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Family Storywalk Kit Registration
2021-01-13 00:00:00 2021-01-13 23:59:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Family Storywalk Kit Registration Register for your Storywalk Kit! Columbus

Wednesday, January 13
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Add to Calendar 2021-01-13 00:00:00 2021-01-13 23:59:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Family Storywalk Kit Registration Register for your Storywalk Kit! Columbus

Columbus

Take and Make

Register for your Storywalk Kit!

Grab a kit to extend your enjoyment of our Storywalk book, The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. The kit includes a treat, activities, and a craft that pair with this beautiful classic story. Register by January 13 to reserve your kit. Kits will be available for pick up on January 14. Late registrants are not guaranteed a kit.

Columbus
Phone: 812-379-1255
Hours
Mon, Apr 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 25 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, Indiana Room, and Digital Underground Media Lab.

Upcoming events

Captain Cash
Mon, Apr 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus
Basic money management skills for kids for Financial Literacy month.
Registration is now closed
"The Year We Left Home" Author Interview via Facebook
Mon, Apr 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Facebook
Join us for this recorded interview from last November with Jean Thompson, author of this year's Community Book Read selection of "The Year We Left Home."
Plaza Storytime - (Ages: 1-5)
Tue, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Columbus - Library Plaza
Join us outside on the plaza for Storytime!
Kids Bingo Family Event
Tue, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Columbus - Zoom
Do you enjoy Bingo?
Exploring Hoosiers and the Places They Reside via Zoom
Tue, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Zoom 2
Join Chad Kinsella from Ball State in this program-part of this year's Community Book Read events.
It Began with Bartholomew at YES Cinema - Bicentennial Film
Tue, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbus
Each of the five sections of the film showcases 200 years of the magnificent history of our county. Today's showing features the county's early history and Columbus Township.
Senior Virtual Café via Zoom
Wed, Apr 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Columbus - Zoom
Play a game of virtual bingo with exercises in between! Register with Sandy Allman, sallman@mybcpl.org, or 812-379-1278, and she will send you the Zoom link.
Imaginary Indiana via Zoom
Wed, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Zoom 2
Event presented by author Barbara Shoup ties in with this year's Community Book Read of "The Year We Left Home" by Jean Thompson.
It Began with Bartholomew at YES Cinema - Bicentennial Film
Wed, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Columbus
Each of the five sections of the film showcases 200 years of the magnificent history of our county. Today's showing features the county's early history and Columbus Township.
Earth Day Drop in Gardening
Thu, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Find us outside for some Earth Day fun!
Earth Day Drop In Gardening
Thu, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Find us outside for some Earth Day fun!
"The Year We Left Home" Book Discussion via Zoom
Thu, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Zoom 2
Discuss the themes of this year's Community Book Read selection, "The Year We Left Home," with Reference Librarian Robert Mixner.
It Began with Bartholomew at YES Cinema - Bicentennial Film
Sat, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Columbus
Each of the five sections of the film showcases 200 years of the magnificent history of our county. Today's showing features the county's early history and Columbus Township.
Youngest Artists - Take & Make Kit Registration
Sat, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Take and Make
Process art for the youngest artists!
This event is full
Captain Cash
Mon, Apr 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus
Basic money management skills for kids for Financial Literacy month.
Registration is now closed
Why Do My Feelings Have Feelings? Coping during a Pandemic! - Via Zoom
Mon, Apr 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Zoom 2
Meet and chat with local Children's Author Kimberly Hoffman
Plaza Storytime - (Ages: 1-5)
Tue, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Columbus - Library Plaza
Join us outside on the plaza for Storytime!
Virtual Family Game Night: Mad Libs
Tue, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Zoom
Do you enjoy Mad Libs?
All Book'd Book Club via Zoom
Tue, Apr 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Zoom 2
Join library staff members Shelly and Maria and discuss "Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family," by Robert Kolker.
Artistic Tuesday (Take & Make Kit Registration)
Thu, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Take and Make
Do you enjoy arts and crafts?
Get Lit! Book Discussion via Zoom
Fri, Apr 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Zoom
Join Get Lit! the Project Lit Book Club, specifically for young adults ages 18-25. This month we chat about "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas.
Family Trivia: All About Spring
Fri, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Zoom
Join us for a fun evening of springtime trivia!
It Began with Bartholomew at YES Cinema - Bicentennial Film
