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This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
navy blue background with a robot head in the center with different connections all around, underneath are the words "Power Up Intro to robotics"

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! 

Registration Required
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
navy blue background with the words "summer at the library" at the top then there is a frame with a photo of a man surrounded by bubbles, seemingly he is blowing more. The words "Big Bang Bubbles" is below it.

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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Basic Smartphone Photography

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.

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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Person in a yoga pose within a lace circle background.

Awaken Yoga with Julie

Wednesday, July 1, 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!

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Welcome to Awaken Yoga with Julie!

This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Blue line drawing of two people dancing in western-style outfits and hats, posed mid-step on a light blue background.

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.
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
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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Create & Connect Crochet logo with yarn ball and decorative stitching on a blue background.

Create and Connect: Crochet

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services 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.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Yoga pose on a tan, lace, circular background.

Yoga Flow with Julie

Monday, July 6, 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).

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 "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
navy blue background with a frame, inside of which is the silhouette of 3 dancers in various poses the logo "dance til u drop" is in the bottom right. Surrounding the frame are the words "Summer at the library - Dance Till You Drop"

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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Antique Typewriter with Paper

Paperback Writers Workshop

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Join us for our Paperback Writers Summer Writing workshop lead by a local author!

This event is free and does NOT require a library to attend.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Join us for our Paperback Writers Summer Writing workshop lead by a local author!

This event is free and does NOT require a library to attend.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Painted Flower Pot

Brush With Madness- Painted Pots

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium 1 & 2 at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Come paint clay flower pots with us!

This program is free to attend and does NOT require a library card

Space is limited to the first 20 participants, so come early to secure your spot! 

Doors will open at 5:25 p.m.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Description:

Come paint clay flower pots with us!

This program is free to attend and does NOT require a library card

Space is limited to the first 20 participants, so come early to secure your spot! 

Doors will open at 5:25 p.m.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
navy blue background with a robot head in the center with different connections all around, underneath are the words "Power Up Intro to robotics"

Power Up: Intro to Robotics

Thursday, July 23, 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! 

Registration Required
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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Create & Connect Crochet logo with yarn ball and decorative stitching on a blue background.

Create and Connect: Crochet

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services 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.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Yoga pose on a tan, lace, circular background.

Yoga Flow with Julie

Monday, August 3, 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).

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
Yoga pose on a tan, lace, circular background.

Awaken Yoga with Julie

Wednesday, August 5, 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!

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Welcome to Awaken Yoga with Julie!

This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Beginning Line Dancing

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.
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
Antique Typewriter with Paper

Paperback Writers

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services 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). 

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
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 "Children (Ages 0-5)" group
Navy blue background with stars and music notes spread around it. In the center is a lilac colored disco ball with the words "dance party" on it

Dance Party

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Let's dance those sillies out! This fast-paced storytime is perfect for our most active little ones. Dance, jump, sing, and move along with Ms. Kelsey!

This program is intended for children 5 and under.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Let's dance those sillies out! This fast-paced storytime is perfect for our most active little ones. Dance, jump, sing, and move along with Ms. Kelsey!

This program is intended for children 5 and under.

This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group
Purple background with a teal picture frame. Inside the frame is 3 geese wearing different colored hoodies and headphones with the words "Teen Tuesday" above it, and "T.A.G." below it.

Teen Tuesday - TAG

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)

TAG, you’re it! Join the library’s Teen Advisory Group and make the library a place teens love.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

TAG, you’re it! Join the library’s Teen Advisory Group and make the library a place teens love.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Yoga pose on a tan, lace, circular background.

Awaken Yoga with Julie

Wednesday, September 2, 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!

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Welcome to Awaken Yoga with Julie!

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Antique Typewriter with Paper

Paperback Writers

Thursday, September 3, 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). 

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). 

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