Cemetery Tour Series- Flat Rock Baptist

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

Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

Teen Storytime with Dakota

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.

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.

Lights up, Sound down Movie - The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.

Thu, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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 Printing 101

Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Columbus - Meeting Room 4

Step into the world of 3D printing. This introductory class is perfect for anyone curious about this exciting technology. No experience? No problem!

Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Columbus

Enjoy a movie in a sensory-friendly environment. Food and drink is not allowed in the movie room.

Absolute Beginners Tween DND

Mon, Sep 28, 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

Mon, Sep 28, 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 apply.

Mon, Sep 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Meeting Room 4

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

Adults Reading YA Book Club: Hispanic Heritage Month

Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

TaColumbus

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, ready any teen book written by a Hispanic author with a Hispanic main character & come prepared to share with the group what you read. Meet us at TaColumbus.

Family Storytime - Ages 1-5

Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbus - Children's Programming Room

Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Sep 29, 9:15am - 9:45am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Sep 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Columbus - Red Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Sep 29, 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 29, 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!

Builders' Guild

Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area

Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun!

Wed, Sep 30, 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

Homeschool Hangout

Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month listen to spooky stories and share your own! Registration requested but not required.

Thu, Oct 01, 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.

Paint, Plant, & Thrive - With Turning Point

Thu, Oct 01, 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 01, 5:30pm - 6:25pm

Eastside - Community Room

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.

America's Mixtape: Happy Enchiladas - A Reading Roadtrip Summer Concert

Fri, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Columbus - Library Plaza

Happy Enchiladas brings Americana and folk classics to the Plaza for a summer evening of live music. Show up, settle in, and have a great evening with neighbors and friends.

The Disassemblers

Sat, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Columbus - Conference Room

Have you ever wondered what the inside of a computer looks like? Have you wondered what makes a clock tick? Satisfy your curiosity and help us take things apart to see what we can discover!

Film Club - Practical Magic - PG-13 (1998)

Sat, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Columbus - Red Room

Join us on each month for a curated screening of classic, art, and international films. Discover timeless stories and cinematic gems in the company of fellow film lovers.

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

Mon, Oct 05, 9:30am - 10:00am

Eastside - Community Room

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