This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Jul 7 2026 Tue 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 Jul 7 2026 Tue Teen Tuesday - Bookflix 4:30pm–5:30pm Books & Reading 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 "Cat + Gamer" by Wataru Nadatani.We'll pass out the next book, "Romanov" by Nadine Brandes.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Before 5 10:00am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Before 5 10:00am–11:30am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Before 5 is an organization that provides information and support for healthy brain development in children ages birth to five years.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Dance Till You Drop 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Classes & Workshops Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Dance Till You Drop 2:00pm–3:00pm Classes & Workshops 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 "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Books & Reading 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 Jul 9 2026 Thu Movie Marathon 12:00pm–6:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Virtual Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Movie Marathon 12:00pm–6:00pm Virtual Entertainment Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Virtual Entertainment Registration Required Description: The dog days of summer got you down? Cool off indoors for a day with our Movie Marathon! We will have back to back movie showings from 12:00-6:00. One bag of popcorn will be provided per person.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Baby Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Baby Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Books & Reading 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 Jul 10 2026 Fri Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Books & Reading 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 Jul 11 2026 Sat Firefly Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 11 2026 Sat Firefly Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Books & Reading Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Description: This will be a very special storytime where we will read all of the books nominated for this year's Firefly Award.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Baby Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Baby Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Books & Reading 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 Jul 13 2026 Mon Crafting Connections 11:00am–12:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Crafting Connections 11:00am–12:30pm Arts & Crafts 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.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Grandparent's Playdate 10:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 6-11) Games & Competitions This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Grandparent's Playdate 10:30am–11:30am 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 your grandparents to the library! Spend the morning together for a special playdate where you can play, discover, and bond. This program is designed for age 0-5 and their families.
This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Teen Tuesday - Game Night 4:30pm–5:30pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Books & Reading This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Teen Tuesday - Game Night 4:30pm–5:30pm Books & Reading Library Branch: Onsite Room: Teen Lounge Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: Teen Tuesday: Game Night featuring Minute to Win It! Learn the rules, play with friends, and enjoy a low-pressure night of fun. No prior experience required.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 15 2026 Wed 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 Jul 15 2026 Wed Storytime @ Morsches Park 10:00am–10:30am Books & Reading, Outreach: Program 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 Jul 15 2026 Wed Artisitc Detective 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Artisitc Detective 2:00pm–3:00pm Live Entertainment 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 0-5)" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Books & Reading 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 Jul 16 2026 Thu Bored? Let's Board! 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (Ages 6-11) Games & Competitions This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jul 16 2026 Thu 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 0-5)" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Baby Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Baby Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Books & Reading 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 Jul 17 2026 Fri Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Books & Reading 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 Jul 18 2026 Sat Mural of the Month All Day Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jul 18 2026 Sat Mural of the Month All Day Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Collaborative art projects are a fantastic way to bring people together, foster creativity, and beautify community spaces. Help us decorate our windows in the Youth Services Department each month to help brighten up the library.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Baby Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Baby Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Books & Reading 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 Jul 20 2026 Mon Otherwordly Book Club! 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) Books & Reading This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Otherwordly Book Club! 5:30pm–6:30pm Books & Reading Library Branch: Onsite Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services Programming Room Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: This month's discussion: "The God of the Woods" by: Liz Moore“We can do as we please, if we only learn not to care so much about what people think.”-Liz Moore
This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 21 2026 Tue Block Party 10:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 21 2026 Tue Block Party 10:30am–11:30am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Join us for a special type of block party! We will have wooden blocks, building blocks, alphabet blocks, and more!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 Jul 21 2026 Tue Teen Tuesday - Jeopardy 4:30pm–5:30pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Games & Competitions This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Jul 21 2026 Tue Teen Tuesday - Jeopardy 4:30pm–5:30pm Games & Competitions Library Branch: Onsite Room: Teen Lounge Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Program Type: Games & Competitions Description: Teen Tuesday: Game Night featuring Jeopardy! Learn the rules, play with friends, and enjoy a low-pressure night of fun. No prior experience required.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jul 22 2026 Wed 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 Jul 22 2026 Wed Storytime @ Morsches Park 10:00am–10:30am Books & Reading, Outreach: Program 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.