Mar 6 2026 Fri Staff Half Day 12:00pm–6:00pm Closing Mar 6 2026 Fri Closing Staff Half Day 12:00pm–6:00pm Branches: Onsite
Mar 15 2026 Sun Closed for Carpet Cleaning All Day Closing Mar 15 2026 Sun Closing Closed for Carpet Cleaning All Day Branches: Onsite
Apr 5 2026 Sun Closed for Easter Holiday All Day Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Closed for Easter Holiday All Day Branches: Onsite
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group May 16 2026 Sat Elegant Harp Music 10:00am–12:00pm Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages) Live Entertainment This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group May 16 2026 Sat Elegant Harp Music 10:00am–12:00pm Live Entertainment Library Branch: Onsite Room: Adult Services Area Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Live Entertainment Description: Spring into the Library to listen to beautiful, elegant harp music by Sarah Wall. This is a free event, open to all who want to attend.
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 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 "General Interest (All Ages)" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Petting Farm 11:00am–12:00pm General Interest (All Ages) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Petting Farm 11:00am–12:00pm Live Entertainment 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 "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 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 0-5)" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Silly Bits with Roz Puppets 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Silly Bits with Roz Puppets 10:30am–11:00am Live Entertainment Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Live Entertainment Registration Required Description: This highly interactive and silly puppet show is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! Featuring characters like Charlie Chipmunk and Little Dog, you are guaranteed to get a laugh from viewers of all ages!
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.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jun 27 2026 Sat Baby Prom 9:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jun 27 2026 Sat Baby Prom 9:30am–11:30am Live Entertainment Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Live Entertainment Registration Required Description: You're invited to the cutest event of the summer! Come dressed up in your best glam and dance the morning away (or at least until nap time). We'll have bubbles, crafts, a selfie station, and so much more!
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Dana Hill Magic Show 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Dana Hill Magic Show 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: 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.
Jul 4 2026 Sat Closed for the Fourth of July All Day 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 Jul 15 2026 Wed Artisitc Detective 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Artisitc Detective 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: Become a Detective by looking at a collection of artwork for clues to understand the story the artist is telling. What stories do portraits tell? Enjoy a short drawing activity afterwards to practice what you've learned.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jul 22 2026 Wed Professor Steve 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jul 22 2026 Wed Professor Steve 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: Art and Science combine in this spectacular science show perfect for the whole family!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 Aug 4 2026 Tue Summer 2026 Program 10:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Live Entertainment This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Aug 4 2026 Tue Summer 2026 Program 10:30am–11:30am Live Entertainment Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Live Entertainment
Sep 6 2026 Sun Closed for Labor Day All Day Closing Sep 6 2026 Sun Closing Closed for Labor Day All Day Branches: Onsite
Sep 7 2026 Mon Closed for Labor Day All Day Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Closed for Labor Day All Day 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.
Sep 11 2026 Fri Staff Half Day 12:00pm–6:00pm Closing Sep 11 2026 Fri Closing Staff Half Day 12:00pm–6:00pm Branches: Onsite