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Columbus

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Oct 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 Closed
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Wed, Oct 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Oct 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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536 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Tel: 812-379-1255

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.  

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Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 08, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month listen to spooky stories and share your own!
Registration is now closed
Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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: Build a Gaming Computer
Tue, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Learn how to build a gaming computer with a step-by-step demonstration.
Registration is now closed
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-5
Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!
Preschool STEAM - Pumpkins
Wed, Oct 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Library Patio
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers will investigate pumpkins with pumpkin dissection, pumpkin counting and pumpkin spice playdough!
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Monster Movie Edition
Wed, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
Watch assorted monster movies this month, in honor of the Mill Race Monster?s 50th anniversary! 10/2 - King Kong 1933 10/9 - Creature from the Haunted Sea 1961 10/23 - Frogs 1972
Builders' Guild - Defy Gravity
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun! This month build a gravity defying sculpture.
Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction In Conversation with - Bestselling Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
You?re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author. Register
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
This event is full
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Oct 10, 10:35am - 11:00am
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, Oct 10, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Teen Thursgame
Thu, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
Every Thursday after school, play games including Dungeon Party, Unstable Unicorns, Wizard Kittens, Disney Sorcerer?s Arena, Here to Slay, and more!
Tween Game Time
Thu, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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.
Open Mic Poetry & Prose hosted by Skye Nicholson - Brought to you the Columbus Area Arts Council
Thu, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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.
STEMnastics - Backyard Monsters
Thu, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Pokemon Club: Learn to Battle - Ages 7-12
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 4
Learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG)!
This event is full
Juntos con Family School Partners - Spanish Language Storytime
Fri, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
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 Volunteer Day
Fri, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room
Come and earn volunteer/service learning hours on your day off from school.
Pokemon Club: Learn to Battle - Ages 7-12
Fri, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room 4
Learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG)!
Tween Stitch Camp: Foundations of Crochet - Grades 4-6
Fri, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
The Disassemblers
Sat, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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!
Haunt a Dollhouse
Mon, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room
Take a dollhouse and add some spooky. Use paint and other materials to make your dream haunted house. All materials provided. Registration is required and will be limited to 10 people.
Adult Game Night
Mon, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room
Dakota will bring a selection of games for attendees to choose from. Bringing your own game is encouraged.
Photography 101
Mon, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Join members of the Viewfinders Photography club to learn the basics of photography. All skill levels welcome.
Teen Read-In
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Spend a lazy fall break day reading with Drew and Dakota! Snacks and warm beverages provided.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
Adult Craft Night: Spider Web
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Make a beautiful and fun craft. All supplies provided.Registration required. This Month we will be making Spider Web.
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Vampire Marathon
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 6:30pm
Teen Area
Vampire movies through the years! Estimated times below: 10:00 - Nosferatu (1922) 11:30 - Dracula (1933) 12:45 - Atom Age Vampire (1960) 2:30 - Twilight (2008) 4:30 - Hotel Transylvania (2012)
Archives Walk-in Wednesday
Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library Lower Level
Drop in anytime from 2 - 7 PM to visit the Archives of BCPL. See some of their awesome collections of library history and architectural records.
Halloweentown!
Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Red Room
Join us for a fun spooky afternoon watching Halloweentown and playing games!
ASAP Presents: QPR - QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a 2-hour training to increase ability and confidence in asking about suicide and taking the steps to help someone to safety.
Teen Thursgame
Thu, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
Every Thursday after school, play games including Dungeon Party, Unstable Unicorns, Wizard Kittens, Disney Sorcerer?s Arena, Here to Slay, and more!
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
A new season begins! 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.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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.
Family Exercise and Movement with Ruth Bayardo - Ages 4-10 and Caregivers
Thu, Oct 17, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!
Nature at Night
Thu, Oct 17, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Non-Library Location (See description)
Join Sycamore Land Trust for an enchanting guided hike. Discover the hidden wonders of the nighttime landscape as we identify plants, look for critters, and view the moon through a telescope!
Music with Valerie
Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join music therapist, Valerie Jones, as she guides the group through well-known songs with gentle movement and participation
vaccine clinic
Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5,Lower Level Reception Area
Indiana state health department
Northbound Hounds on the Plaza - BCPL Concert Series
Fri, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Plaza
Join us on the Library Plaza for a concert by Northbound Hounds. Bring your own chairs. This event can also be viewed live at facebook.com/mybcpl.
Library Board of Trustees
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Rescheduled
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Monday, October 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Spooky Reads
Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Non-Library Location (See description)
Read any spooky or creepy teen book and come prepared to share what you read with the group. We will meet at Amazing Joe?s, located at 2607 Central Ave.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 22, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Cuentos y Cantos - Bilingual Storytime in Spanish and English
Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
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, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone - Truths and Fictions we Tell Ourselves with Lori Gottlieb
Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Start the journey to living the life you desire in this online chat with Lori Gottlieb as she shares her wisdom, examining the truths and fictions we tell ourselves.Register
Legal Aid Clinic
Tue, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5,Lower Level Reception Area
3pm - 4pm General Civil Advice Clinic 4pm - 5pm Eviction Legal Advice
Teen Crochet Camp
Tue, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Learn to make pompoms with a 3D printed maker kit.
All Ages Yarn Craft - Fall Garland
Tue, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Level Alcoves
Drop into the library atrium between 3:30 and 6:30 to make a fun fall decoration while learning how to crochet a chain and make yarn pom poms. This craft is fun for all ages.
Preschool Art Studio - Ages 18 months-5 years
Wed, Oct 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room
Dress for a mess at our Preschool Art Studio!
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Monster Movie Edition
Wed, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
Watch assorted monster movies this month, in honor of the Mill Race Monster?s 50th anniversary! 10/2 - King Kong 1933 10/9 - Creature from the Haunted Sea 1961 10/23 - Frogs 1972
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-8
Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!
Kids' Ukulele Class - Grades K-6
Wed, Oct 23, 4:35pm - 5:00pm
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!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Oct 24, 10:35am - 11:00am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Oct 24, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Blood Drive - Versiti Blood Center of Indiana
Thu, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5,Red Room
Help us meet our goal of 14 lifesaving donations for Indiana patients in need! Each donation impacts up to 3 local lives!!! APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED
Teen DIY: FrankenToys
Thu, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Using broken toys, create your own monstrous creature. All supplies provided.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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.
Lights Up, Sound Down Movie - Hocus Pocus (PG)
Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Room
Three 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the ground.
Teen STEAM: Build a Gaming Computer
Fri, Oct 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Learn how to build a gaming computer with a step-by-step demonstration.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world.
Watchdogs, Gatekeepers, or Referees? - The Media's Role in Democratic Elections
Tue, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
As the 2024 election season approaches, we face an onslaught of information, misinformation, and disinformation about candidates, issues, and the election process itself. Register
Cancelled
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Monster Movie Edition
Wed, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Watch assorted monster movies this month, in honor of the Mill Race Monster?s 50th anniversary! 10/2 - King Kong 1933 10/9 - Creature from the Haunted Sea 1961 10/23 - Frogs 1972
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Oct 31, 10:35am - 11:00am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Oct 31, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Teen Halloween Party
Thu, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Eat candy and play spooky games with Teen Staff. Costumes encouraged, but not required.
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