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Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

We're closed Sunday November 29

Mon, Nov 23	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 24	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 25	10:00AM to 4:00PM
Thu, Nov 26	Closed
(Thanksgiving Day)
Fri, Nov 27	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 28	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 29	Closed

Mon, Nov 23	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 24	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 25	10:00AM to 4:00PM
Thu, Nov 26	Closed
(Thanksgiving Day)
Fri, Nov 27	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 28	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 29	Closed

536 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201

Tel: 812-379-1255

More about this branch

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, Indiana Room, and Digital Underground Media Lab.

Upcoming Events

Author Chat with Melissa Stephenson via Facebook Live

Mon, Nov 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Read a story while taking a stroll in Downtown Columbus!

Adventures in History Virtual Fan Club!

Tue, Dec 01, All day

Do you love to think about what life was like in the past?

Blackwell Park Storywalk

Tue, Dec 01, All day

Enjoy reading a story while taking a stroll at Blackwell Park!

String Tree Take and Make Craft

Tue, Dec 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm

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

Facebook

Do you enjoy music? Join in some fun activities.

View from the Bench via Facebook Live

Tue, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

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

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

Do you like cooking?

This event is full

Virtual Author Fair - Adult Authors

Thu, Dec 03, 9:00am - 6:00pm

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

Do you enjoy building things?

Wrap it Up! Via Facebook

Fri, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

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

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

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

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

Do you enjoy crafting?

Crafts Around the World: Experience France - Take & Make Registration Deadline

Sun, Dec 06, All day

Do you enjoy crafting?

Crafts Around the World: Experience China - Take & Make Registration Deadline

Sun, Dec 06, All day

Do you enjoy crafting?

Jim GIll Concert- Via YouTube

Mon, Dec 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Jim Gill is back in concert!

Jim GIll Concert- Via YouTube

Tue, Dec 08, All day

Jim Gill is back in concert!

Kids Bingo Family Event - Via Zoom

Tue, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Zoom

Do you enjoy playing bingo?

To Be Hoosiers via Facebook Live

Tue, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Jim Gill is back in concert!

Artistic Tuesday Take & Make Registration Deadline

Wed, Dec 09, All day

Do you enjoy arts & crafts?

Hoosier Beginnings: IU Athletics via Facebook Live

Thu, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

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

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

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