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

A Brush With Madness Painting Class

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

This month we will be scrapbook paper, modge podge, and paint to create a collage art of a forest or the crust of the earth—perfect for beginners and those who just want to have some creative fun.

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

Awaken Yoga with Julie

9:30am–11:00am
Adults (Ages 18+)
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!

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

Storytime @ Morsches Park

10:00am–10:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading, Outreach: Program
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Outreach: Program
Description:

Storytime in the Park!  The library will be hosting storytime, for families at Morsches Park on Wednesday mornings.  We will read, sing and dance under the trees and in the grass.

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This is a free event.

Please let us know if you would not like to have pictures taken of you or your family.

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

Dumpster Drummers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Live Entertainment
Registration Required
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 "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Beginning Line Dancing for Adults

6:00pm–7:30pm
Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+)
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 "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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

Next Generation Dance

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Live Entertainment
Registration Required
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!

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

Paperback Writers Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Classes & Workshops
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

9:30am–10:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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. 

Staff Half Day

12:00pm–6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Onsite
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Petting Farm Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 6-11)
Books & Reading
Registration Required
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 "General Interest (All Ages)" group

Petting Farm

11:00am–12:00pm
General Interest (All Ages)
Live Entertainment
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Library Grounds - Outside
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Live Entertainment
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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

INDIANA BIGFOOT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

This is a fun gathering of curious people wanting to share stories and information hosted by LeRoy Nail!

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

Baby Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
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.

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

Dino Origami

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
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 0-5)" group

Playdate

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Games & Competitions
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Description:

Bring your little ones to Playdate, a relaxed, drop-in program where toddlers can play, explore toys, and make new friends. Caregivers can connect while children enjoy a fun, safe space to learn and play together.

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

A Novel Idea

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Books & Reading
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies...The man who never reads lives only one." - George R.R. Martin

 

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

Teen Tuesday - Movie Night

4:30pm–5:30pm
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Public Events
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Program Type: Public Events
Description:

As Sam Sparks once said "You get one chance at the show, and if you don't make it, it's back to cleaning barometers."

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

The Evidence Room - Reasonable Doubt

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Books & Reading
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Description:

This month, we will examine the 2002 murder of Laci Peterson in Modesto, California, and the subsequent conviction of her husband, Scott Peterson.

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

Before 5

10:00am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
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

Princess Party

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Books & Reading
Registration Required
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 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.