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Fancy Shrew and the Meddling Kids
2020-10-30 18:00:00 2020-10-30 19:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Fancy Shrew and the Meddling Kids Fancy Shrew and her ghost-busting pals are called to investigate a series of paranormal occurrences at the Bartholomew County Public Library in this Fall-O-Week special. Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)

Friday, October 30
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-10-30 18:00:00 2020-10-30 19:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Fancy Shrew and the Meddling Kids Fancy Shrew and her ghost-busting pals are called to investigate a series of paranormal occurrences at the Bartholomew County Public Library in this Fall-O-Week special. Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)

Columbus

Non-Library Location (See description)

Fancy Shrew and her ghost-busting pals are called to investigate a series of paranormal occurrences at the Bartholomew County Public Library in this Fall-O-Week special.

Fancy Shrew and her ghost-busting pals are called to investigate a series of paranormal occurrences at the Bartholomew County Public Library in this Fall-O-Week special. View on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/mybcpl or on our YouTube Channel youtube.com/mybcpl.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Facebook |

Columbus
Phone: 812-379-1255
Hours
Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 Closed
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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

Music with Valerie
Fri, Jul 18, 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
Registration is now closed
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Fri, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Teen Volunteer Day
Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Do you need volunteer hours this summer? Just want to help out the Teen Services Department? We?ve got tasks you can help us with!
Registration is now closed
Fairy Tale Friday - at The LEX!
Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
The LEX
Join us on the lawn for fanciful fairy tales!
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Come to Hope Branch Library on Fridays from 2-3PM to get items notarized by staff member notary Jennifer Pardue. Please have photo ID.
Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6
Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Tween Area
Join children's library staff for a special Renaissance edition Stitch Camp!
Registration is now closed
Jazz in July with WFIU
Fri, Jul 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Enjoy a smooth summer evening with Jazz in July on the Library Plaza! Join us for live jazz in partnership with WFIU?bring a chair, relax, and soak in the sounds of this free outdoor concert.
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Real Life Among Us
Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room,Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
SSSHHHHHH! There's an impostor among us. Do some tasks in real life, watch out for sus behavior and try not to get (pretend) killed.
Registration is now closed
Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
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.
Mondays at Mill Race Storytime - and BCPL Express!
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Mill Race Park - Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Mon, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jul 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.
BCPL Express @ Cambridge Square
Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
BCPL Express @ San Souci
Mon, Jul 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
BCPL Board of Trustees
Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. All are welcome.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Jul 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!
Teen Craft Renaissance: Embroidery
Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Interested in embroidering your own clothes or making decorative wall art to adorn your room? Create a simple blackwork embroidery piece inspired by the style that was done during the renaissance.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 22, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Tue, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jul 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, Jul 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
BCPL Express @ Love Chaple Mobile Pantry - Hope Town Square
Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Teen Renaissance Book Club
Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
June: A Midsummer Night?s Dream July: Much Ado about Nothing
Pokemon Club
Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
Hope Hooks and Needles
Wed, Jul 23, 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.
D.I.G. Time (Drop-in Gardening) - Renaissance Edition!
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
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!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Staying Safe Online: Digital Literacy Basics
Wed, Jul 23, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Learn how to stay safe online! This workshop builds confidence with tips on spotting scams, creating strong passwords, and navigating websites and email safely.
This event is full
Laid Back Library Wednesdays
Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.
Teen Film Series: Renaissance Double Feature
Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
See schedule below.
Teen Film Series: Renaissance Double Feature
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
See schedule below.
Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship - with Rex Ogle
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
You?re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.
Register
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jul 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, Jul 24, 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 24, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
USDA Summer Feeding Program
Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer?s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games, and play games on our arcade machine.
BCPL Express @ Heritage Woods
Thu, Jul 24, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Tween Game Time
Thu, Jul 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 Disc Golf
Thu, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
The LEX - Disc Golf Course at The LEX
Learn to play Disc Golf on the new course at the Lex! Discs provided and beginners welcome!
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Jul 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, Jul 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.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Fri, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Fairy Tale Friday - at The LEX!
Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
The LEX
Join us on the lawn for fanciful fairy tales!
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Come to Hope Branch Library on Fridays from 2-3PM to get items notarized by staff member notary Jennifer Pardue. Please have photo ID.
DuVenky Code on the Plaza - BCPL Concert Series
