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Columbus

Today's hours

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

Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
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Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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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
Teen Bad Vibes Friday Movie Marathon
Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Teen Area
Spend the day off school watching terrible movies. Snacks and drinks provided.
Music with Valerie
Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join music therapist Valerie Jones for a fun, interactive session! Sing along to well-known songs, enjoy gentle movement, and explore the joy of music in a welcoming and engaging environment.
Little Free Library Ribbon Cutting - At the BCPL Storywalk
Fri, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
People Trail
This Little Free Library was built, installed, and gifted to the community by local Boy Scout, Henry Adams, as his Eagle Scout project. Henry is a member of Boy Scout Troop 557. 
Cancelled
Promject Runway: Teen Dress Giveaway
Fri, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
It's the 2nd Annual Promject Runway Giveaway event with giveaways on two dates! Prom will be here before we know it and BCPL believes that every person deserves to have the prom of their dreams!
Tween Stitch Camp: Foundations of Crochet - Grades 4-6
Fri, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tween Area
Join children's library staff to learn the basics and foundations of crochet. Bring any hooks and yarn if you have them, but both will be available at the program.
Hooks and Needles
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Room
The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create, and socialize.
Flow Yoga
Mon, Apr 21, 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: Peeps Edition
Mon, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Try every flavor we can find whether it?s marshmallow or something else entirely and let us know what Peep flavor reigns over all the other sugar coated marshmallow bunnies and chickens.
BCPL Board of Trustees
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Red Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. All are welcome.
Pokemon Club - Ages 5-12
Mon, Apr 21, 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!
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Columbus Viewfinders
Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Learn and share photography techniques in a welcoming group! Explore different topics, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Try it out for 2 meetings before minimal annual dues apply.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 22, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 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 STEAM: Earth Day
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Learn to plant native plants to bring pollinators to your yard!
Drama Club - Grades 1-4
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room
Drama Club for grades 1-4. Registration required, attending all six sessions highly recommended!
Registration is now closed
NAMI Peer-to- Peer
Tue, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
Preschool STEAM: Earth Day - Ages 3-5
Wed, Apr 23, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Patio
Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to celebrate Earth Day at the library! We'll dig in the dirt and plant a seed to bring home and grow!
Teen Film Series: Stage Adaptations
Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
In honor of Shakespeare?s birthday, we will be watching film adaptations of stage plays. Snacks and drinks provided. 2 - As You Like It 9 - My Fair Lady 16 - Fences 23 - Cats 30 - A Raisin in the Sun
Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Ages 2-8
Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 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!
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Teen Game Day
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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 Game Day: Smash Up!
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Learn to play the shufflebuilding card game Combine two awesome factions and battle opponents to see who rules!
Tween Game Time
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
Darkness to Light Stewards of Children - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
A training program for adults to prevent, recognize, and respond responsibly to child sexual abuse. This evidence-based solution is designed for parents, communities, and youth-serving organizations.Register
NAMI Peer Support
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Red 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, Apr 24, 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.
Lights up Sound Down Movie - Because of Winn-Dixie
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Room
Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. This month's movie will be Because of Winn-Dixie (PG).
Teen Art Studio: Watercolors
Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Embrace the first full month of spring by taking inspiration from the nature around us and turning it into watercolor!
Flow Yoga
Mon, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
Help plan fall teen programs with Christina. Come with ideas of what you and your friends might want to do at the library.
Adults Reading YA Book Club: Novels in Verse
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Non-Library Location (See description)
In celebration of National Poetry Month we are reading teen novels in verse. Choose any teen novel in verse to read. We will meet at Mother Bear?s, located at 2306 25th St in Nexus Park.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 29, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, Apr 29, 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 Poetry Workshop
Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Celebrate National Poetry month with a series of poetry workshops. Each session will cover a different form of poetry, culminating in a zine making workshop to create a poetry zine.
Drama Club - Grades 1-4
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Red Room
Drama Club for grades 1-4. Registration required, attending all six sessions highly recommended!
Registration is now closed
Adults on the Spectrum
Tue, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 4
Support group for individuals 18 and up on the autism spectrum. Provided by Inclusive Options.
All Book'd Book Club
Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Red Room,Zoom 2
Join author Tess Gunty for a special discussion of The Rabbit Hutch! She?ll join via Zoom?attend in person or register online. Copies available at the circulation desk or on Libby.
NAMI Peer-to- Peer
Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
Star Wars Trivia Night
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Test your Star Wars knowledge at our 21+ trivia night! From the Jedi archives to the darkest Sith secrets, see if you are a master or a padawan. Gather your team and let the trivia flow through you!
Girls Who Code
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming 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, Apr 30, 9:30am - 10:30am
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.
Reading with Friends
Wed, Apr 30, 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.
Teen Film Series: Stage Adaptations
Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
In honor of Shakespeare?s birthday, we will be watching film adaptations of stage plays. Snacks and drinks provided. 2 - As You Like It 9 - My Fair Lady 16 - Fences 23 - Cats 30 - A Raisin in the Sun
Darkness to Light Stewards of Children {Spanish} - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Stewards of Children teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities.
Preschool Dance Class with Megan - Ages 2-5
Thu, May 01, 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, May 01, 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, May 01, 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, May 01, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Teen Game Day: Mario Kart Tournament
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Compete with your friends to be the fastest and the furiousest! The winner will receive a prestigious trophy.
Teen Game Day
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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 Taste Test: Naan
Fri, May 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with naan, a bread variety popular in many Asian countries. We will get naan in many different flavors from a local Indian restaurant.
Flow Yoga
Mon, May 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lower Level Reception Area
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.
Family Storytime - Ages 1-5
Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, May 06, 9:15am - 9:45am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Chair Yoga
Tue, May 06, 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.
Drama Club - Grades 1-4
Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Red Room
Drama Club for grades 1-4. Registration required, attending all six sessions highly recommended!
Registration is now closed
NAMI Peer-to- Peer
Tue, May 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
Skill Builders: Mother's Day Craft
Wed, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Have fun crafting while we socialize. This month, we will be making a gift for someone special.
Skill Builders: Mother's Day Craft
Wed, May 07, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Lower Level Reception Area,Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 4,Meeting Room 5
Have fun crafting while we socialize. This month, we will be making a gift for someone special.
Bartholomew County Writer's Group
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference 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.
Sierra Club - Winding Waters Group - Southern Indiana Sentinel Landscape
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Red Room
Join the us for our monthly meeting! Open to the public, each gathering features guest speakers presenting on key environmental topics. Connect, learn, and take action for a greener future.
Bartholomew County Writer's Group copy
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Library Babies - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 11:05am - 11:30am
Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Open Mic Poetry & Prose hosted by Skye Nicholson - Brought to You by the Columbus Area Arts Council
Thu, May 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Cancelled
Photography 101 - with Viewfinders Photography Club
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join members of the Viewfinders Photography club to learn the basics of photography. All skill levels welcome.
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