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Bold words "Junior Detective" in the top left corner with the words "this month’s mystery: decoding secret ciphers" beneath it. The rest of the image is of a young boy holding a magnifying glass to his eye.

Junior Detectives - Decoding Secret Ciphers

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

Children (Ages 6-11)

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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.

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Inventor's Workshop

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

Children (Ages 6-11)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room

Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Description:

Create, make, invent, and problem solve using everyday materials and craft supplies in this drop-in event. Let your imaginations run wild! Each month there will be a new invention that needs to be created to solve a problem.

Paddington Movie: The Adventure is about to begin.

Family Movie Night

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)

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Library Branch: Onsite

Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room

Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)

Program Type: Public Events

Description:

Read this season’s Family Book Club, "A Bear Called Paddington" by Michael Bond together as a family and then come to the library for a movie night!

Career Spotlight

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

Children (Ages 6-11)

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Library Branch: Onsite

Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room

Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)

Program Type: Books & Reading

Description:

This will be a special story time featuring a community helper, this month we will have Jenn Stanford, a bus driver for the NACS district.

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.

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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.

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)

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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+)

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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!

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Time	Mon (6/01)	Tue (6/02)	Wed (6/03)	Thu (6/04)	Fri (6/05)	Sat (6/06)
All Day	This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Adopt A Dino Day All Day Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group 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.
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 Puzzle Palooza 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: 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 "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Storytime @ Morsches Park 10:00am–10:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading, Outreach: Program Offsite Event This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group 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. Additional Information 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 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.	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 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 Registration Required Description: After a storytime that Old MacDonald would be proud of, come outside to meet some our favorite farm animals!
11 am						This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Petting Farm 11:00am–12:00pm General Interest (All Ages) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group 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!
12 pm					Closing Staff Half Day 12:00pm–6:00pm Branches: Onsite
1 pm						This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group INDIANA BIGFOOT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: A fun gathering of curious people wanting to share stories and information! In 2014 LeRoy was given the opportunity to take over the Indiana Bigfoot Research Association, building the IBRO into what it is today.
2 pm	This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Shadow Studio 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group 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 Dumpster Drummers 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group 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 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 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!
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4 pm		This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Teen Tuesday - Bookflix 4:30pm–5:30pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Books & Reading 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: Books & Reading Description: A teen run book club where you get to keep the book! This month we'll discuss "The Lake" by Natasha Preston. We'll pass out the next book, "Cat + Gamer" by Wataru Nadatani.
5 pm	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Create and Connect: Crochet 5:30pm–6:30pm 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: Are you a crocheter looking for a group to create with? Come join us to work on your own project or work on the project of the month. This group is intended for people of all experience levels and styles.
6 pm			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 This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group 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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Paperback Writers 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Adult Services Area Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Paperback Writers is a creative writing group for people writing original work, irrespective of genre. Welcome to Paperback Writers. This is group for adult writers (ages 18 and up).

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