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Hope Summer Reading Kickoff
2023-06-07 16:00:00 2023-06-07 19:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Hope Summer Reading Kickoff Kick off Summer Reading at Hope! Play games, enjoy family friendly music with Hi Way 46, and sign up for summer reading. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy the fun. Hope - Hope Branch Library

Wednesday, June 07
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-07 16:00:00 2023-06-07 19:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Hope Summer Reading Kickoff Kick off Summer Reading at Hope! Play games, enjoy family friendly music with Hi Way 46, and sign up for summer reading. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy the fun. Hope - Hope Branch Library

Hope

Hope Branch Library

Kick off Summer Reading at Hope! Play games, enjoy family friendly music with Hi Way 46, and sign up for summer reading. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy the fun.

Are you a happy camper or jolly rancher that is excited to hear more about the start of Summer Reading program?

Join us for unbe-leaf-able activities at our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party at Hope! Play games, enjoy a snow cone from Sno Biz, listen to family friendly music with Hi Way 46, as they play an assortment of old country bluegrass and old rock 'n' roll, and sign up for summer reading. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy the fun.

 
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Hope
Phone: 812-546-5310
Hours
Mon, Sep 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 Closed
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About the branch

The Hope Branch building is temporarily closed. From August 21st through November 30, limited services will be done at Hope Annex, a few doors down from the library.  Normal hours will continnue.   

We expect the Library building to re-open in December.   The Hope Branch Library is located on the Hope town square at 635 Harrison St.  Completed in 1998 and designed by architect Deborah Berke, it is the information hub for the town of Hope.

