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Columbus

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Dec 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 10 Closed
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Tue, Dec 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Dec 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 10 Closed
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Address
536 Fifth St.
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.  

Reminder: Zoom links are emailed
Teen Pizza Party Society
Sat, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Area
Discuss the philosophy of what is a pizza while enjoying all that Little Caesar?s Hot-n-Ready has to offer.
Registration is now closed
Teen Pup Club
Mon, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Level Meeting Room
The local chapter of Love on a Leash will bring sweet dogs to pet and cuddle to help ease the pain of end-of-semester-scaries.
BCPL Library Board of Trustees
Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Bartholomew County Public Library Board. Open to all.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Dec 12, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Level Meeting 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.
Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education: Stephanie Land - BCPL online Author Talk
Tue, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
You?re invited to an online chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir, Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education. Register
Teen Life-Size Oregon Trail
Tue, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Level Meeting Room
Do you think you could survive in 1840s Columbus? Come play a Columbus-themed life-sized game of Oregon Trail and find out if you and your friends have what it takes to survive.
Book Tasting
Tue, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Level Meeting Room
Join Shelly to get a taste for books. Take a nibble of some prime books, if one whets your appetite, add it to your ticket for your next read.
Preschool STEAM - Gingerbread Architecture
Wed, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Level Meeting Room
Design and build a gingerbread house!
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Elemental
Wed, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
See the latest Pixar film, fresh from theatres! Snacks and drinks provided.
Builders' Guild - Wreaths!
Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Level Meeting Room,Lower Level Reception Area
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun! This month build beautiful, life size LEGO wreaths!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Dec 14, 10:00am - 10:25am
Main Level Meeting 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, Dec 14, 10:35am - 11:00am
Main Level Meeting Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Teen Thursgame
Thu, Dec 14, 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, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Level Meeting Room
Complete a job for Queen Imreera Hethkantan and she will reward you handsomely. Create a level 5, fifth edition character prior to the game or use a pre-created character.
Tween Game Time
Thu, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Level Alcoves,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.
Kwanzaa
Thu, Dec 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Level Meeting Room,Red Room
Join the NAACP to learn about Kwanza, its history and meaning, and how to celebrate.
Sing and Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-5
Fri, Dec 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Level Meeting Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!
Teen STEAM: Ice Globes
Fri, Dec 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
Use Science to create your very own lighted ice sculpture. All materials provided.
Tween Stitch Camp - Grades 4-6
Fri, Dec 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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!
Hooks and Needles Meetup
Sat, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Level Meeting Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
An American Girl Holiday - Featuring Kids Kitchen Gingerbread Houses!
Sat, Dec 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Level Meeting Room
Celebrate the holidays with the American Girls. Make crafts the girls would have made in their time or make a present for your doll! Make and eat a delicious gingerbread house and play holiday games!
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Level Meeting Room
Help brainstorm ideas for winter and spring programming. All time spent in TAB meetings counts for volunteer/service learning hours.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Level Alcoves,Red Room
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: Beasts & Beauty
Mon, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Non-Library Location (See description)
Read Soman Chainani?s version of several fairy tales in his book, Beasts & Beauty. Come prepared to share which stories you liked and which ones you didn?t. At Ru Yi, see below for address.
Winter Solstice Storytime and Craft - for kids of all ages and their families
Mon, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Winter Solstice Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Dec 19, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 3
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Homeschool Hangout - Merry Grinchmas
Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Level Alcoves,Lower Level Reception Area
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month we will watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas and share treats and games!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Level Meeting 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 Last Day of School Party
Tue, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Level Meeting Room
Celebrate the end of the semester with hot chocolate and cookie decorating! All snacks and materials provided.
Teen Winter TV Marathon
Wed, Dec 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Teen Area
Start off winter break with a cozy day in watching winter-centric episodes of classic cartoons. Warm drinks and potential leftover cookies provided.
Playdate at the Library - ages 1-5
Wed, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Level Meeting Room
Play at the library and make new friends!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Dec 21, 10:00am - 10:25am
Main Level Meeting 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, Dec 21, 10:35am - 11:00am
Main Level Meeting Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Teen Thursgame
Thu, Dec 21, 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, Dec 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Level Meeting Room,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.
Music with Valerie
Fri, Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Level Alcoves
Join music therapist Valerie Jones as she guides the group in well-known songs with movement and participation.
Holiday Special - The Muppet Christmas Carol
Fri, Dec 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Red Room,Main Level Meeting Room
Join us for a holiday classic movie, The Muppet Christmas Carol!
Teen Winter Solstice Party
Fri, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Level Meeting Room
Welcome in the season together and learn to create paper snowflakes that you can use as cute decorations to celebrate winter?s arrival!
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Chopped Edition
Wed, Dec 27, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Area
Marathon episodes of Chopped to get some cooking inspiration or wonder why so many chefs only seem to know how to make ice cream in the dessert round.
Pokemon Club: Learn to Play the Trading Card Game - at the Tarnished Table-Top Gaming Center
Wed, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join library staff at The Tarnished Table-Top Gaming Center (T3) and learn how to play the Pokemon trading card game. Registration required.
Pokemon Club: Learn to Play the Trading Card Game - at the Tarnished Table-Top Gaming Center
Thu, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join library staff at The Tarnished Table-Top Gaming Center (T3) and learn how to play the Pokemon trading card game. Registration required.
Teen Thursgame
Thu, Dec 28, 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!
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