Sat, May 01, 10:00am - 11:45am
Columbus
Film showcases 200 years of the magnificent history of Bartholomew County. Today's showing features the Northwest, Eastern, Southern, and Western areas of the county. Q&A follows the showing.
It Began with Bartholomew at YES Cinema - Bicentennial Film
Sat, May 01, 10:30am - 12:15pm
Columbus
Film showcases 200 years of the magnificent history of Bartholomew County. Today's showing features the Northwest, Eastern, Southern, and Western areas of the county. Q&A follows the showing.
Yoga Basics on the Plaza
Mon, May 03, 9:00am - 10:00am
Columbus - Library Plaza
Explore the practice of yoga its philosophy and benefits with Registered Yoga Teacher Jenn Willhite. These are free sessions. Please bring your own mat and remember to social distance.
Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh of Egypt via Facebook
Mon, May 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Facebook
Garbed as Cleopatra educational entertainer Martina Mathisen brings Cleopatra to life during this recorded event. View at facebook.com/mybcpl
Virtual Fan Club: Star Wars
Tue, May 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Columbus
Celebrate May the Fourth by making a Baby Yoda Craft! Kits will be available at the Children's Desk. No Registration Required, available while supplies last.
Patio Storytime
Tue, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Columbus - Library Patio
Storytime on the children's patio!
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Tue, May 04, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Our Blood Drive is being held at the First Christian Church/Youth Center, Corner of 4th and Lafayette. Your blood donation matters. Register at redcrossblood.org
Star Wars Day Scavenger Hunt - May the Fourth Be with You
Tue, May 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Celebrate Star Wars Day with a scavenger hunt. Be the first to find all the Star Wars clues to answer the riddle and win a prize!
Artistic Tuesday (Instructional Video) - Via Facebook
Tue, May 04, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Facebook
Do you enjoy arts & crafts? View this month's instructional video!
It Began with Bartholomew at YES Cinema - Bicentennial Film
Tue, May 04, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Columbus
Film showcases 200 years of the magnificent history of Bartholomew County. Today's showing features the Northwest, Eastern, Southern, and Western areas of the county.
Plaza Yoga
Wed, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Columbus - Library Plaza
Explore the benefits of yoga and how it connects breath, body, and spirit as one.. Free sessions led by Registered Yoga Teacher Sonia Aponte-Alberts.
Skill Builders via Zoom
Wed, May 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Columbus
This month during Skill Builders, a program for adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities, participants make a No-sew t-shirt tote bag. You will need an old T-shirt and scissors.
Sierra Club 2nd Annual Zoom Bloom Presentation: - Bring Back Butterflies and Bees via Zoom
Wed, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus
Rebecca Lorenz highlights pollinator plants from Sierra Club's 2021 Bring Back Butterflies and Bees native plant sale. She covers larval host plants, pollinators and more.
Plaza Yoga
Wed, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Explore the benefits of yoga and how it connects breath, body, and spirit as one. Free sessions led by Registered Yoga Teacher Sonia Aponte-Alberts.
It Began with Bartholomew at YES Cinema - Bicentennial Film
Wed, May 05, 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Columbus
Film showcases 200 years of the magnificent history of Bartholomew County. Today's showing features the Northwest, Eastern, Southern, and Western areas of the county.
Yoga Basics on the Plaza
Thu, May 06, 9:00am - 10:00am
Columbus - Library Plaza
Explore the practice of yoga its philosophy and benefits with Registered Yoga Teacher Jenn Willhite. These are free sessions. Please bring your own mat and remember to social distance.
D.I.G. Time - (Drop -in Gardening)
Thu, May 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Join in for a D.I.G Time!
How My Faith Helps Me to Connect with Just About Anybody - via Facebook Live
Thu, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Facebook
Tim Orr shares how his faith helps him connect with just about anybody. View at facebook.com/mybcpl.org
Fri-DIY: Chalk it Up
Fri, May 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Use sidewalk chalk to leave your mark on the bricks.
Drums on the Plaza
Fri, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Join us for a fun, high-energy evening with Southern Indiana Taiko. This local group delivers a dynamic show involving large Japanese drums and choreographed dance.
Kids Kitchen (Kit Registration)
Fri, May 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Take and Make
Do you enjoy cooking?
Columbus Farmer's Market
Sat, May 08, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Join us at the Columbus Farmer's Market, 123 Washington Street. We can't wait to see you! Today you can pick up a seed kit and information about programs happening in our Teen Area!
It Began with Bartholomew at YES Cinema - Bicentennial Film
Sat, May 08, 10:00am - 11:45am
Columbus
Film showcases 200 years of the magnificent history of Bartholomew County. Today's showing features the Northwest, Eastern, Southern, and Western areas of the county.
Paint on the Plaza
Sat, May 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Come celebrate the Large Arch!