Upcoming events

Flow Yoga
Mon, Sep 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.
Teen Taste Test: Popcorn
Mon, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Popcorn comes in many non-buttery flavors and we?re gonna try them all! Teen Taste Test is while supplies last, so pop in quick to try the most flavors!
Registration is now closed
BCPL Board of Trustees
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. All are welcome.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,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, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 16, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Sep 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.
Teen Silent Book Club
Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New venue Columbus - Library Plaza
Chat and enjoy snacks and drinks, then spend an hour reading silently in community!
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hope - Hope Town Square
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
Dungeons and Dragons
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
This event is full
Hope Hooks and Needles
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Student's Fund of Hope Community Engagement Hub
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Preschool STEAM- Apples! - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 17, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Preschoolers and their caregivers will invited to investigate apples! This is a drop in event, please come any time between 11:15-12 and stay as little or as long as you'd like!
Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell - with Author Gabe Henry
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
online
Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes? well? just weird?
Register
Teen Film Series: Hispanic Heritage Month
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Snacks and drinks provided. 3 - Encanto 10 - Blue Beetle 17 - Book of Life 24 - Spy Kids
Builders' Guild
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun!
Civil War Book Club
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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.
Music with Valerie
Fri, Sep 19, 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
Notary Available at Hope
Fri, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Come to Hope Annex on Fridays from 2-3PM to get items notarized by staff member notary Jennifer Pardue. Please have photo ID.
Teen Exhibit Columbus Tours
Fri, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Visit this cycle?s exhibits, guided by Dakota. Meet up in the Teen Room to begin each tour. See description below for full schedule:
Smoken Jokers on the Plaza - BCPL Concert Series
Fri, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Join us on the Library Plaza for a concert by Smokn' Jokers. Bring a chair, grab some friends, and soak in the sounds of summer. Enjoy free, family-friendly live music under the open sky.
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Saturday Storytime: Exhibit Columbus - Ages 1-5
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Library Plaza
Storytime on the Plaza! We will enjoy "Inside Out", the Exhibit Columbus installation that the library is hosting, while we read stories, sing songs and share rhymes!
Flow Yoga
Mon, Sep 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.
Teen DIY: Autumnal Flower Crowns
Mon, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Celebrate the first day of Autumn by making a one-of-a-kind flower crown using faux flowers and leaves.
Tween Craft Time - Fall Into Crafting
Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Celebrate the first day of Fall with two pumpkin crafts. Make a tiny sewn pumpkin with an adorable face and make your room smell amazing with a cinnamon pumpkin!
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 23, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Sep 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.
Legal Aid Clinic
Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 5
3pm - 4pm General Civil Advice Clinic 4pm - 5pm Eviction Legal Advice
Teen Crochet Camp: Intermediate-Octopus
Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
We will follow a pattern to make a cute, no-sew octopus. This program is best suited for teens who already know the basics of crochet.
Adults on the Spectrum
Tue, Sep 23, 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 - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Red Room,Zoom 2
Join library staff members Shelly and Maria for a book discussion.
Adult Craft Night: Painted Signs
Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Fall Painted Wood Signs Celebrate the season with a cozy evening of crafting! Create a custom-painted wood sign using fall-themed designs and colors. All supplies provided. Registration required.
Reading with Friends
Wed, Sep 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.
Teen Film Series: Hispanic Heritage Month
Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Snacks and drinks provided. 3 - Encanto 10 - Blue Beetle 17 - Book of Life 24 - Spy Kids
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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.
Family Exercise and Movement with Ruth Bayardo - Ages 4-10 and Caregivers
Thu, Sep 25, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus
NAMI support groups are peer-led and offer participants an opportunity to share their experiences and gain support from other attendees.
Lights Up, Sound Down Movie
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will beThe Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (PG).
Teen Exhibit Columbus Tours
Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Visit this cycle?s exhibits, guided by Dakota. Meet up in the Teen Room to begin each tour. See description below for full schedule:
Flow Yoga
Mon, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Earn volunteer hours by helping out in the Teen Services Department.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Hispanic Heritage Month
Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Non-Library Location (See description)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by reading any teen book by a Hispanic author. Come prepared to share what you read with the group. We will meet at Camila?s, located at 1824 25th Street.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 30, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Sep 30, 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: Egg Drop Challenge
Tue, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza,Teen Room
Construct a vessel out of provided materials to protect an egg when Dakota throws it off the library roof.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Sep 30, 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.
Skill Builders
Wed, Oct 01, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Enjoy creativity and connection at Skill Builders! This monthly craft and activity program is designed for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their caregivers.
Skill Builders
Wed, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Enjoy creativity and connection at Skill Builders! This monthly craft and activity program is designed for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their caregivers.
Hope Family Craft Night
Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Student?s Fund of Hope Community Engagement Hub - 321 Washington St., Hope.
Join this fun and creative program for all ages, offering a new arts and crafts activity every month. It's a great opportunity for families to explore their artistic side and make something special!
Teen Film Series: Spooky Version
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
1 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer 8 - Alien Vs. Predator 22 - When a Stranger Calls 29 - Drop
Kids' Art Studio
Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.
Bartholomew County Writer's Group
Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Make connections, learn, and share with other area authors.
Sierra Club - Winding Waters Group
Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join the 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, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos - Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators
Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
online
Join us online with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history.
Register
Tween Game Time
Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine.
First Thursday Film Club
Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a curated screening of classic, art, and international films. Discover timeless stories and cinematic gems in the company of fellow film lovers.
Teen STEAM: Exhibit Columbus
Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Visit this cycle?s exhibits, guided by Dakota. Meet up in the Teen Room to begin each tour.
Saturday Storytime- ages 1-5
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Library Patio
Celebrate fall and the crisp cool air with a storytime on the library patio! Stick around for cookies and a craft! This program will move indoors in the event of rain.
The Disassemblers
Sat, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming 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, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus
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 Read-In: Banned Books Week
Mon, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Celebrate the freedom to read, featuring this year?s most challenged books. Read together in the teen room, drinks and snacks provided.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adult Game Night
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Columbus Bar
Great for veteran gamers and new friends, choose from the library?s selection of games, and / or bring your own. Meet in the family side of Columbus Bar, 322 4th Street.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 07, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Homeschool Hangout - Diwali
Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month learn all about Diwali!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
We will learn various basics of crochet including: how to hold your yarn, slip knots, magic circles, chain, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch.
Preschool Art Studio- Pumpkin Painting - Ages 2-5
Wed, Oct 08, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Library Patio
Children ages 1-5 can join us to paint a pumpkin! We'll have finger paint and paint sticks, so please dress to get messy! Registration is required for this event to ensure we have enough supplies.
Tween Paper Making
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Come join us for a fun afterschool recycling craft! We'll be making our own paper using scrap construction paper from the Children's Department!
Teen Film Series: Spooky Version
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbus - Teen Room
1 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer 8 - Alien Vs. Predator 22 - When a Stranger Calls 29 - Drop
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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.
Registration is now closed
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Play an assortment of board games and card games, and enjoy games on our new gaming PCs and arcade machine.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Area
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 Mic Poetry & Prose hosted by Skye Nicholson - Brought to You by the Columbus Area Arts Council
Thu, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus
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.
Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy - with Leigh Bardugo
Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
online
Join us online as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition).
Register
Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime
Fri, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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 Art Studio: Zine Workshop
Fri, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Tell your story through a zine that you learn to put together in this workshop! If you want to share your work when it?s done, we can make a copy and add it to our Zine Library!
Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
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.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus
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, Oct 13, 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!
Hope Moravian Cemetery Tour
Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hope Moravian Cemetary
Join BCPL staff for a tour of gravesites in Moravian Cemetery, starting at Hope Veterans' Memorial. Celebrate National Family History Month with local history and stories.
Puppet Show- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with Madcap puppets - Grades PreK-6
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
The whole family is sure to enjoy this not-so-spooky Halloween show that is sure to be a treat... with only a few tricks! Registration is requested as space is limited.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 14, 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.
Community Music Making: Community Sing
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join us for a lively community singing event! Follow along with popular tunes or share your favorite song. Sing your heart out and connect through music!
Teen Buffy the Vampire Slayer Marathon
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Columbus - Teen Room
Watch the classic first season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in its entirety! Snacks and drinks provided.
Hope Hooks and Needles
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Student?s Fund of Hope Community Engagement Hub
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Adult Story Time
Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Student?s Fund of Hope Community Engagement Hub at 321 Washington St.
Join Shelly while she reads a short story, essay, or poetry. Nice way to unwind after a busy day.
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