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Storytime at the Commons

Chaos Sculpture
2023-06-27 11:00:00 2023-06-27 11:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Storytime at the Commons We'll meet near the Chaos Sculpture for stories, songs, and rhymes! The Commons - Chaos Sculpture

Tuesday, June 27
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-06-27 11:00:00 2023-06-27 11:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Storytime at the Commons We'll meet near the Chaos Sculpture for stories, songs, and rhymes! The Commons - Chaos Sculpture

The Commons

Chaos Sculpture

We'll meet near the Chaos Sculpture for stories, songs, and rhymes!

Join library staff for stories, songs, and rhymes at the Commons! These storytimes are geared towards ages 1-5, but all ages are welcome. We will meet in the lower level lobby near the Chaos Sculpture.

AGE GROUP: | Pre-school |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes | Children |

Columbus
Phone: 812-379-1255
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 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

Preschool Art- Scribble Studio - Ages 1-5
Wed, Jan 15, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Children ages 1-5 and their caregivers can drop in anytime from 11:15-12:00 to scribble with us! This is a drop-in program, so stay as long or as little as you'd like.
Teen Film Series: Thrills and Chills
Wed, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
1/8 - Twisters 1/15 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 1/22 - Lisa Frankenstein 1/29 - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Builders' Guild - Winter Wonderland
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun! This month, can you build a snowball out of LEGO?
Civil War Book Club - The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
Kids Explore Robotics
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Welcome to the free Robotics Class for Kids - Build your own robot!
This event is full
The Magic of Found Family - In Conversation with Author TJ Klune
Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus
Join us online for a magical moment with bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
Register
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 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.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 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.
3D Printing 101
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Teen Movie Marathon: Oscar Winners
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Area
In honor of the Academy Award nomination announcements this morning, spend your day off school watching recent Oscar-winning movies. 10:00 - King Richard 12:25 - Dune 3:00 - Tenet
Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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!
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Jan 17, 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.
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jan 20, 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 Volunteer Day
Mon, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Whether you need volunteer hours or not, you are welcome to come hang out in the Teen Area today and help us out!
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 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.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jan 21, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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: Button Making
Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Whether you want to display your own art or show the world how much you love Genshin Impact or whatever fandom you enjoy, buttons are a great way to express yourself!
Pokemon Club - All Ages
Tue, Jan 21, 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!
Adult Craft Night: Block Print Wall Art
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Unleash your creativity and enjoy an evening of art and fun! This month, we're exploring the art of block printing to create stunning, one-of-a-kind wall art. Supplies provided?registration required.
Reading with Friends
Wed, Jan 22, 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.
Hooks and Needles
Wed, Jan 22, 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.
Playdate at the Library - Winter Wonderland!
Wed, Jan 22, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Children ages 1-5 and their caregiver can drop in anytime between 11:15-12:00 to play at the library during this unstructured social time.
Teen Film Series: Thrills and Chills
Wed, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
1/8 - Twisters 1/15 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 1/22 - Lisa Frankenstein 1/29 - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-8
Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!
Kids' Ukulele Class - Grades K-6
Wed, Jan 22, 4:35pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Kids in grades K-6 are invited to the children's department to learn how to play the ukulele with local musician, teacher, and mom- Allie Jean! Registration is requested. No experience necessary.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Notes on Modern Irrationality - with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell
Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
online
Join us as we chat online with the New York Times bestselling author Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.
Register
Tween Game Time
Thu, Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 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.
Financial Literacy Workshop - Provided by Onward
Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Is taking control of your finances one of your New Year's Resolutions? Join Onward for free, unbiased financial literacy workshops to help you get started on the path to financial empowerment.
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Jan 23, 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.
Tween Cozy Canvases and Candy
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Tweens, join us to eat candy and paint an easy, cozy canvas to hang in your space!
Lights Up, Sound Down Movie - Garfield the Movie
Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will be Garfield the Movie (PG).
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Jan 24, 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.
Teen Art Studio: Collage
Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Reuse old magazines, book pages, and more to create your own unique art collage. We have all the supplies you need to make a super cool collage!
Teen Design Workshop
Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Dive into the design process and collaborate with Akima Brackeen, University Research Design Fellow, to develop concepts for Exhibit Columbus.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jan 27, 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 Volunteer Group (TVG)
Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Help Christina brainstorm teen program ideas for this spring and summer while doing some volunteer tasks together.
BCPL Board of Trustees
Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. All are welcome.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adults Reading YA Book Club: First Book in a Series
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Start that series you?ve been wanting to read, now is the time! This month we?ll all read the first book in any teen series. We?ll meet at Yummy Bowl, located at 1455 N National Rd.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jan 28, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent - A Conversation with Seth Fishman
Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
online
So you want to write a book, but what happens next? Take a look into working with an agent and the publishing process. Register to join online or watch the live stream in the Red Room.
Register
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus
