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Columbia City, IN 46725
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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Puzzle pieces and the wording Speed Puzzling at the Peabody Public Library.

Speed Puzzling!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room A & B at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Community Room A & B

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Games & Competitions

Registration Required

Description:

Put your jigsaw skills to the test! It's a race against the clock to complete a 500-piece puzzle.

Please register your team of 1 to 4 members.

A colorful background with a girl's face behind the words "Needy Little Things"

Teen Tuesday - Bookflix

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Teen Lounge at Onsite

Age Group:

Young Adult (ages 12 -18)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Teen Lounge

Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)

Program Type: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Description:

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

This month we'll discuss "Needy Little Things" by Channelle Desamours

We'll pass out the next book, "Faint of Heart" by Kerilynn Wilson.

Stacks of books on a table

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm

Friends Bookroom at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Friends Bookroom

Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)

Program Type: Books & Reading

Description:

Find a "New to you" book!

Wreath Making

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Adult Services Area at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Adult Services Area

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Description:

Join us in decorating wired wreaths with beautiful silk flowers and greenery.

Supplies will be provided but if there is something special you'd like to add, feel free to bring it!

Master Gardeners Series

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage

Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Description:

Come learn about gardening techniques to prepare for your spring garden!

You'll learn about community gardens in Whitley County and how you can apply the expertise of Master Gardeners in your own home.

Four round diamond art designs featuring colorful flowers made of sparkling rhinestones.

Crafty Mornings: Diamond Art Coasters

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room A & B at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Community Room A & B

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Description:

Come to the library and create your own diamond art coaster!

We will have all the supplies needed to create your own diamond art coaster.

This program is free, and no library card is required.

Family Planting with plant graphics

Family Planting

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room A & B at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Community Room A & B

Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)

Program Type: Public Events

Description:

Come in anytime during the two hour window by yourself or with your family to help us plant some wonderful seedlings!

Basic Smartphone Photography

Basic Smart Phone Photography

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Community Room A & B at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Community Room A & B

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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/17)	Mon (5/18)	Tue (5/19)	Wed (5/20)	Thu (5/21)	Fri (5/22)	Sat (5/23)
9 am						This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Baby Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Baby Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group 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 Block Party 10:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Join us for a special type of block party! We will have wooden blocks, building blocks, alphabet blocks, and more!		This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group 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 Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Homeschool Happenings - Hangout 1:00pm–2:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Classes & Workshops Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Description: School’s out - homeschool style! Join us for an end-of-year party with games, activities, and plenty of fun as we celebrate a great year together.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Teen Tuesday - Saved by the Binge 4:30pm–5:30pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Public Events This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Teen Lounge Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Program Type: Public Events Description: Each month, we’ll binge-watch a few episodes of a throwback TV show that defined its era.		This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Junior Detectives: Tricks with Marbles 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (Ages 6-11) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: Become a top-notch sleuth! Inspired by favorite mystery books, kids will dive into the world of detection with hands-on activities and experiments.	This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group I'm Booked 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (Ages 6-11) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group 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!
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Otherwordly Book Club! 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) Books & Reading This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: This months discussion: "Sharks in the Time of Saviors" by: Kawai Strong Washburn		This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Homespun Workings 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Description: NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!-Participation is limited to 20 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group The Evidence Room - When Justice Fails 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) Books & Reading Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group 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 1993 murders of three eight-year-old boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, and the subsequent convictions of three teenagers who became known as the West Memphis Three.	This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Family Game Night 6:00pm–7:00pm General Interest (All Ages) Games & Competitions This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Games & Competitions Description: Bring out the entire family for this awesome game night! We will have various board games laid out for your family to enjoy and play.	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Medicare 101 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Come and learn the basics of Medicare with Gregg Palmer. This is a free event and no library card is required.