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This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Big Bang Bubbles

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Absolute Science’s highly skilled Bubbleologist dazzles with bubbles galore, bubble fog, and a nearly perfect bubble cube! Watch an exciting show that takes ordinary bubbles into the realm of the extreme - and learn the science behind it!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Absolute Science’s highly skilled Bubbleologist dazzles with bubbles galore, bubble fog, and a nearly perfect bubble cube! Watch an exciting show that takes ordinary bubbles into the realm of the extreme - and learn the science behind it!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Book Bingo

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Kids of all ages are welcome to come out to Book Bingo!!

Get a bingo, win a book; it's as simple as that!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is needed to attend!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Registration Required
Description:

Kids of all ages are welcome to come out to Book Bingo!!

Get a bingo, win a book; it's as simple as that!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is needed to attend!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Fun with Fossils

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
Join us for a mini dinosaur excavation and a special dino‑themed story! Kids will dig up their own dino figurine and enjoy a fun prehistoric tale.
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:
Join us for a mini dinosaur excavation and a special dino‑themed story! Kids will dig up their own dino figurine and enjoy a fun prehistoric tale.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Dana Hill Magic Show

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
Stop back in time for a dino-mite adventure! In this interactive magic and illusion show, kids will dig into the world of dinosaurs and archeology while discovering the real magic hidden inside books.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Live Entertainment
Registration Required
Description:
Stop back in time for a dino-mite adventure! In this interactive magic and illusion show, kids will dig into the world of dinosaurs and archeology while discovering the real magic hidden inside books.

Closed for the Fourth of July

All Day
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

PPL will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day.  We will reopen on Monday, July 6th at 9 am.

Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

PPL will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day.  We will reopen on Monday, July 6th at 9 am.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Dance Till You Drop

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Dance Till You Drop Arts Academy, located right here in Columbia City, is excited to put on a performance for their community!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Dance Till You Drop Arts Academy, located right here in Columbia City, is excited to put on a performance for their community!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Grandparent's Playdate

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Bring your grandparents to the library! Spend the morning together for a special playdate where you can play, discover, and bond. This program is designed for age 0-5 and their families.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Description:

Bring your grandparents to the library! Spend the morning together for a special playdate where you can play, discover, and bond. This program is designed for age 0-5 and their families.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Artisitc Detective

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Become a Detective by looking at a collection of artwork for clues to understand the story the artist is telling. What stories do portraits tell?  Enjoy a short drawing activity afterwards to practice what you've learned.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Live Entertainment
Registration Required
Description:

Become a Detective by looking at a collection of artwork for clues to understand the story the artist is telling. What stories do portraits tell?  Enjoy a short drawing activity afterwards to practice what you've learned.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Professor Steve

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Art and Science combine in this spectacular science show perfect for the whole family!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Live Entertainment
Registration Required
Description:

Art and Science combine in this spectacular science show perfect for the whole family!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Onsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

PPL will be closed on Monday, September 7th in honor of Labor Day.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 9 am.

Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

PPL will be closed on Monday, September 7th in honor of Labor Day.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 9 am.

Staff Half Day

Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Onsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

PPL will be closed on Thursday, November 26th & Friday, November 27th in honor of Thanksgiving.  We will reopen on Saturday, November 28th at 9 am.

Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

PPL will be closed on Thursday, November 26th & Friday, November 27th in honor of Thanksgiving.  We will reopen on Saturday, November 28th at 9 am.

Staff Half Day

Friday, December 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Onsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for the Fourth of July

All Day
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for the Fourth of July

All Day
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for the Fourth of July

All Day
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite