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Teen One-Shot RPG: Magical Kitties Save the Day

2023-07-26 15:00:00 2023-07-26 16:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Teen One-Shot RPG: Magical Kitties Save the Day Play as a magical kitty and save the world with your magical powers and magicaler friendships! Magical Kitties is a game designed for RPG beginners with simple rules. Registration required. Columbus - Teen Area

Wednesday, July 26
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-07-26 15:00:00 2023-07-26 16:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Teen One-Shot RPG: Magical Kitties Save the Day Play as a magical kitty and save the world with your magical powers and magicaler friendships! Magical Kitties is a game designed for RPG beginners with simple rules. Registration required. Columbus - Teen Area

Columbus

Teen Area

Play as a magical kitty and save the world with your magical powers and magicaler friendships! Magical Kitties is a game designed for RPG beginners with simple rules. Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (Grades 7-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen |

Columbus

Phone: 812-379-1255

Hours
Mon, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 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

Fri, Nov 08, 9:00am - 6:00pm
850 Tipton
It's time for the annual Friends of BCPL Big Book Sale!

Fri, Nov 08, 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!

Fri, Nov 08, 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.

Sat, Nov 09, 9:00am - 6:00pm
850 Tipton
It's time for the annual Friends of BCPL Big Book Sale!

Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Erin Doyle, from Jasper-Dubois County Public Library, will have a presentation in the library Red Room.

Sat, Nov 09, 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!

Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Una conversación especial con el autor Javier Zamora mientras conversa con nosotros sobre su fascinante historia de supervivencia y perseverancia, tal como se cuenta en sus memorias premiadas Solito.

Mon, Nov 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.

Mon, Nov 11, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Nov 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Are you still craving autumnal delights after the Halloween season? Teen-Taste Test has you covered! Stop by and try seasonal caramel treats that may or may not also include apples.

Cancelled
Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus
Join members of the Viewfinders Photography club to learn the basics of photography. All skill levels welcome.

Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Nov 12, 9:00am - 10:30am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Nov 12, 9:00am - 10:30am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Nov 12, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Nov 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 taste test some different foods to choose your favorite.

Tue, Nov 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.

Tue, Nov 12, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Learn to build a bird feeder out of recycled materials. Take it home and be a friend to birds this winter

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Make a beautiful and fun craft. All supplies provided?registration required. This month, we will be making a handsewn felt gnome ornament.
This event is full

Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!

Wed, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Wed, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Election Day: Napoleon Dynamite Veteran?s Day: Cadet Kelly Indigenous People?s Day: Prey

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun This month build something you'd like to eat!!

Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Nov 14, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Nov 14, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Nov 14, 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, Nov 14, 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.

Thu, Nov 14, 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.

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
A special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito.

Thu, Nov 14, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!

Thu, Nov 14, 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.

Thu, Nov 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming 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, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Help us meet our goal of 12 lifesaving donations for Indiana patients in need! *Each donation saves up to 3 Hoosier lives* APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED Schedule your donation using the registration lin.
Register

Fri, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 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.

Sat, Nov 16, 9:00am - 11:00am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Celebrate Dino-vember with a Tea-Rex Storytime and Tea Party! We'll listen to dinosaur stories and then sip tea or lemonade and much on cookies. Registration is requested.

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.

Mon, Nov 18, 9:15am - 9:45am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Vaccine clinic provided by the Indiana Health Department. Covid and Flu vaccines available.

Mon, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Take advantage of all our markers, colored pencils, and crayons while you chill and color or draw.

Mon, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
BCPL Express
Stop in for a shop, a story, and a free book! Storytime will take place on the brand new BCPL Express, parked outside of Sans Souci Thrift Store, 1526 13th Street, Columbus, IN 47201

Mon, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Nov 18, 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!

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Now at the library, featuring the brand new arcade machine! Great for veteran gamers and new friends, choose from the library?s selection or games, and / or bring your own.

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
The club meets once a month to share knowledge of different techniques and strategies for photography. Explore topics such as portrait, landscape, travel photography, lighting, and post-processing.

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Nov 19, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Continue making winter hats for yourself and also to donate to the library. Reminder: all time spent crocheting hats to donate to the library count for volunteer hours.

Tue, Nov 19, 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!

Tue, Nov 19, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Join us for a Financial Education Workshop Learn..Learn essential skills to effectively manage your finances, plan for your future, and achieve your goals.

Wed, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Children ages 1-5 and their caregiver can drop in anytime between 11:30--12:00 to play at the library during this unstructured social time.

Wed, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
Election Day: Napoleon Dynamite Veteran?s Day: Cadet Kelly Indigenous People?s Day: Prey

Wed, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
John Avlon, former editor of the Daily Beast and CNN commentator, examines the last 6 weeks of Lincoln's life and his commitment to please and reconciliation.

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls. Her work explores Native Rights and Native American culture.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Thu, Nov 21, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Nov 21, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Win a fabulous trophy by defeating your opponents in the original Super Smash Bros game.

Thu, Nov 21, 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.

Thu, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Elf (PG) is a movie about Buddy, a baby raised as an elf in the North Pole, who eventually returns to his birthplace in New York City to reconnect with his biological father, Walter Hobbs.

Fri, Nov 22, 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.

Sat, Nov 23, 10:45am - 11:30am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Sat, Nov 23, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 2:45pm - 3:04pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Earn one hour of volunteer time by completing tasks for the Teen Services Department and brainstorming ideas for future programs.

Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Choose any teen book written by and about Indigenous people to read for this month?s book club. We will meet at Columbus?s newest pizza place, Mother Bear?s, located inside Nexus Park.

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Nov 26, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 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

Tue, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
BCPL Express
BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library. 

Tue, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn how to make a simple felt cat-nip toy for your cat or make toys for all the cats living in our local shelter! You can even earn some volunteer hours if you make some donatable toys.

Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Pick up a copy of The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers at the Adult Circulation desk and join Shelly and All Book'd Book Club to discuss the story of two soldiers dropped on the Iraq battlefield.

Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world.

Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room,Teen Area
Spend the day off school playing games! Featuring our brand new Arcade Machine with over 20k games!!! Learn to play new games, or enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club.

Wed, Nov 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Kids of all ages can drop in anytime between 11:30-12:30 to make a classic handprint turkey! The craft will take around 10-15 minutes. Please dress to get messy!

Wed, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!

Wed, Nov 27, 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!

Fri, Nov 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.

Mon, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Dec 03, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Popular Christmas songs sung by Lalith Guy Paranavitana winner of the Senior Idol contest 2010, a frequent local performer. Audience sing-along will also be incorporated into the program.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!

Wed, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Join Shelly at Hope Family Craft Night to make and decorate cinnamon ornaments. These ornaments are fun to hang in a window or on your tree! Meet in the Hope Annex to design your very own.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Dec 05, 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.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Join BCPL staff and our community partners for crafts, hot cocoa, and winter cheer!