Columbus

Today's hours

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

Mon, Mar 27	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 28	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 29	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 30	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 31	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 01	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 02	Closed

this week

All opening hours

Mon, Mar 27	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 28	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 29	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 30	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 31	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 01	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 02	Closed

this week

Address

536 Fifth St.
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 BCPL Create studio.

Reminder: Zoom links are emailed

Music with Valerie

Fri, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Level Meeting Room

Join music therapist Valerie Jones, as she guides the group through well-known songs with gentle movement and participation.

Rescheduled

Music with Valerie

Fri, Mar 31, 12:30pm - 5:30pm

New date Friday, March 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join music therapist Valerie Jones, as she guides the group through well-known songs with gentle movement and participation.

Arts and Crafts Supply Exchange

Fri, Mar 31, 12:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library

Shop for free, gently used arts and crafts supplies.

Stitch Camp - Registration is required

Fri, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Come join library staff to learn and practice the basics of both crocheting and knitting. Beginners welcome, no experience needed! All materials will be provided.

Registration is now closed

Teen Pro Gamer Club

Fri, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Area

Play games on the library's Nintendo Switch with your fellow teens. Feel free to bring your own Switch, joycons, games, etc. as well!

Registration is now closed

Arts and Craft Supply Exchange - Shopping Day

Sat, Apr 01, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Main Library

Shop for free unwanted, unused, or gently used arts and crafts supplies.

The Disassemblers

Sat, Apr 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Main Level Meeting 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!

Cbus Chess Crew

Sat, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Level Alcoves

All skill levels welcome! Come play a few games with local chess club members in a laid back atmosphere, study theory, break down tactics and traps, or learn how the pieces move.

Blackwell Park Storywalk - All month long!

Mon, Apr 03, All day

People Trail

Come enjoy "Bark, George!" by Jules Feiffer

Chair Yoga

Mon, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Level Meeting 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

Mon, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Area

In honor of National Poetry Month and BCPL?s Teen Poetry Contest, we are meeting every Monday in April to give teens a space to write, share, and get feedback on their poems.

Rescheduled

Adult Game Night

Mon, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Monday, April 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Dakota will bring a selection of games for attendees to choose from. Bringing your own game is encouraged. We will meet at Yats, located at 325 4th St, Columbus, IN 47201.

Adult Game Night

Mon, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Non-Library Location (See description)

Dakota will bring a selection of games for attendees to choose from. Bringing your own game is encouraged. We will meet at Yats, located at 325 4th St, Columbus, IN 47201.

Starlit Storytime - Ages 1-5

Mon, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for an evening storytime!

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3

Tue, Apr 04, 9:15am - 9:45am

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3

Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Apr 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Teen Trivia: Steven Universe

Tue, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Area

Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl, and Steven! Test your trivia knowledge of the Crystal Gems with fellow teens!

Masterclass on Energy and Adrenal Fatigue

Tue, Apr 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Always feeling tired? Need more energy? Come join us and get your mojo back!

BCPL Author Talk: Kate Beaton - New York Teims Bestselling author

Tue, Apr 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Non-Library Location (See description)

Join us for an enlightening conversation with New York Times bestselling author and cartoonist Kate Beaton. Register

Whatever the Weather Storytime and Playdate - Offsite Location

Wed, Apr 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Playground Shelter

Join us outside at Donner Park at the covered shelter next to the playground.

Skill Builders

Wed, Apr 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Skill builders is a craft program designed for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their caregivers. Have fun crafting while we socialize.

Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Shakespeare Adaptations

Wed, Apr 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Area

This month, Watch-It Wednesday will feature adaptations of Shakespeare plays in honor of the month of William Shakespeare?s birth and death.

Faith in Place: Environmental Stewardship and Advocacy

Wed, Apr 05, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Zoom 2,Main Level Meeting Room

The Sierra Club, Winding Waters Group, welcomes Faith in Place. Faith In Place coaches supports committees at houses of worship as they learn how to weave creation care into their lives.

Library Babies - Registration is required

Thu, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Level Meeting Room

This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

This event is full

Library Babies - Registration is required

Thu, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Main Level Meeting Room

This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Afternoon Storytime - Ages 1-5

Thu, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Teen Games at the Park

Thu, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Non-Library Location (See description)

Donner Park Shelter House Enjoy assorted yard games from the BCPL Library of Things in different Columbus parks. Games include ladder toss, croquet, Bocce ball, and more!

