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Columbia City, IN 46725
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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

cover of the book "the princess diaries" by meg cabot

Teen Tuesday - Bookflix

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Teen Lounge at Onsite

Age Group:

Young Adult (ages 12 -18)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Teen Lounge

Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)

Program Type: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Description:

A teen run book club where you get to keep the book!

This month we'll discuss "The Princess Diaries" by Meg Cabot.

We'll pass out the next book, "Needy Little Things" by Channelle Desamours.

DIY Tea Towels

Create and Connect: Doily Stencil Tea Towels

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room A at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Community Room A

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Description:

Celebrate Valentine's Day by making your own doily stencil tea towel.

All Supplies Provided.

We can only accommodate the first 15 participants for this program.

Questions? Call the library at 260-244-5541.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room

Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)

Program Type: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Description:

Join us as we participate alongside thousands of libraries nationwide for Take Your Child to the Library Day! We will be celebrating with a very special family story time.

Birding

A Bird in the Hand: Bird Banding Research at Merry Lea

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room A & B at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Community Room A & B

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Description:

Each summer, staff and volunteers at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College arrive before dawn to participate in research about the songbirds living and nesting at Merry Lea.

Aaron & Nancy

Calming Guitar & Flute Music

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Adult Services Area at Onsite

Age Group:

Children (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-11), Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Adult Services Area

Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-11), Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)

Program Type: Live Entertainment

Description:

Join us on your Saturday morning for the beautiful, calming music of a guitar and flute playing together, inside the library.

This is a free event, open to all who want to attend.

Presented by Aaron Smith and Nancy Calhoun.

Master Gardener Series

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage

Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Description:

Join us and the Master Gardeners for a Valentine's Day extravaganza!

It's coming up roses! In this program we'll be talking all about roses including how to maintain them as well as building a new garden!

Bold words "Junior Detective" in the top left corner with the words "this month’s mystery: decoding secret ciphers" beneath it. The rest of the image is of a young boy holding a magnifying glass to his eye.

Junior Detectives - Decoding Secret Ciphers

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

Children (Ages 6-11)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room

Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)

Program Type: Books & Reading

Description:

Become a top-notch sleuth! Inspired by favorite mystery books, kids will dive into the world of detection with hands-on activities and experiments.

The image has a blackboard background with colorful chalk-style drawings. In the center, inside a large blue cloud outline, are the words “INVENTOR’S WORKSHOP” written in bold, uppercase, purple-and-white letters.

Inventor's Workshop

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

Children (Ages 6-11)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room

Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Description:

Create, make, invent, and problem solve using everyday materials and craft supplies in this drop-in event. Let your imaginations run wild! Each month there will be a new invention that needs to be created to solve a problem.

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Time	Sun (4/26)	Mon (4/27)	Tue (4/28)	Wed (4/29)	Thu (4/30)	Fri (5/01)	Sat (5/02)
9 am						This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Baby Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Baby Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group 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 Yoga Sprouts 10:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Classes & Workshops This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Come relax your mind and body with some yoga poses, stretches, and mindfulness books. This program is intended for children 5 and under.		This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group 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 Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group 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 Super Hero Academy 10:00am–1:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Drop in to test your skills and train to become a superhero! Visit all five stations to test your superhero abilities with an obstacle course, secret identity station, mask craft, and more!
11 am
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Homeschool Happenings - Life Skills 1:00pm–2:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Classes & Workshops Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Description: Join us for Captain Cash, a homeschool program that introduces the fundamentals of personal finance.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group 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 Library Branch: Onsite Room: Teen Lounge Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: This month come play the hit game "Just Dance". This game is a high-energy party game that turns your favorite hit songs into laugh-out-loud, feel-good dance fun for everyone!			This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group LEGO Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (Ages 6-11) Games & Competitions This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Games & Competitions Description: Join us for LEGO Club. Each month there will be a new challenge on what you can build with LEGOs!
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Read 'Em & Weep 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) Books & Reading This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room B Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: The spotlights on nature poet: Mary Oliver No card? No problem! We will have printed out copies of a few of the author's poems so anyone is welcome to join in the discussion!	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Dungeons and Dragons 5:00pm–7:45pm Adults (Ages 18+) Games & Competitions This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room B Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games & Competitions Description: Step away from the ordinary and dive into extraordinary worlds! Our Adult Dungeons & Dragons Club is the perfect place to unleash your imagination, sharpen your storytelling skills, and build camaraderie around the table.	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Homespun Workings-Prim Sheep Planter 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Description: NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!-Participation is limited to 17 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group OPEN MIC NIGHT! 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Public Events This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Public Events Description: This program is in celebration of our Poetry Contest: Nature in Verse! Participants 16 years or older are encouraged to take center stage and read out loud their work before submitting!