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Upcoming Events
Mon, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Sans Souci - 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, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!

Mon, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Mar 19, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Mar 19, 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, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Little ones and their caregivers can drop in anytime between 11-11:45 to experiment with fizzing colors at this month's Preschool STEAM!

Wed, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Relax after school with a movie. This month we are watching Turning Red!

Thu, Mar 21, 10:00am - 10:25am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Mar 21, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Mar 21, 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.

Fri, Mar 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting 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, Mar 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
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!

Sat, Mar 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Celebrate the start of a new season at our Spring Celebration storytime! This program is geared towards children ages 1-5 and their families.
This event is full

Mon, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us after school to express your creativity! This Month we will pull the guts out of the craft closet and make some frankencrafts!!

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

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

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

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

Wed, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Children ages 1-5 will have an open studio to make art with stamps and stickers! Drop in anytime between 11-11:30. Please dress to get messy.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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, 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!

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

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

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 - 4:30pm
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, 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!

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!

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, 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.

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

Thu, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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, 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.

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

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, 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.

No matter when or where you are learning, we are here to support you. Visit our Homeschooling Services page to learn more about homeschooling, or explore our free online tools and resources. We also have a large collection of books about parenting, teaching, homeschooling, and other learning concerns between the children's special collection and the adult nonfiction collection. Finally, don't miss out on library programs either - they make a great supplement to your learning journey. 

New and Noteworthy Resources

Learn at Home with ABCMouse!

ABCMouse is now available to you for use at home - for free! Geared towards kids ages 2-8, ABCMouse features more than 8,500 learning activities that support learners in reading, math, science, health, social studies, art, and music.

All you need is a library card!

ABCMOUSE HOME ACCESS

Read in another language with LOTE4KIDS! 

Kids can now enjoy more than 2500 online picture book in over 65+ world languages. Every book is fully animated, with subtitles and fully-voiced narration. New books and languages added every week! Download the LOTE4Kids App today!

LOTE4KIDS

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Beyond the Building

A library is more than just four walls. We love getting out and about in our community! Plan an outreach visit with one of our library staff today. 

Request an Outreach Event or School Visit

Questions? Comments? Concerns?

Contact the Children's Department