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Upcoming Events
Fri, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - 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

Sat, Apr 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
New venue Columbus - 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!

Mon, Apr 03, All day
Blackwell Park - People Trail
Come enjoy "Bark, George!" by Jules Feiffer

Mon, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for an evening storytime!

Tue, Apr 04, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Wed, Apr 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Donner Park - Playground Shelter
Join us outside at Donner Park at the covered shelter next to the playground.

Thu, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
New venue Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
New venue Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

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

Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
New venue Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Little ones aged 2-8 are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean! Registration is required.

Mon, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for an evening storytime!

Tue, Apr 11, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Wed, Apr 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Donner Park - Playground Shelter
Join us outside at Donner Park at the covered shelter next to the playground.

Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

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

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

Mon, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG)!

Mon, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!

Mon, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for an evening storytime!

Tue, Apr 18, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
New venue Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

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

Wed, Apr 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Donner Park - Playground Shelter
Join us outside at Donner Park at the covered shelter next to the playground.

Thu, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
New venue Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Little ones aged 2-5 are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean! Registration is required.

Thu, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

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

Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join Columbus Indiana ACCUEIL for a storytime in French!

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

Mon, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for an evening storytime!

Tue, Apr 25, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Wed, Apr 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Donner Park - Playground Shelter
Join us outside at Donner Park at the covered shelter next to the playground.

Thu, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Thu, Apr 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - 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.

Fri, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Library Plaza
Come play on the plaza!

Sat, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Main Level Meeting Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.

No matter when or where you are learning, we are here to support you. Visit our Homeschooling Services page to learn more about homeschooling, or explore our free online tools and resources. We also have a large collection of books about parenting, teaching, homeschooling, and other learning concerns between the children's special collection and the adult nonfiction collection. Finally, don't miss out on library programs either - they make a great supplement to your learning journey. 

New and Noteworthy Resources

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Learn at Home with ABCMouse!

ABCMouse is now available to you for use at home - for free! Geared towards kids ages 2-8, ABCMouse features more than 8,500 learning activities that support learners in reading, math, science, health, social studies, art, and music.

All you need is a library card!

ABCMOUSE HOME ACCESS

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Beyond the Building

A library is more than just four walls. We love getting out and about in our community! Plan an outreach visit with one of our library staff today. 

Request an Outreach Event or School Visit

Questions? Comments? Concerns?

Contact the Children's Department