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Columbus

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

Mon, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 Closed
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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.  

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Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 17, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Cuentos y Cantos - Bilingual Storytime in Spanish and English
Tue, Sep 17, 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, Sep 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 STEAM: Birdwatching
Tue, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
Meet in the Teen Area to walk around downtown and to Mill Race to watch and identify birds. Binoculars provided.
Registration is now closed
Genealogy Jam
Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mezannine
Want to connect with other genealogy and local history enthusiasts? Join Genealogy Librarian Annette
Preschool Art Studio - Finger Paint
Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room
Dress for a mess at our Preschool Art Studio!
Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World - with Nate Klemp, PhD
Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us online as New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp discusses the core tenets of his new book to help us explore pathways back to open-minded living. Register
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Hispanic Heritage Month
Wed, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this selection of film and television: 4 - Gotta Kick It Up 11 - Wizards of Waverly Place 18 - Coco 25 - In the Heights
Civil War Book Club - Six Miles from Charleston, Five Minutes to Hell
Wed, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room
This month we will be reading Six Miles from Charleston, Five Minutes to Hell: The Battle of Seccessionville, by James A. Morgan III.
The Right to Read: - The greatest civil rights issue of our time
Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Red Room
Join a panel of local and statewide educators for to view the powerful documentary Right to Read, followed by a Q and A session.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Tween Game Time
Thu, Sep 19, 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.
Teen Thursgame
Thu, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
Every Thursday after school, play games including Dungeon Party, Unstable Unicorns, Wizard Kittens, Here to Slay, and more! Featuring our brand new Arcade Machine with over 20k games!!!
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Sep 19, 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.
Music with Valerie
Fri, Sep 20, 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
Ruben Guthrie and Albert Nolting on the Plaza - BCPL Concert Series
Fri, Sep 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Plaza
Join us on the Library Plaza for a concert by Ruben Guthrie and Albert Nolting. Bring your own chairs. This event can also be viewed live at facebook.com/mybcpl.
Fall Migration Birding - Nature Walk
Sat, Sep 21, 8:00am - 10:00am
Join Sycamore Land Trust and life long birder, Cathy Meyer, for a journey through the autumn landscape of Touch the Earth Natural Area. Parking is limited. Registration required, limit 8 carloads.
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
A Deep Dive in Character Development - with Global Sensation Liane Moriarty
Sat, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us as we chat virtually with mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment. Register
Flow Yoga
Mon, Sep 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.
Teen Book Club: Banned Books
Mon, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room
Celebrate your freedom to read by reading a frequently banned or challenged teen book and come prepared to share with the group what you read/are reading. We will also discuss Banned Books Week.
Library Board of Trustees
Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Tour of Garland Brook Cemetery
Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
501 N Gladstone Ave, Columbus, IN
You are invited to the Third Annual BCPL Guided Cemetery Tour in honor of National Family History Month!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 24, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Sep 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.
Legal Aid Clinic
Tue, Sep 24, 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 STEAM: Geocaching
Tue, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting adventure that uses GPS. Learn to find these treasures in downtown Columbus.
All Book'd Book Club - What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez
Tue, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Red Room,Zoom 2
Join Shelly with All Book'd Book Club to discuss the young adult book What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez. Pick up a copy of the book at the adult circulation desk in Columbus.
Girls Who Code - Introduction
Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world.
Reading with Friends
Wed, Sep 25, 9:30am - 10:30am
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.
Preschool STEAM - Fall Changes in the Garden
Wed, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Library Patio
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Celebrate the start of Fall at this month's Preschool STEAM!
Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Hispanic Heritage Month
Wed, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this selection of film and television: 4 - Gotta Kick It Up 11 - Wizards of Waverly Place 18 - Coco 25 - In the Heights
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-8
Wed, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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!
This event is full
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
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, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Tween Game Time
Thu, Sep 26, 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.
Teen Thursgame
Thu, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room,Teen Area
Every Thursday after school, play games including Dungeon Party, Unstable Unicorns, Wizard Kittens, Here to Slay, and more! Featuring our brand new Arcade Machine with over 20k games!!!
Teen STEAM: Build a Gaming Computer
Thu, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Non-Library Location (See description)
Learn how to build a gaming computer with a step-by-step demonstration.
Family Exercise and Movement with Ruth Bayardo - Ages 4-10 and Caregivers
Thu, Sep 26, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!
Lights up Movie, Sound Down Movie: IF
Fri, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Room
Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will be IF (PG).
Flow Yoga
Mon, Sep 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.
Teen Volunteer Group (TVG)
Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Earn one hour of volunteer time while helping to brainstorm ideas for future teen programs and events. We will complete other volunteer activities as time allows.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Banned Books
Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Non-Library Location (See description)
Read any frequently banned or challenged teen book and come prepared to share with the group what you?ve read. Enjoy appetizers courtesy of the Friends of Bartholomew County Public Library.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 01, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 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.
Teen DIY: Put a Monster on It
Tue, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Get ready for spooky season by adding your favorite ghosts, bugs, cryptids, or other scary pals onto a painting, or if that?s too creepy for you, just paint pumpkins everywhere.
Playdate at the Library! - Ages 1-5
Wed, Oct 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Library Patio
Children ages 1-5 and their caregiver can drop in anytime between 11:30-12:00 to play at the library during this unstructured social time.
Skill Builders: Fall Luminaries
Wed, Oct 02, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5,Lower Level Reception Area
Have fun crafting while we socialize. This month, we will be making a fall Luminary.
A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats with - Scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Wed, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats!Register
Archives Walk-in Wednesday
Wed, Oct 02, 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.
Skill Builders: Fall Luminaries
Wed, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5,Lower Level Reception Area
Have fun crafting while we socialize. This month, we will be making a fall Luminary.
Kids' Art Studio - Ages 5-12
Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
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 03, 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 03, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Teen Thursgame
Thu, Oct 03, 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 03, 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.
How voting works in Bartholomew County
Thu, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Red Room
Get all of your questions about voting answered. Join Bartholomew County Clerk, Shari Lentz, to explain how voting works in Bartholomew County.
Love Where You Live Concert - Miss Americanas; A Taylor Swift Tribute Band
Sat, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Plaza
Taylor Swift Tribute band, Food Trucks, and Fun Activities.
Virtual Dementia Tour
Mon, Oct 07, 9:30am - 11:30am
Conference Room,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5,Red Room,Lower Level Reception Area
Join us! Experience the world-renowned Virtual Dementia Tour.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Oct 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 Taste Test: Pumpkin Spice
Mon, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This month?s Teen Taste Test focuses on all things pumpkin spice. Come try all of the non-latte pumpkin spice products we can find while supplies last!
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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)!
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)!
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!
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