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All Book'd Book Club: Book Tasting

2022-12-13 17:30:00 2022-12-13 18:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis All Book'd Book Club: Book Tasting Come join Shelly and Maria with the All Book'd Book Club for a book "tasting" filled with tantalizing and mouthwatering literary delights. Columbus - Red Room

Tuesday, December 13
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-12-13 17:30:00 2022-12-13 18:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis All Book'd Book Club: Book Tasting Come join Shelly and Maria with the All Book'd Book Club for a book "tasting" filled with tantalizing and mouthwatering literary delights. Columbus - Red Room

Columbus

Red Room

Come join Shelly and Maria with the All Book'd Book Club for a book "tasting" filled with tantalizing and mouthwatering literary delights.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussions |

Columbus

Phone: 812-379-1255

Hours
Mon, Mar 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed

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

Thu, Mar 28, 10:00am - 10:25am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Mar 28, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Tween Area,Main Level Alcoves
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.

Canceled
Thu, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus
Every Thursday after school, play games including Dungeon Party, Unstable Unicorns, Wizard Kittens, Disney Sorcerer?s Arena, Here to Slay, and more!

Thu, Mar 28, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!

Thu, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Columbus - Red Room
Come meet Dorothy and all of her friends!

Fri, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Come shop for your prom dress with BCPL for an entirely free, magical prom shopping experience!

Fri, Mar 29, 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.

Fri, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Front Entrance (Main Floor)
Stop by to pick up for glasses for a safe solar eclipse viewing experience. Limited number of glasses available at each session. One pair per person, must be present to receive glasses.

Fri, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Stop by to pick up for glasses for a safe solar eclipse viewing experience. Limited number of glasses available at each session. One pair per person, must be present to receive glasses.

Sat, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Front Entrance (Main Floor)
Stop by to pick up for glasses for a safe solar eclipse viewing experience. Limited number of glasses available at each session. One pair per person, must be present to receive glasses.

Sat, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Stop by to pick up for glasses for a safe solar eclipse viewing experience. Limited number of glasses available at each session. One pair per person, must be present to receive glasses.

Mon, Apr 01, 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.

Rescheduled
Mon, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Monday, April 01, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus
Stop by to pick up for glasses for a safe solar eclipse viewing experience. Limited number of glasses available at each session. One pair per person, must be present to receive glasses.

Mon, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Use torn out pages from discarded books to make your own unique poem and/or work of art. All supplies provided.

Mon, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Front Entrance (Main Floor)
Stop by to pick up for glasses for a safe solar eclipse viewing experience. Limited number of glasses available at each session. One pair per person, must be present to receive glasses.

Mon, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Hope
Stop by to pick up for glasses for a safe solar eclipse viewing experience. Limited number of glasses available at each session. One pair per person, must be present to receive glasses.

Mon, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Mon, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Come to an interactive astrology talk about how to use the upcoming eclipse to manifest your goals this year.

Tue, Apr 02, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Front Entrance (Main Floor)
Stop by to pick up for glasses for a safe solar eclipse viewing experience. Limited number of glasses available at each session. One pair per person, must be present to receive glasses.

Tue, Apr 02, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Stop by to pick up for glasses for a safe solar eclipse viewing experience. Limited number of glasses available at each session. One pair per person, must be present to receive glasses.

Tue, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month we talk about the eclipse! !

Tue, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
online
Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution?s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson.
Register

Tue, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Do you like tasting strange flavors of cookies that might not make any sense? If you answered yes to any of those questions, come try all the Oreo flavors we can find at our Teen Oreo Taste Test!

Wed, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Donner Park - Playground shelter
Learn about light and shadows in time for the Eclipse!

Wed, Apr 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Have fun crafting while we socialize. This month, we will be making a color-change bracelet. Come to the library and enjoy crafting with your friends.

Wed, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Come out and Join Shelly at the Hope Annex to make a Constellation Cube! a Great way to get excited about what will be happening in our sky very soon.

Wed, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Celebrate National Poetry Month with this series of films about poets and writers. 3 - Dead Poets Society 10 - Yesterday 17 - Bright Star 24 - Freedom Writers

Wed, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join the Winding Waters Group for a presentation at the BCPL for our monthly general meeting and guest speaker, Christopher Riccardo, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, (SUWA) Midwest Organizer.
Register

Wed, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Main Level Meeting Room
Come and build an eclipse viewer to see the eclipse in a new way. Some materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring anything you want to turn into a viewer!

Wed, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Columbus
Reception will begin at 6:6:30 followed by presentation and reading at 7:00.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:25am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 04, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Come play this life-sized version of the classic murder mystery board game as you move around the board as your own pawn.

Thu, Apr 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Discover the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, and math! Engage in hands-on experiments, problem-solving activities, and foster your passion for STEM.

Fri, Apr 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!

