This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Homeschool Happenings - Life Skills Monday, April 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Join us for Captain Cash, a homeschool program that introduces the fundamentals of personal finance. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Homeschool Happenings - Life Skills 1:00pm–2:00pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Description: Join us for Captain Cash, a homeschool program that introduces the fundamentals of personal finance.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group LEGO Club Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Games & Competitions Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Join us for LEGO Club. Each month there will be a new challenge on what you can build with LEGOs! View Details This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 1 2026 Fri LEGO Club 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: Join us for LEGO Club. Each month there will be a new challenge on what you can build with LEGOs!
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Homeschool Happenings - STEAM Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Ready to crack the code? Homeschool students will explore beginner coding concepts with interactive, kid-friendly activities. No prior experience required! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 4 2026 Mon Homeschool Happenings - STEAM 1:00pm–2:00pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Description: Ready to crack the code? Homeschool students will explore beginner coding concepts with interactive, kid-friendly activities. No prior experience required!
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Art Lab: Experimenting with Potion Jars! Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Join us every month to experiment and play with different art styles, techniques, and tools. Let's enjoy the process of learning new art skills while also creating a masterpiece you get to take home. View Details This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 7 2026 Thu Art Lab: Experimenting with Potion Jars! 4:30pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Join us every month to experiment and play with different art styles, techniques, and tools. Let's enjoy the process of learning new art skills while also creating a masterpiece you get to take home.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Bored? Let's Board! Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Games & Competitions Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Bring the whole family for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun! Join us at the library to explore our collection of classic and modern board games! View Details This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 8 2026 Fri Bored? Let's Board! 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: Bring the whole family for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun! Join us at the library to explore our collection of classic and modern board games!
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Mother's Day Craft Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Youth Services Area at Onsite Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Bring in that special motherly figure in your life & join us for some fun Mother's Day Crafts! Drop in when you can and create at your own pace! View Details This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 9 2026 Sat Mother's Day Craft 10:00am–1:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Onsite Room: Youth Services Area Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Bring in that special motherly figure in your life & join us for some fun Mother's Day Crafts! Drop in when you can and create at your own pace!
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Homeschool Happenings - Life Skills Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Join us for Captain Cash - Part Two, a homeschool program that introduces the fundamentals of personal finance. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 11 2026 Mon Homeschool Happenings - Life Skills 1:00pm–2:00pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Description: Join us for Captain Cash - Part Two, a homeschool program that introduces the fundamentals of personal finance.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group STEM Challenge: Fun with Slime! Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. Join us for this challenging look into the STEM world. Every month will feature a new activity featured around one of the components of STEM. This program is intended for elementary aged children. View Details This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 14 2026 Thu STEM Challenge: Fun with Slime! 4:30pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. Join us for this challenging look into the STEM world. Every month will feature a new activity featured around one of the components of STEM. This program is intended for elementary aged children.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Inventor's Workshop Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 15 2026 Fri Inventor's Workshop 4:30pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts 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.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Homeschool Happenings - Hangout Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 18 2026 Mon Homeschool Happenings - Hangout 1:00pm–2:00pm Classes & Workshops 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.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Junior Detectives: Tricks with Marbles Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Books & Reading Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Become a top-notch sleuth! Inspired by favorite mystery books, kids will dive into the world of detection with hands-on activities and experiments. View Details This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group May 21 2026 Thu Junior Detectives: Tricks with Marbles 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: 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 Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Books & Reading Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Let's spend the afternoon reading! Grab some snacks, your most cozy blanket, and all of your favorite books! View Details 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!
Closed for Memorial Day All Day Onsite Closing May 24 2026 Sun Closing Closed for Memorial Day All Day Branches: Onsite
Closed for Memorial Day All Day Onsite, Virtual, Offsite PPL will be closed on Monday, May 25th in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 9 am. 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 Career Spotlight: Meet a Forensic Scientist! Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Books & Reading Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) 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. View Details 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 Book Bingo Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Games & Competitions Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Kids of all ages are welcome to come out to Book Bingo!!Get a bingo, win a book; it's as simple as that! View Details 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 Tea-Rex Party Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Community Room A & B at Onsite Program Type: Books & Reading Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Get ready to stomp, roar and explore the world of dinosaurs to kick off Summer at the Library! View Details 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 Adopt A Dino Day All Day Youth Services Area at Onsite Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) 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. View Details 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 Shadow Studio Monday, June 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium 1 at Onsite Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) 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. View Details 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 Dumpster Drummers Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite Program Type: Live Entertainment Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) The Dumpster Drummers™ is an educational performance group that use the arts to teach children (and adults) about recycling and environmental conservation. View Details 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 Next Generation Dance Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite Program Type: Live Entertainment Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Next Generation Studio of Dance, located right here in Columbia City, is excited to put on a performance for their community! View Details 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!
Staff Half Day Friday, June 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm Onsite 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 Petting Farm Storytime Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Books & Reading Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) After a storytime that Old MacDonald would be proud of, come outside to meet some our favorite farm animals! View Details 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 Dino Origami Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Fold, crease, and create your own paper dinosaurs! Learn simple origami techniques and turn colorful paper into roaring T-Rexes and more. View Details 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.
