This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Create and Connect: Crochet Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Community Room A at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Are you a crocheter looking for a group to create with? Come join us to work on your own project or work on the project of the month. This group is intended for people of all experience levels and styles. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group May 4 2026 Mon Create and Connect: Crochet 5:30pm–7:00pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Description: Are you a crocheter looking for a group to create with? Come join us to work on your own project or work on the project of the month. This group is intended for people of all experience levels and styles.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Paperback Writers Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adult Services Area at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Paperback Writers is a creative writing group for people writing original work, irrespective of genre. Welcome to Paperback Writers. This is group for adult writers (ages 18 and up). View Details This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group May 7 2026 Thu Paperback Writers 6:00pm–7:30pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Adult Services Area Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Paperback Writers is a creative writing group for people writing original work, irrespective of genre. Welcome to Paperback Writers. This is group for adult writers (ages 18 and up).
This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Master Gardener Series Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:45pm Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Come learn about gardening techniques to prepare for your spring garden! You'll learn about community gardens in Whitley County and how you can apply the expertise of Master Gardeners in your own home. View Details This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group May 9 2026 Sat Master Gardener Series 9:00am–4:45pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Come learn about gardening techniques to prepare for your spring garden! You'll learn about community gardens in Whitley County and how you can apply the expertise of Master Gardeners in your own home.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Homeschool Happenings - Life Skills Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Join us for Captain Cash - Part Two, a homeschool program that introduces the fundamentals of personal finance. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 11 2026 Mon Homeschool Happenings - Life Skills 1:00pm–2:00pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Description: Join us for Captain Cash - Part Two, a homeschool program that introduces the fundamentals of personal finance.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Yoga Flow with Julie Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium 1 & 2 at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Welcome to Awaken Yoga with Julie! Please wear comfortable and breathable clothing, and your own yoga mat (we will try to have a few extra on hand for beginners who want to give yoga a try for the first time). View Details This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group May 11 2026 Mon Yoga Flow with Julie 6:00pm–7:30pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1 & 2 Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Welcome to Awaken Yoga with Julie! Please wear comfortable and breathable clothing, and your own yoga mat (we will try to have a few extra on hand for beginners who want to give yoga a try for the first time).
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Awaken Yoga with Julie Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am Auditorium 1 & 2 at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Welcome to Awaken Yoga with Julie! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group May 13 2026 Wed Awaken Yoga with Julie 9:30am–11:00am Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1 & 2 Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Description: Welcome to Awaken Yoga with Julie!
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Homeschool Happenings - Hangout Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) School’s out - homeschool style! Join us for an end-of-year party with games, activities, and plenty of fun as we celebrate a great year together. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 18 2026 Mon Homeschool Happenings - Hangout 1:00pm–2:00pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Description: School’s out - homeschool style! Join us for an end-of-year party with games, activities, and plenty of fun as we celebrate a great year together.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Homespun Workings Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!-Participation is limited to 20 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. View Details This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group May 20 2026 Wed Homespun Workings 5:30pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Description: NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!-Participation is limited to 20 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Medicare 101 Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room A at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Come and learn the basics of Medicare with Gregg Palmer. This is a free event and no library card is required. View Details This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group May 21 2026 Thu Medicare 101 6:00pm–7:00pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Come and learn the basics of Medicare with Gregg Palmer. This is a free event and no library card is required.
Closed for Memorial Day All Day Onsite Closing May 24 2026 Sun Closing Closed for Memorial Day All Day Branches: Onsite
Closed for Memorial Day All Day Onsite, Virtual, Offsite PPL will be closed on Monday, May 25th in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 9 am. Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Closed for Memorial Day All Day Branches: Onsite, Virtual, Offsite Description: PPL will be closed on Monday, May 25th in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 9 am.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Create and Connect: Crochet Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Community Room A at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Are you a crocheter looking for a group to create with? Come join us to work on your own project or work on the project of the month. This group is intended for people of all experience levels and styles. View Details This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Create and Connect: Crochet 5:30pm–6:30pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Are you a crocheter looking for a group to create with? Come join us to work on your own project or work on the project of the month. This group is intended for people of all experience levels and styles.
