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Mon, Nov 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - 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!
Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Tue, Nov 17, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Tue, Nov 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hope - Hope Branch Library
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Do you love robotics, coding, building, just science in general? Join your friends for an hour of fun including Hack Pack, Coding, Robot Fights and More!
Wed, Nov 18, 11:15am - 12:00pm
The LEX - Outside Green Space
Children ages 1-5 and their caregiver can join us outside at the LEX anytime between 11:15-12:00 for our annual Tots' Turkey Trot!
Rescheduled
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Friday, November 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Join us to play Magic: the Gathering! If you have never played before we will teach you how!
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Cuddle up with Clover, the therapy dog, to hear stories and poems! After the librarian reads, you are welcome to take a turn reading to Clover!
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Explore concepts of music while building social and emotional development in this music program designed to use story, music, and imagination for the developing child.
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - 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
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full
Thu, Nov 19, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Thu, Nov 19, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
Thu, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - 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.
Fri, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eastside - Community Room
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!
Sat, Nov 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Move, dance, and hear a story at this unique dancing storytime!
Mon, Nov 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Mon, Nov 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Get your stomach ready! Family member against family member, you will create the best dish with the ingredients provided! May the tastiest win!
Tue, Nov 24, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Tue, Nov 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Tue, Nov 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Wed, Nov 25, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Kids of all ages can drop in anytime between 11:15-12 to make a classic handprint turkey! This is a drop-in program, the craft will take around 10-15 minutes. Please dress to get messy!
Mon, Nov 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join a group of new but enthusiastic DND wannabees. We will all learn together!
Mon, Nov 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Tue, Dec 01, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Tue, Dec 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Tue, Dec 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
Tue, Dec 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Eastside - Community Room
Stop by 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.
Wed, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Explore concepts of music while building social and emotional development in this music program designed to use story, music, and imagination for the developing child.
Thu, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - 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.
Thu, Dec 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month, it's Grinch Season!
Thu, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Front Entrance (Main Floor),Library Plaza
On this Not So Silent Night, join us for an evening of cozy winter celebration on the plaza and inside the library!
Mon, Dec 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room,Conference Room
Celebrate the holidays with the American Girls. Make crafts the girls would have made in their time or make a present for your doll! Make and eat a delicious gingerbread house and play holiday games!
Mon, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Area
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Tue, Dec 08, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Tue, Dec 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Tue, Dec 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
At this special Holiday Edition of Cuentos y Cantos we will have fun with Spanish language holiday songs and stories- including our favorite: mi burrito sabanero!
Wed, Dec 09, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Get some of that winter energy out at a playdate at the library! We'll have blocks, a Cozy Bakery dramatic play area, big stuffies, music, and more!
Wed, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Children in grades 1-6 are invited to join us for Drama Club! This monthly program will explore fun theater and stage activities.
Thu, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - 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.
Fri, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Columbus - 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!
Mon, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Tween Area
Join children's library staff as we learn more about fiber arts. This month we will be making our own DIY Drop Spindles using wood dowels and air-dry clay. Registration is necessary for this program.
Mon, Dec 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Join a group of new but enthusiastic DND wannabees. We will all learn together! Registration is Required
Mon, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!
Tue, Dec 15, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Tue, Dec 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!
Tue, Dec 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!
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.
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Literacy Leap equips any caring adult to lead personalized phonics lessons grounded in the Science of Reading. Sit side-by-side for reading practice that's matched to each child's exact skill level and unique interests.
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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.
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[hidden] Hello, friends!
Happy fall, all! This month, we have put together both virtual and screen-free take and go programs for you, including trivia, bingo, virtual tours and field trips, storytimes, social connections, STEAM Take & Go kits, and more. Don't forget that you can still visit the library for books and take & make crafts, or you can take advantage of our ongoing curbside book pickup. We will not be offering any in-person children's programming during the month of September.
[hidden] Virtual Fan Clubhouse: Adventures in History
Do you love to think about what life was like in the past? If you love to read books like the Magic Tree House Books, the I Survived series, Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales, or the American Girl series then December’s Virtual Fan Club is for you! You can get book recommendations, tell us about your favorite Historical Fiction books and movies, and test your history knowledge in the Time Travel Escape Room!
Not your genre or series? Try visiting one of our past Fan clubhouses!
[HIDDEN] Get Homework Help with Tutor.com!
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Live tutoring is available 7 days a week from 4pm–11pm. Tutor.com is free to use with your BCPL card. To get started, click the button below or download the Tutor.com To Go app.
[hidden] Introducing: Kids' Clubs
Scheduling virtual programs can be challenging when we're in the middle of e-learning. Instead, join one of our ongoing clubs for kids, and participate whenever and wherever you'd like - as much as you'd like! Access Builders' Guild, Fan Clubs, and more.
[hidden] A storytime just for you!
We want you to know just how much we miss each and every one of you, so we are putting together unique storytime sessions just for you. Register between February 1 and February 8 to receive a personalized storytime link in your inbox, just in time for Valentine's Day!
Scholastic Watch & Learn Library
We are thrilled to announce the addition of Scholastic Watch & Learn Library to our list of online resources for kids and families! Featuring high-quality, teacher-vetted videos on everything from science to social-emotional skills, this database is an excellent resource for teachers and homeschoolers to supplement your curriculum. The videos are aimed primarily at preschool and early elementary school students, and new videos are added monthly.
[hidden] Supporting Black Lives Through Books
Looking for materials to read with your kids to help them to learn and process current events (and the history leading up to them)? Perhaps you would simply like to expose them to diverse voices and perspectives. Maybe you would like some advice directed at you - the caregiver - for engaging in tough conversations about race, racism, and prejudice. We want to help! We've put together a list of some of the books we have in our department that feature black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) characters, authors, and illustrators. Keep in mind that this is not a complete list - but it is a list of titles we recommend. You can check our catalog for additional titles. We have also included a link to further reading and resources for kids and caregivers, compiled by librarians around the country.
If there are items we do not have in our catalog that you would like to see, please reach out to us using the contact form at the bottom of this page. Thank you for your support!