous time! Celebrate the season with festive decorations, friendly faces, and yummy treats. Costumes welcome, but not required.

Storytime at Dorothy's Playhouse! - 3136 N. National Rd. Columbus, IN 47201

Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Outreach

Enjoy a free storytime in the event room!

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

Fri, Oct 23, 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!

Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12

Fri, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastside - Community Room

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

Teen Crochet Camp: Amigurumi Bat

Fri, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Make an amigurumi bat for spooky season! This program is intended for teens who already have a basic understanding of crochet and can read a pattern. Pattern and supplies provided.

BCPL Fall Festival - Downtown Columbus

Mon, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

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

Mon, Oct 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Children's Area,Library Plaza,Red Room,Teen Room

Our annual Fall Festival will be downtown this year with all your favorite Fall Fun!

Tue, Oct 27, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 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

All Book'd Book Club - Don't Forget the Girl by Rebecca McKanna

Tue, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Red Room

Author Rebecca McKanna will join us for a special discussion of her novel "Don't Forget the Girl", a gripping story of friendship, grief, and the lasting impact of crime on the people left behind.

Reading with Friends

Wed, Oct 28, 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.

Teen Film Series: Spooky Movies

Wed, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside - Community Room

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

Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

7 - The Haunted Mansion 21 - Hocus Pocus 28 - Minions & Monsters

Clover Digs Books!

Wed, Oct 28, 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!

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Tween Game Time

Thu, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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.

3D Design 101

Thu, Oct 29, 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! .

Lights Up, Sound Down Movie - Minions & Monsters (PG)

Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will be Minions & Monsters (PG).

Teen Halloween Party

Fri, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

Celebrate with autumnal flower crowns, spooky music, snacks, and (optional) costumes!

Halloween Spook-tacular Storytime! - for kids of all ages!

Sat, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Conference Room,Library Patio,Red Room

Halloween stories and fun for all ages!

Storytime at Eastside! - For picture book fans of all ages!

Mon, Nov 02, 9:30am - 10:00am

Eastside - Community Room

Join library staff at our brand-new Eastside Branch for stories, songs, and rhymes!

Family Storytime - Ages 1-5

Mon, Nov 02, 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 Writing Challenge

Mon, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Meeting Room 4

11/4 - Teen Authors 11/9 - Novels 11/16 - Poetry 11/23 - Short Stories 11/30 - Novellas

Mon, Nov 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Adult Game Night

Mon, Nov 02, 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.

Tue, Nov 03, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Nov 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Nov 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

BCPL Author Talk: Asha Frost

Tue, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online - https://libraryc.org/mybcpl

Join us for a virtual discussion with a bestselling author!Register

Game Time at Eastside!

Tue, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Eastside - Meeting Room

Stop by 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.

Preschool STEAM: Trains and Cars! - Ages 1-5

Wed, Nov 04, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

This month we will practice civil engineering by building train tracks for our toy trains, designing parking structures out of blocks, and making ramps to roll vehicles down!

Wed, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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

Skill Builders is a craft program for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their caregivers.

Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

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

Skill Builders is a craft program for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their caregivers.

Teen Film Series: Food Movies

Wed, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Eastside - Community Room

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

Wed, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Teen Room

4 - Ratatouille 11 - Good Burger 18 - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Music is Magic! - NEW TIME!

Wed, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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.

Sierra Club - Winding Waters Group

Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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, Nov 05, 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.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 10:00am

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 10:00am

Immunization Clinic - Bartholomew County Health Department

Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Immunization clinic

Vaccine Clinc with Bartholomew County Health Department

Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Columbus

Stay up to date on your immunizations at our upcoming vaccine clinic. Please bring a photo ID and your insurance card, if you have insurance. Most vaccines will be available.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Nov 05, 10:35am - 11:00am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 10:35am

Homeschool Hangout

Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month read stories about food, and do a food experiment! Registration requested but not required.

Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months

Thu, Nov 05, 11:05am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

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

Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 11:05am

Tween Game Time

Thu, Nov 05, 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.