Tween Game Time

Thu, Apr 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Level Alcoves

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.

Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Registration is required

Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Little ones aged 2-8 are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean! Registration is required.

ASL Chat Practice

Thu, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Level Meeting Room

American Sign language practice group. All skill levels are welcome.

Bad Vibes Friday

Fri, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Area

Enjoy and discuss your favorite food crimes, listen to cringe music, and watch videos from the early days of the internet.

Dementia Friends Information Session

Fri, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Zoom 2

Become a Dementia Friend and attend a one-hour workshop with Sandy Allman, a trained Dementia Champion representing Dementia Friends Indiana.

Chair Yoga

Mon, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Level Meeting 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

Mon, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Area

In honor of National Poetry Month and BCPL?s Teen Poetry Contest, we are meeting every Monday in April to give teens a space to write, share, and get feedback on their poems.

BCPL Library Board of Trustees

Mon, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Red Room

Monthly meeting of the Bartholomew County Public Library Board. Open to all.

Starlit Storytime - Ages 1-5

Mon, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for an evening storytime!

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3

Tue, Apr 11, 9:15am - 9:45am

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3

Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Apr 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Peep Wars

Tue, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Area

Battle your friends using Peeps and a microwave!

Teen STEAM: Nature?s Notebook

Tue, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Blackwell Park Fun with phenology! Become a citizen scientist by observing the plants and animals outside the library to contribute to the USA National Phenology Network Nature?s Notebook project.

Canceled

Adult Craft Night - No sew sock bunny or chick

Tue, Apr 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Make a sweet and simple stuffed bunny or chick Shelly will show you how to upcycle an old sock into a cute spring decoration.

Raised Bed Alternatives for Vegetable Gardening

Tue, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Zoom 2,Main Level Meeting Room

Creating raised bed for growing vegetables can be inexpensive and enjoyable.

Family Movie Night - Shrek

Tue, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Story Time Room

Bring the Family to watch Shrek, and build some fairytale creations! Legos out, lights up! This month, feel free to bring snacks!

Whatever the Weather Storytime and Playdate - Offsite Location

Wed, Apr 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Playground Shelter

Join us outside at Donner Park at the covered shelter next to the playground.

Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Shakespeare Adaptations

Wed, Apr 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Area

This month, Watch-It Wednesday will feature adaptations of Shakespeare plays in honor of the month of William Shakespeare?s birth and death.

Library Babies - Registration is required

Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Level Meeting Room

This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

This event is full

Library Babies - Registration is required

Thu, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Main Level Meeting Room

This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Afternoon Storytime - Ages 1-5

Thu, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Teen Pokemon Go Meetup

Thu, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Non-Library Location (See description)

Mill Race Park Catch Pokemon, battle, and trade with fellow teens and library staff in Columbus parks.

Tween Game Time

Thu, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Level Alcoves

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.

ASL Chat Practice

Thu, Apr 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Level Meeting Room

American Sign language practice group. All skill levels are welcome.

Lights Up, Sound Down Movie - Raya and the Last Dragon

Fri, Apr 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Red Room,Main Level Meeting Room

Watch a movie with us in a sensory-friendly environment. Lights will remain on, and the sound will be turned down to a reasonable level. This month's movie will be Raya and the Last Dragon(PG).

Stitch Camp - Registration is required

Fri, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Level Alcoves

Come join library staff to learn and practice the basics of both crocheting and knitting. Beginners welcome, no experience needed! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Fri, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Complete a job for Queen Imreera Hethkantan and she will reward you handsomely. Create a level 5, fifth edition character prior to the game or use a pre-created character.

Goats on the Plaza with Jenkins Forever Farm

Sat, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Plaza

Visit Goats and learn about our local animal sanctuary!

Cbus Chess Crew

Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Level Alcoves

All skill levels welcome! Come play a few games with local chess club members in a laid back atmosphere, study theory, break down tactics and traps, or learn how the pieces move.

Chair Yoga

Mon, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Conference 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.

Pokemon Club: Battle Academy - Registration Required

Mon, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG)!

