This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 22 2026 Fri I'm Booked 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (Ages 6-11) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 22 2026 Fri I'm Booked 4:30pm–5:30pm Books & Reading Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: Let's spend the afternoon reading! Grab some snacks, your most cozy blanket, and all of your favorite books!
May 24 2026 Sun Closed for Memorial Day All Day Closing May 24 2026 Sun Closing Closed for Memorial Day All Day Branches: Onsite
May 25 2026 Mon Closed for Memorial Day All Day 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 "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 28 2026 Thu Career Spotlight: Meet a Forensic Scientist! 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (Ages 6-11) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 28 2026 Thu Career Spotlight: Meet a Forensic Scientist! 4:30pm–5:30pm Books & Reading Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: Come see Emily Kell and get the inside scoop on life as a Forensic Scientist! Find out what their job is really like, hear awesome stories, and ask anything you’re curious about.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 29 2026 Fri Book Bingo 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (Ages 6-11) Games & Competitions This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 29 2026 Fri Book Bingo 4:30pm–5:30pm Games & Competitions Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Games & Competitions 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!
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 30 2026 Sat Tea-Rex Party 10:30am–12:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 30 2026 Sat Tea-Rex Party 10:30am–12:00pm Books & Reading Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: Get ready to stomp, roar and explore the world of dinosaurs to kick off Summer at the Library!
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Adopt A Dino Day All Day Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Adopt A Dino Day All Day Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Onsite Room: Youth Services Area Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Adopt a Dino Day: Help us kick off Summer at the Library on National Dinosaur Day with an all-day drop-in event! Come pick up a new friend and create a collar and special home that is just for them.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Shadow Studio 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Shadow Studio 2:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1 Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Use light and shadows to create amazing art! Trace cool shapes, hands, and objects as their shadows appear on paper, then turn them into creative drawings.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Dumpster Drummers 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Dumpster Drummers 2:00pm–3:00pm Live Entertainment Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Live Entertainment Registration Required Description: The Dumpster Drummers™ is an educational performance group that use the arts to teach children (and adults) about recycling and environmental conservation.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Next Generation Dance 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Next Generation Dance 2:00pm–3:00pm Live Entertainment Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Live Entertainment Registration Required Description: Next Generation Studio of Dance, located right here in Columbia City, is excited to put on a performance for their community!
Jun 5 2026 Fri Staff Half Day 12:00pm–6:00pm Closing Jun 5 2026 Fri Closing Staff Half Day 12:00pm–6:00pm Branches: Onsite
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Petting Farm Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 6-11) Books & Reading Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Petting Farm Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Books & Reading Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Description: After a storytime that Old MacDonald would be proud of, come outside to meet some our favorite farm animals!
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 8 2026 Mon Dino Origami 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 8 2026 Mon Dino Origami 2:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Fold, crease, and create your own paper dinosaurs! Learn simple origami techniques and turn colorful paper into roaring T-Rexes and more.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 10 2026 Wed Princess Party 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Books & Reading Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 10 2026 Wed Princess Party 2:00pm–3:00pm Books & Reading Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1 & 2 Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Description: Attention all princes and princesses! Come to this magical princess party with royal training, a special storytime, and a meet & greet with four special princesses!
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Dinosaur Dimensions 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Dinosaur Dimensions 2:00pm–3:00pm Live Entertainment Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Live Entertainment Registration Required Description: Hear a prehistoric tale in this fun pop-up show featuring four silly dinosaur puppets followed by a meet & greet.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 Jun 12 2026 Fri Environment Investigators 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (Ages 6-11) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 12 2026 Fri Environment Investigators 4:30pm–5:30pm Live Entertainment Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Live Entertainment Registration Required Description: "Unearth a Story" by learning all about the environment with Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Mural of the Month All Day Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Mural of the Month All Day Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Collaborative art projects are a fantastic way to bring people together, foster creativity, and beautify community spaces. Help us decorate our windows in the Youth Services Department each month to help brighten up the library.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 15 2026 Mon Clue Crew 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Games & Competitions This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 15 2026 Mon Clue Crew 2:00pm–3:00pm Games & Competitions Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Games & Competitions Description: Calling all detectives, spies, and sleuths in training!
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Electrical Extravaganza 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Electrical Extravaganza 2:00pm–3:00pm Live Entertainment Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Live Entertainment Registration Required Description: Students will learn about electrical current, voltage, conservation and transfer of energy, conductors and insulators. Experience the power of Tesla Coils in this electrifying demonstration!
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Mark's Ark 6:00pm–7:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Mark's Ark 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Description: Meet some amazing animals at this fun and educational program. Cuddly or creepy, feathery or slithery, no matter what type of animal you prefer, there is something for everyone at this program.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 19 2026 Fri Power Up: Intro to Robotics 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (Ages 6-11) Classes & Workshops 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 Jun 20 2026 Sat Father's Day Crafts 11:00am–2:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Father's Day Crafts 11:00am–2:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Onsite Room: Youth Services Area Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Description: Bring in that special fatherly figure in your life & join us for some fun Father's Day Crafts! Drop in when you can and create at your own pace!
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 22 2026 Mon Shrinky Dink Station 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 22 2026 Mon Shrinky Dink Station 2:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Draw, color, and watch your art shrink! Design your own Shrinky Dink creations, then see them magically transform into mini masterpieces you can take home.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 24 2026 Wed Dinosaur Pirates with Roz Puppets 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 24 2026 Wed Dinosaur Pirates with Roz Puppets 2:00pm–3:00pm Live Entertainment Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Live Entertainment Registration Required Description: Hit the high seas with this story of prehistoric proportions. A treasure chest of music, antics, and audience participation. This experience has been millions of years in the making.