Fri, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Enjoy free summer concerts on the Library Plaza! Local bands, great vibes?bring a chair, your favorite snacks, and drinks. Relax, listen, and enjoy live music under the open sky!
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jul 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.
Cancelled
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
BCPL Express @ Gateway Apts.
Mon, Jul 28, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
BCPL Express @ Ashford Apartments
Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Graphic Novels
Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Read any teen graphic novel and come prepared to share with the group what you read and add more to your TBR list. We will meet at Papa?s Grill, located at 3780 W Jonathan Moore Pike.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 29, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Cancelled
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jul 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.
Adults on the Spectrum
Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Support group for individuals 18 and up on the autism spectrum. Provided by Inclusive Options.
All Book'd Book Club
Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Red Room,Zoom 2
Join library staff members Shelly and Maria for a book discussion.
Henry Moore's Birthday Party
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Celebrate Henry Moore?s birthday with the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives! Join designer Sarah Marsom to create one-of-a-kind cyanotype prints using archival images and sunlight.
Kids' Hour- Henry Moore's Birthday Party! - Kid-friendly Cyanotype art!
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus
Join us on the plaza to make one-of-a-kind cyanotype prints using archival images and sunlight.
Cancelled
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Laid Back Library Wednesdays
Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - Red 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 31, 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 31, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jul 31, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Cancelled
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer?s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games, and play games on our arcade machine.
BCPL Express @ BC Health Dept. Back to School Bash
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
You?re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains.
Register
Flow Yoga
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
Skill Builders
Wed, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Have fun crafting while we socialize.
Skill Builders
Wed, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Have fun crafting while we socialize.
Hope Family Craft - Painting with Greg Potter
Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Join Shelly and guest artist Greg Potter for a fun afternoon of painting.
Teen First Day of School Ice Cream Party!
Wed, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Celebrate the first day of school with green and pink ice cream while watching Wicked, Part 1. Ice cream available while supplies last.
Bartholomew County Writer's Group
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
We're a collection of local writers of all ages and all genres, gathered to learn from and inspire each other. Together, we can improve our craft and continue down the road to success.
Sierra Club - Winding Waters Group
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us for our monthly meeting! Open to the public, each gathering features guest speakers presenting on key environmental topics. Connect, learn, and take action for a greener future.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Aug 07, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Aug 07, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 6 2025 at 5:05am
Teen Game Day
Thu, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer?s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games, and play games on our arcade machine.
Secret Lives of Buildings: A Doctor, a Mayor, & Two Artists
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Two blocks from the Library is a house where, supposedly, a Civil War doctor, a mayor, and two artists once lived. Join CIAA archivist Tricia Gilson as she untangles the house's history.
Teen Art Studio: Button Making
Fri, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn how to use and create buttons featuring your own art, magazine and comic cut-outs, or printed images and then use them to decorate your bags and lanyards.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Tween Area
Join children's library staff to learn the basics and foundations of crochet.
Teen Coloring Party
Mon, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Use the Teen Room?s art supplies (markers, colored pencils, crayons, etc.) to color a small picture. Feel free to take it home or display it on the center column in the Teen Room.
Photography 101
Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Aug 12, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month we are catching up after our summer adventures and meeting new friends!
Cuentos y Cantos - Bilingual Storytime in Spanish and English
Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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 Crochet Camp: Beginners
Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Have you been wanting to try crochet but not sure where to begin? Come and learn the very basics like how to hold your yarn, make a chain, and some basic stitches to get you started.
Adults on the Spectrum
Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Support group for individuals 18 and up on the autism spectrum. Provided by Inclusive Options.
Dungeons and Dragons
Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 3
Join our new campaign for adults! Bring a 5th edition level 3 character, or use a premade one. This campaign is geared towards beginners, but veteran players are also welcome. Registration required.
Community Music Making: Jam Session
Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Don't miss our jam session of popular hits! Play along with fellow musicians or just sit back and enjoy the vibes. Fun for all music lovers!
Teen Film Series: Musicals
Wed, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Snacks and drinks provided. 13 - The Muppets 20 - Save the Last Dance 27 - Newsies
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Aug 14, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 13 2025 at 5:05am
Teen Game Day
Thu, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer?s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games, and play games on our arcade machine.
Family Exercise and Movement with Ruth Bayardo - Ages 4-10 and Caregivers
Thu, Aug 14, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!
Open Mic Poetry & Prose hosted by Skye Nicholson - Brought to You by the Columbus Area Arts Council
Thu, Aug 14, 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Hear and be heard at this open mic night. Enjoy original poetry and readings from local artists, or present your own writing in a relaxed and nonjudgmental space.
Music with Valerie
Fri, Aug 15, 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
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
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