This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Beginning Line Dancing for Adults Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+) Designed for beginners, this class will cover the basic line dance steps and terminology while incorporating them into popular dances. Music genres will include pop, classic rock, country, and Latin. View Details This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Beginning Line Dancing for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Designed for beginners, this class will cover the basic line dance steps and terminology while incorporating them into popular dances. Music genres will include pop, classic rock, country, and Latin.
Staff Half Day Friday, June 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm Onsite Closing Jun 5 2026 Fri Closing Staff Half Day 12:00pm–6:00pm Branches: Onsite
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group INDIANA BIGFOOT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room A & B at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) A fun gathering of curious people wanting to share stories and information! In 2014 LeRoy was given the opportunity to take over the Indiana Bigfoot Research Association, building the IBRO into what it is today. View Details This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jun 6 2026 Sat INDIANA BIGFOOT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION 1:00pm–3:00pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: A fun gathering of curious people wanting to share stories and information! In 2014 LeRoy was given the opportunity to take over the Indiana Bigfoot Research Association, building the IBRO into what it is today.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Dinosaurs and Their Tracks Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Community Room A & B at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Join Professor James Farlow for an exciting presentation about Dinosaurs and Their Tracks. Professor Farlow will also bring some specimens for viewing. This event is free and no library card is necessary. View Details This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Dinosaurs and Their Tracks 5:30pm–6:30pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Join Professor James Farlow for an exciting presentation about Dinosaurs and Their Tracks. Professor Farlow will also bring some specimens for viewing. This event is free and no library card is necessary.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Power Up: Intro to Robotics Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Community Room A at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Interested in robotics,coding, and all things STEM? Let's learn with Ms. Beth! We'll have fun coding, playing, exploring, and learning together! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 19 2026 Fri Power Up: Intro to Robotics 4:30pm–5:30pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Description: Interested in robotics,coding, and all things STEM? Let's learn with Ms. Beth! We'll have fun coding, playing, exploring, and learning together!
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! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 25 2026 Thu Big Bang Bubbles 6:00pm–7:00pm Classes & Workshops 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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Basic Smart Phone Photography Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Auditorium 1 & 2 at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) This 90-minute class covers Apple iPhones and Samsung Android Photos.Students will learn how to:Choose photo & video settings that suit their needs.Choose focus points and control exposure. View Details This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jun 27 2026 Sat Basic Smart Phone Photography 11:00am–12:30pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1 & 2 Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: This 90-minute class covers Apple iPhones and Samsung Android Photos.Students will learn how to:Choose photo & video settings that suit their needs.Choose focus points and control exposure.
This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Beginning Line Dancing for Adults Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+) Designed for beginners, this class will cover the basic line dance steps and terminology while incorporating them into popular dances. Music genres will include pop, classic rock, country, and Latin. View Details This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Beginning Line Dancing for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Designed for beginners, this class will cover the basic line dance steps and terminology while incorporating them into popular dances. Music genres will include pop, classic rock, country, and Latin.
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 Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Closed for the Fourth of July All Day 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! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Dance Till You Drop 2:00pm–3:00pm Classes & Workshops 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 "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Beginning Line Dancing for Adults Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+) Designed for beginners, this class will cover the basic line dance steps and terminology while incorporating them into popular dances. Music genres will include pop, classic rock, country, and Latin. View Details This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Aug 5 2026 Wed Beginning Line Dancing for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Designed for beginners, this class will cover the basic line dance steps and terminology while incorporating them into popular dances. Music genres will include pop, classic rock, country, and Latin.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Paperback Writers Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Community Room B at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Paperback Writers is a creative writing group for people writing original work, irrespective of genre. Welcome to Paperback Writers. This is group for adult writers (ages 18 and up). View Details This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Aug 6 2026 Thu Paperback Writers 6:00pm–7:30pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room B Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Paperback Writers is a creative writing group for people writing original work, irrespective of genre. Welcome to Paperback Writers. This is group for adult writers (ages 18 and up).