Sat, Apr 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Co-sponsored by BCPL, University Library of Columbus's 7th annual Comic Con is Eclipse-themed this year! Also including story times, cosplay contests, and many other vendors at Moravec Hall!

Mon, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Hang out with Dakota and Drew surrounding the TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE!! in the TEEN-ONLY corner of the football field! Play games and eat snacks while we wait for the eclipse!

Mon, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Middle School Feild
Join the Library, Kids Commons, and other community partners as we celebrate the Total Solar Eclipse. Enjoy activities, educational stations, movies, music, and more.

Tue, Apr 09, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 09, 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!

Tue, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
online
Join us online for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother.
Register

Tue, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Create a work of art with our art supplies. All supplies provided.

Wed, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Library Patio
Fee-fi-fo-fum Join us at the library for Science-y fun!

Wed, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Celebrate National Poetry Month with this series of films about poets and writers. 3 - Dead Poets Society 10 - Yesterday 17 - Bright Star 24 - Freedom Writers

Wed, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun! This month we are inspired by the eclipse!

Thu, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:25am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 11, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Every Thursday after school, play games including Dungeon Party, Unstable Unicorns, Wizard Kittens, Disney Sorcerer?s Arena, Here to Slay, and more!

Thu, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room,Red Room
This bilingual story time is for all ages. The story, 4 Seasons, will be read in English and Portuguese, followed by a discussion of life transitions.

Thu, Apr 11, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Local Candidates for Commissioners and County Council.

Fri, Apr 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Decorate a flower pot and plant your own flower seeds using seeds from the Cleo Seed Share!

Fri, Apr 12, 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!

Mon, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Board meeting to the Steve Suckow Atrium. Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Mon, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Children's Programming Room,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 5
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!

Mon, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Dakota will bring a selection of games for attendees to choose from. Bringing your own game is encouraged. We will meet at Columbus Bar, located at 322 4th St, Columbus, IN 47201.

Mon, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Mon, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Learn about different photography topics and share what you know. Minimal annual dues involved after one to two meetings.

Tue, Apr 16, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area,Non-Library Location (See description)
Learn about nature poetry and write your own on a field trip to Mill Race Park. Walk with Dakota from the library, or meet near the observation tower.

Tue, Apr 16, 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!

Wed, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Library Patio
Play at the library and make new friends!

Wed, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Relax after school with a movie. This month we are watching Titan A.E.

Wed, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Celebrate National Poetry Month with this series of films about poets and writers. 3 - Dead Poets Society 10 - Yesterday 17 - Bright Star 24 - Freedom Writers

Wed, Apr 17, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
We cannot wait for you to join us (online) as we chat with award-winning author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last.
Register

Thu, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:25am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 18, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Every Thursday after school, play games including Dungeon Party, Unstable Unicorns, Wizard Kittens, Disney Sorcerer?s Arena, Here to Slay, and more!

Thu, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Complete a job for Queen Imreera Hethkantan and she will reward you handsomely. Create a level 5, fifth edition character prior to the game or use a pre-created character.

Thu, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join Accusitic Duo Duvenky Code for an evening of well-known songs in many genres. Sign along and have some fun.

Fri, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join music therapist, Valerie Jones, as she guides the group through well-known songs with gentle movement and participation

Fri, Apr 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Discuss your favorite anime and manga with others. We will select an anime to watch together after a short group discussion. Snacks and drinks provided.

Fri, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 4:25pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!

Fri, Apr 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Learn to play the ukulele with Allie Jean!

Sat, Apr 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.

Mon, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Volunteer for the Teen Services Department with your favorite librarians to earn service hours!

Mon, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Apr 23, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5,Lower Level Reception Area
3pm - 4pm General Civil Advice Clinic 4pm - 5pm Eviction Legal Advice

Tue, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Come and learn the basics of crochet with our hooks and yarn. If you already know how to crochet, bring your work in progress and hangout with Christina and Drew.

Tue, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Make a beautiful and fun craft. All supplies provided?registration required. This Month we will be making painted Flower pots.

Wed, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Children ages 1-5 will have an open studio to make art using toy cars as our "vehicles" for paint! Drop in anytime between 11-11:30. Please dress to get messy.

Wed, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Celebrate National Poetry Month with this series of films about poets and writers. 3 - Dead Poets Society 10 - Yesterday 17 - Bright Star 24 - Freedom Writers

Wed, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Library services extend far beyond the walls of the library. Hear about how we take our services to the community and explore the impact of these services.

Wed, Apr 24, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!

Thu, Apr 25, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Columbus - Main Library
All branches will be closed on Thursday, April 25 for a staff in-service day.

Canceled
Thu, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus
Donate and Save Lives.

Fri, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will be Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant mayhem (PG).

Fri, Apr 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
¡Los niños de 3-5 años están invitados a una hora de cuentos y cantos! Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to a storytime in Spanish!

Fri, Apr 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Paint rocks to decorate your gardens, plant pots, or any other space that you feel could be made better with the addition of a pretty rock!