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.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jan 28, 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 Wicked Listening Party
Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Listen through the entire movie soundtrack and craft! Requests for Broadway cast versions will be taken into advisement.
All Book'd Book Club
Tue, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Red Room,Zoom 2
Join Shelly and All Book'd to discuss Bus 57 by Dashka Slater. This is a Non-fiction Teen book about a crime involving an agender teen who was set on fire in Oakland, CA.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world.
Teen Film Series: Thrills and Chills
Wed, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
1/8 - Twisters 1/15 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 1/22 - Lisa Frankenstein 1/29 - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 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.
Teen Board Game: Villainous
Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn to play Villainous, including the Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars versions. Beginners welcome.
Music with Valerie
Fri, Jan 31, 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
Notary Available at Hope Branch Library
Fri, Jan 31, 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.
Teen Art Studio: Watercolor
Fri, Jan 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Use watercolors to paint the beautiful wintery scenes outside or paint your dreams of a warmer spring.
BCPL Express @ Enrichment - 2nd Baptist Church 1325 10th St
Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
BCPL Express @ Black History Month Opening Parade - Central Middle School
Sat, Feb 01, 11:30am - 1:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 
Flow Yoga
Mon, Feb 03, 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 Listening Party: Black History Month
Mon, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Kick off Black History Month with a listening party, where we will enjoy eminent artists like John Coltrane, Tracy Chapman, Beyoncé, Tyler the Creator, and more.
Adult Game Night
Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Now at the library, featuring the Nintendo Switch and brand new arcade machine! Great for veteran gamers and new friends, choose from the library?s selection of games, and / or bring your own.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 04, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Homeschool Hangout - Black History Month
Tue, Feb 04, 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 celebrate Black History Month!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Feb 04, 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 STEAM: 3D Printing 101
Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
This introductory class is perfect for anyone curious about this exciting technology. You'll learn the basics of 3D printing and explore different types of printers and materials.
Black History Triva Night - @ Swine and Dine
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Swine and Dine
Celebrate Black History Month with an exciting Trivia Night! Test your knowledge, learn inspiring facts, and enjoy a fun, interactive evening honoring Black culture, achievements, and history.
Registration opens Monday, January 20 2025 at 9:00am
Preschool Art Studio- Black History Month - Ages 1-5
Wed, Feb 05, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Celebrate Black History Month by making art inspired by artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Faith Ringgold!
Skill Builders: Valentine Craft
Wed, Feb 05, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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 Valentine Craft.
Teen Film Series: Black History Month
Wed, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
2/5 - Piece by Piece 2/12 - A Quiet Place: Day One 2/19 - Bob Marley: One Love 2/26 - Haunted Mansion (2023)
Hope Family Craft
Wed, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
People of all ages can join Shelly in the library Annex for a family-friendly craft.
Kids' Art Studio
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.
Builders' Guild - Black Inventors!
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun! This month build a creation inspired by one of many inventions that showcase black excellence!
Presentation with the Author - Ebony & Ivy: Race, Slavery, - and the Troubled History of America?s Universities
Wed, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
CLC Auditorium/Lecture Hall & via Zoom
Dr. Craig Steven Wilder, will offer a compelling virtual presentation based on his critically acclaimed book, Ebony & Ivy. Attend in-person or register to join via Zoom.
Register
Sierra Club - Winding Water Group
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:35pm
Columbus - Red Room
The Winding Waters Group works on environmental issues in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, and Jennings Counties in Indiana.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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.
Teen Art Studio: Coloring
Fri, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
We have markers, crayons, colored pencils, and more for you to try. A variety of coloring sheets will also be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring book!
The Disassemblers
Sat, Feb 08, 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!
Flow Yoga
Mon, Feb 10, 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 Volunteer Day
Mon, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Help keep up with the high demand for seed packets this time of year for Cleo?s Seed Share seed library. Instruction provided. Please bring any papers that might need to be signed for school with you.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 11, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Feb 11, 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 STEAM: Seed Starting
Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Utilize Cleo?s Seed Share to learn how to start your own vegetable seeds indoors using recycle materials.
Galantines Craft Night - Stemware and Glass Charm
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Celebrate friendship at our Galentine's Craft Event! Decorate stemware with creative designs in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for a unique bonding experience with your favorite people!
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-5
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!
Teen Film Series: Black History Month
Wed, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
2/5 - Piece by Piece 2/12 - A Quiet Place: Day One 2/19 - Bob Marley: One Love 2/26 - Haunted Mansion (2023)
An Evening with Angela Jackson-Brown
Wed, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Helen Haddad Hall
Enjoy a discussion and reading with the author. The first 25 attendees will receive a free signed copy of her book. Presented by Columbus Human Rights Council.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 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.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 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.
Open Mc Poetry & Prose hosted by Skye Nicholson - Brought to You by the Columbus Area Arts Council
Thu, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 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.
Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime
Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
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 Valentine?s Day Party
Fri, Feb 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Celebrate Valentine?s Day with your friends after school! Warm drinks and tasty treats will be available while supplies last.
Tween Stitch Camp- Foundations of Crochet - Grades 4-6
Fri, Feb 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Tween Area
Join children's library staff to learn the basics and foundations of crochet. Bring any hooks and yarn if you have them, but both will be available at the program.
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