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Upcoming Events
Tue, May 27, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

Tue, May 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world.

Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Little ones are invited to Sing & Play with Allie Jean!

Wed, May 28, 4:35pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - 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!
This event is full

Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.
This event is full

Thu, May 29, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, May 29, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, May 29, 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.

Thu, May 29, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Library Patio,Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Mill Race Park - Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!

Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

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

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

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

Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Children ages 1-5 and their caregivers can drop in anytime from 11:00-11:30 for age-appropriate Process Art! Process art focuses on the journey of making art rather than focusing on the end product.

Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room,Conference Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.

Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Jun 05, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Jun 05, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Are you feeling regal? Show it! We will make crowns out of simple materials that you can start wearing right away!

Thu, Jun 05, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Columbus - Library Patio,Red Room
Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program!

Fri, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Arriel Vinson is a Reese's Book Club LitUp Fellow and Midwesterner who writes about being young, Black, and in search of freedom.

Fri, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
The LEX - 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus
Join us on the lawn for fanciful fairy tales!

Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Join Franklin-based artist Greg Potter and create a fun - maybe even silly - Renaissance-themed painting!
This event is full

Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Mill Race Park - Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!

Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

Tue, Jun 10, 9:15am - 9:45am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Toddler Time!

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

Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Build working siege engines to defend your miniature castle! Use popsicle sticks and other craft materials to make a miniature catapult or ballista!

Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Library Patio
Drop-in to the garden and get messy with us! We'll dig in the garden, explore nature, make art, and play!

Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Children in grades K-2 are invited to join kidscommons educators at the Hope Branch library to learn about what animals need to survive and construct shelters that will suit different animals.

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Columbus
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Jun 12, 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.
Registration opens Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 12, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Jun 12, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join local high school student Bethany Lewis to create fun jewelry and other crafts using recycled materials!
Registration opens Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
The LEX - 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus
Join us on the lawn for fanciful fairy tales!

Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Children's Area
Join children's library staff for a special Renaissance edition Stitch Camp! All materials are provided!

Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Mill Race Park - Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!

Mon, Jun 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, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join library staff and members of the Pokemon League of Columbus, IN and learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card game!
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 4:00pm

Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

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

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

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

Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hope - Hope Library (Annex)
Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon!

Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Children ages 1-5 and their caregivers can drop in anytime from 11:00-11:30 for age-appropriate Process Art! Process art focuses on the journey of making art rather than focusing on the end product.

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - Red Room
Join educators from kidscommons for a program that would impress Renaissance thinkers like Da Vinci and Galileo! Children in grades 3-6 will learn all about simple machines, and create their own!
Registration opens Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room,Conference Room
Join library staff and unleash your creativity- we?ll provide all the supplies you need.

Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
The LEX - 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus
Join us on the lawn for fanciful fairy tales!

Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Mill Race Park - Amphitheater by 5th Street Entrance
Stories, songs, rhymes, and books to keep at Mill Race Park!

Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Columbus - Conference Room
Join local author Sydney Simone as she walks your children through pages of her new kid's journal that can become an everyday tool as they navigate social situations, friendships and self.

Mon, Jun 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Columbus - Meeting Room 4
Trapped in a castle, you must use your smarts to escape! Beat tricky puzzles and work together to gain your freedom! Costumes encouraged but not required!
This event is full

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Columbus - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for Family Storytime!

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

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

Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
Join us at the library for Storytime!

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Columbus - Library Patio
Drop-in to the garden and get messy with us! We'll dig in the garden, explore nature, make art, and play!

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

Thu, Jun 26, 10:35am - 11:00am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime.

Thu, Jun 26, 11:05am - 11:30am
Columbus - Red Room
This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to 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. 

New and Noteworthy Resources

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

Read in another language with LOTE4KIDS! 

Kids can now enjoy more than 2500 online picture book in over 65+ world languages. Every book is fully animated, with subtitles and fully-voiced narration. New books and languages added every week! Download the LOTE4Kids App today!

LOTE4KIDS

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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?

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