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Baby Story Time

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

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.

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

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

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. 

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

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!

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!

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.

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 0-5)" group

Baby Story Time

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

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.

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 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. 

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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Create and Connect: Crochet

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

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.

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.

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Auditorium 1 & 2 at Onsite
Program Type:
Public Events
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

You can sign up for an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or use the direct link to our library's blood drive's here: 

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Public Events
Description:

You can sign up for an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or use the direct link to our library's blood drive's here: 

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

Puzzle Palooza

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

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!

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 "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group

Teen Tuesday - Bookflix

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)

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.

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.

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

Storytime @ Morsches Park

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Outreach: Program
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

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.

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.

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 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.
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

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+)
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.
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

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

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. 

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

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!

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 "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Baby Story Time

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

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.

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

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

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. 

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

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Onsite
Closing
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!
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

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Grounds - Outside at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
General Interest (All Ages)
After a storytime that Old MacDonald would be proud of, come outside to meet some our favorite farm animals!
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

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

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.

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.

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

Baby Story Time

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

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.

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

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

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.

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.