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Columbus

Today's hours

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

Mon, Jun 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 Closed
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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.  

Reminder: Zoom links are emailed
Mondays at Mill Race Storytime - and BCPL Express!
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Mon, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jun 16, 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.
BCPL Board of Trustees
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. All are welcome.
Pokemon Club - Learn to Play the Trading Card Game
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room
Join library staff and members of the Pokemon League of Columbus, IN and learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card game!
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Jun 16, 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!
Teen Craft Renaissance: Dragon Eggs
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
In honor of our Summer Reading Program's dragon mascot, make your very own dragon eggs out of plastic eggs!
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jun 17, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jun 17, 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 Renaissance Book Club
Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
June: A Midsummer Night?s Dream July: Much Ado about Nothing
Adults on the Spectrum
Tue, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 4
Support group for individuals 18 and up on the autism spectrum. Provided by Inclusive Options.
Adult Craft Night: Scrappy Slow Stitch Bookmark
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Unwind and get creative--Join us for a relaxing evening of crafting, conversation, and fun. All supplies provided?just bring yourself and your imagination! Registration required.
Preschool Art Studio - Ages 1-5
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room
Children ages 1-5 and their caregivers can drop in anytime from 11:00-11:30 for age-appropriate Process Art! Process art focuses on the journey of making art rather than focusing on the end product.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
kidscommons at the library- simple machines - Grades 3-6
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Red Room
Join educators from kidscommons for a program that would impress Renaissance thinkers like Da Vinci and Galileo! Children in grades 3-6 will learn all about simple machines, and create their own!
Teen Film Series: Renaissance Double Feature
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Area
See schedule below.
Teen Film Series: Renaissance Double Feature
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room
See schedule below.
Kids' Art Studio
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Programming Room,Conference Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.
Music with Valerie
Fri, Jun 20, 10:15am - 11:15am
Red Room
Join music therapist, Valerie Jones, as she guides the group through well-known songs with gentle movement and participation
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Fri, Jun 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Mondays at Mill Race Storytime - and BCPL Express!
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Mon, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jun 23, 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.
Kids Writing/Activity Workshop - with Sydney Simone
Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room
Join local author Sydney Simone as she walks your children through pages of her new kid's journal that can become an everyday tool as they navigate social situations, friendships and self.
Escape The Castle
Mon, Jun 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 4
Trapped in a castle, you must use your smarts to escape! Beat tricky puzzles and work together to gain your freedom! Costumes encouraged but not required!
This event is full
Teen Craft Renaissance: DIY Chainmail
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Are you embracing the knight aesthetic this summer? Or maybe you?ve got a Ren Faire or LARP session coming up that requires you to dress for battle.
Columbus Viewfinders
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jun 24, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Versiti Blood Center of Indiana - Blood Drive
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Help us meet our goal lifesaving donations for Indiana patients in need! *Each donation saves up to 3 Hoosier lives* APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED Schedule your donation using the registration link below.Register
Legal Aid Clinic
Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
3pm - 4pm General Civil Advice Clinic 4pm - 5pm Eviction Legal Advice
Teen Pride Party
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Celebrate Pride Month with a craft and dance party! All supplies provided.
All Book'd Book Club
Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Red Room,Zoom 2
Join library staff members Shelly and Maria for a book discussion.
Reading with Friends
Wed, Jun 25, 9:30am - 10:25am
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.
D.I.G. Time (Drop-in Gardening) - Renaissance Edition!
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Library Patio
Drop-in to the garden and get messy with us! We'll dig in the garden, explore nature, make art, and play!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Wed, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Mastering Google Calendar
Wed, Jun 25, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 4
Learn how to stay organized and manage your time with Google Calendar! Discover how to create, edit, and share events, set tasks, and customize settings to fit your schedule.
Teen Film Series: Renaissance Double Feature
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Area
See schedule below.
Laid Back Library Wednesdays
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Red Room
Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.
Teen Film Series: Renaissance Double Feature
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room
See schedule below.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Thu, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Teen Game Day
Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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 Disc Golf
Thu, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Non-Library Location (See description)
Learn to play Disc Golf on the new course at the Lex! Discs provided and beginners welcome!
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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 Tinkercad
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 4
Step into the world of Tinkercad! This introductory class is perfect for anyone curious about 3D design and modeling.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Ball
Fri, Jun 27, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Children's Programming Room
Bring your favorite Stuffy to attend a sleepover ball at the library. The stuffed animals will have fun reading, playing, and exploring.
This event is full
DIY Stuffed Dragons
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Red Room
Join library staff to read stories about dragons and to make your own stuffed dragon to snuggle! All supplies are provided. Registration is required for each child who wishes to make a dragon.
This event is full
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Fri, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Teen Silent Book Club
Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Chat and enjoy snacks and drinks, then spend an hour reading silently in community!
Columbus City Band on the Plaza - BCPL Concert Series
Fri, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Plaza
Enjoy free summer concerts on the Library Plaza! Local bands, great vibes?bring a chair, your favorite snacks, and drinks. Relax, listen, and enjoy live music under the open sky!
Pokemon Club - Learn to Play the Trading Card Game
Sat, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room,Red Room
Join library staff and members of the Pokemon League of Columbus, IN and learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card game!
Registration opens Saturday, June 14 2025 at 1:30pm
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jun 30, 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.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Mon, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Pride Month
Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Non-Library Location (See description)
Read any teen book by a LGBTQIA+ author and come prepared to share with the group what you read and add more to your TBR list. We will meet at Camila?s, located at 1824 25th Street.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Tue, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jul 01, 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.
Adults on the Spectrum
Tue, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 4
Support group for individuals 18 and up on the autism spectrum. Provided by Inclusive Options.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Wed, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Laid Back Library Wednesdays
Wed, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Red Room
Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.
Kids' Art Studio
Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Programming Room,Conference Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.
Bartholomew County Writer's Group
Wed, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room
We're a collection of local writers of all ages and all genres, gathered to learn from and inspire each other. Together, we can improve our craft and continue down the road to success.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Thu, Jul 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Mondays at Mill Race Storytime
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, and rhymes at Mill Race Park!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Mon, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Jul 07, 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.
Teen Craft Renaissance: Found Object Fairy Houses
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Reuse materials and objects found in nature to craft a perfect house for a fairy friend. Paint and decorate your objects and place them into a cozy little home that invites magic into your life!
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 08, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Tue, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jul 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 Silent Book Club
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Chat and enjoy snacks and drinks, then spend an hour reading silently in community!
Community Music Making: Drum Circle
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Red Room
"Feel the rhythm at our drum circle! Bring your drum, borrow one of ours, or come with just your energy and join the beat. All skill levels welcome for this fun, community-driven experience!
Family Craft Faire
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lower Level Reception Area
Bring the whole family to make some fun renaissance crafts. Make helmets, fire breathing dragons, renaissance toys and more!
D.I.G. Time (Drop-in Gardening) - Renaissance Edition!
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Library Patio
Drop-in to the garden and get messy with us! We'll dig in the garden, explore nature, make art, and play!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Bartholomew County School Corporation will once again be partnering with the library to bring you and your family summer lunch services.
Laid Back Library Wednesdays
Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Red Room
Join us after lunch for some laid back fun. Games, crafts, and more.
Teen Film Series: Renaissance Double Feature
Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Area
See schedule below.
Teen Film Series: Renaissance Double Feature
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room
See schedule below.
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