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America Red Cross Blood Drive
2026-10-21 14:15:00 2026-10-21 18:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis America Red Cross Blood Drive Give Blood, Save Lives Eastside -

Wednesday, October 21
2:15pm - 6:00pm

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Give Blood, Save Lives

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Partnerships |

Eastside
Phone: 812-379-1298
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Mon, Sep 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 Closed
Sun, Sep 27 Closed
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421 McClure Road
Columbus, IN 47201
Tel: 812-379-1298

BCPL Eastside is a place to gather, browse a collection of various popular resources and serve as a material pickup/drop-off location. There is wireless access, computers to use, and printing, copying, and scanning services available. Hours and services will be evaluated as the location evolves. 

About the branch

BCPL Eastside is a place to gather, browse a collection of various popular resources and serve as a material pickup/drop-off location. There is wireless access, computers to use, and printing, copying, and scanning services available. Hours and services will be evaluated as the location evolves. 

Upcoming events

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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.
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!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 22, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
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
Teen STEAM: Instrument Petting Zoo
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.
Teen Drop-in
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!
Teen Film Series: SciFi September
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.
Magic: the Gathering Club
Wed, Sep 23, 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!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Sep 24, 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, 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.
Tween Game Time
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.
Teen Game Day
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!
Lights up, Sound down Movie - The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.
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.
Flow Yoga
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.
Library Board of Trustees
Mon, Sep 28, 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!
Absolute Beginners Tween DND
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!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 29, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
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.
Teen Drop-in
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!
Teen Film Series: SciFi September
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.
Tween Game Time
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.
Teen Game Day
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.
Paint, Plant, & Thrive - With Turning Point
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.
BCPL Author Talk: Veronica Roth
Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online - https://libraryc.org/mybcpl
Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent seriesRegister
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!
Flow Yoga
Mon, Oct 05, 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 Banned Books Trivia
Mon, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Compete for fabulous prizes in a trivia challenge celebrating Banned Books Week.
Adult Game Night
Mon, Oct 05, 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.
Cemetery Tour Series- Flat Rock Baptist - River Road and County Road 550 North, Columbus
Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Outreach
You are invited to the Fifth Annual BCPL Guided Cemetery Tour Series in honor of National Family History Month!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 06, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
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.
Paint, Plant, & Thrive - With Turning Point
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.
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.
Skill Builders: [craft name]
Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Have fun crafting while we socialize. This month, we will be making a [insert activity here}.
Skill Builders: [craft name]
Wed, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Have fun crafting while we socialize. This month, we will be making a [insert activity here}.
Teen Drop-In
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!
Teen Film Series: Spooky Movies
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.
Paint, Plant, & Thrive - With Turning Point
Wed, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:25pm
Hope - Hope Town Square
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.
Sierra Club - Winding Waters Group
Wed, Oct 07, 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, 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.
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
Teen Game Day
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.
Bees, Honey and Pumpkins, oh My! - with South Central Indiana Master Gardener Association
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 each 30-minute program!
Flow Yoga
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.
Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6
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!
Chair Yoga
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.
BCPL Author Talk: David Epstein
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online - https://libraryc.org/mybcpl
Join us for a virtual discussion with a bestselling author!Register
Teen Drop-In
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!
Functional Medicine - Energy & Sleep Keys to Robust Health and Longevity
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*
Flow Yoga
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.
Library Board of Trustees
Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus
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!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 20, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Cuentos y Cantos - Bilingual Storytime in Spanish and English
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!
Chair Yoga
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.
Registration opens Thursday, October 1 2026 at 9:00am
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!
Pumpkin Playdate! - Ages 1-5
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.
Registration opens Monday, September 21 2026 at 4:00pm
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.
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