This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group May 29 2026 Fri Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group May 29 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 May 29 2026 Fri Book Bingo 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (Ages 6-11) Games & Competitions 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 May 30 2026 Sat Tea-Rex Party 10:30am–12:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Books & Reading 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 Jun 1 2026 Mon Adopt A Dino Day All Day Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts 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 0-5)" group Jun 1 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 Jun 1 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 "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Shadow Studio 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts 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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Create and Connect: Crochet 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Create and Connect: Crochet 5:30pm–6:30pm Classes & Workshops 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 "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Puzzle Palooza 10:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Puzzle Palooza 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: 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 Jun 2 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 Jun 2 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 "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 Jun 3 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 Jun 3 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 Jun 3 2026 Wed Dumpster Drummers 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Live Entertainment 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 "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Beginning Line Dancing for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Beginning Line Dancing for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jun 4 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 Jun 4 2026 Thu Next Generation Dance 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Live Entertainment 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!
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Paperback Writers 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Paperback Writers 6:00pm–7:30pm Classes & Workshops Library Branch: Onsite Room: Adult Services Area 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 Jun 5 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 Jun 5 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 Jun 5 2026 Fri Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jun 5 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.
Jun 5 2026 Fri Staff Half Day 12:00pm–6:00pm 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 Jun 6 2026 Sat Petting Farm Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 6-11) Books & Reading 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 "General Interest (All Ages)" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Petting Farm 11:00am–12:00pm General Interest (All Ages) Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Petting Farm 11:00am–12:00pm Live Entertainment 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 Jun 6 2026 Sat INDIANA BIGFOOT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jun 6 2026 Sat INDIANA BIGFOOT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION 1:00pm–3:00pm Classes & Workshops 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 Jun 8 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 Jun 8 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 Jun 8 2026 Mon Crafting Connections 11:00am–12:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jun 8 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 Jun 8 2026 Mon Dino Origami 2:00pm–3:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts 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.