Teen Poetry Workshop

Mon, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Area

In honor of National Poetry Month and BCPL?s Teen Poetry Contest, we are meeting every Monday in April to give teens a space to write, share, and get feedback on their poems.

Pokemon Club - No Registration Required

Mon, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!

Columbus Viewfinders

Mon, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Main Level Alcoves

Share your love of photography and learn about different photography.

Starlit Storytime - Ages 1-5

Mon, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for an evening storytime!

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3

Tue, Apr 18, 9:15am - 9:45am

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3

Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Homeschool Hangout

Tue, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Level Alcoves

Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month we are celebrating National Poetry Month!

Teen STEAM: 3D Printing Pens

Tue, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Area

Make original 3D-printed creations with the library?s new 3D printing pens!

Pokemon Club

Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!

Whatever the Weather Storytime and Playdate - Offsite Location

Wed, Apr 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Playground Shelter

Join us outside at Donner Park at the covered shelter next to the playground.

Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Shakespeare Adaptations

Wed, Apr 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Area

This month, Watch-It Wednesday will feature adaptations of Shakespeare plays in honor of the month of William Shakespeare?s birth and death.

Teen Crochet Camp

Wed, Apr 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

My new room

Practice crochet while watching today?s movie. All levels of crochet welcome, including beginners.

Sing & Play with Allie Jean - Registration is required

Thu, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Main Level Meeting Room

Little ones aged 2-5 are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean! Registration is required.

Read A Little Aloud Book Discussion - Brown Bag Club

Thu, Apr 20, 12:00pm - 12:40pm

Main Level Alcoves

A reading group like no other. Bring your lunch and join us as we explore our love of reading by sharing stories and poems aloud. Share your thoughts, memories, and views with our friendly group.

Afternoon Storytime - Ages 1-5

Thu, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Teen Games at the Park

Thu, Apr 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Non-Library Location (See description)

Clifty Park Enjoy assorted yard games from BCPL?s Library of Things in different Columbus parks. Games include ladder toss, croquet, Bocce ball, and more!

Tween Game Time

Thu, Apr 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Level Alcoves

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.

French Storytime - Ages 2-8

Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Join Columbus Indiana ACCUEIL for a storytime in French!

ASL Chat Practice

Thu, Apr 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Conference Room

American Sign language practice group. All skill levels are welcome.

Music with Valerie

Fri, Apr 21, 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.

Kids' Kitchen - Registration is required

Sat, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Do you enjoy cooking? Join us for an in-person session of Kids' Kitchen! Registration is required to attend. We will be making cheesecake filled strawberries! All ingredients provided.

This event is full

Progressive Preservation Talk Series

Sat, Apr 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Red Room

This Progressive Preservation Talk Series will feature a talk and tour with Daniel Ostroff, Head of Acquisitions and Research at the Eames Institute and Louis Joyner, Architect and Preservationist.Register

Chair Yoga

Mon, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Level Meeting 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

Mon, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

My new room

In honor of National Poetry Month and BCPL?s Teen Poetry Contest, we are meeting every Monday in April to give teens a space to write, share, and get feedback on their poems.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Mon, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Area

Discuss summer and fall program ideas with Christina. Snacks provided.

Adults Reading YA Book Club: Novels in Verse

Mon, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Non-Library Location (See description)

Choose any YA novel in verse to read in celebration of National Poetry Month. Come prepared to share with the group what you read. We?ll meet up at Papa?s Grill.

Starlit Storytime - Ages 1-5

Mon, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for an evening storytime!

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3

Tue, Apr 25, 9:15am - 9:45am

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3

Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Level Meeting Room

Join us at the library for Storytime!

Better Boundries/ Better Business

Tue, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Level Meeting Room

Join Amanda Cox, Leadership Development and Wellness Coach, for a discussion on how to enhance your boundaries to work smarter, not harder, while still developing the business that works for YOU.

Teen STEAM: Geocaching

Tue, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Non-Library Location (See description)

Mill Race Park Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting adventure that uses GPS. Learn to find these treasures in Columbus parks.

All Book'd Book Club

Tue, Apr 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Zoom 2,Main Level Meeting Room

Join library staff members Shelly and Maria for a book discussion of The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton.

Candy Science

Tue, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room

Just how big can you make a marshmallow peep? Can you remove writing from candy? Answer these questions and more with candy science!