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Upcoming Events
Fri, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Library Plaza
Meet Soman Chainani, a NYT bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series (recently adapted into a Netflix movie). He will speak on the plaza, followed by a meet and greet / book signing.

Mon, Oct 02, All day
Blackwell Park - People Trail
Enjoy some fresh air and our StoryWalk®!

Mon, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Library Plaza Tents
Children ages 1 to 5 years and their families are invited to join us for Family Storytime at the Read-In!

Tue, Oct 03, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Wed, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Donner park - Playground Shelter
Join Library Staff at Donner Park for a storytime and playdate that will occur Whatever the Weather!

Fri, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!

Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
A Bluey storytime?! For real life?? Hooray!! Join library staff to celebrate all things Bluey at this special family Storytime!

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
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!

Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join library staff and fellow builders to create, share, and have fun!

Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Columbus
Join a Nature Explorer's Club educator to experience and appreciate nature with your child!

Thu, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.

Mon, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!

Tue, Oct 17, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Hey homeschoolers! Come hang out at the library, make some friends and learn something new! This month join us for all things shivery and spooky!

Tue, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hope Branch - Hope Branch Library
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!

Wed, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Library Patio
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) for Preschoolers!

Thu, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:25am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.

Thu, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Children ages 1 to 5 years and their families are invited to join us for Family Storytime! This program features fun stories, songs, rhymes, and movement while building early literacy skills.

Fri, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!

Fri, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Tween Area
Tweens can 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!

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Columbus - Lower Level Reception Area
Do you enjoy cooking? Join us for an in-person session of Kids' Kitchen!

Tue, Oct 24, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - 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!

Wed, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Library Plaza
Play and get to know other families in the community!

Thu, Oct 26, 10:00am - 10:25am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.

Thu, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Children ages 1 to 5 years and their families are invited to join us for Family Storytime! This program features fun stories, songs, rhymes, and movement while building early literacy skills.

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

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.

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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

Resources for . . .

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