Yoga Basics on the Plaza
Mon, May 10, 9:00am - 10:00am
Columbus - Library Plaza
Explore the practice of yoga its philosophy and benefits with Registered Yoga Teacher Jenn Willhite. These are free sessions. Please bring your own mat and remember to social distance.
Bartholomew County Public Library Board of Trustees
Mon, May 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Monthly meeting of the Bartholomew County Public Library Board. Open to all. Due to the Covid pandemic, the meeting may be conducted via Zoom. Email jhatton@mybcpl.org for the link to participate.
Patio Storytime
Tue, May 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Columbus - Library Patio
Storytime on the children's patio!
Teen STEAM: Nature's Notebook
Tue, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Fun with phenology! Become a citizen scientist by observing the plants and animals outside the library to contribute to the USA National Phenology Network Nature's Notebook project.
Craft Night: Pop-Up Card via Facebook
Tue, May 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Columbus - Facebook
Make a pop-up greeting card with Reference Librarian Audrey Hood. Limit of 15. Pick up supplies beginning May 4. You need to provide glue and scissors. Colored markers or pencils are optional.
Backyard Habitat Improvements for Pollinators - via Zoom
Tue, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Zoom 2
Learn about the habitat needs of pollinators, their importance in food webs, and how to amend habitats to increase the population of birds.
Plaza Yoga
Wed, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Columbus - Library Plaza
Explore the benefits of yoga and how it connects breath, body, and spirit as one. Free sessions led by Registered Yoga Teacher Sonia Aponte-Alberts.
Plaza Yoga
Wed, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Explore the benefits of yoga and how it connects breath, body, and spirit as one. Free sessions led by Registered Yoga Teacher Sonia Aponte-Alberts.
Yoga Basics on the Plaza
Thu, May 13, 9:00am - 10:00am
Columbus - Library Plaza
Explore the practice of yoga its philosophy and benefits with Registered Yoga Teacher Jenn Willhite. These are free sessions. Please bring your own mat and remember to social distance.
Vitamins: How to Choose via Zoom
Thu, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Zoom 2
Vitamins are essential nutrients that your body needs to function properly and stay healthy. Dr Trevor Miller, Integrated Health of Indiana provides tips on what to look for when purchasing vitamins.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, May 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Library Patio
A New Beginning! Jump into Season 3 of Teen D&D. Explore the northern reaches of Laerkond, land of the Dragonborn. New and old players welcome.
Columbus Farmer's Market
Sat, May 15, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Join us at the Columbus Farmer's Market, 123 Washington Street. We look forward to seeing you!
Zen Fitness Yoga Session on the Plaza
Sat, May 15, 9:00am - 9:45am
Columbus
Enjoy a Breath and Flow focused yoga class with Sneha Balanaga. Appropriate for all levels. Bring your own mat. All participants need to complete a waiver prior to class. Rain cancels the class.
Plant Sale on the Plaza
Sat, May 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
South Central Master Garden Association members will be on hand to help you select healthy, locally grown plants. Choose from a selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs and more.
Yoga Basics on the Plaza
Mon, May 17, 9:00am - 10:00am
Columbus - Library Plaza
Explore the practice of yoga its philosophy and benefits with Registered Yoga Teacher Jenn Willhite. These are free sessions. Please bring your own mat and remember to social distance.
Grocery Savings in a Digital World via Zoom
Mon, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Zoom 2
Navigate the new ups and downs of grocery shopping with Cherie Lowe, the Queen of Free. in this interactive presentation. Saving money doesn't have to be hard, no matter how you shop!
Life-size Game: Flip Cup Tic-Tac-Toe
Mon, May 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Play this mashup game by flipping your cups over faster than your opponent to win the game.
Patio Storytime
Tue, May 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Columbus - Library Patio
Storytime on the children's patio!
Teen STEAM: Geocaching
Tue, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting adventure that uses GPS. Learn to find these treasures and make your own! We will start on the Teen Stairs and explore downtown Columbus.
Kids Bingo Family Event
Tue, May 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Columbus - Zoom
Do you enjoy playing Bingo?
Plaza Yoga
Wed, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Columbus - Library Plaza
Explore the benefits of yoga and how it connects breath, body, and spirit as one. Free sessions led by Registered Yoga Teacher Sonia Aponte-Alberts.
Seed Bombs!
Wed, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Make seed bombs to spread some flowery cheer! All supplies provided.
Plaza Yoga
Wed, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Explore the benefits of yoga and how it connects breath, body, and spirit as one. Free sessions led by Registered Yoga Teacher Sonia Aponte-Alberts.
Livestream Storytime: Jammie Jam
Wed, May 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Facebook
Join us for an evening livestream storytime!
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