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

Presto Prehistoric 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.
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.
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 "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

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

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group

Read-a-thon

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
General Interest (All Ages)

Let's spend the whole afternoon reading! Grab some snacks, your most cozy blanket, and all of your favorite books!  For every hour you spend in our Read-a-thon Retreat, you will get to spin our prize wheel to win something awesome!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Let's spend the whole afternoon reading! Grab some snacks, your most cozy blanket, and all of your favorite books!  For every hour you spend in our Read-a-thon Retreat, you will get to spin our prize wheel to win something awesome!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Baby Story Time

Friday, July 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

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

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

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

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

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

Extreme Lego Challenge

Friday, July 3, 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)

Test your Lego building capabilities in this EXTREME Lego Building Challenge! 

All supplies will be provided, all you need to bring is your skill and determination!

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

Test your Lego building capabilities in this EXTREME Lego Building Challenge! 

All supplies will be provided, all you need to bring is your skill and determination!

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 0-5)" group

Baby Story Time

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

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

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

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

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 0-5)" group

Puzzle Palooza

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Let's have a puzzle party! Puzzles can help little ones with fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem solving.

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

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

Let's have a puzzle party! Puzzles can help little ones with fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem solving.

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

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

Crafty Mornings: Diamond Art Garden Decor

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

What to add something cute to your garden or plants?  Come to the library to make your very own Diamond Art Garden Decor.  There will be a small selection of designs to choose from. 

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

What to add something cute to your garden or plants?  Come to the library to make your very own Diamond Art Garden Decor.  There will be a small selection of designs to choose from. 

This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group

Teen Tuesday - Bookflix

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)

A teen run book club where you get to keep the book! 

This month we'll discuss "Cat + Gamer" by Wataru Nadatani.

We'll pass out the next book, "Romanov" by Nadine Brandes.

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

A teen run book club where you get to keep the book! 

This month we'll discuss "Cat + Gamer" by Wataru Nadatani.

We'll pass out the next book, "Romanov" by Nadine Brandes.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Before 5

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Before 5 is an organization that provides information and support for healthy brain development in children ages birth to five years.

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

Before 5 is an organization that provides information and support for healthy brain development in children ages birth to five years.

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 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

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

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

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

Movie Marathon

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Virtual Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

The dog days of summer got you down? Cool off indoors for a day with our Movie Marathon! We will have back to back movie showings from 12:00-6:00. One bag of popcorn will be provided per person. 

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

The dog days of summer got you down? Cool off indoors for a day with our Movie Marathon! We will have back to back movie showings from 12:00-6:00. One bag of popcorn will be provided per person. 

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

Bottle Cap Flower

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Join us for a fun night of making bottle cap flowers! This is a cute little decoration that can be added to a potted plant or in your garden!

 All Supplies Provided

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for a fun night of making bottle cap flowers! This is a cute little decoration that can be added to a potted plant or in your garden!

 All Supplies Provided

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

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 "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Baby Story Time

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

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

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

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

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Firefly Storytime

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

This will be a very special storytime where we will read all of the books nominated for this year's Firefly Award.

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

This will be a very special storytime where we will read all of the books nominated for this year's Firefly Award.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Baby Story Time

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

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

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

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

Crafting Connections

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Bring your project and your personality—whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, or just like to keep your hands busy. This is a relaxed, no-pressure time to craft, and socialize for an hour and a half.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Bring your project and your personality—whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, or just like to keep your hands busy. This is a relaxed, no-pressure time to craft, and socialize for an hour and a half.