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This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Power Up: Intro to Robotics

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Interested in robotics,coding, and all things STEM? Let's learn with Ms. Beth! We'll have fun coding, playing, exploring, and learning together! 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Big Bang Bubbles

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Absolute Science’s highly skilled Bubbleologist dazzles with bubbles galore, bubble fog, and a nearly perfect bubble cube! Watch an exciting show that takes ordinary bubbles into the realm of the extreme - and learn the science behind it!

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

Basic Smart Phone Photography

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
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.

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

Awaken Yoga with Julie

9:30am–11:00am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Welcome to Awaken Yoga with Julie!

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
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.
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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Create and Connect: Crochet

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
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

Yoga Flow with Julie

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Welcome to Awaken Yoga with Julie! Please wear comfortable and breathable clothing, and your own yoga mat (we will try to have a few extra on hand for beginners who want to give yoga a try for the first time).

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Dance Till You Drop

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Dance Till You Drop Arts Academy, located right here in Columbia City, is excited to put on a performance for their community!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

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

Paperback Writers Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Join us for our Paperback Writers Summer Writing workshop lead by a local author!

This event is free and does NOT require a library to attend.

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

Brush With Madness- Painted Pots

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Description:

Come paint clay flower pots with us!

This program is free to attend and does NOT require a library card

Space is limited to the first 20 participants, so come early to secure your spot! 

Doors will open at 5:25 p.m.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Power Up: Intro to Robotics

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Interested in robotics,coding, and all things STEM? Let's learn with Ms. Beth! We'll have fun coding, playing, exploring, and learning together! 

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

Create and Connect: Crochet

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
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

Yoga Flow with Julie

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Welcome to Awaken Yoga with Julie! Please wear comfortable and breathable clothing, and your own yoga mat (we will try to have a few extra on hand for beginners who want to give yoga a try for the first time).

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

Awaken Yoga with Julie

9:30am–11:00am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Welcome to Awaken Yoga with Julie!

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
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
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
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). 

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

Dance Party

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Let's dance those sillies out! This fast-paced storytime is perfect for our most active little ones. Dance, jump, sing, and move along with Ms. Kelsey!

This program is intended for children 5 and under.

This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group

Teen Tuesday - TAG

4:30pm–5:30pm
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

TAG, you’re it! Join the library’s Teen Advisory Group and make the library a place teens love.

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

Awaken Yoga with Julie

9:30am–11:00am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Welcome to Awaken Yoga with Julie!

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

Paperback Writers

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room B
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). 

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
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

12:00pm–6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Onsite