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Upcoming Events
Author Chat with Melissa Stephenson via Facebook Live
Mon, Nov 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus
Award winning author and former Columbus resident Melissa Stephenson, chats with librarian Robert Mixner about her book "Driven: A White-Knuckled Ride to Heartbreak and Back: A Memoir."
Downtown StoryWalk
Tue, Dec 01, All day
Columbus
Read a story while taking a stroll in Downtown Columbus!
Adventures in History Virtual Fan Club!
Tue, Dec 01, All day
Columbus
Do you love to think about what life was like in the past?
Blackwell Park Storywalk
Tue, Dec 01, All day
Columbus
Enjoy reading a story while taking a stroll at Blackwell Park!
String Tree Take and Make Craft
Tue, Dec 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Columbus
Pick up your kit from the Adult Circulation Desk beginning Dec 1. We provide the form, glue, string, and tea light with directions to create a beautiful gift. Kits available until we run out.
Music & Movement Via Facebook
Tue, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Facebook
Do you enjoy music? Join in some fun activities.
View from the Bench via Facebook Live
Tue, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Facebook
Circuit Court Judge Kelly Benjamin joins us to discuss factors Judges consider at sentencing hearings and how decisions are made, and more.
Virtual Author Fair - Children's Authors
Wed, Dec 02, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Columbus - Facebook
Thanks to Pen It! Publications we are bringing you authors from Bartholomew County and all around the world! Videos begin running at 9:00 am each day at facebook.com/mybcpl and youtube.com/mybcpl.
Skill Builders via Zoom
Wed, Dec 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Columbus
Skill Builders participants make a Paint Brush Santa this month. Limit - 15. Email [email protected] for your kit and Zoom link. Kits can be picked up at the library or delivered.
Kids Kitchen: (Take & Make Registration Deadline)
Thu, Dec 03, All day
Columbus
Do you like cooking?
This event is full
Virtual Author Fair - Adult Authors
Thu, Dec 03, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Columbus - Facebook
Thanks to Pen It! Publications we are bringing you authors from Bartholomew County and all around the world! Videos begin running at 9:00 am each day at facebook.com/mybcpl and youtube.com/mybcpl.
Builder's Guild
Fri, Dec 04, All day
Columbus
Do you enjoy building things?
Wrap it Up! Via Facebook
Fri, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Facebook
Reference assistant Tia demonstrates how to wrap gifts with, or without a box, and how to tie a simple bow.
Where Does Your Money Go? Via Zoom
Fri, Dec 04, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Columbus
Program offered in two sessions by Bartholomew County Extension Educator Harriet Armstrong and her counterpart in Brown County Kara Hammes. Second session-December 11.
Senior Virtual Café via Zoom
Fri, Dec 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Columbus
Join us for a Name That Tune holiday edition. Register with Sandy Allman, [email protected], or 812-379-1278, and she will send you the Zoom link.
Homemade Hot Sauce via Facebook
Sat, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Facebook
From fresh peppers to the finished product Hope Branch Manager Dave Miller shows you how to make hot sauce.
Crafts Around the World: Experience Mexico - Take & Make Registration Deadline
Sun, Dec 06, All day
Columbus
Do you enjoy crafting?
Crafts Around the World: Experience France - Take & Make Registration Deadline
Sun, Dec 06, All day
Columbus
Do you enjoy crafting?
Crafts Around the World: Experience China - Take & Make Registration Deadline
Sun, Dec 06, All day
Columbus
Do you enjoy crafting?
Jim GIll Concert- Via YouTube
Mon, Dec 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus
Jim Gill is back in concert!
Jim GIll Concert- Via YouTube
Tue, Dec 08, All day
Columbus
Jim Gill is back in concert!
Kids Bingo Family Event - Via Zoom
Tue, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Columbus - Zoom
Do you enjoy playing bingo?
To Be Hoosiers via Facebook Live
Tue, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Zoom
Ray E. Boomhower, senior editor of the Indiana Historical Society Press, talks about his latest book "To Be Hoosiers: Historic Stories of Character & Fortitude."
Jim GIll Concert- Via YouTube
Wed, Dec 09, All day
Columbus
Jim Gill is back in concert!
Artistic Tuesday Take & Make Registration Deadline
Wed, Dec 09, All day
Columbus
Do you enjoy arts & crafts?
Hoosier Beginnings: IU Athletics via Facebook Live
Thu, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Zoom
Author Ken Bikoff chats about his book "Hoosier Beginnings: The Birth of Indiana University Athletics." The book covers the founding of IU athletics in 1867 through 1930.
Where Does Your Money Go? Via Zoom
Fri, Dec 11, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Columbus
Second of two sessions by Bartholomew County Extension Educator Harriet Armstrong and her counterpart in Brown County Kara Hammes.
Bartholomew County Public Library Board of Trustees
Mon, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Monthly meeting of the Bartholomew County Public Library Board. Open to all.
Caroling on the Plaza
Mon, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Join us on the library plaza for some festive and traditional caroling. Please bring your mask and allow for social distancing.
Artistic Tuesday - Take & Make Instructional Video Facebook
Tue, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Facebook
Do you enjoy arts & crafts?
Christmas in the Movies via Facebook
Tue, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Facebook
Historian Leslie Goddard looks back at some Hollywood classics including "Holiday Inn" and "Elf" to explore what makes each one a "Christmas movie."
A Nostalgic Look at the Commons and Courthouse Center Mall
Wed, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Facebook
Take a nostalgic look back....
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group -Virtual
Thu, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus
Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Indiana. Email [email protected] to receive a link for the meeting, or call 317-587-2207.
Winter Solstice Storytime -Via Facebook
Fri, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Facebook
In preparation for the Winter Solstice on the 21st, we?ll read a book about the longest night of the year, with songs and felt stories, too!
Adventures in History Virtual Fan Club!
Mon, Dec 21, All day
Columbus
Do you love to think about what life was like in the past?
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Watch and Learn!