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Staff Half Day

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Onsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group

Elegant Harp Music

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)

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. 

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. 

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
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

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 "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!

Staff Half Day

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Onsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite
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 "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Dinosaur Dimensions

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

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!

Registration Required
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

Environment Investigators

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
"Unearth a Story" by learning all about the environment with Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College.
Registration Required
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

Electrical Extravaganza

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

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!

Registration Required
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

Silly Bits with Roz Puppets

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

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!

Registration Required
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

Dinosaur Pirates with Roz Puppets

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

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.

Registration Required
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

Baby Prom

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

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!

Registration Required
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

Dana Hill Magic Show

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
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.
Registration Required
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.

Closed for the Fourth of July

All Day
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

PPL will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day.  We will reopen on Monday, July 6th at 9 am.

Closing
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

Artisitc Detective

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

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.

Registration Required
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

Professor Steve

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

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!

Registration Required
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

Summer 2026 Program

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Live Entertainment

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Onsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

PPL will be closed on Monday, September 7th in honor of Labor Day.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 9 am.

Closing
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.

Staff Half Day

Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Onsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite